a day at the beach

daddy and me!

We took Kate for her first real trip to the beach on Monday. Before dipping her little toes into the surf, I scoped the water for sea lice, jelly fish, sharks, baracudas, skinny-dippers, and all other unpleasant creatures of the sea. All was clear, so we took the plunge (well...her toes took the plunge).

The water was still a bit chilly, and Kate wasn't so sure about the waves, but it was nevertheless a fun-filled afternoon. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Happy Easter from the Burton Trio!

Kate really hit it off with her chic-a-dee.

Here's our little girl, all pretty in pink!

Digging, digging...what else is in here???

kate's first easter basket

new friends

Our sweet friends Craig and Rachael invited us over for a delicious Easter dinner. While we feasted on ham, turkey, and a delightful sweet potato casserole, Kate made friends with Jackson, Craig and Rachael's new bundle of joy.

We had to separate the pair after Kate pinned Jackson to the ground and tried chewing on his ears...play nice, Kate!

kate's 1st egg hunt!

Kate may be a bit too little to fully appreciate the eggcitement of the hunt, but we had so much fun watching her! Each egg went from the sand to her mouth...yuck!

Ummm....mom...dad...there's a ginormous rabbit with huge wings holding me. You guys are okay with this???

what a treat!

We were so happy to spend the weekend with our good friends Lisa (LisaRowe, LisaLisa Rowe) and Dennis! (Don't they look like naturals???) They came for a quick visit before they take off for East Asia for who knows how long! We will miss them SO much, but we're also really excited to see what's happening in their lives. Heavy D (aka Heather) was also here for a few days, but we don't have any pictures (so sad). But, here, I'll provide a detailed description of our own Heavy D....beautiful, petite, long dark curly hair, tiniest waist you've ever seen, funny, sweet, an overall great gal....that ought to do it.
It's been so much fun hanging out with my Carolina girls. I can't believe that I met these girls nearly 10 years ago! We use to sit around in our Church Street apartment wondering what our lives might look like down the road...who would we marry? would we have kids? where would we be? And now, Lisa and Dennis (yet another beautiful love story) are sitting in my dining room with my wonderful husband beating his tail in poker. Life has turned out beautifully.

Addendum: Stephen beat Lisa and Dennis...way to go!

reminiscing...

Can you believe that Kate was ever this tiny?

watcha lookin' at?

beautiful girl

I've said it before, and I apologize for once again indulging in my emotions, but I love being Kate's mom. It is the best thing to ever happen to me. She teaches me and stretches me and grows me into something better everyday. Isn't she a doll!

so....what's new?

Kate is enjoying a peaceful morning outside, reading the morning paper, or baby book...whatever.

AHHHH!!!!

where did everybody go?????

While in NC, NanaDana bought Kate this cute, but BIG, jacket. No worries, nana, it's the thought that counts.