tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215440202024-03-07T23:18:05.739-05:00If this is therapy... do I have to pay myself?LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.comBlogger647125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-9906031798484326412010-09-28T22:26:00.003-04:002010-09-28T22:44:00.474-04:00Movin on up...♫ to the east side... to a deluxe apartment in the sky. ♫<br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>I loved the Jeffersons.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>But now it's my turn. I have officially moved to my new site... <a href="http://www.jessiwithani.com/">www.jessiwithani.com</a>. I hope you all come visit me at my new place ;~) <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre">Peace out Blogger! </span></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-85193945506557349532010-09-19T22:05:00.003-04:002010-09-19T22:17:37.914-04:00FrustrationsSo I wanted to start blogging about our vacation. I am excited to relive the week and to record it for our history... but alas, blogger sucks. Apparently I have hit my quota on pictures that I can upload... you know, without paying them $$. Totally bogus... <div><br /></div><div>Luckily Adam bought me a domain a few months ago... I just haven't had the chance to sit down and learn something new. Seems like there is no time like the present. So, in the next few days I will be changing my URL... and really hoping that my small contingent follows me! </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for my new URL... coming soon! </div><div><br /></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-46706198173193007382010-09-12T07:37:00.010-04:002010-09-12T11:26:03.670-04:00Whew...<div>Thank goodness that's over.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz7RtjdFEsNoRLSa4UHiSM3Gi2SAbccR8lh_EoDsgzRjhqexbTlqf8YBZILU6HWQpWtDvn9R4bCu_j44KFxPpyi455Y0ANSD1ks66g0bZQanmbML1K7gQIKFRQM1LezNezr1nMQ/s1600/IMG_0686.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz7RtjdFEsNoRLSa4UHiSM3Gi2SAbccR8lh_EoDsgzRjhqexbTlqf8YBZILU6HWQpWtDvn9R4bCu_j44KFxPpyi455Y0ANSD1ks66g0bZQanmbML1K7gQIKFRQM1LezNezr1nMQ/s320/IMG_0686.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515995323027661618" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz7RtjdFEsNoRLSa4UHiSM3Gi2SAbccR8lh_EoDsgzRjhqexbTlqf8YBZILU6HWQpWtDvn9R4bCu_j44KFxPpyi455Y0ANSD1ks66g0bZQanmbML1K7gQIKFRQM1LezNezr1nMQ/s1600/IMG_0686.jpg"></a>Getting ready to set off... happier times. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolZms6WI9i5_hOT3dH3FB9A17MeuvqHN5g6MlQmpmmhyphenhyphenwADGvhgGOFHZsmmFbRW4GwPt06nXwudABcZHfBZHe5IQScHR7MDA19JrLsdNZpLNLYQVTz29fIM1iIr8FRw3lB8N6sA/s1600/IMG_0688.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolZms6WI9i5_hOT3dH3FB9A17MeuvqHN5g6MlQmpmmhyphenhyphenwADGvhgGOFHZsmmFbRW4GwPt06nXwudABcZHfBZHe5IQScHR7MDA19JrLsdNZpLNLYQVTz29fIM1iIr8FRw3lB8N6sA/s320/IMG_0688.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515995318177988802" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolZms6WI9i5_hOT3dH3FB9A17MeuvqHN5g6MlQmpmmhyphenhyphenwADGvhgGOFHZsmmFbRW4GwPt06nXwudABcZHfBZHe5IQScHR7MDA19JrLsdNZpLNLYQVTz29fIM1iIr8FRw3lB8N6sA/s1600/IMG_0688.jpg"></a>Initially we were in very good spirits... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAZ6UzY806oH3LXxNt7VbNfmEohtC5pCSHoKjOWzfkpZyHzPOXSv_DE-ecPOE-olgBqDkIzqseeRsErrldUQO8XK2x1vnu2DkgfCVR8pXWbH70VMhCfkl1NXlRHmJGz2tSpiWRg/s1600/IMG_0694.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAZ6UzY806oH3LXxNt7VbNfmEohtC5pCSHoKjOWzfkpZyHzPOXSv_DE-ecPOE-olgBqDkIzqseeRsErrldUQO8XK2x1vnu2DkgfCVR8pXWbH70VMhCfkl1NXlRHmJGz2tSpiWRg/s320/IMG_0694.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994708861714562" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAZ6UzY806oH3LXxNt7VbNfmEohtC5pCSHoKjOWzfkpZyHzPOXSv_DE-ecPOE-olgBqDkIzqseeRsErrldUQO8XK2x1vnu2DkgfCVR8pXWbH70VMhCfkl1NXlRHmJGz2tSpiWRg/s1600/IMG_0694.jpg"></a>but of course that included coffee... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuSTFcB2ZdBjQ5wI88uSCK72uuPR8SzRKehHR5IF8yq704kovsfvdJPMlZNnzjBAtDhjfy2CrAn8_vRmKYUcrEb_mBlukvWIwmiCi46ZdnjawB8x5hrPkSjclP48__zHsWSaWeQ/s1600/IMG_0695.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuSTFcB2ZdBjQ5wI88uSCK72uuPR8SzRKehHR5IF8yq704kovsfvdJPMlZNnzjBAtDhjfy2CrAn8_vRmKYUcrEb_mBlukvWIwmiCi46ZdnjawB8x5hrPkSjclP48__zHsWSaWeQ/s320/IMG_0695.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994703335467234" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuSTFcB2ZdBjQ5wI88uSCK72uuPR8SzRKehHR5IF8yq704kovsfvdJPMlZNnzjBAtDhjfy2CrAn8_vRmKYUcrEb_mBlukvWIwmiCi46ZdnjawB8x5hrPkSjclP48__zHsWSaWeQ/s1600/IMG_0695.jpg"></a>and vanilla milk. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soon we were attempting distraction... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedR1OH521kuPjuRIP1JVCDq0iCQM9RNUgeSifs_CgV1ssTLep29K0Rc-IR7QmhMUDrem9gMLm0q_lD039X_Mp1TwkDjT6czNQOaFvr9W2q6dnlsMEFdalBd1lHRmS2nFVODukZw/s1600/IMG_0698.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedR1OH521kuPjuRIP1JVCDq0iCQM9RNUgeSifs_CgV1ssTLep29K0Rc-IR7QmhMUDrem9gMLm0q_lD039X_Mp1TwkDjT6czNQOaFvr9W2q6dnlsMEFdalBd1lHRmS2nFVODukZw/s320/IMG_0698.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994697724019938" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>after distraction...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7h-8jWEww4GGDXVDz2Q1p1DG4kWvPqeU0yrTPWC1ilO3KheCRPCkMirLNXhOQOLIok8DcnkRS2o2OVT1W1HWdoc99ZsclTnVTuYvVYSubBMrM598grA3OJtPwHOdP_v-tPxR1kQ/s1600/IMG_0699.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7h-8jWEww4GGDXVDz2Q1p1DG4kWvPqeU0yrTPWC1ilO3KheCRPCkMirLNXhOQOLIok8DcnkRS2o2OVT1W1HWdoc99ZsclTnVTuYvVYSubBMrM598grA3OJtPwHOdP_v-tPxR1kQ/s320/IMG_0699.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994689062990722" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7h-8jWEww4GGDXVDz2Q1p1DG4kWvPqeU0yrTPWC1ilO3KheCRPCkMirLNXhOQOLIok8DcnkRS2o2OVT1W1HWdoc99ZsclTnVTuYvVYSubBMrM598grA3OJtPwHOdP_v-tPxR1kQ/s1600/IMG_0699.jpg"></a>after distraction...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5fgFQ92aVEB29tpmIco_folxXOxlOM3dIXE63lcRnOQ3GiP-W6L4KO_BwGu-h3OsFrMxuoP20-PBLfCybEbnF03IDN0rc2nwcjz5z-gfoTm6xg803fZ_WWxIR57hvXDxgL6gbQ/s1600/IMG_0700.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzUEP36y7IVl8BflzixBJBtg1yGAvUfEg_CYrrZJLaY8mQygy9ggztHEDpdol-HZ-KYxikDjEpruK9koJRs9CQMscKGmF7YovHhPDNbkqwpwRWtjcsoh1J6k575JLVtrM8gQMMw/s320/IMG_0702.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994484343363970" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>24 minutes later... awake and crying. </div><div><br /></div><div>*sigh*</div><div><br /></div><div>After yet <i>another</i> stop, we attempted distractions such as... </div><div><br /></div><div>M&M's...</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx4YJGpW0yxaupf1JbHz2sGnVjPvTyHomBZW3qp0QN8mq2dFXdiN1VEYusvbqCLf_nokRPxtzrVMnSiEzuicrVD8aYCZFon5T5p6HJBp_0Q_5P9nIVIwmQTFD8in92P2SGrv_NQ/s1600/IMG_0703.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx4YJGpW0yxaupf1JbHz2sGnVjPvTyHomBZW3qp0QN8mq2dFXdiN1VEYusvbqCLf_nokRPxtzrVMnSiEzuicrVD8aYCZFon5T5p6HJBp_0Q_5P9nIVIwmQTFD8in92P2SGrv_NQ/s320/IMG_0703.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994481985395890" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx4YJGpW0yxaupf1JbHz2sGnVjPvTyHomBZW3qp0QN8mq2dFXdiN1VEYusvbqCLf_nokRPxtzrVMnSiEzuicrVD8aYCZFon5T5p6HJBp_0Q_5P9nIVIwmQTFD8in92P2SGrv_NQ/s1600/IMG_0703.jpg"></a> </div><div>cheetos...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCi2gV8Lge8AFKdMaUPvs-uNRdJsDjqPHaYrNLvEi-4VMV8Frn3VxqBZbu7Grw1nKzXzHHyj_jAY_XVMuDVTHgNlyT0KFeN82lcI9DQI6sRJjofHbsZEqOWtmcXOITeA9aWhO9w/s1600/IMG_0705.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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Never has getting out of the car felt so wonderful! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44rNjvJSa52gkN31hZqUL9jHkABiQ0ACNYElr_J_vJ7ZMScuRMLEHFzBTvtBGD8pMgQdxaZfFf1ZjMyxp7EfokbNzqksseTqGVau9nLOpslJUsXfbHXJZSd0EXpX_PewqTTLP4w/s1600/IMG_0709.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44rNjvJSa52gkN31hZqUL9jHkABiQ0ACNYElr_J_vJ7ZMScuRMLEHFzBTvtBGD8pMgQdxaZfFf1ZjMyxp7EfokbNzqksseTqGVau9nLOpslJUsXfbHXJZSd0EXpX_PewqTTLP4w/s320/IMG_0709.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994458841553122" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44rNjvJSa52gkN31hZqUL9jHkABiQ0ACNYElr_J_vJ7ZMScuRMLEHFzBTvtBGD8pMgQdxaZfFf1ZjMyxp7EfokbNzqksseTqGVau9nLOpslJUsXfbHXJZSd0EXpX_PewqTTLP4w/s1600/IMG_0709.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYaZjRzIbqdX23tyM1-umtmEXXkDuLsVynVH2ld-451zs9Cgd4Gdj_cAfpKX_P7PK6U-QOT83LcLwScYvb6aCOT6dDXTmAZWwRTqkUnICByd5Hb3VlJ4lzoqUmsa9GL9LJyvM3w/s1600/IMG_0713.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYaZjRzIbqdX23tyM1-umtmEXXkDuLsVynVH2ld-451zs9Cgd4Gdj_cAfpKX_P7PK6U-QOT83LcLwScYvb6aCOT6dDXTmAZWwRTqkUnICByd5Hb3VlJ4lzoqUmsa9GL9LJyvM3w/s320/IMG_0713.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994150382504242" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYaZjRzIbqdX23tyM1-umtmEXXkDuLsVynVH2ld-451zs9Cgd4Gdj_cAfpKX_P7PK6U-QOT83LcLwScYvb6aCOT6dDXTmAZWwRTqkUnICByd5Hb3VlJ4lzoqUmsa9GL9LJyvM3w/s1600/IMG_0713.jpg"></a>Within the first 4 seconds of Chase putting his feet in the ocean I decided the trip, as whiny and cranky as it had been, was totally worth it. </div><div><br /></div><div>He walked right up and cautiously put his feet in...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6X216O_vW9r4qx5oOCvtGCc7go0oAJghhbyGzBqlR5RIrs7JImdO-CvRMTj_xD0mNDWFjs_T8NLtDfASc8r6SBSKr-2HbBGsKgX5ckW32MtV_VZl48OVoAFSD9F-30mOjwrOt0Q/s1600/IMG_0719.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6X216O_vW9r4qx5oOCvtGCc7go0oAJghhbyGzBqlR5RIrs7JImdO-CvRMTj_xD0mNDWFjs_T8NLtDfASc8r6SBSKr-2HbBGsKgX5ckW32MtV_VZl48OVoAFSD9F-30mOjwrOt0Q/s320/IMG_0719.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994136270545234" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6X216O_vW9r4qx5oOCvtGCc7go0oAJghhbyGzBqlR5RIrs7JImdO-CvRMTj_xD0mNDWFjs_T8NLtDfASc8r6SBSKr-2HbBGsKgX5ckW32MtV_VZl48OVoAFSD9F-30mOjwrOt0Q/s1600/IMG_0719.jpg"></a><br /></div><div>which soon gave way to jumping...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISFUpidQ21pVuEec-gLi__JqrwLQHjZ_naj7PjjYNqKFU8MmzBLCN3b1dfiARRX6wUEtO9_zONNh4QDGM3EFgSGnJPhjqtJ0i17Syx-1g8VARiZDKTehIN93CbeMe6SzreVFJ5A/s1600/IMG_0725.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISFUpidQ21pVuEec-gLi__JqrwLQHjZ_naj7PjjYNqKFU8MmzBLCN3b1dfiARRX6wUEtO9_zONNh4QDGM3EFgSGnJPhjqtJ0i17Syx-1g8VARiZDKTehIN93CbeMe6SzreVFJ5A/s320/IMG_0725.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994134515894210" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISFUpidQ21pVuEec-gLi__JqrwLQHjZ_naj7PjjYNqKFU8MmzBLCN3b1dfiARRX6wUEtO9_zONNh4QDGM3EFgSGnJPhjqtJ0i17Syx-1g8VARiZDKTehIN93CbeMe6SzreVFJ5A/s1600/IMG_0725.jpg"></a>repeatedly with bigger and bigger splashes... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOYk-mC2Ff7A93vr54DINnSzOcPKDXB-7Hu86UxLiKaQX26QrfpTkBHm75ekFoxnXMAd40HiSdT_1ZAtJU8sqMcjIrxaILkahLf-e1pvXOQGyBbmv1hs795yIwX1rHnG_vxcuYA/s1600/IMG_0730.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOYk-mC2Ff7A93vr54DINnSzOcPKDXB-7Hu86UxLiKaQX26QrfpTkBHm75ekFoxnXMAd40HiSdT_1ZAtJU8sqMcjIrxaILkahLf-e1pvXOQGyBbmv1hs795yIwX1rHnG_vxcuYA/s320/IMG_0730.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994117508169778" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOYk-mC2Ff7A93vr54DINnSzOcPKDXB-7Hu86UxLiKaQX26QrfpTkBHm75ekFoxnXMAd40HiSdT_1ZAtJU8sqMcjIrxaILkahLf-e1pvXOQGyBbmv1hs795yIwX1rHnG_vxcuYA/s1600/IMG_0730.jpg"></a>until the allure of the sand became too much...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AVSI2msurJuL75IV-U7GhMKAG9x7_zRQEO5m0zv5j4L-2qy1vRg46NiABiJ2evizED6nY0jIyREHOYR-f5F5UYRKAWcx60ucgkg8Jpac81tSI0peR3kQt7oMIJNeu-X0I-htwA/s1600/IMG_0734.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AVSI2msurJuL75IV-U7GhMKAG9x7_zRQEO5m0zv5j4L-2qy1vRg46NiABiJ2evizED6nY0jIyREHOYR-f5F5UYRKAWcx60ucgkg8Jpac81tSI0peR3kQt7oMIJNeu-X0I-htwA/s320/IMG_0734.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515994108389741826" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AVSI2msurJuL75IV-U7GhMKAG9x7_zRQEO5m0zv5j4L-2qy1vRg46NiABiJ2evizED6nY0jIyREHOYR-f5F5UYRKAWcx60ucgkg8Jpac81tSI0peR3kQt7oMIJNeu-X0I-htwA/s1600/IMG_0734.jpg"></a>and he felt the need to throw himself down and roll around in it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMhyphenhyphenRDG5lZ7nbTa5MGAH9vBnNjsONKGfhcGxztK0welRCc6uXypwjvkCBZ3SdvqS9Dq7reIazkD8ylgKqBZdQyE0KQFeAp-bU8jc-PqdkzMuB0ic96P6yOg7ra7Lk8Hj8Qq_0LA/s1600/IMG_0737.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMhyphenhyphenRDG5lZ7nbTa5MGAH9vBnNjsONKGfhcGxztK0welRCc6uXypwjvkCBZ3SdvqS9Dq7reIazkD8ylgKqBZdQyE0KQFeAp-bU8jc-PqdkzMuB0ic96P6yOg7ra7Lk8Hj8Qq_0LA/s320/IMG_0737.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515993785030516562" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMhyphenhyphenRDG5lZ7nbTa5MGAH9vBnNjsONKGfhcGxztK0welRCc6uXypwjvkCBZ3SdvqS9Dq7reIazkD8ylgKqBZdQyE0KQFeAp-bU8jc-PqdkzMuB0ic96P6yOg7ra7Lk8Hj8Qq_0LA/s1600/IMG_0737.jpg"></a>Oh yeah... that's a mess.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Nt0fef-8XVN5xsCL5ub0PFfOininsYmTP7KCIMrzhSutICNAdAaBfxZIWlms_DeYIlIYWhi23GntwGzTR31sReRa50Nr4NurXFlW_39J9lTAgoHtXnHSe-Y-dWp8IJGW9ZzUvQ/s1600/IMG_0738.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Nt0fef-8XVN5xsCL5ub0PFfOininsYmTP7KCIMrzhSutICNAdAaBfxZIWlms_DeYIlIYWhi23GntwGzTR31sReRa50Nr4NurXFlW_39J9lTAgoHtXnHSe-Y-dWp8IJGW9ZzUvQ/s320/IMG_0738.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515993782748402722" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Nt0fef-8XVN5xsCL5ub0PFfOininsYmTP7KCIMrzhSutICNAdAaBfxZIWlms_DeYIlIYWhi23GntwGzTR31sReRa50Nr4NurXFlW_39J9lTAgoHtXnHSe-Y-dWp8IJGW9ZzUvQ/s1600/IMG_0738.jpg"></a>He was enthralled with seashells and he insisted needed to be thrown into the ocean... each and every time he found a new one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0PLdVs4D6YwNLLLeR4ZZVeLNlT-bMfgVhUwRKMTe8wPVODIGGg6KfGVPFv56Pjrv2idnK_ie5tG9ffa6yDKftqMcS2_qIfGgIu8uWiL007J0V79e91eb_070hy3pUTJlPHMiUw/s1600/IMG_0739.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0PLdVs4D6YwNLLLeR4ZZVeLNlT-bMfgVhUwRKMTe8wPVODIGGg6KfGVPFv56Pjrv2idnK_ie5tG9ffa6yDKftqMcS2_qIfGgIu8uWiL007J0V79e91eb_070hy3pUTJlPHMiUw/s320/IMG_0739.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515993769447881618" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0PLdVs4D6YwNLLLeR4ZZVeLNlT-bMfgVhUwRKMTe8wPVODIGGg6KfGVPFv56Pjrv2idnK_ie5tG9ffa6yDKftqMcS2_qIfGgIu8uWiL007J0V79e91eb_070hy3pUTJlPHMiUw/s1600/IMG_0739.jpg"></a>He sure was a mess by the time we walked back up to the hotel but he deserved it...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Jo1wTcyhq8huUlpyGxu-2c1lQBRzPlEI0UsMsh1yOvG2R565aR4Z6wfN0EV8WXpjLlz8mp1i6QScwC9ny0XOY8l_xAQ2TVSpuWHuLIixDfejKtZqXYiyz4m1yakrNUPT46pxg/s1600/IMG_0741.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Jo1wTcyhq8huUlpyGxu-2c1lQBRzPlEI0UsMsh1yOvG2R565aR4Z6wfN0EV8WXpjLlz8mp1i6QScwC9ny0XOY8l_xAQ2TVSpuWHuLIixDfejKtZqXYiyz4m1yakrNUPT46pxg/s320/IMG_0741.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515993759202612242" /></a></div><div>9.5 hours in a carseat is a lot to ask of a 2.5 year old. </div><div><br /></div><div>And Adam and I have an entire week to dread the ride home ;~) </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Jo1wTcyhq8huUlpyGxu-2c1lQBRzPlEI0UsMsh1yOvG2R565aR4Z6wfN0EV8WXpjLlz8mp1i6QScwC9ny0XOY8l_xAQ2TVSpuWHuLIixDfejKtZqXYiyz4m1yakrNUPT46pxg/s1600/IMG_0741.jpg"></a></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-4115311978412376162010-09-05T22:25:00.000-04:002010-09-05T22:26:16.325-04:00So caving... not really my thing.<div>Last week we were lucky enough to get a tour of the <a href="http://www.crystalgrottoescaverns.com/">Crystal Grottoes Caverns</a>... were I learned that being that far underground... kinda freaked me out ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, still a really fun trip (thanks Laura!!!) </div><div><br /></div><div>I will not confirm or deny that this email (received mere seconds before I left the driveway)...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HGFXCrjwK1IW9nhhyphenhyphenRS24ArNjhZiuvs8wE6GzBsMENpktt_qqahgq2_tQgm0DGlkj5zD9VcJLOqd_X2CEKQjdiTMZpxcL25RAwwWceEVtcXrmYw47IJhtOPbMmU4ojIPTssMvA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-08-27+at+3.11.50+pm.