From the monthly archives: February 2011

Angel Oak & Folly Beach

On February 12, 2011 · 4 Comments · In charleston, travel, vacation

First things first: NORA SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT! Wheeee! In fact, she slept until after 8:00 a.m. this morning, and probably would’ve slept longer had we remained quiet. Once we were close to being ready and it started getting close to 8:00, we began to move around the room as normal, actually hoping she would […]

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Boone Hall Plantation

On February 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In charleston, travel, vacation

While we were waiting for Gavin to wake up from his nap this afternoon, Dave and Michael went out to pick up some sandwiches for lunch. They ended up getting them from a place on King Street called Groucho’s.

Honestly, I would’ve expected more for the price. The sandwiches were each around $8, and they […]

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South Carolina Aquarium

On February 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In charleston, travel, vacation

Well, our first night in a hotel with a baby didn’t result in as high-quality sleep as we had hoped, but I don’t think Nora is to blame–her latest ILLNESS, on the other hand, is totally the culprit. Stupid cold/cough/congestion. Ugh. After putting Nora into the hotel-provided pack ‘n’ play last night, it became clear […]

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Five Months Old

On February 11, 2011 · 4 Comments · In nora month-by-month

Dear Nora,

Five months old and you are officially a little person. Of course, you always have been, but something happened this month—socially, you seem so much older and aware of your surroundings.

You make amazing eye contact now. We can be holding you, going about our business or having an adult conversation with someone, […]

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First Flight

On February 11, 2011 · 4 Comments · In birthdays, charleston, nora, travel, vacation

I told you how I surprised Michael with a trip to Charleston as his 30th birthday gift. What I didn’t tell you was that I sprung it on him last minute!

After work last night, we were able to briefly celebrate his birthday with a quick crockpot meal and a store-bought (and still delicious!) […]

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