Too big?

Ems and I were trying shoes on and wondered if these would fit her soon....we decided that they wouldn't  ;-)

(Refer to the 2 pics below to understand the above caption; 

I just added the above pic b/c I liked it :)

More fun in the sun!

What a fun day at Newport!  We tried looking for crabs, but unsuccessfully.  Ems loves to stand on the wet sand and let the water rush over her feet.  She was so fascinated when her feet starting sinking down into the sand.  

We (apparently) love being outside.  Mostly Ems...

Fun in the Sun!

We love to be outside.  Can't you tell??

Happy 4th!

I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July!!  I love this time of year because we get to reflect upon our nation's history and the Declaration of Independence.  I loved visiting Thomas Jefferson's home when I was living in Virginia.  I went a lot because: 1) it was free each time, 2) I LOVE history.  I love learning about the American Revolution and the authors of the Declaration. 

I actually did not see fireworks though.  I REALLY wanted to take Emma, but she was so tired by 7:30 that we stayed home.  The "boom boom" of the fireworks woke her up anyways.  

We watched the celebration in D.C. on T.V.  Emma LOVED Big Bird.  She doesn't watch t.v. very much, but she LOVED the Sesame Street characters.  

(pictures to soon come)

Broken camera...help!

Does anyone know how to fix a camera when the screen says, "lens error, restart camera."  The lens will not retract back into the camera when I turn it on.  I can't even force the lens back in.  Is this a lost cause?  (and my camera is not under warranty anymore...it's over by 6 weeks right now.)  

While I'm on this post, does anyone recommend a REALLY awesome camera that they love and have had for more than a year with NO problems???  Any suggestions are welcome.  

My current one is a Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH.  I think it was around $200 and I really don't want to spend that much right now.  

Who likes free tank tops?

Most of you probably already have the Shade clothing coupon for a free camisole, but for those of you who don't and would like one, let me know and I can send you an email with a coupon for your free cami.  You will have to pay for the shipping though ($5.95) but I think that's worth it for a Shade cami.  

xoxo, Haley