The Darlings have moved....and hence the lack of blog posts!

That's right. Jason started a new job in Charlotte, NC in July and we moved in August. We closed on a new house at the end of August and have spent the last several weeks digging out of boxes and performing home improvements/repairs....so we have been busy and have not had a chance to update the blog. Stay tuned for some blog posts soon!

Father's Day 2010 at Fenway

For Father's Day, Fenway Park opened its doors and allowed fans to walk around the warning track, go in the dugout, and get photos taken with the 2004 and 2007 World Series trophies. This was a Father's Day that Jason won't soon forget!

With the world series trophies


Jason in the Red Sox dugout.


Jason, Meghan, Cam & Izzie on the outfield warning track.

Outer Banks Beach Trip

For the 4th consecutive year, the Darling clan -- Jason, Meghan, Cameron, Isabel, Duchess and Dixie -- all piled into the car and drove to the Outer Banks in North Carolina for a week at the beach with Meghan's family. Cameron & Isabel enjoyed the addition of the dual-DVD players for the long ride, and Mom and Dad equally enjoyed the noticable reduction in fussiness that the DVD players provided!

Once at the beach, we enjoyed lots of time on the beach or by the pool. Isabel really enjoyed the ocean, and would have run right out into the waves if left by herself! Cameron was a little less taken by the ocean...that might have something to do with the big wave that knocked him off of his feet and soaked him. But he did enjoy playing in the sand, especially dumping the sand all over himself.

Below are several photos from the trip.


The Darlings on the beach...Cameron is holding onto a remote control...that was his new favorite toy for the week.


The Bahler-Darling-Tabaretti families with the beach house in the background.


Isabel enjoying some time at the beach. Sunglasses were her favorite new "toy" for the week. She wore them to the beach, in the pool, at breakfast, at dinner, in the tub....basically everywhere!


"Hey Dad...what are you doing down here on the sand??"

"Cameron, you are so immature."

"All right...I'm ready for the beach. Let's go!"

Meghan, Cousin Jordan, and Cameron going down to check out the waves.

Cameron enjoying a barefoot stroll on the beach.

Isabel Goes to Hollywood...Superstar!

Isabel has recently decided that she wants to be a movie star, so she has gotten herself some cool new shades.......



...thrown herself a crazy going away party...

...and landed in Hollywood, often chatting on the phone while at dinner with her agent....

...and spending a lot of time trying to fend off the Papa Razzi. We wish he luck in her new career!

Finally, some blog updates!

Well, after a couple of busy months, we have finally gotten around to updating the blog! Below are several new posts from March and April.

Easter and an Early Spring in Boston!

For the past few years, April has brought an extended winter and lots of dreary weather to the Boston area. Finally, this year was different. Spring seemed to come early this year, and the snow was gone very early and the warm weather made it possible to get outside and play. This spring/summer should be a lot of fun with Cameron and Isabel since they can walk and explore everything now. Below are some photos of April in Boston!

Easter morning, Cameron and Isabel checked out their Easter baskets, which included some new gear for the beach this summer!


Then it was off to church. Isabel left the white bow in her hair just long enough to take this picture :-) Church was an interesting experience. The kids don't seem to want to sit quietly for an hour straight...I wonder why???


After church, it was very nice outside and the kids climbed into the chairs on our back porch. Cameron was reluctant to give up his new fire engine, so that makes an appearance in this year's Easter photo.


Another Easter photo...


Isabel has finally started to get some hair! She is 20 months old in this picture and still has not had a haircut! She is sporting a couple of "antennas" that make her look like little Cindy-lou hoo.


Another picture of Cindy-lou hoo...and Cameron. The kids have become expert stair climbers.


On a nice April morning, we met Rob, Steph and little Georgia Howard at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary just north of Boston. We all went for a little hike. After a long winter inside, it was great to get outside and explore!


A picture of the Darling family at one of the ponds during the hike. Cameron and Isabel like riding in their backpacks :-)


On most mornings, the kids have some playtime before breakfast where they can sit and enjoy a good book.


Cameron sporting his "tough guy" face in the back yard.

Cameron is not too sure he likes the bubbles...

...but Isabel likes chasing them around the yard.

Cameron does enjoy "mowing" the lawn.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes...

Isabel has been learning all of her body parts...she especially likes to show people her belly button!