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HGFXCrjwK1IW9nhhyphenhyphenRS24ArNjhZiuvs8wE6GzBsMENpktt_qqahgq2_tQgm0DGlkj5zD9VcJLOqd_X2CEKQjdiTMZpxcL25RAwwWceEVtcXrmYw47IJhtOPbMmU4ojIPTssMvA/s320/Screen+shot+2010-08-27+at+3.11.50+pm.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512373717135698066" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HGFXCrjwK1IW9nhhyphenhyphenRS24ArNjhZiuvs8wE6GzBsMENpktt_qqahgq2_tQgm0DGlkj5zD9VcJLOqd_X2CEKQjdiTMZpxcL25RAwwWceEVtcXrmYw47IJhtOPbMmU4ojIPTssMvA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-08-27+at+3.11.50+pm.png"></a>caused me to run back in the house and grab socks and tennis shoes for both Chase and I. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRvdXrP0yqZpcIX-BSei8Y48v6myu5TQlDIdUiC7Zb2t7uTSTMElhl4RscE0oK2ZxRKqD99sLX0v3ykC2d2hQnpMPHok7eAB5uWeTVtOOlbfmIqn8I1RVUG4U1e3o0CMgTcOb-g/s320/IMG_0323.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741869668190866" /></div><div>The evidence speaks for itself. </div><div><br /></div><div>Could not be more of a <a href="http://ilovelladro.blogspot.com/2010/05/city-slicker.html">City Slicker</a>.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNOYlZtArQDeG1qUmYEAmc24KHqouNbEyy6prcgsaSQGs04s97h1Nzy8W8233DEsjxxIIL-qqahmVOd3QFolJ-93eZc5Ov3zJf_6uSSsHW6uOy5gEUClGbr6SxmYu9ooGW-i3qg/s1600/IMG_0310.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNOYlZtArQDeG1qUmYEAmc24KHqouNbEyy6prcgsaSQGs04s97h1Nzy8W8233DEsjxxIIL-qqahmVOd3QFolJ-93eZc5Ov3zJf_6uSSsHW6uOy5gEUClGbr6SxmYu9ooGW-i3qg/s320/IMG_0310.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511742174810761586" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNOYlZtArQDeG1qUmYEAmc24KHqouNbEyy6prcgsaSQGs04s97h1Nzy8W8233DEsjxxIIL-qqahmVOd3QFolJ-93eZc5Ov3zJf_6uSSsHW6uOy5gEUClGbr6SxmYu9ooGW-i3qg/s1600/IMG_0310.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEm5p8YDB8RY7jU0AJSRWM8r7BHlSYyVtcN_uQHH89b_OBtoi6ag7W1ozBnAMTF_ZFN2RaeVYe2QUiV10ttYb9SKoMU_VlvAR1IB2zBpp3MpARErhErtZzM9056aWer-9y0UDaGQ/s1600/IMG_0312.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEm5p8YDB8RY7jU0AJSRWM8r7BHlSYyVtcN_uQHH89b_OBtoi6ag7W1ozBnAMTF_ZFN2RaeVYe2QUiV10ttYb9SKoMU_VlvAR1IB2zBpp3MpARErhErtZzM9056aWer-9y0UDaGQ/s320/IMG_0312.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741880442663746" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEm5p8YDB8RY7jU0AJSRWM8r7BHlSYyVtcN_uQHH89b_OBtoi6ag7W1ozBnAMTF_ZFN2RaeVYe2QUiV10ttYb9SKoMU_VlvAR1IB2zBpp3MpARErhErtZzM9056aWer-9y0UDaGQ/s1600/IMG_0312.jpg"></a>Standing in a tractor... life doesn't get much better for Chase.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-tQG57ZyNUHlNNy8MWOEQLmFrsf-nnX0YVNuOJ4fI3qDAEukMTHdm0ezhvVQiPnKjmQcvu0D-6VofA6gUf_Qrw8ygngjKd7vffZLlkKPqI1w-jCHGN2pRxRzC2jKIoCWHfwUQw/s1600/IMG_0322.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-tQG57ZyNUHlNNy8MWOEQLmFrsf-nnX0YVNuOJ4fI3qDAEukMTHdm0ezhvVQiPnKjmQcvu0D-6VofA6gUf_Qrw8ygngjKd7vffZLlkKPqI1w-jCHGN2pRxRzC2jKIoCWHfwUQw/s320/IMG_0322.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741876146466354" /></a><br />In complete amazement. I thought Chase would be a little more freaked out (turns out I did that enough for the both of us)... in reality he was perfectly fine walking around and taking in all the sights.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fBRGs6pbWdXSI_iKuFcXNM0kYa3L-RqEugBktdmfexXwdMwSycLp4eNrG0wnjX2rOYAIXTFMYYWiRhKabP1XwF5wOGLD_nTuWbugvU1OGgDBylSkQG4aNywzQv0mS3s5ITtVGQ/s1600/IMG_0353.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fBRGs6pbWdXSI_iKuFcXNM0kYa3L-RqEugBktdmfexXwdMwSycLp4eNrG0wnjX2rOYAIXTFMYYWiRhKabP1XwF5wOGLD_nTuWbugvU1OGgDBylSkQG4aNywzQv0mS3s5ITtVGQ/s320/IMG_0353.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741862635037826" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fBRGs6pbWdXSI_iKuFcXNM0kYa3L-RqEugBktdmfexXwdMwSycLp4eNrG0wnjX2rOYAIXTFMYYWiRhKabP1XwF5wOGLD_nTuWbugvU1OGgDBylSkQG4aNywzQv0mS3s5ITtVGQ/s1600/IMG_0353.jpg"></a>Me and my first born son ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSA10hxyWjFWGDxwkAWa0qMWMO8Z1IUVdQgftcDWJWkxXicCuDwBTIdJU05SmT_UVxm_8DcwX549Mpnx6Yr24I8GtcUCr6d3MDeVZaQzhgG7ZonxUjgqaccqlJaFRcXtm0sso8pg/s1600/IMG_0360.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSA10hxyWjFWGDxwkAWa0qMWMO8Z1IUVdQgftcDWJWkxXicCuDwBTIdJU05SmT_UVxm_8DcwX549Mpnx6Yr24I8GtcUCr6d3MDeVZaQzhgG7ZonxUjgqaccqlJaFRcXtm0sso8pg/s320/IMG_0360.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741857722054690" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSA10hxyWjFWGDxwkAWa0qMWMO8Z1IUVdQgftcDWJWkxXicCuDwBTIdJU05SmT_UVxm_8DcwX549Mpnx6Yr24I8GtcUCr6d3MDeVZaQzhgG7ZonxUjgqaccqlJaFRcXtm0sso8pg/s1600/IMG_0360.jpg"></a>Chase was here. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bnHefCqsOc3JIsaQnkyVkWGWDnw7TBk6DY8PiWAeLEaKXLFOYB674u76fCSiPyNqSXeQ5_lLIFLOkp3tHQ46y6HXsRI3sWIIYsLyQaSjr3FYalFj9TtI7ynftABSifSOmJTfhA/s1600/IMG_0364.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bnHefCqsOc3JIsaQnkyVkWGWDnw7TBk6DY8PiWAeLEaKXLFOYB674u76fCSiPyNqSXeQ5_lLIFLOkp3tHQ46y6HXsRI3sWIIYsLyQaSjr3FYalFj9TtI7ynftABSifSOmJTfhA/s320/IMG_0364.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741450843045570" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bnHefCqsOc3JIsaQnkyVkWGWDnw7TBk6DY8PiWAeLEaKXLFOYB674u76fCSiPyNqSXeQ5_lLIFLOkp3tHQ46y6HXsRI3sWIIYsLyQaSjr3FYalFj9TtI7ynftABSifSOmJTfhA/s1600/IMG_0364.jpg"></a>I just had to include this picture because he is so stinking cute. I seriously cannot believe how much I love him.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRAevFTo16Gzo35o3an0k6HO6IqXicaE5PoMVOzvSZiGEUMaSL5o47zvZA7EyQihUE_jrWbw1_QEnJkyZDYJURYmP4XPSg8POatiLcnsiRxI_YkpPAGX-Q1sFIeTwtljrCLhLSw/s1600/IMG_0378.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRAevFTo16Gzo35o3an0k6HO6IqXicaE5PoMVOzvSZiGEUMaSL5o47zvZA7EyQihUE_jrWbw1_QEnJkyZDYJURYmP4XPSg8POatiLcnsiRxI_YkpPAGX-Q1sFIeTwtljrCLhLSw/s320/IMG_0378.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741446541351746" /></a></div><div>After all this time we are still attempting the line up shot... not bad! </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRAevFTo16Gzo35o3an0k6HO6IqXicaE5PoMVOzvSZiGEUMaSL5o47zvZA7EyQihUE_jrWbw1_QEnJkyZDYJURYmP4XPSg8POatiLcnsiRxI_YkpPAGX-Q1sFIeTwtljrCLhLSw/s1600/IMG_0378.jpg"></a>After the caverns we headed to a playground (quite possibly the best playground around) for some fun and lunch. </div><div><br /></div><div>As it turns out the kids really only had the fun in mind. Especially my son... could not get him to sit and take one bite of food. </div><div><br /></div><div>Teaching him to go up and down the jungle gym...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeGK-ImpSmY7La8ndMcSeeeyWH2KGZQwDJ-RMbgI2yfILOf0EmiltgjLfeXEymMCiSfEEZaZubvSRz77McgNYyDkd3iN2KJrPPMtRFeFG9s3o2I3ju14CXZG0gSHJAje8AXl8bA/s1600/IMG_0389.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeGK-ImpSmY7La8ndMcSeeeyWH2KGZQwDJ-RMbgI2yfILOf0EmiltgjLfeXEymMCiSfEEZaZubvSRz77McgNYyDkd3iN2KJrPPMtRFeFG9s3o2I3ju14CXZG0gSHJAje8AXl8bA/s320/IMG_0389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741435952348402" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeGK-ImpSmY7La8ndMcSeeeyWH2KGZQwDJ-RMbgI2yfILOf0EmiltgjLfeXEymMCiSfEEZaZubvSRz77McgNYyDkd3iN2KJrPPMtRFeFG9s3o2I3ju14CXZG0gSHJAje8AXl8bA/s1600/IMG_0389.jpg"></a>and this is right before (we're talking seconds people) he fell back with a hard thump on his tush. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mother of the Year is just around the corner folks.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeaxGCjbAfKMrI0xZkhIJgPDsmmgALlfxIhqEwoOlkWNJXUQHFYRcpGr85oKcZLwTZGuUOo55DAHzTf8SiJSLbQHnH00jDMxXonwqmxdpkeBfO0t28UWWnuRMMGmT9ugH-P178A/s1600/IMG_0406.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeaxGCjbAfKMrI0xZkhIJgPDsmmgALlfxIhqEwoOlkWNJXUQHFYRcpGr85oKcZLwTZGuUOo55DAHzTf8SiJSLbQHnH00jDMxXonwqmxdpkeBfO0t28UWWnuRMMGmT9ugH-P178A/s320/IMG_0406.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741432566701874" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeaxGCjbAfKMrI0xZkhIJgPDsmmgALlfxIhqEwoOlkWNJXUQHFYRcpGr85oKcZLwTZGuUOo55DAHzTf8SiJSLbQHnH00jDMxXonwqmxdpkeBfO0t28UWWnuRMMGmT9ugH-P178A/s1600/IMG_0406.jpg"></a>First time on a see saw... with his best girl Sadie. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeppVzzdISuhVA4_6mkCdz1tv8o19QeY1pbmtfY3Pd9qATkTlO7J1LBpiQPY_ED-EPEtNrzqAXOsNV1oH8_SEc6_-6lEybmz0k1oJxT54IHptYC69qWMcSzOCmLVPokfQdfGIz5A/s1600/IMG_0415.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeppVzzdISuhVA4_6mkCdz1tv8o19QeY1pbmtfY3Pd9qATkTlO7J1LBpiQPY_ED-EPEtNrzqAXOsNV1oH8_SEc6_-6lEybmz0k1oJxT54IHptYC69qWMcSzOCmLVPokfQdfGIz5A/s320/IMG_0415.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511741423877064754" /></a><br /></div><div>And then they ran over and got on the 'airplane' where Chase informed Sadie that they were "flying to Frostburg".</div><div><br /></div><div>My kid dreams big, people... watch out!</div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-18100002085399965412010-09-01T10:00:00.000-04:002010-09-01T10:00:06.979-04:00Day at the park<div>This is always a familiar sight... </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJQsDKDDSkZaCVN3tkdKG4kzRUnXlauPl5UBYnPs4t-9k_xyTL54G3j0cbP4FKjUadAHwIqrD5EffB5MPeHQNnccH7N7tj6T6EGovwo1LIsUfFyPokhqkEWDJLf31PqnpCl_kBg/s1600/IMG_0301.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJQsDKDDSkZaCVN3tkdKG4kzRUnXlauPl5UBYnPs4t-9k_xyTL54G3j0cbP4FKjUadAHwIqrD5EffB5MPeHQNnccH7N7tj6T6EGovwo1LIsUfFyPokhqkEWDJLf31PqnpCl_kBg/s320/IMG_0301.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511744890864754642" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJQsDKDDSkZaCVN3tkdKG4kzRUnXlauPl5UBYnPs4t-9k_xyTL54G3j0cbP4FKjUadAHwIqrD5EffB5MPeHQNnccH7N7tj6T6EGovwo1LIsUfFyPokhqkEWDJLf31PqnpCl_kBg/s1600/IMG_0301.jpg"></a>Chase is a big fan of the big blue swing.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJQsDKDDSkZaCVN3tkdKG4kzRUnXlauPl5UBYnPs4t-9k_xyTL54G3j0cbP4FKjUadAHwIqrD5EffB5MPeHQNnccH7N7tj6T6EGovwo1LIsUfFyPokhqkEWDJLf31PqnpCl_kBg/s1600/IMG_0301.jpg"></a>And if a 7 month pregnant woman has to stop at the grocery store... on the way to the park... to meet up with friends... and the bakery is pumping out yummy baked goodness smells...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRkRl1Z6nLns698GaTd3DACc51A5cpsygOHFmbl3SnH1CwNiMEPqrigw6REEcFKkpcwogpohgruajuIbHNtgLUNIZLQJ5ro1asLG5OBwjig07Ak5UMQOS-UCeBpbiYn0GW06btQ/s1600/IMG_0293.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRkRl1Z6nLns698GaTd3DACc51A5cpsygOHFmbl3SnH1CwNiMEPqrigw6REEcFKkpcwogpohgruajuIbHNtgLUNIZLQJ5ro1asLG5OBwjig07Ak5UMQOS-UCeBpbiYn0GW06btQ/s320/IMG_0293.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511744885709397986" /></a><br /></div><div>well, this becomes a familiar sight. </div></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-14185583615700841862010-08-31T20:48:00.000-04:002010-08-31T20:48:43.295-04:00Sewing, crafting and a good sense of humorI've been breaking out the sewing machine more and more these days... especially since I moved <a href="http://ilovelladro.blogspot.com/2010/07/so-long-craft-room.html">everything together and within easy reach</a>. <div><br /></div><div>In typical Jessica fashion I have about 10 projects going on at any one time. Seriously, if I got paid for stretching myself thin, I could retire tomorrow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few projects that actually managed to get finished... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdQ7itlboE_12WGqC6ui-lql0Jyi3BmErzBqnXOe9Yl9vLIMzN0kmxYkFz3QZt3ohjAtpch0nA4sqt-Wvy0nZbwNH0gp0SqUfdZczxOfoan718OEbfAjB8LEjTfeGslZPf0T8xw/s1600/IMG_0281.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdQ7itlboE_12WGqC6ui-lql0Jyi3BmErzBqnXOe9Yl9vLIMzN0kmxYkFz3QZt3ohjAtpch0nA4sqt-Wvy0nZbwNH0gp0SqUfdZczxOfoan718OEbfAjB8LEjTfeGslZPf0T8xw/s320/IMG_0281.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509049229643353890" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdQ7itlboE_12WGqC6ui-lql0Jyi3BmErzBqnXOe9Yl9vLIMzN0kmxYkFz3QZt3ohjAtpch0nA4sqt-Wvy0nZbwNH0gp0SqUfdZczxOfoan718OEbfAjB8LEjTfeGslZPf0T8xw/s1600/IMG_0281.jpg"></a>This serves no real purpose other than a place for Chase to store 'emails' (commonly known as pieces of paper) and as a decoration for the wall in the play room. I got the idea from a combo of the Today Show and <a href="http://namoohandmade.blogspot.com/2010/07/small-space-organizing-idea-with.html">In Sung</a>. I purposefully didn't use the sewing machine on this project... I wanted a bold handcrafted look to it so I did it all with embroidery thread and a sewing needle.</div><div><br /></div><div>And...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkeO9h7PuVJ_pS7i7XOrcmorXM4Ekvpmor7lSHfH1SbsKzuJMqttNnRAVmyftlYALIifG5zYU_3Q_70pFyT5Cp_FFGQrCgtRwdkCZ-gCAqAPzw3-rU9TYn9CYcmAX5cWhrNfTWA/s1600/IMG_0279.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkeO9h7PuVJ_pS7i7XOrcmorXM4Ekvpmor7lSHfH1SbsKzuJMqttNnRAVmyftlYALIifG5zYU_3Q_70pFyT5Cp_FFGQrCgtRwdkCZ-gCAqAPzw3-rU9TYn9CYcmAX5cWhrNfTWA/s320/IMG_0279.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509049226072830018" /></a><br />finally curtains for Chase's room! No more horrible gray flannel blanket hung up with safety pins! I am probably most proud about this project. There are 2 panels that match in height (which would have been glaringly obvious if they didn't!) and there is a dark brown fabric on the window side of the curtain to help block sunlight. Also, the top is courtesy of <a href="http://millensonthemove.blogspot.com/">Kari</a>! She gave me the idea on how to make it ruffle (instead of tabs like I originally planned) and I like the look 10x's better! Thanks Kari!<br /><br />Speaking of Kari... she also gave me the idea for pillowcases... </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkhC1A5GNzbSsv8LBqH-D6VluAYcsAylTD45K9_eOhrRCu9DBPiNFpORyGDu7CJcCkuQRzEOC4Fc3pW48crAMpLVRLUmKZkz8pVLOg2Gtj3v1AwXrtNrhorhHNRWsIf35O8b6Qg/s320/IMG_0275.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725649176231922" /></div><div>We bought a couple at Ikea and then with my leftover fabric, I made a couple pillowcases. They overlap in the back and cover the pillow just like a sham would! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8HTMUccoC3ReGogPH9E1OIo1VVri9tz2smTBsiLyyNjahXltuZ01mgKNswZfb5s77pCidcx7s3Vk5xG9mihp44dVO0MIF8CXTxiltU3A8R6O8f7s6yWaDqtN4_aEEcnMqUdzVA/s1600/IMG_0277.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8HTMUccoC3ReGogPH9E1OIo1VVri9tz2smTBsiLyyNjahXltuZ01mgKNswZfb5s77pCidcx7s3Vk5xG9mihp44dVO0MIF8CXTxiltU3A8R6O8f7s6yWaDqtN4_aEEcnMqUdzVA/s320/IMG_0277.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725657431024994" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8HTMUccoC3ReGogPH9E1OIo1VVri9tz2smTBsiLyyNjahXltuZ01mgKNswZfb5s77pCidcx7s3Vk5xG9mihp44dVO0MIF8CXTxiltU3A8R6O8f7s6yWaDqtN4_aEEcnMqUdzVA/s1600/IMG_0277.jpg"></a>And I managed to get 2 pillow cases with the leftover fabric. Plus I made an actual pillow (filled with stuffing but obviously closed all around) with the polka dot and straight brown fabric... to this day, one of Chase's favorite pillows. It often travels from his room to our bed with him in the morning. <br /><br />The purple bag is an old tank top that I wasn't wearing anymore. Today show gave me the idea and with a little fusible interface to secure the stitching, it's now a fun bag that Chase enjoys filling and carrying around the house. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then in an effort to give lil bean some of his own clothes, I made a few onesies for him. </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNJrINQdTWgFl1XsleHqp5XMu4avEwSxYOO7_0uLhFt9U7UWCbgt67UTzJzBcDHhOo5nPh28HyKvOU-bTNbRkB6tFuf5_T1_yVEnXrhPQ7H-5s8lVfGQ5hcxIxqkInhvtnLWYtQ/s320/IMG_0228.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511723460580391826" /></div><div>Used some leftover black iron letters for the "GIT" and the "FLIRT" and then I just filled the "eek n raining" with black puff paint. </div><div><br /></div><div>And then I had way too much fun with puff paint and blank onesies... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EZonL3qboKvJF3e_bxODGuRYO36WYR8VDyQUTbBnmu7jdb-lB4QEuJBDKa8nwtrwgtFOEBUzzT-C8rdyCt10UVdOE84eM0WUgnyRumpiZsiwUhLiZy_1k-Lxan-bopKS5oACPA/s1600/IMG_0340.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EZonL3qboKvJF3e_bxODGuRYO36WYR8VDyQUTbBnmu7jdb-lB4QEuJBDKa8nwtrwgtFOEBUzzT-C8rdyCt10UVdOE84eM0WUgnyRumpiZsiwUhLiZy_1k-Lxan-bopKS5oACPA/s320/IMG_0340.