Port City Java Dog

Port City Java Dog

We went downtown after breakfast this morning and spent a good bit of time just walking around.  We stopped by Port City Java, where Milly had to be bribed with a chocolate chip muffin to give Michael a hug.  Next we stopped by Java Dog, where Jenn greeted us at the entrance to The Cotton […]

Islands and Peaches

Islands and Peaches

Ben and I walked to the store with Milly and Graelyn in the wagon this morning.  We carried them through the store with it and loaded them up on the trip back.  The girls were very chatty pretty much the whole time, but I couldn’t tell you half of what they were talking about. We […]

A Waterspout is Still a Tornado, Folks

A Waterspout is Still a Tornado, Folks

There were waterspouts on Carolina Beach today, possibly on Wrightsville, too.  I saw several videos of people getting close to them and you could see at least one little girl running when it started moving towards the guy filming it.  I even heard a report on the news that one girl got close enough to […]

Ratatouille Wednesday

Ratatouille Wednesday

Amanda, Milly and I watched Ratatouille tonight.  It’s nice when we have movie nights wherein Milly will actually sit on the couch with us and enjoy it.  She was like that tonight, really engaged in the movie.  Amanda and I enjoyed it too.  And with this movie, Amanda and I have now seen every Pixar feature […]

Welcome to the World, Ada Lyneé

Welcome to the World, Ada Lyneé

Ada Lyneé Warkentien was born at 12:30 this morning.  Seven pounds and fourteen ounces, 21 inches long.  Amanda, Milly and I went to meet her this afternoon. Ada, I’m looking forward to watching you grow up.  I’ll say this: Milly wasn’t too excited about you, but you shouldn’t take that personally.  She’s standoffish and I […]