You're Right. Camping is Good. Time For Bed.

Our whirlwind of a summer is finally winding down. The weekend before last we spent at Lake Murray in SC with Phil's family for Mobley Family Lake Day 2008. Andrew's life jacket was much more comfortable this year, and he had a big time riding around on the boat and floating around in the lake (thank goodness - what in the world would I have done to occupy him on a boat for 3 hours?)


Believe it or not, Capt. Ron actually let someone else toot his horn. Give that guy a Klondike bar.


Andrew's 2nd year was also celebrated with cake and fabulous gifts from the grandparents, aunts and uncles. He was more into opening his presents this time (in the past he preferred to simply oversee Mom or Dad doing the unwrapping).

We all had such a wonderful time, as always. A million thanks to Aunt Gayle and Uncle Ron who opened up their home, fed us all amazing meals, and slaved away to make our time on the lake relaxing and fun.


But that's not all! If you order now, you'll also receive a 5 day trip to Bermuda!

Phil and I got back Sunday night from a fabulous trip to Bermuda to commemorate our 9 years as husband and wife. What a beautiful place! Our first full day there was filled with ferry trips and town explorations. One one particular ferry ride, I had the privilege to sitting near this sexy best and his honey. He kept hitching his swim trunks higher and higher to ensure his way upper thighs got as much sun as possible. It was mesmerizing.


I really like Phil's artsy photo of the Gibbe's Hill Lighthouse. The view from the top was almost as mesmerizing as ferry dude.


The things we did in search of good snorkeling spots ....


We also got to meet up with some long-time family friends, Sis and Eph Simmons. Aren't they lovely? I felt so hip getting to hang out with true Bermudians. I desperately wish I could replicate their accent.


Their home was so beautiful. I could just live on their front porch, sipping cool drinks and gazing out at the ocean. Here's Phil posing under their moon gate. See the lighthouse behind him?


Melvina would not consider being left behind on such an adventure (even though the romantic setting made her pine for Carrothead). She was quite taken with all the British influences of the area, especially when it was time for tea in real china cups.


And she even gave snorkeling a go, despite the fact that her mask leaked quite a bit.

My mom stayed here at our house to take care of The Precious, and they had a ball. My heart soared when we pulled into the driveway to be greeted with such a welcome.


I had to attend several classes my first day back just to get caught up on all the new playtime routines. (For instance, when Ernie or Big Bird go down the trap door, they must climb each stair leading to the door while chanting "One, Two, Three, Four, Take me to the trap door!") He decided to start calling her "Nina" instead of Nana and he's missing her quite a bit. Fortunately Nannie will be here tomorrow to lessen the sting.