Ben's Birthday- 5 years old

Thank you so much everyone for the happy birthday wishes.

Ben is excited to get a razor scooter from Grandpa Nyberg

Ben and Jeffrey contemplate the Thomas the Train cake

Looks yummy (too yummy, actually.  We went through it quickly)

Our friends and neighbors, the Gemars, come over for birthday cake.

This was the best part of the day.  Our whole family went to Ben's school and dropped off these cupcakes for his class.  He was thrilled.  So thrilled, in fact, that he pulled a funny move that you'll have to see to appreciate:

Watch Ben's class sing him happy birthday.  His teacher, Ms Amy, lets him blow out the big class candle, and then he cuts a move. :)

Some photos from Charleston

Regardless of where we end up for residency, I really enjoyed touring through Charleston last week.  So much so that I had to bring Shelly back with me for a "second look" this past weekend.  We went to a little reception where I got to meet some more residents, and we spent the next day visiting places we might live.  Please feel free to live vicariously through these pictures.

Folly Beach

Stranded starfish.  I threw this one back.

"I'll never let go Jack. I'll never let go"

I love the cobblestone streets

Houses on the Battery

Saint Philip's Episcopal Church.  Love walking by here and seeing the old graveyard.

Yes, that date says 1681.  These tombstones were old. 

On our return visit, I had the to-die-for recipe: Shrimp and Grits.  SO good.  Also, tried fried green tomatoes for the first time and some of Shelly's bean cake.  All this at the Hominy Grill.

A return trip to Folly Beach.