Nora's 3rd birthday!

 Nora is 3 now! We celebrated with a new tricycle and kitty helmet, Ana and Elsa dolls, a beautiful ballerina fairy outfit, a carousel ride (we are still tentative about whether that is fun or not . . . the free balloon at the end-definitely fun!) and a water party in the backyard! Our sweet girl is more feisty and grown up these days, and we can't wait to see what 3-years-old will look like on her as the year progresses.

Merry times in Merry Land

The good, the bad, and the cute

Nora says, "I'm  bad" showing me this pose

 Ella says, "Now me, being scared"

"Now I'm gonna be bad"

"And I'm scared!"

Take me out to the ballgame

 We sure do love to cheer on our Durham Bulls!

I told Nora to smile and this is what she gave me.

Come on Nora, smile! Please? 

Ella workin it, and your rare chance to see me in a baseball cap. It was really bright out there!

This last one is just such a doozie! Worth preserving for posterity. You're welcome.

Fancy

What's the dress code if you're hanging out with Ella and Nora? FANCY.

 how they returned to us after children's church one Sunday: flowers added

the morning they got dressed for the day all by themselves 

just your typical lazy afternoon 

when they found my lipstick and decided to show that a bold lip is a great look for any occasion

Hike

As far as the girls were concerned, the only reason to walk was to find another spot to dip their toes in the water. But all in all we had a great hike/sit.

February in Florida

gardening with Grandaddy 

 cousin love

front yard relaxing 

sand angels, can you tell what we had been up to in NC lately?