big grin

Wells shows off his biggest smile in hopes of getting a lick of Daddy's strawberry ice cream.

 

family photo

 

mommy and anne lawson

 

under the palm trees

Wells has become quite a connoisseur of grass from Alabama, North Carolina and Florida.

 

big chair

Anne Lawson poses in a big girl chair.

 

day two at the beach gets better

The kids got a little more comfortable in the sand on the second day of the beach trip.

 

nostalgia

Holland remembers the beach thing being a lot more fun the last time she was here.

 

fun in the shade

In the shade, out of the sand and on cousin Zena's lap is how Anne Lawson enjoys the beach.

 

back to the beach

The ladies really dig my new swimtrunks. If Mommy did not make me wear this silly hat, there would be several hotties fighting to rub lotion on my back right now.

city stages '06

Anne Lawson shows off her credentials as "the little VIP".
Already showing evidence of hip-hop influence, Holland describes this year's City Stages as being off the hizzle.

It would not be a festival without the corndogs and gyros.

The crew takes a break from the music and relaxes in the shade.

alternative toy usage

Wells shows his sisters an alternative way to utilize the exersaucer.

 

franklin, nc

 

simple request

Holland indicates that she would prefer we put down the camera and play with her.

 

waterfall excitement

How can you not be excited to have your very own waterfall?

 

mountain grass

Holland smiles for the camera as Anne Lawson studies closely the characteristics the zoysia grass in the mountains of Franklin, North Carolina.

 

load 'em up

Bo keeps Me Me's seat warm while Mommy and Daddy finish packing the rental van to come home from the mountains.
Notice Daddy's efficient packing job.

 

anne lawson and picasso

Although she had no hat, boots, riding chaps, or even a saddle on her first horseback ride, Anne Lawson showed true cowgirl instincts by digging in her heels and grabbing tightly ahold of Picasso's mane.

hi-o kramer

Wells was a little intimidated by the horses, but enjoyed the ride around the cabin on Kramer.

 

holland and kramer

 

together at the river

The kids are intrigued as they listen to stories about life on the Warrior River.