Marlin and Vaughn

Marlin manages to smile (briefly) for yet another pose with Vaughn. Marlin likes to retreat outside for a break from the little ball of energy that attacks him so often. Unfortunately, Marlin has an intestinal worm (another one...) that he picked up from the "wildlife" in our backyard. A trip to the vet has Marlin on the mend! (And, Vaughn climbed onto the animal scale while we were at the vet and weighs 24 lbs. 8 oz.)

Dancing to Dave Matthews

Mom, did you put mousse in my hair??

I can do it myself, thank you very much!

Vaughn attempts to feed himself applesauce. Most of it ended up on his face/clothes, the tray and the floor.

Marlin & Wesley

Uncle Wes came to visit Marlin for a long weekend with Grandma Ginny. Marlin senses that his best buddy is about to drive back to Virginia :(

Jersey Shore

On Saturday, we went to the Jersey Shore for the first time. Our friends Travis and Julie Spencer invited us to spend the day with them on the beach. (Arron and Travis were in grad school together at ODU). The atmosphere is very different from that of Virginia Beach, especially the North End. We saw roller coasters, carnival games, funnel cakes, tattoo parlors and a ski lift. Vaughn was thoroughly entertained and was asleep within 5 minutes of being strapped into his carseat to return home.

Best Buddies

Several times a day Vaughn lounges on Marlin. Marlin is a good sport and waits a few seconds before jumping up and running away.