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511723477475276338" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EZonL3qboKvJF3e_bxODGuRYO36WYR8VDyQUTbBnmu7jdb-lB4QEuJBDKa8nwtrwgtFOEBUzzT-C8rdyCt10UVdOE84eM0WUgnyRumpiZsiwUhLiZy_1k-Lxan-bopKS5oACPA/s1600/IMG_0340.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixuTvnYMUByMssWVtLHB0CuQelDY6Jz8ZI3YzWxZL8d3uaogODTnZSq7dFnFtceARwLzatDOXhcmTQCnTultddFLq7u7WcQkxOJxiu0n-kP33QqlQuNFtMzwjIso1iHEpnDFKUGQ/s1600/IMG_0238.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixuTvnYMUByMssWVtLHB0CuQelDY6Jz8ZI3YzWxZL8d3uaogODTnZSq7dFnFtceARwLzatDOXhcmTQCnTultddFLq7u7WcQkxOJxiu0n-kP33QqlQuNFtMzwjIso1iHEpnDFKUGQ/s320/IMG_0238.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511723468311675042" /></a><br />Seriously, I'm 32... puff paint should not be this entertaining. <br /><div><br /></div><div>And then last but not least... just to prove that you have to have a sense of humor... </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-vvxZhqdObDIPnGhnc_0-_WQHyX_xm3q6QzSLegSWA8i0YDcIkbWHrW49etyLioDypYl6DyGwcC_ep-cQEh67Orgt05Lk5Yt0nZlqf49iLL_eu6NirbVQ_2z4SpLUnQEwJ2wMg/s320/IMG_0283.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509049235213757826" /></div><div>decoration for our playroom now includes a collage of tow truck pictures. Of course the top right picture is our most recent tow truck adventure. Busted engine due to massive oil leak in the Ford Focus. On the left is also Adam with a different Ford Focus on our way home from Niagara Falls... where we spent the night with total strangers (and their 3 kids) somewhere in North Cambria PA. And the bottom right one... that's Kelly and Jaime with Jaime's old Cavalier about 45 minutes outside of Panama City Beach FL... we were on our way to Spring Break when the car decided to blink every light it had until it eventually just stopped running right in front of one lone trailer who's occupant was not thrilled to be helping 3 20 year old spring breakers. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Life is all about the stories right?</div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-90482100716342824442010-08-25T10:00:00.000-04:002010-08-25T10:00:06.407-04:00Chase goes shopping<div>Apparently being a great grandson has some perks... like Great Grandpa leaving you your very own money to spend however you want! </div><div><br /></div><div>Chase was so excited to go to the store and pick out whatever he wanted (well let's be honest... there are some things I wouldn't have allowed him to buy ;~)</div><div><br /></div><div>So off to Toys R Us we went! </div><div><br /></div><div>Quite predictably Chase was a kid in a candy store the minute we walked in... running from one display to another. After a quick chat about calming down, I was able to steer him toward the sections I thought he would like the best. We went up and down the aisles and I would show him different things that he might like... to which he wanted to buy it all. We talked about how much money we had and how we had to pick things that were that amount or under. In between the wrangling and attention getting, it was actually quite enjoyable. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally he made his selections and we went to pay.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAJ3de6LIucklJ3sO1KnjA58pUlZ0V8_WYPi6GsIX6KghGj3LgLcTGJOYISWBi7S6-ZPHAGvS1UJ4nC6OC0Uonf2nNRoKAApVQrRvZHhlGFjXmvpEo3Fw6791Jo5mh_qVdTUYlw/s1600/IMG_0022.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAJ3de6LIucklJ3sO1KnjA58pUlZ0V8_WYPi6GsIX6KghGj3LgLcTGJOYISWBi7S6-ZPHAGvS1UJ4nC6OC0Uonf2nNRoKAApVQrRvZHhlGFjXmvpEo3Fw6791Jo5mh_qVdTUYlw/s320/IMG_0022.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834922724009106" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAJ3de6LIucklJ3sO1KnjA58pUlZ0V8_WYPi6GsIX6KghGj3LgLcTGJOYISWBi7S6-ZPHAGvS1UJ4nC6OC0Uonf2nNRoKAApVQrRvZHhlGFjXmvpEo3Fw6791Jo5mh_qVdTUYlw/s1600/IMG_0022.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcOZ_HXOJwXyqIJ-VhL3yjSUthI6NE6f0pygt3rYWiCbU0wXLMD_0M0Gu6AnmLHg4RQrbFUYzLiAkRW0UqJBQwwDRgsJiYts8AW3pE7PEo1DJ4boubbmc_s83LWDlpnrFyvPggA/s1600/IMG_0023.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV1yOc5ncNhw6MJM5ftsEDiFQIaFFkkWYgOF6Ql9iGO7cqFiruvFn6UfxDV_fklY-xF4q5sgwIGQxGQHB0cccYO68c5Z0UyEL7qqQteqt0A4BE2l8rYt2VDJ3CPd8Tg3XDbVZYg/s320/IMG_0029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834798399388034" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV1yOc5ncNhw6MJM5ftsEDiFQIaFFkkWYgOF6Ql9iGO7cqFiruvFn6UfxDV_fklY-xF4q5sgwIGQxGQHB0cccYO68c5Z0UyEL7qqQteqt0A4BE2l8rYt2VDJ3CPd8Tg3XDbVZYg/s1600/IMG_0029.jpg"></a>Chase with his spoils! Thanks Great Grandpa Paul!!!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Sidenote: lately Chase has been all about the Little People. We have the nativity and the farm and he play acts with those people and animals more than any other toy in his room. So I did steer him in that general direction. Plus the fact that it's a firehouse... well it was a definite winner! As for the horse... I wasn't so sure about that one. He saw it and picked it out and held onto it for quite a while. At one point he asked me to hold it... and after a minute I put it back on the rack. As soon as he was done looking at whatever he was looking at, he asked for the horse and got upset when he realized I put it back. I figured it was a good buy after that ;~) Bonus after we got home, I realized if you push on one ear it neighs and if you push on the other it gallops... way cooler than I thought! </div></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-42258673659052158232010-08-24T20:56:00.000-04:002010-08-24T20:56:46.158-04:00BirthdayDear Mom<div><br /></div><div>It's your birthday... 59th to be exact. Lord, you would have killed me if I told anyone that while you were alive. I have fond memories of your birthday cakes always reading "Happy 27 + Birthday". </div><div><br /></div><div>Your last year in your 50's. I wonder what you would be doing. I guess that depends on if you were healthy or not. Let's say healthy... we spent too much time with the 'not'. You would probably have still be working as a docent at a museum. I think you really liked that when you were able to do it. Maybe you would be a massage therapist... I know I would be a willing practice dummy. You would definitely be swing dancing with dad, of that I am positive. Maybe you would have taken a fashion course... or an art course... or studied to be a therapist. You had so many interests... just no real way to complete any of them because you always ended up sick. Cancer sucks that way. Doesn't just kill you, it robs you of life. </div><div><br /></div><div>I digress. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think you would like so many things that are going on in my life now. </div><div><br /></div><div>You always wished for 'hard times' for Adam and I... to build a stronger foundation and life for us. I hardly think this is what you had in mind... actually I am pretty sure you meant financially but regardless we've had both. Adam is doing very well... happy and working hard at his own firm. I think we all could have seen that coming ;~) He's still sober and going strong at almost 14 years. You would be so proud, I know I am. He's still as patient and kind as always... and he puts up with my crazy. Something I am eternally grateful for ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>Chase is amazing. Man would you ever be proud. He is as smart as a whip! He questions everything and needs an explanation for everything else. If ever I need him to do something he doesn't want to do, generally explaining why and my reasoning will work and he will do it. I am learning to keep my cool (slow process) with him and talk him through frustrations and fits... and it works so much better. I am also learning to pick my battles with him... which is a battle for me ;~) I think I am becoming a better mom each day. Oh and the talking.... dear Lord the talking. You always said you "hope I would be 'blessed' with a child who talked as much as I did"... yeah, well you got that wish like ten times over. He is a constant chatterbox... which most of the time is great and we have this real friendship going. But other times... when I just want quiet.... well now I know why you and I used to have 'talking breaks'. Makes total sense now. </div><div><br /></div><div>And now Lil Bean... another boy! Can you believe it? Who would have thought we would have boys! Luckily Sandy is well versed in all things boy... although I am dreading the day that Chase decides he is no longer terrified of bugs and instead wants to show me each and every single one. Up close and personal... I am shivering just thinking about it. Lil Bean is moving strong in there... seriously he doesn't sit still very often. I think I am in for it when he comes to meet us. I wonder what I was like when you were pregnant... was I more still like Chase or did I move a lot like Lil Bean. </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, you might be happy to know that Sandy and I are in the midst of a "North and South: the miniseries" marathon. I have memories of you watching that show (and me thinking it was completely lame)... which would fit with your taste in TV. Well that and the fact that every woman was watching because of Orry and George ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>I am learning a lot as time goes on. Now that the nesting instinct has hit me, Adam and I are going through every item we own. That being said, I am selling a lot of your books to a local used bookstore. Whatever they don't take will be donated. I hemmed and hawed over this for a long time... and these books have been with us for several moves (much to the chagrin of the people helping us move). But this time... through this sweep through of our stuff I decided that even if there were sentimental attachment... even if there were stories behind the books and reasons you kept them, I would never know. No one is here to tell me why you kept certain books and if I don't have that... well then I just own a lot of paper. So I kept what had significance to me and everything else is going. Not that it's all your stuff... I am giving away a crapton of books that I have collected over the years. Stupid wasteful buying of books. Did you know they have big buildings with all sorts of books that they just loan you... with nothing more than the promise of bringing them back??? Revolutionary. Oh and to that end... I actually remember to return books now! No more having to face librarians and explain why I couldn't return a book (or 8) on time and then having to beg that they reduce my library late charges. Good times. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also just went through and threw out bottles of perfume that were yours or that you gave me. Is that insane or what? I had this revelation that just because I throw out a few items, doesn't mean I am erasing all that we had or were. I don't need to hold onto every. single. thing just because you touched it. We are still we... no matter if I have 80,000 items or none. </div><div><br /></div><div>I reached out to David, Marie and the girls. Crazy right? I think you would be proud since you are the one that taught me about forgiveness. I'm extremely happy I did too. I am in contact with David on a fairly regular basis and do enjoy that piece of history he provides me. Sadly I am not as in touch with Marie and the girls as I thought we would be... but I guess that isn't a bad thing either. I did have to tell her you died... 4 years almost to the day. That was awkward. I think she took it ok but like I said, contact has been pretty sparse since then. </div><div><br /></div><div>One of the best things I have done as of late was to name you Nonna. Chase has a special name for Sandy and I thought if you were here, you would want one too. So I thought Nonna would be the right fit. Chase knows that Nonna lives in heaven with Jesus... and he also knows that Nonna gave me the china cabinet, the dining room table and the secretary. It makes me really happy to hear him call you that. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wish you were here... especially today. I found the perfect gift for your birthday! It's a big chunky necklace with bold colors... it would have looked awesome on you. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wish I could tell you how sorry I was for certain things. We should have done the mother/daughter spa weekend getaway. I don't know why I didn't take you more seriously and book the plane tickets when you brought it up. I am sorry that I didn't really truly believe you when you said you wouldn't be around to meet your grandchildren. I thought you were just overreacting to this bout of sickness and that of course you would meet them... you just had to hold on a little longer. I'm sorry I didn't help more in the final months. I was right there and should have spent more time with you but I didn't. I am so sorry for that. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's hard to believe that almost 6 years has gone by. It's this weird phenomenon of you moving into my history... not just my recent past. </div><div><br /></div><div>I miss you a lot and while I hope I have many more years here on earth, I look forward to seeing you once again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jessi</div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-66138643642046148572010-08-21T15:27:00.000-04:002010-08-21T15:27:30.717-04:00We lost our Focus<div>This actually happened on the Thursday before Great Grandpa Paul's visit but I didn't want to spoil that fun post with this insanity ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday afternoon Adam called me saying I needed to come pick him up immediately... he was in the middle of the road with a dead car. </div><div><br /></div><div>Awesome.</div><div><br /></div><div>I grabbed the boy and off we went. By the time we arrived a kind stranger had helped Adam push the car into a parking lot and Adam had secured their permission to leave it temporarily. After some calling tow trucks and grabbing a pizza, we came back to watch the joy that is your car being put on a tow truck. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBGZpbpD9KTshyFStxh44J-4tMeDX4Pc1zzK9Z_XSscVGS2kN3T6UVI0wSAHqF_TftQR6Wvap8eRVPb8KRUGbfVxIyMxOKrhiuDWAgo8OU8yaHwXnW4_a0Mv07Wu7-7zs22NahA/s320/IMG_7712.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834471121203538" /></div><div>Seriously, I have experienced this too many times. Right Jaime and Adam? </div><div><br /></div><div>Adam made a comment about getting it fixed quickly and for around $500... I only prayed that was the case but in my heart I knew differently. </div><div><br /></div>Sure enough, Friday afternoon, while we are sitting with Great Grandpa Paul, Adam breaks the news he got from the mechanic. <div><br /></div><div> Far... far... far more than our original hope. The car sprung a massive oil leak and the engine had locked up. Turns out those red lights mean something. Basically it would be pure insanity to fix a Ford Focus for that price. <div><br /></div><div>Talk about timing. </div><div><br /></div><div>I just remember telling myself not to freak out. I kept telling myself (sometimes audibly and sometimes in my head) that in a year this would just be a blip in our life. We will have pushed past it and would probably be stronger for it... so don't flip out now. </div><div><br /></div><div>And I did a pretty good job (if I do say so myself ;~) I've come a long way baby. </div><div><br /></div><div>So that's where we are. </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately it's tied to a lien for Adam's business so the decision of what to do isn't ours alone... something that makes me so very sad. We refuse to add another car payment to our already razor thin (especially now) budget. We have lots of 'if this, than that' situations but lucky for us, we have lots of cars in this family and we still have 2 to drive at all times. We have time to work it all out and decide on our best option. </div><div><br /></div><div>In a weird sort of way, this will be good for us. Adam joked that we "lost our Focus, both literally and figuratively"... and he is absolutely right. We tend to go through these peaks and valleys when it comes to financial freedom. Sometimes we are so tight and on our game when it comes to finances... paying down and not spending. </div><div><br /></div><div>And then we generally slip. A purchase here... an unnecessary expense here... and soon we are stopping at Starbucks far too often and spending money that we shouldn't for stuff that we didn't really need. It's a cycle with us. </div><div><br /></div><div>Please know that I am not chastising anyone for the money they spend, Starbucks or otherwise. I am only talking about our slippery slope.