Grammie's Eldest & Youngest Grandsons

Reception Luncheon

Gramma's service was this morning. Afterwards we had lunch at the home of one of Nancy's friends and found a comfy spot in the shade in their back garden.

Watching Will and Kate

I didn't need to set my alarm this morning - at 6:00 AM, the sound of a boys choir wafted in from the living room. You can take the girl out of England, but you can't take England out of the girl.

Weaverville Elementary 3rd Grade A/B Honor Roll

Cam was recognized this morning at the elementary school's honor roll celebration: all A and B grade in the third quarter.

Joanna's Birthday Cake

Second Birthday Girl

It's a few days early, but as we're all together, we figured we'd celebrate Joanna's birthday today too.

Moms and Kids

Joanna and Karen looked over the divvying up of the sweets.

Easter Egg Hunt

While Libby slept off the birthday cake, Cam, Ian, and Elena had an Easter egg hunt in the back yard.

Birthday Girl

Birthday cake, the wearable food.

Libby's First Birthday Cake

Per Tapp tradition, the cake is number-shaped.

Birthday Girl

Every birthday girl needs a necklace made of plastic bugs.

Bakers Opening Presents

Elena helps Libby open presents. Our biggest challenge was keeping the boys from jumping into the fray.

Libby's Birthday Presents

Happy first birthday, Elizabeth Christine Baker!

Cam at Weaverville Elementary Terrific Kids Ceremony

Cam was named a "Terrific Kid" this morning at school.

Spring in the Backyard

It's 70 degrees and sunny, a perfect day to spend some time out back transmogrifying or playing pirates.