Sky Top

It turned out to be a beautiful day when we went apple picking at Sky Top in Flat Rock, NC. Unlike last year, there were tons of apples. Hailey had fun licking her apple since she wasn't going to get much chomping done with only one tooth. Ian had a sampling of all the different kinds of apples and he didn't even end up getting sick after such an exorbitant intake. It's a fun tradition that we look forward to every year in the fall. We came back with lots of delicious apples and have already enjoyed one apple pie and apple crisp . . .with plenty left over to make more this week.

This was Hailey's apple that she kept a tight grip on the entire time.
First pick of the day

One for you and one for me (They're sharing, really!!)

We were so glad that Ben and Candice got to come along.

Picking with Pappy

Ben was the best apple picker since he could reach the big ones at the top of the trees.

Ian showing off the fruit of our labor.

All of us

Growing Up

Ian, our energetic, fun-loving 2 year old loves to keep us laughing.

Hailey has decided she likes Ian's cars better than her baby dolls.

Ian and Hailey have started playing together . . . well, I guess it's more like Hailey crawls around following Ian wherever he goes.

I decided that in order for Hailey to get enough wear out of her pumpkin onesie, she better start wearing it now.

Here is a smile from our (most of the time) serious little girl. (You can't see it, but her first bottom tooth just came in.)

Beach Vacation

We had a great week at Hilton Head. Our family was definitely due for some time together and away. The whole week was a lot of fun from spending time on the beach to swimming in the pool and, of course, Rita's Italian Ice. Tropical storm Fay was threatening throughout the week but we actually had great weather with it not being too hot and the rain we did get never prevented us from doing anything we wanted to do. Our villa was beachfront so every room had tremendous views of the ocean which was nice for watching the dolphins which came every evening. Steve actually got within 15 feet of them. My parents joined us for the week and it was great having them there. You can see more pictures at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=149982&id=561915703&ref=mf

EdVenture

Steve had the day off today, so we decided to go to the Children's Museum here in Columbia called EdVenture. We had a wonderful time and Ian enjoyed all the hands-on things that they had to play with there. If you're ever in the area this would be a really fun thing to do with your kids. Check out the pictures at the link below.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=144124&id=561915703&ref=mf

Welcome to the family, Adam!!!!

Adam Daniel Fetterolf

7.29.08

6 lbs. 10 oz.

20 1/4 in.

We are thrilled to welcome Adam into the family. He is such a little sweetie! He loves to suck on his fingers, be cuddled, watch the Braves, and see everything going on around him. We are so excited to have little Adam be the first to carry on the family name. Daniel and Jenny are doing great as parents!

the first born son

cuddle time with Mommy


talking with Daddy

the proud grandparents

Ian giving Adam a 'tiny' kiss

Growing Up Fast

Hailey jumped herself to sleep.

All ready for the beach

Ian is showing off his Duplo town.

Special Time with Family

The month of July is Steve's month to be preaching away at camps. It is so nice that we live close enough to my parent's house for the kids and I to spend time with family while he is gone.

My grandmother from Maryland came for a three week visit and we had such a wonderful time with her. She came down to Irmo to visit us for a weekend while she was here. Ian especially enjoyed playing games with her, singing songs, counting cars, swinging on the swing, watching birds, taking walks, and many other wonderful things that only great-grandmothers can come up with to keep a two year olds attention. We are looking forward to more visits from her again in the near future.

Spending time with Mamaw
We went to the Riverbanks Zoo together and Mamaw rode the carousel with Ian which made him 'so happy' (as Ian likes to say)!

Ian (28 months) & Hailey (8 months)

Taking a walk with Honey at the fountains

Ian has developed a recent love and interest in any type of fountain. He had fun walking around and seeing the big fountains on Furman campus with his grandparents.

Taking it all in

Ian with his third favorite person in the whole world (next to mommy and daddy, of course).