Happy 2nd Birthday L.C. and J.T.

A beautiful topsy-turvy cake for two

very topsy-turvy 2 year olds!!!

The stage is set for a party!!! There were almost
50 friends, family, and neighbors in attendance!

The girls check out their special cake.

J.T. shows off her birthday dress that

Aunt Theresa smocked for the occassion.

There was a lot of "blowing" going on but very little wind!

Two picture perfect girls...I can't believe they are already 2!

J.T. shows off some of her new reading material.

It was a sea of gifts and people!

J.T. and L.C. are mesmerized by the singing Raggedy Ann

and Andy dolls that Mam-maw and Pap-paw O'Dwyer

gave them.

J.T. immediately donned her new purse and wouldn't let go.

L.C. latched on to one of the many new baby dolls they received.

She is such a little momma : )

Piles and piles and piles of gifts for two very blessed

little girls.

Too Much Beach Fun ?!?

A quiet moment between T.H. and I.C.

Wow! C.H. is EXTREMELY flexible : )

L.C. looks after C.M. while taking a break

from her intensive sand digging.

L.C.

T.H. and L.C. rest in the shade while planning their next sand creation.

L.C. loved the waves as long as Daddy

was holding her above them!

C.H. didn't mind rolling in the sand until it was time to dust off!

J.T.

C.M. enjoyed the peaceful, sleepy feeling that

he got from the sun, surf, and sand...

The troops were all digging for "treasure"!

L.C.

C.H. crashes after a day of intense play!

I.C. and T.H. show off their sea turtle sand creation.

I.C. enjoyed boogey boarding even though the water was

extremely COLD!

Heated Pool Play

Daddy became part of the play equipment.

He tolerated MANY, MANY jumps from his shoulders

during the week!

T.H. relaxes after a long day at the beach.

C.H. takes a water ride on Daddy's back.

I.C. takes his turn on the floatie.

More Beach!!!

L.C. finally decided that the sand wasn't so bad.

She really enjoyed examining each shell that her brothers found for her.

I.C. looking out over the waves.

He looks SO grown up!

T.H. and J.T. go beachcombing.

Family Beach Time

T.H. looks worried about all the beached jellyfish.

I.C. soaking up the sun.

C.H. is grinning or grimacing???

L.C. wasn't too sure of the whole sand and water...

She liked to stay in Daddy's arms for the most part!

J.T. was in LOVE with the sand - playing, digging, eating it!!!

J.T. goes for a walk on the beach.

Just look at those precious little feet...

The water stayed cool but that did NOT stop the fun!

Our three big boys look like something off of Bay Watch!

L.C. has Daddy wrapped around her finger : )

Miramar Beach - Destin, FL

Heading off to look for seashells.

C.H. examines his treasures.

So much look at on the beach!

T.H. was looking out for jellyfish that had washed up to shore.

The water was exceptionally "refreshing"...a.k.a. COLD!!!