<br /><div><br /></div></div><div>So lately we've been on that slope... and by on it I mean careening down it full steam ahead. </div><div><br /></div><div>So really, losing the Focus will be good for us. We've been forced to make decisions and revamp our budget. We are looking at the bigger broader picture and how we can achieve more of our goals instead of just coasting through. </div><div><br /></div><div>We have some monumental challenges but I think with little more figurative focus (and a lot less literal Focus), we'll meet them. Life is all about the ups and downs and how you handle them right? </div><div><br /></div><div>breathe Jessica, breathe. </div></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-36767406047056905252010-08-20T15:20:00.000-04:002010-08-20T15:20:15.570-04:00House guest<div>This past weekend we had Chase's Great Grandpa Paul (my dad's dad) visit us from Long Island NY. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqaCrl9FX77uEGt8Hde6T3o6yZCE1PgnuBLBc5RzZB3cIP4zkds035lF6dLYYYky6SFZFK9zsoznnDcupKAUNt0mKAZMauij32tgN76iPBY49NjAJGU74NyhyCg58NKvYd8h_9w/s1600/IMG_7733.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqaCrl9FX77uEGt8Hde6T3o6yZCE1PgnuBLBc5RzZB3cIP4zkds035lF6dLYYYky6SFZFK9zsoznnDcupKAUNt0mKAZMauij32tgN76iPBY49NjAJGU74NyhyCg58NKvYd8h_9w/s320/IMG_7733.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834328931958354" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqaCrl9FX77uEGt8Hde6T3o6yZCE1PgnuBLBc5RzZB3cIP4zkds035lF6dLYYYky6SFZFK9zsoznnDcupKAUNt0mKAZMauij32tgN76iPBY49NjAJGU74NyhyCg58NKvYd8h_9w/s1600/IMG_7733.jpg"></a>He brought Chase some new puzzles which Chase LOVED ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday we went to Fairplay Days where they had a playground, yard sales, jousting and a bounce house. Yep, you read correctly... jousting. Very weird to see in the 21st century but they aren't knocking each other off, just riding and aiming at rings. We left before the action really started so I don't think we got the full effect.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKIRWOENAaI1mVFXLoIw0B22rpICgsmRNyCY9C-LFWCTpP8INZhA36fnGx_EgAwPLtncwrZJiRSGI_x-BwBbUSQvmCtmMWIcCcuVYvFGS5896pGFD7jnnV7BQS0YQ0jKuyT3WXA/s1600/IMG_7735.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKIRWOENAaI1mVFXLoIw0B22rpICgsmRNyCY9C-LFWCTpP8INZhA36fnGx_EgAwPLtncwrZJiRSGI_x-BwBbUSQvmCtmMWIcCcuVYvFGS5896pGFD7jnnV7BQS0YQ0jKuyT3WXA/s320/IMG_7735.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834315942344786" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKIRWOENAaI1mVFXLoIw0B22rpICgsmRNyCY9C-LFWCTpP8INZhA36fnGx_EgAwPLtncwrZJiRSGI_x-BwBbUSQvmCtmMWIcCcuVYvFGS5896pGFD7jnnV7BQS0YQ0jKuyT3WXA/s1600/IMG_7735.jpg"></a>Chase was a huge fan of the playground... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqnqqlWogisxP3PlMOlHpJhrNL8fOeo6k7Sg7B1VvitBVZBLbLJk2Rrsqs7gYUtlWuj-Fvd3B94itLcy-lgiJq1unuZF1p-0xlmCGdUPdTmg3Swv3njpNfBGZRU-dhrGmy3lRRg/s1600/IMG_7736.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqnqqlWogisxP3PlMOlHpJhrNL8fOeo6k7Sg7B1VvitBVZBLbLJk2Rrsqs7gYUtlWuj-Fvd3B94itLcy-lgiJq1unuZF1p-0xlmCGdUPdTmg3Swv3njpNfBGZRU-dhrGmy3lRRg/s320/IMG_7736.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834312251549250" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqnqqlWogisxP3PlMOlHpJhrNL8fOeo6k7Sg7B1VvitBVZBLbLJk2Rrsqs7gYUtlWuj-Fvd3B94itLcy-lgiJq1unuZF1p-0xlmCGdUPdTmg3Swv3njpNfBGZRU-dhrGmy3lRRg/s1600/IMG_7736.jpg"></a>as was Adam ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>That night we had a great dinner out at the Longhorn complete with my in laws... I love when family comes together ;~) </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg7zMJZUJLBDzqcQG-okvAbBGEKmrnJb3Cg92xwMseMHwATSxHRdzMDYZyXhpYZuheCPuQrE5ZFcWUc52W_BxAioHkrCQw0N8E_LRyoSCDG94Tyu3JSCoqiwPlnsYN7yURDR4vA/s1600/IMG_7765.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg7zMJZUJLBDzqcQG-okvAbBGEKmrnJb3Cg92xwMseMHwATSxHRdzMDYZyXhpYZuheCPuQrE5ZFcWUc52W_BxAioHkrCQw0N8E_LRyoSCDG94Tyu3JSCoqiwPlnsYN7yURDR4vA/s320/IMG_7765.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832682108551554" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg7zMJZUJLBDzqcQG-okvAbBGEKmrnJb3Cg92xwMseMHwATSxHRdzMDYZyXhpYZuheCPuQrE5ZFcWUc52W_BxAioHkrCQw0N8E_LRyoSCDG94Tyu3JSCoqiwPlnsYN7yURDR4vA/s1600/IMG_7765.jpg"></a>At the yard sale Great Grandpa Paul had picked up the game Phase 10. Apparently this is the coolest game ever, I can't believe I had never played it! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPnGhA1FDfxOCYTuv2Zub1XbPkWuESUH6vW30oI1WdWCsma6YeuDlHg1oa5Ct6CVnJTptH04KGEqH9ySQR2mbnlAK95vEoVhAcwev2JrwfA5G5Wc_haJoa3addMRYcp0RTU6r4w/s1600/IMG_7769.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPnGhA1FDfxOCYTuv2Zub1XbPkWuESUH6vW30oI1WdWCsma6YeuDlHg1oa5Ct6CVnJTptH04KGEqH9ySQR2mbnlAK95vEoVhAcwev2JrwfA5G5Wc_haJoa3addMRYcp0RTU6r4w/s320/IMG_7769.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832675769231122" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPnGhA1FDfxOCYTuv2Zub1XbPkWuESUH6vW30oI1WdWCsma6YeuDlHg1oa5Ct6CVnJTptH04KGEqH9ySQR2mbnlAK95vEoVhAcwev2JrwfA5G5Wc_haJoa3addMRYcp0RTU6r4w/s1600/IMG_7769.jpg"></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMreeIpNFzx_i4nE0CWlXoalifHDt_83rl0tn7BIEMXhHSTCaY-mi6_vVtIBSMngdwBWETUCmGGv07ipyaSFnZ2MOa1BLgkNmsmhPWqeQkfuqNIarzzisOnCORspYN99ytnMQEPQ/s320/IMG_7778.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832673840882530" /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPnGhA1FDfxOCYTuv2Zub1XbPkWuESUH6vW30oI1WdWCsma6YeuDlHg1oa5Ct6CVnJTptH04KGEqH9ySQR2mbnlAK95vEoVhAcwev2JrwfA5G5Wc_haJoa3addMRYcp0RTU6r4w/s1600/IMG_7769.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I2UcYY1F2kNVLu2Kj0OYa1kmUs4lZxZmNsH-OPld77FRsiqtSaRRjuQKt5LafKKkWbwRPLLiXTDntD-qLWzHc6WEjGzqMejfcsDe8sSs9VCIgFXyhgnuC-LnlUHCjUbQ5pcgAQ/s1600/IMG_7780.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I2UcYY1F2kNVLu2Kj0OYa1kmUs4lZxZmNsH-OPld77FRsiqtSaRRjuQKt5LafKKkWbwRPLLiXTDntD-qLWzHc6WEjGzqMejfcsDe8sSs9VCIgFXyhgnuC-LnlUHCjUbQ5pcgAQ/s320/IMG_7780.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832669107095330" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I2UcYY1F2kNVLu2Kj0OYa1kmUs4lZxZmNsH-OPld77FRsiqtSaRRjuQKt5LafKKkWbwRPLLiXTDntD-qLWzHc6WEjGzqMejfcsDe8sSs9VCIgFXyhgnuC-LnlUHCjUbQ5pcgAQ/s1600/IMG_7780.jpg"></a>(He's way too happy for the cards that he was holding ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39fEroSFCZ3KTs1yI3bl1QxjJxu-HwejmD2BR612Zrg0n_3PK2kdfn2EAvCAk1NX3q6S9qK8-KOmoE9horxHRoE5ZrGp-uCqn6mZJFZvYomnZNdOw4A_GhFc641lXtiehqYhvIw/s1600/IMG_7781.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39fEroSFCZ3KTs1yI3bl1QxjJxu-HwejmD2BR612Zrg0n_3PK2kdfn2EAvCAk1NX3q6S9qK8-KOmoE9horxHRoE5ZrGp-uCqn6mZJFZvYomnZNdOw4A_GhFc641lXtiehqYhvIw/s320/IMG_7781.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832662566925826" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39fEroSFCZ3KTs1yI3bl1QxjJxu-HwejmD2BR612Zrg0n_3PK2kdfn2EAvCAk1NX3q6S9qK8-KOmoE9horxHRoE5ZrGp-uCqn6mZJFZvYomnZNdOw4A_GhFc641lXtiehqYhvIw/s1600/IMG_7781.jpg"></a>And the winning hand...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtHUWW7Vb-GLRIV4Ya_LK206szPIpEV27ezCaWQYRXECROIF8dQc075qZIcaRvCJgPkMt3R45NuaEnxpuj48Lq7pznsGfoZHUoX-8OsAMdc2731wLjGZz5gRgef6_gskX1AayCw/s1600/IMG_7790.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtHUWW7Vb-GLRIV4Ya_LK206szPIpEV27ezCaWQYRXECROIF8dQc075qZIcaRvCJgPkMt3R45NuaEnxpuj48Lq7pznsGfoZHUoX-8OsAMdc2731wLjGZz5gRgef6_gskX1AayCw/s320/IMG_7790.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832449826197938" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtHUWW7Vb-GLRIV4Ya_LK206szPIpEV27ezCaWQYRXECROIF8dQc075qZIcaRvCJgPkMt3R45NuaEnxpuj48Lq7pznsGfoZHUoX-8OsAMdc2731wLjGZz5gRgef6_gskX1AayCw/s1600/IMG_7790.jpg"></a>belonged to yours truly. That might have something to do with why I loved the game so much ;~) GGP left the game for us... I am just looking for an excuse to play it again... anyone... anyone??</div><div><br /></div><div>I was in desperate need of a belly shot for Lil Bean's belly book so I made sure to get one with our guest ;~)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0ULObGmgmemBd7WDeoRoNUkX7avnMUJpUsoDP7ejAOWqWktFwsKT29FLDsd48Ck-PEXcwQ8bQ0F0bNywSXA2yz17oNLSadTFMOuiD3DmAeaA_3poN5ps1hKOL8EGyOtrF0zupA/s1600/IMG_0005.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0ULObGmgmemBd7WDeoRoNUkX7avnMUJpUsoDP7ejAOWqWktFwsKT29FLDsd48Ck-PEXcwQ8bQ0F0bNywSXA2yz17oNLSadTFMOuiD3DmAeaA_3poN5ps1hKOL8EGyOtrF0zupA/s320/IMG_0005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832436261948482" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0ULObGmgmemBd7WDeoRoNUkX7avnMUJpUsoDP7ejAOWqWktFwsKT29FLDsd48Ck-PEXcwQ8bQ0F0bNywSXA2yz17oNLSadTFMOuiD3DmAeaA_3poN5ps1hKOL8EGyOtrF0zupA/s1600/IMG_0005.jpg"></a>Pretty cool that my kids get a great grandpa ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXphQa4Fag9KEknsPd6IDiEpR1E2ThS4yLlPd9WAIPZeVviXzinceCHo9pjMgMX-6HlK6OvHkh93XC_Ml_mfWzqlX3-EkbKGD5yRZ_SixInNL1phLlD6tQVbz8iHbV3dDBX3Brug/s1600/IMG_0012.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXphQa4Fag9KEknsPd6IDiEpR1E2ThS4yLlPd9WAIPZeVviXzinceCHo9pjMgMX-6HlK6OvHkh93XC_Ml_mfWzqlX3-EkbKGD5yRZ_SixInNL1phLlD6tQVbz8iHbV3dDBX3Brug/s320/IMG_0012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832433253964498" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXphQa4Fag9KEknsPd6IDiEpR1E2ThS4yLlPd9WAIPZeVviXzinceCHo9pjMgMX-6HlK6OvHkh93XC_Ml_mfWzqlX3-EkbKGD5yRZ_SixInNL1phLlD6tQVbz8iHbV3dDBX3Brug/s1600/IMG_0012.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVTeR2pQHCh7uxD-rNACMO9NNA2ywhNP6mxwZov37MwIbpYvmueLXAIkvpNioMph95AkqZxgdUIC03r6v25-hRCun52GE5x95sXI-lVrpTbalJ8vzJaTjeaV3DiqLYqsHJt6Igw/s1600/IMG_0021.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVTeR2pQHCh7uxD-rNACMO9NNA2ywhNP6mxwZov37MwIbpYvmueLXAIkvpNioMph95AkqZxgdUIC03r6v25-hRCun52GE5x95sXI-lVrpTbalJ8vzJaTjeaV3DiqLYqsHJt6Igw/s320/IMG_0021.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506832423789288018" /></a><br /></div><div>Chase at 2 years old and GGP at 78. Love it! Thanks for visiting us... we'll have you back whenever you want! </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-28737705285716600092010-08-09T09:00:00.000-04:002010-08-09T09:00:08.606-04:00Lil Bean<div>I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going. I'm 28 weeks already... that hardly seems possible. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chase is very excited and as far as he can possibly understand, I think he really does. I don't think any of us really have a clue about how things will change but regardless, we are SUPER excited. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've already bought a few new outfits for Lil Bean. Even though they will only be (most likely) a few days apart, I still wanted him to have some new clothes... they can't ALL be hand me downs ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>I should change Lil Bean's moniker to Soccer Stud. The boy wiggles, kicks, moves and punches like a champ in there. All of it is totally welcome though. There was a span of a few days where I didn't feel him very much and it scared me to the core of my being. Thankfully he ramped up again and he's back to his old antics.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of which, at my last doctor's appointment the midwife put the fetal heart Doppler on my stomach and a few seconds after hearing the beautiful fast beating we hear this 'thump'... then again a few seconds later... Lil Bean was kicking the heart monitor! He continued to do that until she pulled it off my belly. I got the biggest kick out of that. Chase was active but usually at certain times and when I ate certain foods but this kid... he's active all the time... there is no rhyme or reason. Someone told me he's going to hit the ground running and I tend to believe them.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to meet him... well, really I can. Please stay in there at least until mid-Oct Lil Bean! But you know what I mean... I can't wait to see what he looks like. I can't wait to watch his personality develop. I can't wait to see the interaction between him and Chase. I am looking forward to doing this for the second time and hopefully not feeling so lost. </div><div><br /></div><div>For now though... I am perfectly content growing him big and strong in my belly.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXVBsOky2SYXz4luEkzBs5IaMPbbNfBHr2e1Zpu40bW8V1LN8TOUavgX3SccIt1yOTYqip7xWnd3ppSKGFgz1hFy5vF2H82yGRFXqSwPCerm-oj85Zv2LqrY6FNsPYE2AfeGULg/s1600/IMG_0187.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXVBsOky2SYXz4luEkzBs5IaMPbbNfBHr2e1Zpu40bW8V1LN8TOUavgX3SccIt1yOTYqip7xWnd3ppSKGFgz1hFy5vF2H82yGRFXqSwPCerm-oj85Zv2LqrY6FNsPYE2AfeGULg/s320/IMG_0187.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502832248592866322" /></a><br /><div>And Chase is perfectly fine using him as a pillow.</div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-34778651879807569992010-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:002010-08-08T08:00:00.248-04:00Happy Birthday!!<div>Ha Ha Ha Adam! Now you are as old as me... well at least for the next 3 weeks ;~)</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday to the best husband I could have ever asked for. </div><div> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPtlI-OoNP_q7EWU7P4bAufHmV__mweZoPGrs8kWRgpMzXhxoxEzT-d4fUkm7MP9ibYASNfN0owtlTMH4GmxsgJ47XHu5XE4N2ZLDgEw1JDhBa7mpCg3NeXrP-mf1z13ecbNOQQ/s1600/IMG_7161.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPtlI-OoNP_q7EWU7P4bAufHmV__mweZoPGrs8kWRgpMzXhxoxEzT-d4fUkm7MP9ibYASNfN0owtlTMH4GmxsgJ47XHu5XE4N2ZLDgEw1JDhBa7mpCg3NeXrP-mf1z13ecbNOQQ/s320/IMG_7161.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502832040081516242" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPtlI-OoNP_q7EWU7P4bAufHmV__mweZoPGrs8kWRgpMzXhxoxEzT-d4fUkm7MP9ibYASNfN0owtlTMH4GmxsgJ47XHu5XE4N2ZLDgEw1JDhBa7mpCg3NeXrP-mf1z13ecbNOQQ/s1600/IMG_7161.jpg"></a>Thank you for being the dad that I always wanted for my kids.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-oL5OWkFXN_-zpVrsKhSzetjRlWsdJK6EJAqMabU4gONpKfJOll7h_M8M0GSKVfhG83B-ggtQhMPmWrTp6G9cZaA9KCqu12mnWjgL6aBsr0M4ngkMvGHxqk6xzbIdg6LbaC-8A/s1600/IMG_6997.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-oL5OWkFXN_-zpVrsKhSzetjRlWsdJK6EJAqMabU4gONpKfJOll7h_M8M0GSKVfhG83B-ggtQhMPmWrTp6G9cZaA9KCqu12mnWjgL6aBsr0M4ngkMvGHxqk6xzbIdg6LbaC-8A/s320/IMG_6997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502832029480905298" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-oL5OWkFXN_-zpVrsKhSzetjRlWsdJK6EJAqMabU4gONpKfJOll7h_M8M0GSKVfhG83B-ggtQhMPmWrTp6G9cZaA9KCqu12mnWjgL6aBsr0M4ngkMvGHxqk6xzbIdg6LbaC-8A/s1600/IMG_6997.jpg"></a>Thank you for never failing to make me laugh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for having a serious side and being the awesome lawyer that you are. Thank you for providing for Chase, Lil Bean and I. Thank you for giving me the career that I have always wanted. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX4S_Yudmy31uOYhsOm1a861VGDKzA2D_IzyQJl-cvg3XV8oCV9wwtO5O3t1ozkFN7YNFkLzyn-LcIvCiywOJ84f0G6CMewaqi9TQCasHveSqkZRhrin117UKIpxiggi8HqPJTg/s1600/IMG_1143.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX4S_Yudmy31uOYhsOm1a861VGDKzA2D_IzyQJl-cvg3XV8oCV9wwtO5O3t1ozkFN7YNFkLzyn-LcIvCiywOJ84f0G6CMewaqi9TQCasHveSqkZRhrin117UKIpxiggi8HqPJTg/s320/IMG_1143.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502832015406564690" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX4S_Yudmy31uOYhsOm1a861VGDKzA2D_IzyQJl-cvg3XV8oCV9wwtO5O3t1ozkFN7YNFkLzyn-LcIvCiywOJ84f0G6CMewaqi9TQCasHveSqkZRhrin117UKIpxiggi8HqPJTg/s1600/IMG_1143.jpg"></a>Seriously... never failing to make me laugh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for balancing me. Thank you for encouraging me with all my many (many) interests. Thank you for standing behind me, in front of me and beside me... all at the same time. Thank you for understanding me. Thank you for loving me.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLANLrsDAB7ertXyd8w7i9buY1WvmXXtKDGai74SYLcYCtPzYLVfeN0f3t28QxMO25BfbagNUr1eTiXhwKDT1wCwFEqQcG6x-OOal3ta1opE4taV3oITUZsxr1MCWTFCG11MEhA/s1600/IMG_1113.