Memorial Day trip to Marbles

Took Maggie back to the Marbles kids museum downtown, old enough to run around and really enjoy it. And she did! When cousin Ellie visited Marbles over Christmas, she took home a pink-eye infection as a souvenir. Not to worry, Maggie was recently diagnosed with a minor ear infection so she is already on antibiotics. Score!

Spring Pics

Collection of random spring pics for your viewing pleasure. First few are from the local TV station's public azalea garden. Enjoy!

farewell to gimma

Maggie's great-grandmother and namesake, Margaret Vollmer aka Gimma, passed away at the age of 92 last weekend. A strong lady who lived a great life... family, friends, and Karen's latest gang of captured kittens came together to bid a fond farewell. Mags helped to lighten everyone's spirits by going crazy in a creek and reminding us all to seize the day.

Here are a few pics of Maggie and Margaret, as well as documentation of Maggie's creek mayhem.

Goodbye Gimma, say hello to Gimpa for us when you see him. We love you.

Pink Piggies

I checked Facebook the other day and lo and behold I saw a post made by Miss Nanny (Mag's Daycare Mom). It was a pic of some cute piggies that had been painted pink. I recognized those piggies and thought they were too cute not to share. Behold Miss Maggie's first pedicure!

Steeplechase!!!!

It's been a few years since we've been able to attend Tryon, NC (Julia's hometown) biggest event but we made it this year! The Blockhouse Steeplechase is a fantastic day of hats, fried chicken, tailgate decorating and...oh yeah, horse races! Maggie's first steeplechase experience was a success with all of the above going as planned. We met up with the regular crowd, parked at the finish line and enjoyed a hot, sweaty day at the races. The tradition will definitely continue for years to come. If any of you want to join us one year just give us a holler and we'll pack a few more beers!