D.C. Trip

Well we bravely embarked on a cross country plane trip with a 2 year old and an 11 month old. Silas actually did really well, and was entertained by movies, coloring, trucks, and food. Titus just wanted to crawl at break-neck speed up and down the center aisle. I'll just say, we're glad to be home! We flew into Washington, D.C. so we could attend my sister's wedding in northern Virginia. After the wedding we spent a day sightseeing at the National Zoo and relaxing at a water park.

Here's Silas to tell you about a few highlights from our trip:

"Aunt Bekah and Uncle Nafanjul" (Nathanael)

"Slide weeeee!"

(muttering under breath as he crosses) "big boy, big boy.... almost dere"
"Ty-us fall over"
(really, the tackle was insignificant.... he would have fallen over anyway... honest)

"Eat cake!"
"mama pretty"

"Ty-us trouble-maker"

"Ty-us go nigh night"
"Sy-Sy go nigh night"

"sea lion at the zoo"

"swimming cool, swimming cool! splash in the water!"

Professional wedding photos courtesy of Jennifer Pinkerton, more here.

Titus: 11 months

Height: 30 inches
Weight: 22 lbs
Eats: everything (yet without teeth)
Says: mama, juice, choo choo -- and waves bye-bye


My baby is quickly becoming a toddler. He's running away, trying to open doors, and basically just getting into everything.


Don't be deceived by these cute looking hugs. They quickly turn into wrestling matches.

2 Reasons to Love Summer

1. Fresh produce
2. My kitchen aid ice cream maker attachment


2 Ways to Enjoy It

marionberry cobbler with marionberry ice cream

peach cobbler with peach ice cream

Video: Titus walking

Video: Interview with Silas

Giving in to high demand from his adoring fans, Silas agreed to sit down for an interview.

More Summer Fun

Enjoying the back yard:

Snitching homemade marionberry ice cream from Aunt Wendy:


Silas likes to use his "lawn mow-er-er."


First time feeding himself the entire plate of spaghetti. He approves.