Anne at the beach on Lake Michigan

Anne was not a huge fan of the cool water, but she definitely enjoyed playing in the sand.

More pics from Anne's Birthday Weekend

Anne didn't even feel the need to open her birthday presents. She enjoyed climbing on them.

Here's Anne on the ferry back from the Boston Harbor Islands a bit tuckered out.

On the T with Grandpa and Mimi

Nantucket

Yesterday we took Jeff's parents to Nantucket. It was fun to get a feel for Island living.

It may look like a gorilla chair. This was the seadog chair at the shipwreck museum. We didn't actually go through the museum but they were having an exhibit about seadogs.

Here we are atop Altar Rock which is one of the tallest points on Nantucket.

Nashville, IN

We've been having a busy few weeks. Last weekend we went to Nashville, IN to see Jeff's family. It's near Brown County Indiana which is quite scenic. It was a scorcher. We just aren't used to that Midwestern Humidity. When people tell us in Boston that it's humid here we just laugh and say, "you don't know humidity until you've spent a summer in the Midwest."

Cruising down the sidewalk with Aunt Kit

The cousins on a hike together. Ron was our photographer.

Look Who's a 1-year old

Happy Birthday to our Darling Baby, Anne! It's been one amazing year and we've loved every minute of it. We praise God for the gift of you in our lives. We love you always and forever.

Cousin Colin

My cousin Brett and his wife Megan came to visit us with their son, Colin. It was so great to see them and get to meet their newest, super-cute addition!


Anne was really sad when Colin left. They had a good time together. She can't wait to see him again next month in Illinois. Here's Colin in Anne's infant seat. It worked out great that Anne was big enough for the next size up and Colin could use Anne's.

Our New Gardner

Daniel is an expert in lawn care and he comes pretty cheap!
He's also great with infants!