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLANLrsDAB7ertXyd8w7i9buY1WvmXXtKDGai74SYLcYCtPzYLVfeN0f3t28QxMO25BfbagNUr1eTiXhwKDT1wCwFEqQcG6x-OOal3ta1opE4taV3oITUZsxr1MCWTFCG11MEhA/s320/IMG_1113.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502832008040599074" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>I love you. </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-24302033241615377092010-08-07T20:17:00.000-04:002010-08-07T20:27:12.305-04:00Hot Air Balloon FestivalLast Saturday we spent almost the entire day at the Hot Air Balloon Festival... it was that fun! <div><br /></div><div>Clearly this is going to be a picture heavy post... so I am sorry about that right now ;~)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURmGwAowYJ5AE_utloAW0GglUAtvFnK1JGvXxYUWfi8Pa0NjHd6JLJdcXS50Ko4BUBiJOfJIaf5WgyD5B204Rx69PUCSIlv0yXNOKSOmbXpbGB74XTCxf52kiRFQDhVRejYkJNA/s1600/IMG_7477.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURmGwAowYJ5AE_utloAW0GglUAtvFnK1JGvXxYUWfi8Pa0NjHd6JLJdcXS50Ko4BUBiJOfJIaf5WgyD5B204Rx69PUCSIlv0yXNOKSOmbXpbGB74XTCxf52kiRFQDhVRejYkJNA/s320/IMG_7477.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990026457066786" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURmGwAowYJ5AE_utloAW0GglUAtvFnK1JGvXxYUWfi8Pa0NjHd6JLJdcXS50Ko4BUBiJOfJIaf5WgyD5B204Rx69PUCSIlv0yXNOKSOmbXpbGB74XTCxf52kiRFQDhVRejYkJNA/s1600/IMG_7477.JPG"></a>Chase got his first ever face painting. He sat perfectly still... so much so that she remarked how good he was. (proud mommy moment)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2scI3ag9hRa5FS9iVJdZSqAv9MNg3XLO_bYHEFdWS3X881N_epK9CIgHc3QroD3qvbtRtdtNQmvXwJE8zAADfMKC_Oe5S8MCR2KHiPoGgITzvMDtDRohlIXnl8g6-fllqm6zRrw/s1600/IMG_7481.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2scI3ag9hRa5FS9iVJdZSqAv9MNg3XLO_bYHEFdWS3X881N_epK9CIgHc3QroD3qvbtRtdtNQmvXwJE8zAADfMKC_Oe5S8MCR2KHiPoGgITzvMDtDRohlIXnl8g6-fllqm6zRrw/s320/IMG_7481.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990017001385426" /></a><div>His sparkly hot pink hot air balloon design... picked it out himself! </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2scI3ag9hRa5FS9iVJdZSqAv9MNg3XLO_bYHEFdWS3X881N_epK9CIgHc3QroD3qvbtRtdtNQmvXwJE8zAADfMKC_Oe5S8MCR2KHiPoGgITzvMDtDRohlIXnl8g6-fllqm6zRrw/s1600/IMG_7481.jpg"></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_wCud46ZAQ9nScuwTTA5ZDeR2de4biQUzY7tWeWIh8QuyyRSlIqDpYLDkQSZcO5KIwlwv60HtmTyuipC_BAAq6brttTFfh2wzPWXR3_h8AZcKwYWcpYDfZxKWUhhWpMKmSuPWw/s320/IMG_1017.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991568935987634" /><div>This is destined to become Chase's album cover art for his first CD... mark my words. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2scI3ag9hRa5FS9iVJdZSqAv9MNg3XLO_bYHEFdWS3X881N_epK9CIgHc3QroD3qvbtRtdtNQmvXwJE8zAADfMKC_Oe5S8MCR2KHiPoGgITzvMDtDRohlIXnl8g6-fllqm6zRrw/s1600/IMG_7481.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMN7kOcTToWEB8keJ9oAEzv7g6UDArDpPW4dZjmvG1sO0qR97qIhPpZXbQ53b9b8W2k46hL8amrbUjJ8-vVdbn9f-Pxc4YMbaeeU14BaVI8xOunNkhUmeelYyBY9JHwopGyJNFSA/s1600/IMG_7499.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMN7kOcTToWEB8keJ9oAEzv7g6UDArDpPW4dZjmvG1sO0qR97qIhPpZXbQ53b9b8W2k46hL8amrbUjJ8-vVdbn9f-Pxc4YMbaeeU14BaVI8xOunNkhUmeelYyBY9JHwopGyJNFSA/s320/IMG_7499.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990007025453874" /></a></div><div>Barrel rides were the highlight for Chase... he did this at least 3 or 4 times. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRS1iqVnv2OWgB0mwgzADVKyXcNu_fG1Yu5RIceOLOrm-F3tds5AHcNrz-eaROfBQYYEBw4tNjWv_lycCHhRYKj0c5YEq4-o2XRdwuP4ABZXDe4EaxP4-pMPYmE6zvteKh0IbYQ/s320/IMG_1030.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991391753255250" /></div><div>This was after his first ride... he went completely solo. I stood back and cried a little. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3jLoQRvlQpOLdKLf5Eh9qXGFKvgfyUUiElgij35_VUFBvRLZLu_a_hv8zL6GYm9Lw16ezNKyBzV_dNvOGi8RysE-zVF9Cgd3FrWw8EcVgSyMEeoK1Vc6Am7jUanAu79PK50-WQ/s320/IMG_1059.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991377092231522" /></div><div>Clearly enjoying the bounce house! </div><div><br /></div><div>He's become such a pro...</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4axLLGJRRwkQBQ8095abORQcmgKw8BRFyFPEpy1AMwo7JNopKag7WtlJKmJulOq5_cGw-244QLW6F8cMMcozPkTlhw1MVfcqMpDt1iFw_cSdqEMlHpF6mxPRbKnYr9NXJ0Qo_g/s320/IMG_1062.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991370429693746" /></div><div>that I don't even flinch when I see this... </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilU1FTxjV2AdHlZMDYEFarc4gQHxPltnrpD_hLsfKZBLGl4ySpEtNA5yLVxHFhuUFQAdiTnuOv80FF0tY6Cm3NlqnMz0AGi-p0gxhz8PfFtdqhUjMn6lUIkcaBZ6xxRxVJ9aOiYQ/s320/IMG_1068.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991361637569746" /></div><div>unlike a certain Bamma I know ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKmoMaZALDeY3-zibyLCPZmwZSUYDGhnJEqkLWSdNi_7xJPorH5S9R5DCfR6oMIrnTmb1LGSQHyC6KlZJSr9N0qSHJZQuFrGNChXU0mGCaV5IVlujfXRA0_RvwT0kXIJPwZDwMQ/s1600/IMG_7508.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKmoMaZALDeY3-zibyLCPZmwZSUYDGhnJEqkLWSdNi_7xJPorH5S9R5DCfR6oMIrnTmb1LGSQHyC6KlZJSr9N0qSHJZQuFrGNChXU0mGCaV5IVlujfXRA0_RvwT0kXIJPwZDwMQ/s320/IMG_7508.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500988829216233426" /></a></div><div>What festival is complete without every fried food known to man. We started with corn dogs and funnel cake for lunch. Then later that night we had french fried sweet potatoes, fried pickles and fried oreos... each one better than the last! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDF5cCc6VtOiKiiPpHypX-KjZKaCLnGEk3MSCep0I6KJdVY_BcTPlCYdrLjcXc_HGUiFHJgIwTsX_Vgss3r6gdt-s99qJn98D3rtEac1BIbRHB7OF3IRm4wBS0ncXt5ElSVjlWQw/s1600/IMG_7516.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDF5cCc6VtOiKiiPpHypX-KjZKaCLnGEk3MSCep0I6KJdVY_BcTPlCYdrLjcXc_HGUiFHJgIwTsX_Vgss3r6gdt-s99qJn98D3rtEac1BIbRHB7OF3IRm4wBS0ncXt5ElSVjlWQw/s320/IMG_7516.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500988819722793698" /></a></div><div>Another highlight was seeing the helicopter take off and land up close and personal. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDF5cCc6VtOiKiiPpHypX-KjZKaCLnGEk3MSCep0I6KJdVY_BcTPlCYdrLjcXc_HGUiFHJgIwTsX_Vgss3r6gdt-s99qJn98D3rtEac1BIbRHB7OF3IRm4wBS0ncXt5ElSVjlWQw/s1600/IMG_7516.JPG"></a><br /></div><div>After a quick ride home, some nutritious food and a nap... we picked up the grandparents and headed back! </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9hpHz86oE0H98PISEoLALej4I5JJA2-20F2P7Arz6DoXrSmONx0V8AMkI9XweYi7QHJGrJNfhF4XiEyRCDm29VS6DZPJ90UTPEFMF87i16BoDp2kaKOd5fS6czWmhXSnztyI6A/s1600/IMG_7557.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9hpHz86oE0H98PISEoLALej4I5JJA2-20F2P7Arz6DoXrSmONx0V8AMkI9XweYi7QHJGrJNfhF4XiEyRCDm29VS6DZPJ90UTPEFMF87i16BoDp2kaKOd5fS6czWmhXSnztyI6A/s320/IMG_7557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500988802388914226" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9hpHz86oE0H98PISEoLALej4I5JJA2-20F2P7Arz6DoXrSmONx0V8AMkI9XweYi7QHJGrJNfhF4XiEyRCDm29VS6DZPJ90UTPEFMF87i16BoDp2kaKOd5fS6czWmhXSnztyI6A/s1600/IMG_7557.JPG"></a>Enjoying the horse drawn carriage ride.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwI4J1nCtlRdZ43oSe37CznPLkTcFdORcAXdUwWRFaDpGFMz9kLCGteOOKf_8nQ9-1nRR8BZCgr05yBzn4Yi2N58Pe0qGPafKB7GWCbSyHByTS2HviftYVhgU1bx7wOnRw3DR7ew/s1600/IMG_7568.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwI4J1nCtlRdZ43oSe37CznPLkTcFdORcAXdUwWRFaDpGFMz9kLCGteOOKf_8nQ9-1nRR8BZCgr05yBzn4Yi2N58Pe0qGPafKB7GWCbSyHByTS2HviftYVhgU1bx7wOnRw3DR7ew/s320/IMG_7568.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500976810944198434" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwI4J1nCtlRdZ43oSe37CznPLkTcFdORcAXdUwWRFaDpGFMz9kLCGteOOKf_8nQ9-1nRR8BZCgr05yBzn4Yi2N58Pe0qGPafKB7GWCbSyHByTS2HviftYVhgU1bx7wOnRw3DR7ew/s1600/IMG_7568.jpg"></a>More bounce house obstacle course. I can't even believe he is doing this unassisted! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCxs6J2yvR_FL6jGYpRffl9iGz7YG1qby-glr4Z8SYC7W3ZSdxEnJsU2ECUHvoRGoKW4zgb3uxC3go8dC11S4R5OnILZiHXKDIzB9lNHGYL2O5T5PZomXIR2n9E838s84bS1Q5g/s1600/IMG_7580.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCxs6J2yvR_FL6jGYpRffl9iGz7YG1qby-glr4Z8SYC7W3ZSdxEnJsU2ECUHvoRGoKW4zgb3uxC3go8dC11S4R5OnILZiHXKDIzB9lNHGYL2O5T5PZomXIR2n9E838s84bS1Q5g/s320/IMG_7580.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500976802030445762" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCxs6J2yvR_FL6jGYpRffl9iGz7YG1qby-glr4Z8SYC7W3ZSdxEnJsU2ECUHvoRGoKW4zgb3uxC3go8dC11S4R5OnILZiHXKDIzB9lNHGYL2O5T5PZomXIR2n9E838s84bS1Q5g/s1600/IMG_7580.JPG"></a>Family shot as the balloons start their lift off. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxUwBWcIq3MPU5rI8HludU2P9v4C34r2FMcBN08ZcvRzc6Z8PWLwySMDETgGao3TTLU5juv42pdsFJFo3cOMu4TbK1MIp4FvOLby5Doa3frvsrk2x2Qfc_5W8XEW37e6h57d6Dg/s320/IMG_1158.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990035807997218" /></div><div>Daddy and Chase sneaking up to the balloon for a closer look ;~)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_cwtx98HQUpfgZ8DsfRyu31KZFjbPdR2vFtBCKkEmSaui-G1rtr8CEbs1CaVUgSZu6WAsrToyoo5jjYdQCJfzy01TzwLOPOZFehGvrGNKvLCRTBTSVX7Z1ma1Ic5QU3pz1xdSQ/s1600/IMG_7587.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_cwtx98HQUpfgZ8DsfRyu31KZFjbPdR2vFtBCKkEmSaui-G1rtr8CEbs1CaVUgSZu6WAsrToyoo5jjYdQCJfzy01TzwLOPOZFehGvrGNKvLCRTBTSVX7Z1ma1Ic5QU3pz1xdSQ/s320/IMG_7587.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500976787803115202" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_cwtx98HQUpfgZ8DsfRyu31KZFjbPdR2vFtBCKkEmSaui-G1rtr8CEbs1CaVUgSZu6WAsrToyoo5jjYdQCJfzy01TzwLOPOZFehGvrGNKvLCRTBTSVX7Z1ma1Ic5QU3pz1xdSQ/s1600/IMG_7587.jpg"></a>Watching, in complete amazement, the balloons lifting off. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09o80rBqtGuEQhZv7IYgSd-nDfKakUx2DLtkivKK-u3l_9Xw9_5xOcGMDp5Cyksgm-EMejQykmWq0OD3Sv9DmlIV5TvrHXU5Z5kFf9GttnYUhFM9ofbYxcGMgNP_cShGNegP4mA/s1600/IMG_7599.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09o80rBqtGuEQhZv7IYgSd-nDfKakUx2DLtkivKK-u3l_9Xw9_5xOcGMDp5Cyksgm-EMejQykmWq0OD3Sv9DmlIV5TvrHXU5Z5kFf9GttnYUhFM9ofbYxcGMgNP_cShGNegP4mA/s320/IMG_7599.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500976779796759234" /></a><div>He was mesmerized. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZ7HrYe5xG1jnQcT8zNT6EPZSWq1AQ9Op5gixbx1ZWWWKqn0Ph_R8YtzIkXnU-fDoivwE5Z6oC53120jXoeUXTNaZoDwd1HMxIet3gSlO_aLmTO3cu9mLPw7sEbBxm6GCU8cfQg/s320/IMG_1168.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990031168529954" /></div><div>Cool shot of them firing up the balloon just before lift off.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT9FFpCF01OnjObkikclaFbN5eagGFHXnT_SJpwGY33i_YrxqTiEFgdlBG1pBDB3BxZticF3qUzL-SBbcndU8cnBjb2CQD_TEs5LVk6aEgFlfBlxlhZXle7HkMpQWtbsyzHHrvg/s320/IMG_1152.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500991354920978754" /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>It was such a great day so of course it called for a video ;~)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13951400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13951400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-74222866498971378162010-08-01T10:05:00.000-04:002010-08-01T10:05:00.094-04:00Train them up well...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSh07HNFX_Z2P2PJkwi9EbY0Gjyu4ZIOGQOYpfBWGTsRI5UcKCmct78WO4ZcEavALgKoze6MF-bbFxdjV8TCiKvum8fIi47dYSUfX4MHs7EKCg357d9T7HQMMe9hIoYuFcPN_BJA/s1600/IMG_7388.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSh07HNFX_Z2P2PJkwi9EbY0Gjyu4ZIOGQOYpfBWGTsRI5UcKCmct78WO4ZcEavALgKoze6MF-bbFxdjV8TCiKvum8fIi47dYSUfX4MHs7EKCg357d9T7HQMMe9hIoYuFcPN_BJA/s320/IMG_7388.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499474052534031922" /></a>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-63139048080719819002010-07-31T19:23:00.000-04:002010-07-31T19:23:00.079-04:00Hot summer days<div>have definitely led to a lot more time spent indoors. I'm not complaining all that much as I am not the most outdoorsy person in the world. </div><div><br /></div><div>I can hear some people stifling laughs over that statement. </div><div><br /></div><div>Regardless it would be nice to get out more than we have... just to a park or even Greenbrier but it's just been too hot. </div><div><br /></div><div>So we entertain ourselves in other ways.</div><div><br /></div><div>One day we spent an entire morning doing several different kinds of painting. </div><div><br /></div><div>First... </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuYrReDVozbiAMujxN9xQ0nULdLhC_1vE59MvSTA-FzjHvDKjxK90lmyA4PrenYu9nu6ErAunIfchMA4tbGOyc2c0uTAfUMWYhj5-dgxRFcU916V_pVL0WBhIxsv4qeTPbyb9Xg/s1600/IMG_7361.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuYrReDVozbiAMujxN9xQ0nULdLhC_1vE59MvSTA-FzjHvDKjxK90lmyA4PrenYu9nu6ErAunIfchMA4tbGOyc2c0uTAfUMWYhj5-dgxRFcU916V_pVL0WBhIxsv4qeTPbyb9Xg/s320/IMG_7361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499473282479928098" /></a><div><a href="http://www.crayola.com/products/list.cfm?categories=COLOR%20WONDER,FINGER%20PAINT">Color Wonder Fingerpaints</a>. Huge hit with Chase and I liked it a lot too. The finger paint is clear until it hits the special paper... which is nice for his little fingers and my everything else. </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and vinyl tablecloth... best $8 I've spent in a while. Set up and clean up are SO much easier! </div><div><br /></div><div>Then...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBij0ikjpAjGk6led05-t48K0-xDlPDWCOiatlza2aTQH3EwHgKKO0HQrU5mlNXS3e5o2SXomMrVEpFTz0aslUOw5fshViMlMxR3JDSYyJSzp31yphtvv-qD8Oo0oh5TNACSNCw/s1600/IMG_7365.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBij0ikjpAjGk6led05-t48K0-xDlPDWCOiatlza2aTQH3EwHgKKO0HQrU5mlNXS3e5o2SXomMrVEpFTz0aslUOw5fshViMlMxR3JDSYyJSzp31yphtvv-qD8Oo0oh5TNACSNCw/s320/IMG_7365.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499473277972606194" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBij0ikjpAjGk6led05-t48K0-xDlPDWCOiatlza2aTQH3EwHgKKO0HQrU5mlNXS3e5o2SXomMrVEpFTz0aslUOw5fshViMlMxR3JDSYyJSzp31yphtvv-qD8Oo0oh5TNACSNCw/s1600/IMG_7365.JPG"></a>we moved onto <a href="http://www.dotart.com/">Do a Dot Art</a> which was equally as enjoyable. I may have liked this one a tad more but Chase definitely got into creating. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAYdW8wiD9ZhvPMGciFeRQlriGoVxhy-6pJ1s4SyqASVbK2V8jZMVuK6k6_HFNrjAiA4eYojrUV5xKtmQuOEN8HxqrcbriWfZIuj1If75ISYoV3FaxFYevHjE6F55TAUqUSCV-A/s1600/IMG_7374.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAYdW8wiD9ZhvPMGciFeRQlriGoVxhy-6pJ1s4SyqASVbK2V8jZMVuK6k6_HFNrjAiA4eYojrUV5xKtmQuOEN8HxqrcbriWfZIuj1If75ISYoV3FaxFYevHjE6F55TAUqUSCV-A/s320/IMG_7374.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499473270798903762" /></a><br /></div><div>onto some good ole fashioned paint brush and paint. Probably by far Chase's favorite.... and most messy... I think there is a connection. </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-69672214362245394772010-07-30T10:01:00.000-04:002010-07-30T10:01:00.662-04:00We love driving through the...<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12873335&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12873335&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br />It's a one lane underpass where you must honk as you go through in order to let drivers on the other side know that they need to wait. It's quite the Hagerstown treasure... as you can see ;~)LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-11838343899890787862010-07-29T20:52:00.000-04:002010-07-29T21:46:14.527-04:00So long craft room...Hello play room! <div><br /></div><div>A few weeks ago I casually mentioned to Adam that I thought it might be in our best interest to convert the craft room into a play room... you know, think it through, plan it out, schedule a time and execute said idea.<br /><br />In less than 24 hours it was converted.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYvlm6xHN8GAWS9YICrXPt3UrLE5zTNqZr3r-uB2Qncs65wPHmLIrVbcEe6xLlJON48QbdPVDv5C9BfVtjCazodl71FZk0GW1ODX_qa13e-ztUlQXrKweFV_9JGOluDBEk4Wbvg/s320/IMG_7279.