Saxapahaw

The bubbles are Asher and Ainsley's favorite thing to do

Listening to "No Strings Attached", a bluegrass band

Mother's Day

For Mother's Day my mom wanted to have Ainsley and Asher at her house. Peyton and I took advantage of the opportunity and headed to Ocracoke Island for the night. Ocracoke is a small island off the coast of NC that is only accessible by ferry (if you didn't know). We decided to leave our car on the mainland and only take our bikes and some backpacks to the island. It was a perfect weekend. 

On the ferry. It's a 2.5 hour ride to Ocracoke.

Peyton beat me (a rare occurence) in 2 games of Scrabble.

Enjoying the sunshine.

The Ocracoke Lighthouse

Our short visit to the beach (way too windy).

An awesome sunset.

So bummed this turned out blurry.

On our way home after a 3 hour ferry delay. Such a bummer to have to spend 3 extra hours in Ocracoke.

Shakori Hills

The weekend of April 16-19 we attended the spring Shakori Hills. Shakori is one of my favorite music festivals. It has to be one of my most favorite things about living in Chapel Hill...less than an hour from the festival grounds. 

We had high expectations of camping at the festival this year, set up a camp site, and then drove home every night...either it was too cold or we were too tired. Oh well, there's always the fall Shakori.

Asher wanted to be a super hero. The face painter made him "Lizard Man" because he had a lizard on his shirt.

Teila, Lindsay's daughter. The kiddos wore themselves out.

Ainsley asked to be a "Purple Princess"

Grandma and Hines came to Shakori on Saturday. Ainsley is taking a nap...it felt great in the shade.

Ainsley giving her silly face. 

The Faisons joined us on Sunday. The Boulder Acoustic Society in the dance tent was definitely the highlight of the day.

Ainsley's Birthday Party Pictures

We had Ainsley's 2nd birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. I had never been to the Durham location, but wanted to do something FUN. It was definitely fun...for the children AND adults.

Ainsley eating some birthday pizza.

Asher riding one of the MANY rides.

Ainsley having fun with Aunt Sarah.

Ainsley trying on her new hair bows with Nana.

Asher and his best buddy, Spencer, on a ride.

Ainsley getting some hugs from Aunt Shaina.

Ainsley giving thank you hugs to Grandma and Grandpa for her new bedding.

Ainsley, her best buddy, Anna, and Asher waiting to eat cake.

Peyton and Asher playing a monster truck game.

Ainsley and Aunt Sarah giving the camera a funny face.