Duke Reunion!

Ethan and Lauren...match made in heaven? :)

Dr. Sammy with his biggest fan

Some of us at Foster's


Anna and I tried to get some old friends together at Duke for a weekend...and it worked! Over 30 of us (including 6 new kids!) gathered for time in the Duke Gardens, ate some yummy Bullock's together, spent time at the Inazu's beautiful home in Durham, and enjoyed brunch at Foster's. We got to re-visit all our old haunts and have a great time dishing on each other--it was a great time. (and wonderful to meet all the kiddos!)

Man's Best Friend...

Ethan's First Putter...

Ethan clearly likes Rocky more than Rocky trusts Ethan...

Just up from a nap and riding away

Tessa's Birthday and Baptism

Uncle Chad and Aunt Pam

Uncle Matty!

The Great-Grands...

Matching cousins...

Tessa's First!


Last weekend we celebrated Tessa's 1st birthday and her baptism. (Tessa is Liz's sister's adopted daughter from China) We had lots of family in town and plenty of wonderful food all weekend. Cass graduated from Suzuki Book 1, too, so there were a lot of things to celebrate.

May Days...

At the finish line...

Bubbles!



This month we've already gotten some quality time with Daddy, and look forward to more time at the beach over Memorial Day. We participated in the March for Babies (March of Dimes walk to raise money for prematurity), which was great exercise for a wonderful cause. Dennis and I feel strongly that this is a cause that we will continue to uphold for many years after Ethan's stay in the NICU. We also got to enjoy some fun in the sun at the Porter's house with lots of other babies.

First Birthday Celebrations

What is this thing and what am I supposed to do now???



Playgroup Buddies!


We had a visit from NaiNai (Dennis' Mom) one weekend, and the McClure clan (Mum, Papi, Uncle Chad and Aunt Pam) from Augusta the next to help celebrate Ethan's FIRST birthday! He had no idea why everyone was so happy but seemed to have a great time. He loved his first cupcake--Mommy had to take it away because he just kept eating. :) Dennis and I had a wonderful time with all the family and friends who came to help us celebrate this milestone. Looking back over the past year, we have *much* to be thankful for and are so grateful that Ethan is healthy and happy.

First Hair Cut

People say it's bad luck to cut a baby's hair before his first birthday. We don't believe in that :) and Ethan needed a trim. He loved his fire engine and was a great sport. Ethan's first birthday and portraits are next week, so we wanted him to look spiffy!

New Tricks

Standing at the gate with Tessa!







Ethan has started to pull up and stand constantly. He loves it! Occasionally he will cruise along things, too. He'll be walking before we know it.