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499505852395498930" /><br /><br />So far it's been awesome. We spend WAY more time back there now. When it was my craft room I rarely (and by rarely I mean never) went back there. If I ever did crafts, I brought everything out to the living room and crafted on my coffee table. Now that it's Chase's play room, we go back there on a regular basis. I can even leave the door open and he comes and goes as he pleases. Another big bonus... I don't feel as if I am living in Romper Room anymore! We still have a few toys out here but it's not nearly as overwhelming... and it's much easier to clean up at the end of the night. Oh and another bonus... I moved all my craft supplies out to the dining room area (cleverly hidden) and now I am doing WAY more crafts than before.<br /><br />Score one for the nesting instinct!<br /><br />Once the play room was complete we realized the walls were kind of bare... and holely... it was a quite an eyesore. I started thinking about a project that I had intended for Chase's room.... the alphabet on his walls... and figured that it would be much better in the playroom. So I used some fun paper and a solid background and ended up with a really awesome set of letters...</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCkH3kx4ROf-QTwEWIHdrcATnZYq1UqhOSg0F2b9Vh7bc4hTS9hIwBvReWFBE_IRk2Iv4CM5WJZixP6T7gSoXpyhk28thstdp2ECIFIXCKrO93XxIHzTgglYjMPFw7-lcpti515g/s320/IMG_0103.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499505835456580082" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ones that I didn't just want to tape to a wall only to be ruined when they had to come down (welcome to the life of renters). So I looked into having them laminated... and quickly figured out that it was too much $$. So my beautiful letters just sat... unused and unhung.<div><br />Until Adam unleashed some horrible Catholic school memories. He was cruelly forced to cover all his paperback books with contact paper... very similar to the overpriced laminate I had used in previous projects. He kept having flashbacks of having an entire roll... not just the piddly one yard in each package that I normally bought. He was very traumatized by being forced to do this but many years later it comes in handy because it would be perfect for this project. I was skeptical but we went looking... and found it! A ginormous roll of acid free contact paper for $8.... score!<br /><br />Very soon I had this hanging in Chase's new playroom...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XXjKIMFW2rAw53t0G2GS4NwtXYPy5jcF5vvJYINaI9i1KsaG3KTxJUezl2RmTw_jXGrQy-TEbGgGKm54rhQbP-5VoNqfYGip5ZYjibiWk_Mq1Uy2iTXpuVztKs0B4F9r5GbzHg/s1600/IMG_7346.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XXjKIMFW2rAw53t0G2GS4NwtXYPy5jcF5vvJYINaI9i1KsaG3KTxJUezl2RmTw_jXGrQy-TEbGgGKm54rhQbP-5VoNqfYGip5ZYjibiWk_Mq1Uy2iTXpuVztKs0B4F9r5GbzHg/s320/IMG_7346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499505869955681810" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>I was thrilled with the outcome and quickly realized I needed the numbers for the other wall...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-zsGM2Lu2E9Y5GTdZArzf4uM9ee6noiwx68m9orx6NAtVw-dEaTBvy21BSCQt9tIPUAUfLNeGuJ9zzmwIgjJhtz0_D9r46XsBBYa7Lz_twsgb8FrATTQodL91zwIYlaEMXnYgQ/s1600/IMG_7417.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-zsGM2Lu2E9Y5GTdZArzf4uM9ee6noiwx68m9orx6NAtVw-dEaTBvy21BSCQt9tIPUAUfLNeGuJ9zzmwIgjJhtz0_D9r46XsBBYa7Lz_twsgb8FrATTQodL91zwIYlaEMXnYgQ/s320/IMG_7417.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499473714631831218" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>A few days later I had this up in his playroom. Now the walls are colorful, educational and hiding all the horrid nail holes! YAY! </div><div><br /></div><div>This project has started me on a love affair with contact paper. I keep thinking of the next project where I can use this blessed material. I have a picture cha-choo idea formulating for just over Chase's bed. Stay tuned for that one. </div><div><br /></div><div>By the way... I think my pregnancy nesting instinct has converted from cleaning and rearranging to crafting and creating. I am juggling so many projects and ideas I had to start a separate to do list just to keep them all straight! </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-20202118121746707072010-07-19T20:24:00.001-04:002010-07-19T20:24:27.672-04:00Pool TimeI am still without a computer. My world is turned upside down. I hijacked hubby's... alright, he gave it up willingly but he also thinks I am doing Roof Shampoo work here... shhhhhhhhh.<br />
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</div><div>I am more than a little frustrated. We got a diagnosis from MacMedics that the hard drive was bad in my computer... which sent red flags up all over the place. Adam had taken out the original hard drive, commonly referred to as "all my information", and attempted to install a new hard drive (fresh out of the box)... with zero success. Then, not being a dummy at computers, he tested the new hard drive 7 ways from Sunday... seriously... ya'll thought he was geeky before. It was a whole new level. That new hard drive worked in every. single. place except my computer. </div><br />
<div>So you can imagine when they told Adam failed hard drive, he asked for more diagnostic testing. Put a hard drive that <i>you</i> know is good into my computer and see if you can get it to work. They say they did but when we finally bring our computer home and put yet <i>another</i> new hard drive in, stalled and failed to boot. Computer still broken... in precisely the way they said it was fixed. An entire week wasted for something Adam knew and tried to explain... not to mention $49 for a crap diagnostic. </div><div><br />
</div><div>End result... I am still without a computer and I am sad. </div><div><br />
</div><div>So I thought I would post something happy to lift my spirits.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Last Monday Chase and I took a road trip to Glen Burnie to visit Christine, Andrew and Gabriel. Her mom's condo has a community pool... which was surprisingly empty from 10 - 12. More fun for us!<br />
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Chase is always practicing to be a big brother... he loves making babies smile!<br />
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One 'trick' he learned was holding onto the edge... which he wanted to do 'all by myself'.<br />
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Aunt Christine and Andrew (Gabriel stayed home with Pop-Pop ;~)<br />
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Another 'trick' Chase learned was actually propelling himself in the water. Christine had a couple noodles for the boys to play with and Chase immediately fell in love. He held on for dear life and kicked like he never kicked before... and he actually 'swam' about 2 feet! At the next pool opportunity I made sure we had our very own noodle and Chase was in heaven. He swam back and forth and even got the hang of turning himself around... and of course, he didn't want me to hold on at all. Best $5 spent water wise!<br />
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As per usual when we road trip, this was the site in the back of the car on the way home... I will never tire of how cute it is!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtqceV2zPRb3x2A0mgiAY-jJ2cEpr3uh4FTJfjvUbRKTyIGlxCnD2w0Jo-ehRnKC-Ib2kkffMXtCvOP0am4caZU4D3J9u5oW5ssX-Qpm6mkOL7CuT9gmLsWohBh1wwKetWfXZJA/s1600/IMG_7081.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493180386826947810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtqceV2zPRb3x2A0mgiAY-jJ2cEpr3uh4FTJfjvUbRKTyIGlxCnD2w0Jo-ehRnKC-Ib2kkffMXtCvOP0am4caZU4D3J9u5oW5ssX-Qpm6mkOL7CuT9gmLsWohBh1wwKetWfXZJA/s320/IMG_7081.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 320px; width: 240px;" /></a></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-2051009694123039872010-07-15T20:22:00.004-04:002010-07-15T20:51:20.341-04:00Miss me?I've definitely been MIA for a few weeks. There is a good reason for it... my macbook hard drive failed and consequently borked my computer. Before someone feels the need to tease me because I am so pro mac and everything is sunshine and roses with macs... I still completely believe it. I am the one that screwed the hard drive and caused it to fail... totally and completely my fault. Let's just say that my temper + lack of sleep does not equal happiness for my mac. <br /><br />Adam worked on it for a solid week (totally geeking out) and still couldn't come up with a solution. So off to Mac Medics we went... supposedly they have an answer but I'll believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Monday we'll get the computer back and hopefully by Monday night Adam can fix it once and for all. <br /><br />I feel totally crippled without my computer... I never realized how heavily I relied on it. I am thankful I have the ipad to fill the gap (and the keyboard attachment thanks to my MIL!!!!) but it's really not the same. Oh well... there are worse problems. Thankfully we had just started to run a decent and complete backup on my computer so I have the bulk of data stored on an alternative hard drive... unfortunately the end of May was the last time I backed up so there were casualties... again, there are worse problems to have. <br /><br />In the meantime the G's have been super busy and I hope to play catch up wtih some of the events! My dad and Stacie were in DC and we got to spend some time with them.... July 4th was a blast out on Uncle Jimmy's boat.... Chase and I made a road trip to see Christine, Andrew and Gabriel and had a great time swimming in a neighborhood pool.... Chase had his first dentist visit (and did phenomenal might I add!)... not to mention the soccer star I am growing in my belly! Seriously... this kid rivals anything Beckham can do. Morning, noon or night... lil bean is flipping, turning, punching, heabutting and just generally kicking me... and I love every minute of it. This is one of my favorite parts of pregnancy.<br /><br />On a completely different topic, many of you are aware that my MIL and I have regular movie nights together. That's what happens when you have 2 men who could careless about chick flicks and 2 women who love them. Well my MIL went and got us hooked on a TV miniseries... North and South... anyone remember that? with Patrick Swazye (so gorgeous!) 15 episodes at 90 minutes a pop. There is a good chance I will be pregnant with number 3 and still watching this if we don't pick up the pace! <br /><br />I seem to remember this show being a particular hit with my mom... I wish she were still alive so I could ask her but right now I am relying on my extremely poor memory. Regardless... I am almost positive that she was one of the millions hooked on the miniseries when it debuted in 1985 *collective gasp at how old we all are*. I can only imagine how happy she would be to see me completely hooked after only one episode. <br /><br />That's life in a nutshell right now. I'm going to attempt to post again with pictures over the weekend but that requires the husband sharing his computer. It's not that he won't... I just wouldn't call it willingly.LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-67039186524417376202010-07-01T22:11:00.001-04:002010-07-01T22:12:09.145-04:00Lovin' Summer<div>Summer is here and we are loving it!<br /><br /></div><div>We've been... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUcl4ghtXyCGVuIGmH9VlGu1z5FS6eQM71ngiGmSYB1mT8oAuDJc95ESxv9EzzfQxOm75UtIoRTQEJu36SeagU1qGRljoOiZX2jVGA3TQonjUwBRhuIqO486AKL-hVnoFcZFaZw/s1600/IMG_6536.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUcl4ghtXyCGVuIGmH9VlGu1z5FS6eQM71ngiGmSYB1mT8oAuDJc95ESxv9EzzfQxOm75UtIoRTQEJu36SeagU1qGRljoOiZX2jVGA3TQonjUwBRhuIqO486AKL-hVnoFcZFaZw/s320/IMG_6536.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070153163682034" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUcl4ghtXyCGVuIGmH9VlGu1z5FS6eQM71ngiGmSYB1mT8oAuDJc95ESxv9EzzfQxOm75UtIoRTQEJu36SeagU1qGRljoOiZX2jVGA3TQonjUwBRhuIqO486AKL-hVnoFcZFaZw/s1600/IMG_6536.jpg"></a>keeping the garden watered...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O-OlWBHIS5cSh2D38B1XypW3gwBiftN5eujjrNf4-92e8BDb7xIZBOFtxMlOSxFKBGDGTz6J2jpjHWa7PBzjHL_g7O9yW1mAbr4MPvmiDc6Q7_ozd6YC8HxAY-EPNyt0MxOVZQ/s1600/IMG_6693_2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O-OlWBHIS5cSh2D38B1XypW3gwBiftN5eujjrNf4-92e8BDb7xIZBOFtxMlOSxFKBGDGTz6J2jpjHWa7PBzjHL_g7O9yW1mAbr4MPvmiDc6Q7_ozd6YC8HxAY-EPNyt0MxOVZQ/s320/IMG_6693_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489117525313027042" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O-OlWBHIS5cSh2D38B1XypW3gwBiftN5eujjrNf4-92e8BDb7xIZBOFtxMlOSxFKBGDGTz6J2jpjHWa7PBzjHL_g7O9yW1mAbr4MPvmiDc6Q7_ozd6YC8HxAY-EPNyt0MxOVZQ/s1600/IMG_6693_2.jpg"></a>enjoying Greenbrier State Park...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaI1RF1CmW5rw9ugbOt3kunL2t1HxtvzkOXDf18QMkQir4yOp57Ynr6sjjeVe4JOnIES3IhIuSvyCTVY8_M5wD4n2KRM_oQpKrxsQHxoMn45DEaVSDSr6hZDuqrekyoaU5hEbxA/s1600/IMG_6685.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaI1RF1CmW5rw9ugbOt3kunL2t1HxtvzkOXDf18QMkQir4yOp57Ynr6sjjeVe4JOnIES3IhIuSvyCTVY8_M5wD4n2KRM_oQpKrxsQHxoMn45DEaVSDSr6hZDuqrekyoaU5hEbxA/s320/IMG_6685.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489117520069657186" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaI1RF1CmW5rw9ugbOt3kunL2t1HxtvzkOXDf18QMkQir4yOp57Ynr6sjjeVe4JOnIES3IhIuSvyCTVY8_M5wD4n2KRM_oQpKrxsQHxoMn45DEaVSDSr6hZDuqrekyoaU5hEbxA/s1600/IMG_6685.jpg"></a>keeping cool at the pool... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirg9dRwqkkHEyQDn0z7tG2lOvcXVcUlehOIH52H-oE4oawCWy2XNCG43NdN632q67VUjsWJrKU6Kb06OqKsIRL2fZimRDvTYvEV7TIPa-KIJsmgaJNNYZ3S6JbxsbYsXBwKcaL-Q/s1600/IMG_6682.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirg9dRwqkkHEyQDn0z7tG2lOvcXVcUlehOIH52H-oE4oawCWy2XNCG43NdN632q67VUjsWJrKU6Kb06OqKsIRL2fZimRDvTYvEV7TIPa-KIJsmgaJNNYZ3S6JbxsbYsXBwKcaL-Q/s320/IMG_6682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489117516280973442" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirg9dRwqkkHEyQDn0z7tG2lOvcXVcUlehOIH52H-oE4oawCWy2XNCG43NdN632q67VUjsWJrKU6Kb06OqKsIRL2fZimRDvTYvEV7TIPa-KIJsmgaJNNYZ3S6JbxsbYsXBwKcaL-Q/s1600/IMG_6682.jpg"></a>real cool... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKM8tySP4xWUPZ98yXopj5wwUCEfjI5KXznvDnv1PUxV2TnY9wubR240pthZuazzackHtg_WvoP4lxA8kg57i3Z1CnqwNlK9sv8YO_QyvJqygpzTNDTSygv2zDLoOMP_QxE2B6w/s1600/IMG_6556.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKM8tySP4xWUPZ98yXopj5wwUCEfjI5KXznvDnv1PUxV2TnY9wubR240pthZuazzackHtg_WvoP4lxA8kg57i3Z1CnqwNlK9sv8YO_QyvJqygpzTNDTSygv2zDLoOMP_QxE2B6w/s320/IMG_6556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489117512782253266" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKM8tySP4xWUPZ98yXopj5wwUCEfjI5KXznvDnv1PUxV2TnY9wubR240pthZuazzackHtg_WvoP4lxA8kg57i3Z1CnqwNlK9sv8YO_QyvJqygpzTNDTSygv2zDLoOMP_QxE2B6w/s1600/IMG_6556.jpg"></a>eating ice cream and then catching fireflies... </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcVFoA8MFQRbv7nHVK3iTBcLDQClfXJbJK2oRqD1CdTPTUpjw4nXdnWD0xPWjZTmEYYp09-HmXFsvpOZ2f4aZZhdT6b2DQ2peV8868j1DLcWSMzo4bwcGHz5I3fA35TULwIGYTA/s1600/IMG_6543.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcVFoA8MFQRbv7nHVK3iTBcLDQClfXJbJK2oRqD1CdTPTUpjw4nXdnWD0xPWjZTmEYYp09-HmXFsvpOZ2f4aZZhdT6b2DQ2peV8868j1DLcWSMzo4bwcGHz5I3fA35TULwIGYTA/s320/IMG_6543.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489117506997745298" /></a><br /><div>and exploring new areas (Shepherdstown)! </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>It just depends on the day... some days we are out soaking up the sun and quiet time doesn't start until 3... other days we stay home and just play farm puzzle and watch DVD's. No matter what I am really enjoying this summer so far! </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-40487772966753813572010-06-26T22:23:00.000-04:002010-06-26T22:24:03.864-04:00Annual Visit!<div>This past Wednesday Jaime, Craig and Jackson were on their way to Camp Hope and just like <a href="http://ilovelladro.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-sorry.html">last year</a>, if they didn't stop and let me feed them... well I would have cried for 2 weeks. Maybe 3. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJ5FNwphyphenhyphenPC5a67cUiizdM5Nd_k7uK-NZi1od6-PlTcLXh0hrbYOgEKI4JB1WJ-4DI7j4c6tvOw40K9PW1rMivssFdDzLlOj06ZSE9WRlY2S_vnOxJcrvEGTF76lRq-jg1NQ89g/s1600/IMG_6480.