Update on Miss Lucy & Her Library Quilt

An adorable picture of Lucy at the hospital. She is so freakin' cute!



Below is Lucy's Library Quilt from all the women who love Amie and who now love Lucy too. I've been dying to post my quilt square, nothing impressive, but still took me a while, but I didn't want to blow the surprise for Amie. That is little Lucy in the middle of the quilt. How tiny is she?



I chose the book "Paper Bag Princess" because it was always one of my favorites and I think it has a good message, especially for little girls. It's not about what you wear or how you look. Prince Ronald learns it the hard way!

Congrats Ben and Amie!

Congrats to Ben and Amie on the arrival of their baby girl! Lucy Amalia Lucas came into this world yesterday, Dec. 8th, at about 4pm PST weighing 6lbs 14oz. Ben says Lucy and Amie are both doing great. I'll post a picture as soon as I get a hold of one myself. So happy for them!

Carolina Beach Christmas Spirit

Here are some fun pictures of what Carolina Beach has going on for Christmas. Enjoy!



Float in the CB Christmas parade:


Local kayak and bike rental joint by summer turned tree lot in the winter:


Boat in the Holiday Flotilla:


Some random town of Carolina Beach decoration around the lake and elsewhere:


Finally, some modest decorating around our house:


Gotta love Christmas time!

surf report, "If you were G.I. Joe..."

This morning's surf report is classic.
"A small shorebreak wave once in a while. Not much size but some great form. Incoming tide most of the morning so maybe it will get more of a push. If you were GI Joe it would be perfect."

4.1 miles down the road (and recorded by an iphone!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mnoL8sAeao

http://kehayaphoto.com/

Word- this IS a blog here, so tell me what you think about the work of my friend Julian Kehaya! http://kehayaphoto.com/
Julian was one of my first roommates in Chapel Hill and his brother James wrestled with us. They are both amazing people. Julian and I also spent time together when I lived out west and now we both reside here in his hometown of Wilmington!

It's Booties Season!

After being hounded by the family over the holidays for not participating in this blog I've finally decided to pitch in. As I sit here and type, Malloy is laying on my feet having his usual afternoon snack consisting of Twizzlers and Natural Light. Normally I would shoo him away b/c his large and bony frame takes a toll on my metatarsus, however, I welcome his warm butt today b/c I just got out of the 62 degree surf. We've been wearing full wetsuits for at least a month and now it's finally booties season as the water temp will soon drop into the 50's. Long gone are the days of boardshorts and springsuits. My toes are slowly thawing out from today's adventure -and if my Secret Santa is reading this please note that I could really use a new pair of surf booties this year.

Anyways, I hope everyone else is enjoying their day as much as I am. It was nice to take a break from studying and paddle out. There are some head high sets, its sunny and the sky is clear, there is a Thursday night football game and Kaylie is making Chicken Stir-fry- you can't ask for much more than that.

Jimmy