First Outing in Our Double Stroller

The stroller was a Christmas gift from Doug's family - we love it! Finally warmed up enough here to use it a couple weeks ago when my parents were visiting. We walked to our neighborhood park. Merritt played. Sawyer slept. It was a great afternoon.

He's Here!!

Sawyer Douglas Betts arrived at 3:30 AM on February 15th! He weighed 9lbs 5 oz and has a full head of rockstar hair! Enjoy some photos:

New Years Week in Augusta, GA

We spent the week following Christmas visiting Doug's family in Augusta, where we were thoroughly spoiled by good company, delicious food and loads of presents...

Merritt meets baby doll.

Uncle Don is the BEST!
Captain Betts.

Look-a-likes...

Rudy the Rody!

Gene and Margie with baby Blake.

The Tartikoffs open a few presents.

A Very Florida Christmas

We had a wonderful week in St. Petersburg with my parents, sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. Although it was chillier than usual, we still managed to get some FL sunshine while fishing (my nephew, Javier's passion) and visiting Sunken Gardens. Merritt LOVED spending time with her cousin, Sara, and they spent many hours in the "reading closet" in my parents' house. We always enjoy our visits to FL!

2009 Christmas letter

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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....