Sidewalk Chalk Art

Yes, I actually took a picture of it. I did some, and Abby did the rest (you'll have to figure out who did what).

Our other child

It occurs to me that I've never publicly declared that we in fact have a son, Benjamin, older than Abby by 3 years. Here he is, in all his apathetic glory.

It's impossible to capture a beautiful moonrise (especially when trying not to use a flash), but the one at Assateague last night was so pretty, I had to try...

At Assateague, the deer, not just the ponies, come right up to you and your stuff. This made Abby happy.

At Assateague, Kim got to spend all day doing what she loves best -- swimming in the ocean.

The famed Assateague wild ponies. 

Abby on the beach at Assateague. 

Camping Trip to Assateague National Park

The pictures above are from yesterday's camping trip (including overnight) at Assateague National Park in southern Maryland. The weather was gorgeous, the water was wonderful, and Abby (with some cajoling) played in the ocean for the first time! As you can see, Assateague is known for the wild ponies that make their home there. As you can also see, they (and the other wildlife) are not shy about coming right up to you. A recommended trip -- anyone want to go with us next summer?

She's always so thirsty... 

Abby's first night in her big-girl bed. 

I got a hammock... mmm... sloth... 

Like grandpop, Abby too is displeased with news of lower fourth quarter profits for Verizon. 

Abby helping make our car look new-ish.

Abby with the pinata she won at a friend's birthday party. 

Not pedaling yet, but there's lots of time yet. 

Madelyn on the bridge at the Tubbses.

Abby in action at the Tubbses.

My artsy photo. 

The girls eating lunch. 

The girls playing cards.

Madelyn, Abby, and Papa. 

Elijah says, "Can we pay the check, already?" 

Under the lights at the Tubbses.

Sleeping in a dormer window at the Tubbses. 

Abby "Ray Charles" Erwin. 

Silly girls. 

They love each other. See?