Saturday, June 4, 2011

beachy keen




I promise, this will be the LAST post from our trip to the beach.  I just took so many fun pictures, I had to share them.  We made so many special memories and can't wait to go back again soon. 



Emma Jane and I took a walk on the beach together early one morning.  It was chilly and WiNdY!



Vivi looked so cute in this old fashioned bathing cap!



Poor Vivi had to settle for a lot of sitting and watching, but she'll be up and about next time!


Emma Jane couldn't get enough playtime in the sand.  It's hard to believe she didn't even want to stand in it just two summers ago!



Vivi was ready for anything and everything.


 This was Vivian's first dip in the Gulf of Mexico.  She seemed to like it, even though it was pretty cold.





Emma Jane showing her sassy side.




 This girl has NO fear!




Vivi loved the view from the balcony.

She was also content just to lounge on the beach.

 



This was my only attempt to get a sister shot, but Emma Jane was not the least bit interested. 
Afterall, sitting still on a towel was NOT her idea of a good time on the beach!


Goodbye sun, sand, and fun!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

saying goodbye


We had to say goodbye to our sweet Walker early this morning.  It's been a very hard day for all of us.  He was part of our family as you will see in these pictures.  We have so many wonderful memories of Walker and Maggie, too.  Maggie passed away just a few months after Emma Jane was born.  She was Walker's best friend.  Having a pet is such a rewarding experience, but letting them go is never easy. 


Paul loved taking the dogs out in the boat.


Christmas 2006


Both dogs greeted Emma Jane when we came home with her for the first time.


Walker had to get a closer look at his newest competition!


Sometimes Walker and Maggie would take turns "guarding" Emma Jane while she slept.


Rare family photo, dogs and all!


Emma Jane's first visit to Columbia.


One of our first nights together after moving to Columbia.


We took Walker on MANY walks at the Riverwalk.


Christmas morning 2009


  Walker thought the bone prop to Emma Jane's cave girl costume was the real deal!


Emma Jane checking out Walker's giant ears!


 Kisses for Walker


Paul's graduation day from USC


One of our Columbia snow days


 Hugs for Walker


 Always regal, he was the "king" of our household!


Giving Walker some attention...he'd gotten less and less with two kiddos in the house!


 Vivi really seemed to like hanging out with our boy!


   Walker liked hanging out with Vivi, too.  Her toes must really taste good!



We'll miss you, Walker!