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJ5FNwphyphenhyphenPC5a67cUiizdM5Nd_k7uK-NZi1od6-PlTcLXh0hrbYOgEKI4JB1WJ-4DI7j4c6tvOw40K9PW1rMivssFdDzLlOj06ZSE9WRlY2S_vnOxJcrvEGTF76lRq-jg1NQ89g/s320/IMG_6480.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070446812237666" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJ5FNwphyphenhyphenPC5a67cUiizdM5Nd_k7uK-NZi1od6-PlTcLXh0hrbYOgEKI4JB1WJ-4DI7j4c6tvOw40K9PW1rMivssFdDzLlOj06ZSE9WRlY2S_vnOxJcrvEGTF76lRq-jg1NQ89g/s1600/IMG_6480.jpg"></a>Poor Craig hadn't been able to watch a single game of the World Cup... something unavoidable was always going on when the games were on. I would have happily let him watch the game on the TV but alas, we have no cable! Luckily he is very resourceful (and handy with a mac) and was able to hear a radio broadcast as well as find a site that showed the replays that were worth highlighting. Not perfect but he was happy... especially after USA finally scored and advanced themselves! <br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJ5FNwphyphenhyphenPC5a67cUiizdM5Nd_k7uK-NZi1od6-PlTcLXh0hrbYOgEKI4JB1WJ-4DI7j4c6tvOw40K9PW1rMivssFdDzLlOj06ZSE9WRlY2S_vnOxJcrvEGTF76lRq-jg1NQ89g/s1600/IMG_6480.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_pMZqlwHTrXRelnHjTx6TJac502XQ-OSc-cIsOIqaPZTcUVPclhxmsPq5CcApJvrWoPaYN76BMFrm-lwnAXBpZriFO4T_4TDV0g_G11fnfb3lTPrnUxyAZrdJVqlmiG6wyV89Q/s1600/IMG_6483.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_pMZqlwHTrXRelnHjTx6TJac502XQ-OSc-cIsOIqaPZTcUVPclhxmsPq5CcApJvrWoPaYN76BMFrm-lwnAXBpZriFO4T_4TDV0g_G11fnfb3lTPrnUxyAZrdJVqlmiG6wyV89Q/s320/IMG_6483.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070436878491026" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_pMZqlwHTrXRelnHjTx6TJac502XQ-OSc-cIsOIqaPZTcUVPclhxmsPq5CcApJvrWoPaYN76BMFrm-lwnAXBpZriFO4T_4TDV0g_G11fnfb3lTPrnUxyAZrdJVqlmiG6wyV89Q/s1600/IMG_6483.jpg"></a>Such cute smiles!! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8_hmGPw2VzyaDqARoAM09G13M0Mt3x6BqT4lhx1gGPG2or4ERd_ueU-uKePpQ52MmXWIYyhy664lCjC1GGrTsXZ_uztPv0Cd4PAy3IflMxqWj1-kRzIsmrPm76_d6vu5Tg1syw/s1600/IMG_6498.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8_hmGPw2VzyaDqARoAM09G13M0Mt3x6BqT4lhx1gGPG2or4ERd_ueU-uKePpQ52MmXWIYyhy664lCjC1GGrTsXZ_uztPv0Cd4PAy3IflMxqWj1-kRzIsmrPm76_d6vu5Tg1syw/s320/IMG_6498.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070431488735746" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8_hmGPw2VzyaDqARoAM09G13M0Mt3x6BqT4lhx1gGPG2or4ERd_ueU-uKePpQ52MmXWIYyhy664lCjC1GGrTsXZ_uztPv0Cd4PAy3IflMxqWj1-kRzIsmrPm76_d6vu5Tg1syw/s1600/IMG_6498.jpg"></a>Craig helped the boys put together a very elaborate drum set... I think they are ready to go on the road. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuS16oIVL9RGiB6RiM5CGPJ3VqTNRjrQ3VyCrZpFUVEvvO4VYi3t5GxWvZPu3CzZM5_l91xvskx_RHDRLphVjKdZzTjoVftsOCDyKl9mV4vTfesgzWii3nFxkn_lupEooKb4KS_A/s1600/IMG_6503.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuS16oIVL9RGiB6RiM5CGPJ3VqTNRjrQ3VyCrZpFUVEvvO4VYi3t5GxWvZPu3CzZM5_l91xvskx_RHDRLphVjKdZzTjoVftsOCDyKl9mV4vTfesgzWii3nFxkn_lupEooKb4KS_A/s320/IMG_6503.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070427711834146" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuS16oIVL9RGiB6RiM5CGPJ3VqTNRjrQ3VyCrZpFUVEvvO4VYi3t5GxWvZPu3CzZM5_l91xvskx_RHDRLphVjKdZzTjoVftsOCDyKl9mV4vTfesgzWii3nFxkn_lupEooKb4KS_A/s1600/IMG_6503.jpg"></a>The gorgeous family... oh yeah, did I forget to mention they are expecting baby boy #2!!! Jaime is due in Sept! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7mcL5Pt1SUR8aHwd7LBFnIHp2VDU5L_PeXS3AhD-xi7P5SDaE8saJEdBZ7fdOJRoxIY8UgrwgF-KcjYk6be_sfUakrSoST18olYVo89G0iiFJ54IA6nFq40Fz9xq5PKmHPQuoQ/s1600/IMG_6504.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7mcL5Pt1SUR8aHwd7LBFnIHp2VDU5L_PeXS3AhD-xi7P5SDaE8saJEdBZ7fdOJRoxIY8UgrwgF-KcjYk6be_sfUakrSoST18olYVo89G0iiFJ54IA6nFq40Fz9xq5PKmHPQuoQ/s320/IMG_6504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487070424169552050" /></a><br /></div></div><div>Belly shot with our second round of boys! </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping in guys! Have a great 2 weeks at <a href="www.camphopemission.com">Camp Hope</a>! </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-78412954934926322422010-06-22T14:02:00.000-04:002010-06-22T15:33:07.037-04:00Summer Fun<div>We are trying to enjoy the beautiful weather lately... although difficult when you are as tired as I am <i>all the time</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Still... hanging out in the driveway with some chalk... that I can handle. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLYkW6E9jpNjcrF6JDNWqzelegMrQGDF3dz1kobsyUoOGU1Vy95CYXpka6pVrENOirhsIhqls6tWZaGdHmSbj2DOoTZ0BEjtw5FWu_ZpAM-SvaC6c2oFfc-aFsPyKHzqM3PpmMA/s1600/IMG_6368.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLYkW6E9jpNjcrF6JDNWqzelegMrQGDF3dz1kobsyUoOGU1Vy95CYXpka6pVrENOirhsIhqls6tWZaGdHmSbj2DOoTZ0BEjtw5FWu_ZpAM-SvaC6c2oFfc-aFsPyKHzqM3PpmMA/s320/IMG_6368.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918148627412130" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLYkW6E9jpNjcrF6JDNWqzelegMrQGDF3dz1kobsyUoOGU1Vy95CYXpka6pVrENOirhsIhqls6tWZaGdHmSbj2DOoTZ0BEjtw5FWu_ZpAM-SvaC6c2oFfc-aFsPyKHzqM3PpmMA/s1600/IMG_6368.jpg"></a>Our message to Daddy! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkFCPhNnQa61Xs_NfeaFL5kefZihmXxx37dRxia3xowKON96t6yYjHlk7MrBViWvxxOuFPeOmbd5Sg89Z2JxZQSUrzmndsRISaAiOfaqS-5Xzi5PdcznvVSSh1-MZDUo-yQu7eA/s1600/IMG_6370.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkFCPhNnQa61Xs_NfeaFL5kefZihmXxx37dRxia3xowKON96t6yYjHlk7MrBViWvxxOuFPeOmbd5Sg89Z2JxZQSUrzmndsRISaAiOfaqS-5Xzi5PdcznvVSSh1-MZDUo-yQu7eA/s320/IMG_6370.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918108452059986" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkFCPhNnQa61Xs_NfeaFL5kefZihmXxx37dRxia3xowKON96t6yYjHlk7MrBViWvxxOuFPeOmbd5Sg89Z2JxZQSUrzmndsRISaAiOfaqS-5Xzi5PdcznvVSSh1-MZDUo-yQu7eA/s1600/IMG_6370.jpg"></a>Favorite glasses bit the dust... who knew they couldn't support my weight...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtyX93_zKi-fh5-E9E2Zn07ZRcqLwxP1iO6Rq9mJGPYB4AOyLlQEqnonI8kOE-Xom_y2vOk0pRnJtdjFskIz8P0BKouWuGYnQO0I6Eb9F02bbkb5U-pm5TnhseJyIbFVI8_toBQ/s1600/IMG_6373.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtyX93_zKi-fh5-E9E2Zn07ZRcqLwxP1iO6Rq9mJGPYB4AOyLlQEqnonI8kOE-Xom_y2vOk0pRnJtdjFskIz8P0BKouWuGYnQO0I6Eb9F02bbkb5U-pm5TnhseJyIbFVI8_toBQ/s320/IMG_6373.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918054627588290" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtyX93_zKi-fh5-E9E2Zn07ZRcqLwxP1iO6Rq9mJGPYB4AOyLlQEqnonI8kOE-Xom_y2vOk0pRnJtdjFskIz8P0BKouWuGYnQO0I6Eb9F02bbkb5U-pm5TnhseJyIbFVI8_toBQ/s1600/IMG_6373.jpg"></a>Our family portrait... complete with lil bean ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XNDmj_jIG1lfO-DBhkrLwZid7RPbXYxEumdKRtAR32xQ0UsgYicnPEVwMdi9pWj40SC_gs_61mN_OPFC-lxgUcXLCJqFHa8ceP7rg1STR8P9TK6sDwlCOBcowpSp_PGG4ukJ5g/s1600/IMG_6374.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XNDmj_jIG1lfO-DBhkrLwZid7RPbXYxEumdKRtAR32xQ0UsgYicnPEVwMdi9pWj40SC_gs_61mN_OPFC-lxgUcXLCJqFHa8ceP7rg1STR8P9TK6sDwlCOBcowpSp_PGG4ukJ5g/s320/IMG_6374.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918017387777810" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XNDmj_jIG1lfO-DBhkrLwZid7RPbXYxEumdKRtAR32xQ0UsgYicnPEVwMdi9pWj40SC_gs_61mN_OPFC-lxgUcXLCJqFHa8ceP7rg1STR8P9TK6sDwlCOBcowpSp_PGG4ukJ5g/s1600/IMG_6374.jpg"></a>Coloring in his shapes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our neighbor was out and told us about a bunny nest he found the other day... so of course we came over to see! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1JK5qdRHJbvUcl4JZQhdLsGa3J7neIZmxsRh2S9RsD7Nk1XPonEwEnZ-qFVBbLnw4aeBQphZcGFDvWmYzdFue4XBM0Jkf2zlG5nf7y5MCI3KnTkqtjd9hqRYrmBSX9TvWjlVCw/s1600/IMG_6379.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1JK5qdRHJbvUcl4JZQhdLsGa3J7neIZmxsRh2S9RsD7Nk1XPonEwEnZ-qFVBbLnw4aeBQphZcGFDvWmYzdFue4XBM0Jkf2zlG5nf7y5MCI3KnTkqtjd9hqRYrmBSX9TvWjlVCw/s320/IMG_6379.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918000377865874" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1JK5qdRHJbvUcl4JZQhdLsGa3J7neIZmxsRh2S9RsD7Nk1XPonEwEnZ-qFVBbLnw4aeBQphZcGFDvWmYzdFue4XBM0Jkf2zlG5nf7y5MCI3KnTkqtjd9hqRYrmBSX9TvWjlVCw/s1600/IMG_6379.jpg"></a>It's hard to see but take my word for it... so stinkin precious! There were at least 3 that we could see but our neighbor thinks he saw a 4th one. They were all cuddled around each other sleeping blissfully! <br /><br /></div><div>And because it's been a while... a video! <br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12754784&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12754784&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p>In that last clip Adam handed him a 'flower' and Chase immediately turned around and brought it to me... I love this kid. </p></div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-30048866529650641562010-06-20T14:04:00.001-04:002010-06-20T14:06:09.558-04:00Happy Father's Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sgdRswxV_G1R_TwbSKs4JIcpetGP7d8i-1PqDUvDdEoGKrIux9WqXObTmj7QDpp4JMv8Gmy-FTgRB8oI6jwx5P2CNpTIQ6zXXCIoZ5AKarSUrM02NGVccrqUNZ7JGX9ssbF-0w/s1600/IMG_6368.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sgdRswxV_G1R_TwbSKs4JIcpetGP7d8i-1PqDUvDdEoGKrIux9WqXObTmj7QDpp4JMv8Gmy-FTgRB8oI6jwx5P2CNpTIQ6zXXCIoZ5AKarSUrM02NGVccrqUNZ7JGX9ssbF-0w/s320/IMG_6368.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484918330027085058" /></a><br /><div>This is one lucky kid to have you as a father. </div><div><br /></div><div>We love you 'dis much'!</div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-55344824397456872622010-06-15T15:35:00.003-04:002010-06-16T22:56:22.072-04:00Weekend Con't<div>Saturday we headed out on Uncle Jimmy's boat.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTD2wWxRQrmHMxyUHkLJYVYb5ETofEo_FsiIMIo3BWqi7jzH09xteQBe34ZrvHhk9H1CE3UAuRYWm1_kiVreaCWnzKpu5Gs70XSQtwD_Lhjw1MhY_hoa-Op2glrSWjekg3kv2otA/s1600/IMG_6201.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTD2wWxRQrmHMxyUHkLJYVYb5ETofEo_FsiIMIo3BWqi7jzH09xteQBe34ZrvHhk9H1CE3UAuRYWm1_kiVreaCWnzKpu5Gs70XSQtwD_Lhjw1MhY_hoa-Op2glrSWjekg3kv2otA/s320/IMG_6201.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483093112638267474" /></a><div>Adam and Chase started out like this... </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ5BjFnP5RnDmqohejqXuRaoUHD8q4NsHbILP_wIyv7_nZ4LW68oAy5nMkg1Bc66StvKBmo49FSxjNNQPe8eMpELIm6rYVdp-wuTsET6O2o_9QrIhvmi431cpEho_hG6b3xqBkA/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ5BjFnP5RnDmqohejqXuRaoUHD8q4NsHbILP_wIyv7_nZ4LW68oAy5nMkg1Bc66StvKBmo49FSxjNNQPe8eMpELIm6rYVdp-wuTsET6O2o_9QrIhvmi431cpEho_hG6b3xqBkA/s320/IMG_6205.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483093106147430898" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ5BjFnP5RnDmqohejqXuRaoUHD8q4NsHbILP_wIyv7_nZ4LW68oAy5nMkg1Bc66StvKBmo49FSxjNNQPe8eMpELIm6rYVdp-wuTsET6O2o_9QrIhvmi431cpEho_hG6b3xqBkA/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg"></a>Then switched to this for a better view.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bamma came over to say hi and was greeted with this beautiful face...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x3vcBGGcD1_HKkOKdJ2ByRte1uXP6l1zJwETMAfUnnPscaK4hsEzeoRq1N5QSqltAi7nRuS2aJVBBJyZQyJjBit6eDu0Df7c-LVO042deI4ZV5NWLmZz6B7ZJtvAp5j-Gb9-iQ/s1600/IMG_6210.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x3vcBGGcD1_HKkOKdJ2ByRte1uXP6l1zJwETMAfUnnPscaK4hsEzeoRq1N5QSqltAi7nRuS2aJVBBJyZQyJjBit6eDu0Df7c-LVO042deI4ZV5NWLmZz6B7ZJtvAp5j-Gb9-iQ/s320/IMG_6210.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483093101693403890" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x3vcBGGcD1_HKkOKdJ2ByRte1uXP6l1zJwETMAfUnnPscaK4hsEzeoRq1N5QSqltAi7nRuS2aJVBBJyZQyJjBit6eDu0Df7c-LVO042deI4ZV5NWLmZz6B7ZJtvAp5j-Gb9-iQ/s1600/IMG_6210.jpg"></a>Chase fast asleep. Apparently those life vests double as pillows! </div><div><br /></div><div>He was so out that I was able to scoop him up and move back to a more comfortable position with him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9WHa7oIbcxI33IU1lyL4YFRHBSR0bY56wMm2yreWBQEwqe28P0WjjzZHktpLKaEaNVPVxOvpo0zlioBN5jNg4ziGGBihUkQZ3giUB0jPOT45IBbdKKHE6SG5n9nV-FxaIMjUog/s1600/IMG_6213.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9WHa7oIbcxI33IU1lyL4YFRHBSR0bY56wMm2yreWBQEwqe28P0WjjzZHktpLKaEaNVPVxOvpo0zlioBN5jNg4ziGGBihUkQZ3giUB0jPOT45IBbdKKHE6SG5n9nV-FxaIMjUog/s320/IMG_6213.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483093095555243058" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9WHa7oIbcxI33IU1lyL4YFRHBSR0bY56wMm2yreWBQEwqe28P0WjjzZHktpLKaEaNVPVxOvpo0zlioBN5jNg4ziGGBihUkQZ3giUB0jPOT45IBbdKKHE6SG5n9nV-FxaIMjUog/s1600/IMG_6213.jpg"></a>I never get tired of holding a sleeping baby. </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately Chase missed this action...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhU2qz67Eo3JnrgfLp1OtoEQHnlrrjbcWCAbnmu0WELrRNufFFctDpkKxSpfV9ZEI6kKP841qMkYc2fJl8UdVaEy2kuUD9Y5Wj0-knFYKT9vIipO_sGBIomw7KQB-7rKPiqhIEQ/s1600/IMG_6229.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhU2qz67Eo3JnrgfLp1OtoEQHnlrrjbcWCAbnmu0WELrRNufFFctDpkKxSpfV9ZEI6kKP841qMkYc2fJl8UdVaEy2kuUD9Y5Wj0-knFYKT9vIipO_sGBIomw7KQB-7rKPiqhIEQ/s320/IMG_6229.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092929827437506" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhU2qz67Eo3JnrgfLp1OtoEQHnlrrjbcWCAbnmu0WELrRNufFFctDpkKxSpfV9ZEI6kKP841qMkYc2fJl8UdVaEy2kuUD9Y5Wj0-knFYKT9vIipO_sGBIomw7KQB-7rKPiqhIEQ/s1600/IMG_6229.jpg"></a>A few jet skiers spent about 20 minutes playing in our wake... entertainment all around! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgc6Y95byt4u85LIdzL_5KL75Lt-w4LiK8ubPecsuatD8eIG16SKtkHE2OZ8IENPl6rxXR3-PzCa6w4nOM7HxxDOZ4mBnPXt4HPAvJMZedhAQCKnlsHstpdjpOnFPWM98pOa5PFA/s1600/IMG_6266.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgc6Y95byt4u85LIdzL_5KL75Lt-w4LiK8ubPecsuatD8eIG16SKtkHE2OZ8IENPl6rxXR3-PzCa6w4nOM7HxxDOZ4mBnPXt4HPAvJMZedhAQCKnlsHstpdjpOnFPWM98pOa5PFA/s320/IMG_6266.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092922438619378" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgc6Y95byt4u85LIdzL_5KL75Lt-w4LiK8ubPecsuatD8eIG16SKtkHE2OZ8IENPl6rxXR3-PzCa6w4nOM7HxxDOZ4mBnPXt4HPAvJMZedhAQCKnlsHstpdjpOnFPWM98pOa5PFA/s1600/IMG_6266.jpg"></a>The men of the boat... Uncle Jimmy, Chase and Adam ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoXO7IkMZQNJ9WanQqpglEacYBCIWEvn0tgIMybQT2IU2tRYGNbj0ghnoW8wu_VTPA0eLWgk5YPIdhji1ednbrsfkiJto_TDqveJ_DalSMySrMFmf-Z7eHnR-Cjx_e1uyGcQauQ/s1600/IMG_6272.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoXO7IkMZQNJ9WanQqpglEacYBCIWEvn0tgIMybQT2IU2tRYGNbj0ghnoW8wu_VTPA0eLWgk5YPIdhji1ednbrsfkiJto_TDqveJ_DalSMySrMFmf-Z7eHnR-Cjx_e1uyGcQauQ/s320/IMG_6272.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092917537999538" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoXO7IkMZQNJ9WanQqpglEacYBCIWEvn0tgIMybQT2IU2tRYGNbj0ghnoW8wu_VTPA0eLWgk5YPIdhji1ednbrsfkiJto_TDqveJ_DalSMySrMFmf-Z7eHnR-Cjx_e1uyGcQauQ/s1600/IMG_6272.jpg"></a>And the ladies of the boat... Aunt Vicky, me and Sandy ;~) </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88WGyk2m8aEIvmGfRFBJKO_IKIFsCDLm0yyGru-jXtWRFEEr3DSnIJxyngszvQeV9dV-51KPVYFMb3c5wGGHbcrsy2_VLyIwfZcO4J7U4Jr2_uyxoJG4K5h7bZaihpxRO9hVwmQ/s1600/IMG_6274.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88WGyk2m8aEIvmGfRFBJKO_IKIFsCDLm0yyGru-jXtWRFEEr3DSnIJxyngszvQeV9dV-51KPVYFMb3c5wGGHbcrsy2_VLyIwfZcO4J7U4Jr2_uyxoJG4K5h7bZaihpxRO9hVwmQ/s320/IMG_6274.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092911686216162" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88WGyk2m8aEIvmGfRFBJKO_IKIFsCDLm0yyGru-jXtWRFEEr3DSnIJxyngszvQeV9dV-51KPVYFMb3c5wGGHbcrsy2_VLyIwfZcO4J7U4Jr2_uyxoJG4K5h7bZaihpxRO9hVwmQ/s1600/IMG_6274.jpg"></a>Family of 3 for just a bit longer ;~) </div><div><br /></div><div>Once we were back home Adam and Chase headed for the 'pool' again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately they got pushed out by a thunderstorm rolling in. We had a good time watching and listening to it though.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtiiFT6EydauoaS-jhnfItOMfNsQe2z_gaVLEvnkWVBDs7BUnLGU0SvaXJ2MCPaGl09XDHWDB5XRDEZBuDudTF67iaZxBa5nj0GMed_OFbm_LL8lkk5TlqOxk0YvAxD5_XwG_Gw/s1600/IMG_6282.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtiiFT6EydauoaS-jhnfItOMfNsQe2z_gaVLEvnkWVBDs7BUnLGU0SvaXJ2MCPaGl09XDHWDB5XRDEZBuDudTF67iaZxBa5nj0GMed_OFbm_LL8lkk5TlqOxk0YvAxD5_XwG_Gw/s320/IMG_6282.