this is as close as you and i will ever get to the ocean...

The Welty family went to Hilton Head Island last weekend for a family reunion. Here's Erin admiring the ocean.

Here's Erin before being traumatized by the icy waters...


Erin and Luke

Her adoring fans.

And finally, being rescued by Grandpa after Daddy stuck her feet in the cold Atlantic waters.

Who am I to say this situation isn't great?

Carrie Ellen has been over to play quite a bit since she moved in, and now Erin Grace is not content without her playmate. Although they don't necessarily play together, they play well *beside* each other. And this is good enough for their moms. What sweet girls!!