I'm One!

Here's the gorgeous cake Rachel Lee Stuart made:


Favorite "present" were the balloons.

Playing with a special new book (from Aunt Andrea) with Baby Kate:

The cake was definitely a winner!

Merritt's first tricycle...we are working on our balance.

Halloween - The Tale of Two Costumes

First we put on our "official" halloween outfit...whereupon we discovered said costume was (a) too small and (b) too warm (it was a rare 80+ degrees). Merritt was a trooper for a few photos...then she laid down on the floor and cried.

Then, Doug suggested Plan B....a UNC cheerleader outfit. This was a much better idea (and fit)...

With our neighbor, Wesley...Merritt is fascinated by him....