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092902822578882" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtiiFT6EydauoaS-jhnfItOMfNsQe2z_gaVLEvnkWVBDs7BUnLGU0SvaXJ2MCPaGl09XDHWDB5XRDEZBuDudTF67iaZxBa5nj0GMed_OFbm_LL8lkk5TlqOxk0YvAxD5_XwG_Gw/s1600/IMG_6282.jpg"></a>Chase sat remarkably still and quiet for about 20 minutes... a real feat for him! </div><div><br /></div><div>Just before bed we visited 'the pretty cars' in Uncle Jimmy's garage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4NqI4jn9hOxEqDegZ0YQBIUNcpMFBXlUUrQwuIS4C5dpwz4bS3QLDNjfG_5cXnpciTPiXFwL5-qcBOzRnwIyzca1w_ifGP5RK4wPwbhSCy7lTVfj16UT5YNxjiD_yXlTAj8qxA/s1600/IMG_6288.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4NqI4jn9hOxEqDegZ0YQBIUNcpMFBXlUUrQwuIS4C5dpwz4bS3QLDNjfG_5cXnpciTPiXFwL5-qcBOzRnwIyzca1w_ifGP5RK4wPwbhSCy7lTVfj16UT5YNxjiD_yXlTAj8qxA/s320/IMG_6288.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092704476831666" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4NqI4jn9hOxEqDegZ0YQBIUNcpMFBXlUUrQwuIS4C5dpwz4bS3QLDNjfG_5cXnpciTPiXFwL5-qcBOzRnwIyzca1w_ifGP5RK4wPwbhSCy7lTVfj16UT5YNxjiD_yXlTAj8qxA/s1600/IMG_6288.jpg"></a>I was a nervous wreck with Chase playing on them but Jimmy is SO laid back... he was just delighting in how much fun Chase was having. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillJ3RFjlaCHexRrlSivaWItutNWfI-W05G2-46Tu8BQa_zL1WNlUk64Fj_NmRWCg3jZzfjLZeEdcWDKZw8pmP72_idJFsmIKeTYZG5CS_cwYk_JlIhDtP60veJpytXQzCqFNJng/s1600/IMG_6292.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillJ3RFjlaCHexRrlSivaWItutNWfI-W05G2-46Tu8BQa_zL1WNlUk64Fj_NmRWCg3jZzfjLZeEdcWDKZw8pmP72_idJFsmIKeTYZG5CS_cwYk_JlIhDtP60veJpytXQzCqFNJng/s320/IMG_6292.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092698433139186" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillJ3RFjlaCHexRrlSivaWItutNWfI-W05G2-46Tu8BQa_zL1WNlUk64Fj_NmRWCg3jZzfjLZeEdcWDKZw8pmP72_idJFsmIKeTYZG5CS_cwYk_JlIhDtP60veJpytXQzCqFNJng/s1600/IMG_6292.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9Gx1SIlADNJWjWqQGn8x-ZWfV_7OZ_eQ5N3Q4rkYSAPsjBPEGtAHY1aBANMaAgpGgOChJnF0eJPjP2DebyuYq88w0GnvVEcurJtW6N2-oRxkiiTx9cnn4Vvrp7zW6qCF_ugG5Q/s1600/IMG_6300.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9Gx1SIlADNJWjWqQGn8x-ZWfV_7OZ_eQ5N3Q4rkYSAPsjBPEGtAHY1aBANMaAgpGgOChJnF0eJPjP2DebyuYq88w0GnvVEcurJtW6N2-oRxkiiTx9cnn4Vvrp7zW6qCF_ugG5Q/s320/IMG_6300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092693437773074" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9Gx1SIlADNJWjWqQGn8x-ZWfV_7OZ_eQ5N3Q4rkYSAPsjBPEGtAHY1aBANMaAgpGgOChJnF0eJPjP2DebyuYq88w0GnvVEcurJtW6N2-oRxkiiTx9cnn4Vvrp7zW6qCF_ugG5Q/s1600/IMG_6300.jpg"></a>Chase driving Daddy around. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday Adam, Chase and I got up early to head to <a href="http://www.bayareacc.org/">Bay Area Community Church</a>... a real treat in and of itself! I can't even begin to describe how great it felt to be back there. Pastor Greg saw us right before church started and was just overjoyed... it feels good to know that someone misses you that much. </div><div><br /></div><div>The worship was nothing short of awesome. Adam and I have discovered that we really need a good worship service... it helps set the mood and really prepare your heart for the message. Precisely what I have been missing lately. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then just listening to Greg was pure heaven. He is such a great speaker and he has this way of zoning in on the essential and applying it to everyday life. I can't possibly do him justice. </div><div><br /></div><div>We were extremely lucky as this is his last service for 3 months (every seven years the pastor gets a 3 month sabbatical and next week starts his!) </div><div><br /></div><div>We ran into many friends of ours including <a href="http://ilovelladro.blogspot.com/2008/03/mom-and-dad-go-out.html">Pat and Kristen</a>, who started the whole baby boom from our old bible study. They are now expecting baby #3... actually their baby #3 will be born before our baby #2! </div><div><br /></div><div>I know I am gushing but it really was a treat to go to <a href="http://www.bayareacc.org/">BACC</a>... I only hope it happens again! </div><div><br /></div><div>After church we headed to Uncle Jimmy's farm where Chase had a little fun on the fork lift...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQl7_kOd5XLsEqYXxKBtrPIZCAI9izs29h_KrHfrb1yJUpTgP230jJMsMV7htKRPZsozF4a2AaFxO3l_-uDS0hzivGGjnchyphenhyphenJngLG2Chy0KvIKAiDUbvIc0aazbQMfblec8-RBrQ/s1600/IMG_6304.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQl7_kOd5XLsEqYXxKBtrPIZCAI9izs29h_KrHfrb1yJUpTgP230jJMsMV7htKRPZsozF4a2AaFxO3l_-uDS0hzivGGjnchyphenhyphenJngLG2Chy0KvIKAiDUbvIc0aazbQMfblec8-RBrQ/s320/IMG_6304.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092682368400450" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQl7_kOd5XLsEqYXxKBtrPIZCAI9izs29h_KrHfrb1yJUpTgP230jJMsMV7htKRPZsozF4a2AaFxO3l_-uDS0hzivGGjnchyphenhyphenJngLG2Chy0KvIKAiDUbvIc0aazbQMfblec8-RBrQ/s1600/IMG_6304.jpg"></a>Shortly after that we started the journey home. We were a little unnerved because we discovered our fan in the Jeep stopped blowing on Sat... which meant no cold air being pushed out on a 90°+ day for an hour and 45 minute ride home. </div><div><br /></div><div>It wasn't looking pleasant at all. Luckily Greg spoke about contentment and not letting situations define your happiness... and here we had a good test! </div><div><br /></div><div>Adam and I kept our calm and just decided to grin through it... which served us well. We didn't worry or fret about it and come to find out, if you are going 75mph, the air conditioning is somewhat forced through the vent. So as long as we were booking it on the way home (and Adam made sure we were), we felt cool! </div><div><br /></div><div>And as always, this little guy fell out somewhere between here and there...</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nPi0LtkyudPPT4i9USy_ve9aFWTNU7gPllZCjDo21mGgGR7IfHJp03MA7nzUmwNPip6TaEZeZ8SMaJiIX3QETdu_QClbTo3u5KECWHRCKWQuzOPCbkcLnpQh35OrTnulqzhF0Q/s1600/IMG_6320.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nPi0LtkyudPPT4i9USy_ve9aFWTNU7gPllZCjDo21mGgGR7IfHJp03MA7nzUmwNPip6TaEZeZ8SMaJiIX3QETdu_QClbTo3u5KECWHRCKWQuzOPCbkcLnpQh35OrTnulqzhF0Q/s320/IMG_6320.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483092678508395490" /></a><br /></div><div>clutching Mommy's iPhone of course ;~) </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544020.post-18694506909641010192010-06-14T21:47:00.003-04:002010-06-14T22:37:09.289-04:00Awesome Weekend<div>We got the opportunity for a mini-vacation this past weekend and it was amazing. </div><div><br /></div><div>Adam's uncle invited us to his gorgeous home for a weekend with the promise of taking us out on his boat... to which Sandy, Adam, Chase and I quickly said yes! </div><div><br /></div><div>They (Adam's Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Vicki) live in Annapolis which meant 1. I was able to slip away and have coffee with my best friend <i>sans the kids</i>! 2. we were in extremely familiar and loved territory, 3. we were able to attend BACC... something we have been missing greatly lately. </div><div><br /></div><div>We left Hagerstown in the afternoon on Friday... right in time for 'quiet time' for Chase... </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfx2PMIWzGIDHhqHvV2mjaDow8xcDM5cMfOloGqVrFxPYGansSJRdnruFtQNbBjdzYGlFoEvupGlR9Q5d2iNVLWkHG2H3wxleMaABlLMhgEFi-iYipgTl3AwL1kZwGnn2uwlrbA/s1600/IMG_6126.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfx2PMIWzGIDHhqHvV2mjaDow8xcDM5cMfOloGqVrFxPYGansSJRdnruFtQNbBjdzYGlFoEvupGlR9Q5d2iNVLWkHG2H3wxleMaABlLMhgEFi-iYipgTl3AwL1kZwGnn2uwlrbA/s320/IMG_6126.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811561356400546" /></a><div>I will never tire of these pictures... he's so stinkin cute when he sleeps! </div><div><br /></div><div>Once we were at the house Adam and Chase wasted no time exploring their property... </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVAAFdVogxVM9dJWSZWvB9vuLIhpTUiX3C2S1RX0zTrYdBld8dAM9YcLxXYK2HMPlcD6TxSh2ul3StFFu-dnmpAnMRYwCsAnLvzF82n5A3EaZXJqUEnIjGa6ydxMoEEj7RTsBjA/s1600/IMG_6128.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVAAFdVogxVM9dJWSZWvB9vuLIhpTUiX3C2S1RX0zTrYdBld8dAM9YcLxXYK2HMPlcD6TxSh2ul3StFFu-dnmpAnMRYwCsAnLvzF82n5A3EaZXJqUEnIjGa6ydxMoEEj7RTsBjA/s320/IMG_6128.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811553911633090" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVAAFdVogxVM9dJWSZWvB9vuLIhpTUiX3C2S1RX0zTrYdBld8dAM9YcLxXYK2HMPlcD6TxSh2ul3StFFu-dnmpAnMRYwCsAnLvzF82n5A3EaZXJqUEnIjGa6ydxMoEEj7RTsBjA/s1600/IMG_6128.jpg"></a>Chase quickly discovered the creek that runs through their backyard and jumped right in...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7sc6yrteYiQ-9UJnwRWseMcrvrthPdjqMzuFxh_p2LYpHRWmVfwabO_o2Cv_woKTttjDN5atphNwsy3TsQMQVFyskTXvUxTISIwPRvBBfBlbwVoQ3STdTd0JJMMNOm4v9N-wMw/s1600/IMG_6140.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7sc6yrteYiQ-9UJnwRWseMcrvrthPdjqMzuFxh_p2LYpHRWmVfwabO_o2Cv_woKTttjDN5atphNwsy3TsQMQVFyskTXvUxTISIwPRvBBfBlbwVoQ3STdTd0JJMMNOm4v9N-wMw/s320/IMG_6140.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811424181655986" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7sc6yrteYiQ-9UJnwRWseMcrvrthPdjqMzuFxh_p2LYpHRWmVfwabO_o2Cv_woKTttjDN5atphNwsy3TsQMQVFyskTXvUxTISIwPRvBBfBlbwVoQ3STdTd0JJMMNOm4v9N-wMw/s1600/IMG_6140.jpg"></a>He had so much fun throwing sticks and rocks and running (at least trying to) through the water. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtxRuAEP3p_IqwB1qUOZpgDLgMeZrLYRYM9dPEJs69sgnRy3D28FvDFuL_1fr27KlYdVgM_w656Hed2326sj7py0MFNmcG_Sy4r0R7DuPzRasWw7k4oQrE5c09Pd7rExi8zuUaA/s1600/IMG_6148.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtxRuAEP3p_IqwB1qUOZpgDLgMeZrLYRYM9dPEJs69sgnRy3D28FvDFuL_1fr27KlYdVgM_w656Hed2326sj7py0MFNmcG_Sy4r0R7DuPzRasWw7k4oQrE5c09Pd7rExi8zuUaA/s320/IMG_6148.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811417464718530" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtxRuAEP3p_IqwB1qUOZpgDLgMeZrLYRYM9dPEJs69sgnRy3D28FvDFuL_1fr27KlYdVgM_w656Hed2326sj7py0MFNmcG_Sy4r0R7DuPzRasWw7k4oQrE5c09Pd7rExi8zuUaA/s1600/IMG_6148.jpg"></a>Quintessential boy. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb74GgCDKMo8T1HQwsbgczZeVdtKriHVjFYSSEL8scUIfXtGtghcGwuMP2UHP8DotQJOmVwrg3KzTrKyXtU5TjKF0Qhf_mawu91GXb6jkcOb_69hqBVV7NFbOS8H4JjeaSPyrGuA/s1600/IMG_6158.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb74GgCDKMo8T1HQwsbgczZeVdtKriHVjFYSSEL8scUIfXtGtghcGwuMP2UHP8DotQJOmVwrg3KzTrKyXtU5TjKF0Qhf_mawu91GXb6jkcOb_69hqBVV7NFbOS8H4JjeaSPyrGuA/s320/IMG_6158.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811412631775602" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb74GgCDKMo8T1HQwsbgczZeVdtKriHVjFYSSEL8scUIfXtGtghcGwuMP2UHP8DotQJOmVwrg3KzTrKyXtU5TjKF0Qhf_mawu91GXb6jkcOb_69hqBVV7NFbOS8H4JjeaSPyrGuA/s1600/IMG_6158.jpg"></a>Chase got a huge kick out of running through this shallow area... back and forth... splashing as high as he possibly could. It looked like such fun I even joined in! I know, me and nature spending time together... I never thought it would happen either. Better get used to it with 2 boys! </div><div><br /></div><div>Although Chase has recently developed a horrid fear of 'buggies'. If anything... gnat, fly, ant... gets within eye-shot, he totally flips out and demands my 'up'. I have no idea where he got it from *whistling* {eyes shifting to avoid contact} *whistling*. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am not too worried about it... in 6 months he will be over it and probably trying to catch them. So for now I just remind him that they aren't all bad and relish the fact that he still runs to me for comfort. </div><div><br /></div><div>After the creek (which took some <i>MAJOR</i> convincing to leave) Adam and Chase went for a dip in the 'pool'. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WyUm95Z50KQ8V6n46-q2r-KjZEA-ESh3v7RJ0Q7YWg_4gXidYWEWW1okaywKHiOXunpbagjbhfv4HrN25OB4CzpIRD9GkvWL0JilClOI6KMfRKsnhvMWLoNQ5oAjRoAi5eYbMg/s1600/IMG_6174.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WyUm95Z50KQ8V6n46-q2r-KjZEA-ESh3v7RJ0Q7YWg_4gXidYWEWW1okaywKHiOXunpbagjbhfv4HrN25OB4CzpIRD9GkvWL0JilClOI6KMfRKsnhvMWLoNQ5oAjRoAi5eYbMg/s320/IMG_6174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811403867522674" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WyUm95Z50KQ8V6n46-q2r-KjZEA-ESh3v7RJ0Q7YWg_4gXidYWEWW1okaywKHiOXunpbagjbhfv4HrN25OB4CzpIRD9GkvWL0JilClOI6KMfRKsnhvMWLoNQ5oAjRoAi5eYbMg/s1600/IMG_6174.jpg"></a>And by pool I mean hot tub which was set at a reasonable 93°.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRKxowa_lXnpYUqvUZgP4NyYAENl7SNOxWiYhkcH2lC5YRIHZ2bg3GSSf7a2bA3GEEYG99dVfX2qEXZ8GVucCiN8lipgThHRY_r-V5YFoTiQ4yn4X4FnGCctrU1FF07r1b1tQdg/s1600/IMG_6178.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRKxowa_lXnpYUqvUZgP4NyYAENl7SNOxWiYhkcH2lC5YRIHZ2bg3GSSf7a2bA3GEEYG99dVfX2qEXZ8GVucCiN8lipgThHRY_r-V5YFoTiQ4yn4X4FnGCctrU1FF07r1b1tQdg/s320/IMG_6178.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482811401092315042" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRKxowa_lXnpYUqvUZgP4NyYAENl7SNOxWiYhkcH2lC5YRIHZ2bg3GSSf7a2bA3GEEYG99dVfX2qEXZ8GVucCiN8lipgThHRY_r-V5YFoTiQ4yn4X4FnGCctrU1FF07r1b1tQdg/s1600/IMG_6178.jpg"></a>This is about all the further Chase got in. At one point he was standing (he could easily stand on the bottom and have his head above water) but he lost his footing and went under... to which Adam quickly scooped him back up (picture one fluid motion) but that was all it took for Chase. He immediately wanted out and from then on out approached with extreme caution and hesitation. </div><div><br /></div><div>Regardless, he still had a blast playing with Daddy in the 'pool'. At one point Adam scrubbed the sides down with a brillo type brush, just to keep the iron in the water from collecting on the sides and creating a ring. When Chase heard this conversation he interpreted it as 'ironing the water'... and that became his job. He ironed the water on every open surface of the hot tub. </div><div><br /></div><div>To say that he is entertaining is the understatement of the year. </div><div><br /></div><div>During pool time I was able to slip out for an hour or so and meet up with Christine. Luckily she was able to slip away and leave her 2 boys with her hubby... which meant an hour of uninterrupted conversation between adults! That so rarely happens anymore! It was heavenly. I am pretty sure we got more out of this conversation than the past month of talking over the phone while trying to juggle the kids/pets. </div><div><br /></div><div>After dinner it was finally time to turn in... which meant Chase finally got to use this... </div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ewoJyZTpfusPv3Y0g58DAZRh5mU7x-SNvQgfpY78wFZcWak8DM28M6NWnrt0SD2ZDkF4SDbsyxPMnHRcRUvxEQa6OIkjHftp5XLjAxRpG9_Es2eZZ5sX_zVQG57hy1r0xdh6ow/s320/IMG_6301.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482812042816172914" /></div></div><div>his beloved travel bed! </div><div><br /></div><div>We blew it up the day we bought it... just to test it out and show Chase what he would be sleeping on when we went to Uncle Jimmy's and Myrtle Beach. That was at least 2 weeks ago and I think we have heard about the travel bed daily since then. </div><div><br /></div><div>Conversation at the kennel. Kennel lady: "Are you going to have fun at your uncle's house?" Chase: *he eagerly leans forward* "Chasey has a travel bed!!!" </div><div><br /></div><div>He ran around all Friday night asking anyone who would listen "Do you want to see my travel bed?" Several of us obliged and took him upstairs to marvel at it's greatness. </div><div><br /></div><div>I mock but truly, it was pretty cool. There was no way I felt comfortable enough to put him in a regular size (re: height) bed and he has since outgrown a pack and play. This was a great solution... if he rolls off, no biggie! </div><div><br /></div><div>Lucky for us he understood that the same rules apply to the travel bed as the home bed... 1. no standing, 2. no jumping, 3. no getting out. Plus he was beat tired... it didn't take him long to fall out either night! </div><div><br /></div><div>I will have to continue later... I am still tired from our mini-vacation and need sleep! </div>LoveLladrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978797008813692988noreply@blogger.com1