Stephanie's Southeastern U.S. Tour

There was a lot to celebrate this summer so I went home for 3 weeks to visit family, to enjoy the hot, humid summer weather of the southeastern U.S. and , of course, to work on my tan.

Stafford, Virginia

Fun In The Pool

BBQ for Keith's B-Day (Big 40)

Poppy enjoys a Belgian beer



Emma's Dance Recital

Richmond Hill, Georgia

More Pool Fun

Tinkerbell & Princess (A.K.A. Emma & Sophie)







Atlanta, Georgia

Satisfying My Craving For Mexican Food And Visiting With Friends

Heaven on Earth!

The positive role model that I am brought some of the former ICO kids (all of them are now of legal drinking age) a Belgian beer to try.


Hanging out with Jake (our canine neighbor in Grant Park)

Birthday Party For Tom and Larry

Tom scores some Bruxelles Paraphernailia

Some Scoth Whisky for Larry

Visiting With Baby Isabella

(Nicole & Ralph's New Bundle Of Joy)

A Proud Grandmother







Hayesville, North Carolina

Boating On Angela & Larry's Boat

(Lake Chatuge)

July 4th

A Brit?

Anniversary at Versailles

Rick and I celebrated our 6th anniversary of marriage on May 26th. In honor of this momentous occasion, we decided to spend a day at Versailles. I, honestly, can't think of a more romantic destination! I was completely seduced by the ambiance--of course, I have been accused of being a hopeless romantic. The weather was superb so we spent most of the day in the gardens and even had a pique-nique lunch along the Grand Canal. During spring, summer, and early autumn, music plays continuously and the fountains are turned on 3 times a day.

It's difficult to believe that it's been 6 years already. It's even more difficult to believe how many wonderful experiences we've had together during that time.

The Gardens

Enjoying some Wittamer chocolates--a gift from Rick

Okay, so I already had half of an apple tart and some chocolates, but the ice cream looked too good to pass up!

The Palace