Ooooooooh--I love the card, Papa!
Aaaaaaaaah--this stuff is going to be super fun to spread all over the place!
Keep enjoying the holiday weekend! Cheers.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Happy 4th!
I hope everyone had a great, relaxing 4th of July! We had a great time celebrating Papa Mike's and Stephanie's b-days at the lake house. Reese really got into the present-opening. She's just getting some b-day festivity practice under her belt before it's her turn next week!
Ooooooooh--I love the card, Papa!
Aaaaaaaaah--this stuff is going to be super fun to spread all over the place!
Keep enjoying the holiday weekend! Cheers.
Ooooooooh--I love the card, Papa!
Aaaaaaaaah--this stuff is going to be super fun to spread all over the place!
Keep enjoying the holiday weekend! Cheers.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Follow up post
Okay, just wanted to update the blog today so I don't sound like a total spoil-sport...
Just got back from a quick jog, during which I saw a manatee in the marina and dolphins swimming in the ocean channel not once, but twice.
It has been a really nice, relaxing vacay.
Plus, the vampire skeeters really motivate you to keep moving while jogging.
We're heading back to Tejas tomorrow, more posts to come.
Just got back from a quick jog, during which I saw a manatee in the marina and dolphins swimming in the ocean channel not once, but twice.
Plus, the vampire skeeters really motivate you to keep moving while jogging.
We're heading back to Tejas tomorrow, more posts to come.
Fun in the Sun
R has a goofy love-hate relationship with waves. Or as she lovingly refers to them, "the booms" (sometimes even "le booms"--where does she get this stuff?). She is both fascinated with and terrified of the booms. When we drive along the island, she screams "BOOOOOOMS" everytime we pass by a beach. Then we have a discussion about how the waves in Captiva are really quite small. "Tiny," she says, nodding and emphasizing the point to herself, "not big. Tiny booms." So you can see how they draw her in and also how she holds back from them:
"Oh, the booms. Tiny booms."
I'm going to need some assistance here
Papa steps in
Come on in, the water's fine! What's taking you so long?
After a day in the sun, heading out to dinner. Note to self: maybe red isn't the best color to wear when you're dealing with a sunburn.
R and Papa lounging in a big chair.
Well, Blogger is requiring me to upload each picture individually, which is annoying & time consuming, so I will check in later to post a few more pics then....
Until then, we will probably be back at the beach, examining the (tiny) booms. I will also be attempting to dodge the meanest, nastiest mosquitoes ever, probably without much success. I mean, I consider myself to be pretty conditioned to the little buggers, being from Texas and all. These guys are a thousand times more aggressive than I am used to--they literally swarm you immediately upon stepping outside. And they don't just hit your legs and arms--the first morning, they swarmed MY NECK. Little vampires, going for the damn jugular. They're right out of The Lost Boys. And the bites HURT upon impact--a sharp, stinging pain. Which is part of the reason why I have not yet left the condo this morning (the other part being that R is still happily sleeping away--it's almost 10 a.m. here). So you see, you must have all sorts of courage on this trip--courage to face the (tiniest ever) booms, courage to deal with the (tiny) rabid blood suckers. Who knew?
"Oh, the booms. Tiny booms."
I'm going to need some assistance here
Papa steps in
Come on in, the water's fine! What's taking you so long?
After a day in the sun, heading out to dinner. Note to self: maybe red isn't the best color to wear when you're dealing with a sunburn.
R and Papa lounging in a big chair.
Well, Blogger is requiring me to upload each picture individually, which is annoying & time consuming, so I will check in later to post a few more pics then....
Until then, we will probably be back at the beach, examining the (tiny) booms. I will also be attempting to dodge the meanest, nastiest mosquitoes ever, probably without much success. I mean, I consider myself to be pretty conditioned to the little buggers, being from Texas and all. These guys are a thousand times more aggressive than I am used to--they literally swarm you immediately upon stepping outside. And they don't just hit your legs and arms--the first morning, they swarmed MY NECK. Little vampires, going for the damn jugular. They're right out of The Lost Boys. And the bites HURT upon impact--a sharp, stinging pain. Which is part of the reason why I have not yet left the condo this morning (the other part being that R is still happily sleeping away--it's almost 10 a.m. here). So you see, you must have all sorts of courage on this trip--courage to face the (tiniest ever) booms, courage to deal with the (tiny) rabid blood suckers. Who knew?
Monday, June 30, 2008
I'm Back! And Florida update....
Wow, long blogging break! Lots has happened. We're having a great trip to Florida. First, we were in the Ocala area. Reese met a new friend, a miniature donkey named Donny. Oh, Donny, where are you????
There you are!
Daddy helps feed Donny.
We visited Silver Springs Amusement Park, where we went on a glass-bottom boat, a "jeep safari", saw many different animals and about 5,000 aliigators and crocodiles. But the highlight for R were the two carousel rides on what she decided was "MY horse". Waving at the camera.
There's Mommy taking pictures. AGAIN.
Here's an emerging blog category: My Child Gets in Hotel Furniture, Part 2
These are the dollies riding the "Train"--what, you can't tell?
And sleeping soundly this morning. In her own bed. Separate from me.
We've moved on to Captiva. More updates to come. More speedily, too. I promise!
There you are!
Daddy helps feed Donny.
We visited Silver Springs Amusement Park, where we went on a glass-bottom boat, a "jeep safari", saw many different animals and about 5,000 aliigators and crocodiles. But the highlight for R were the two carousel rides on what she decided was "MY horse". Waving at the camera.
There's Mommy taking pictures. AGAIN.
Here's an emerging blog category: My Child Gets in Hotel Furniture, Part 2
These are the dollies riding the "Train"--what, you can't tell?
And sleeping soundly this morning. In her own bed. Separate from me.
We've moved on to Captiva. More updates to come. More speedily, too. I promise!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Comin' Back from Cali
Okay, so I haven't had much to post about the past couple days--and all free time is spent dealing with hyper-needy students right now. Sheesh, you'd think that it was nearing the end of the summer session or something....
Here's a pic of R and me having breakfast at Torrey Pines.
We went to visit the fabulous Birch Aquarium later that day. Reese LOVED the sharks. They were her fave. So we couldn't get good pics at the tanks but here is the cheesy tourist photo-op afterward.
We came to Pasadena on Wednesday. Yesterday, Dad had a very stressful board meeting--but it all went really well. Mom, R and I just chilled out. We went on a walk through the amazing neighborhood surrounding our hotel and then spent three hours at the pool. Reese really had a "swimming" breakthrough--she was doing great in the pool. I think we're ready for our lessons to start.
Here's R's trick--she loves climbing in the bedside cabinet in my parent's hotel room, shutting herself in, and then saying "TA-DA", before she opens the door again. The timing is a little off but it's still really cute.
So that concludes our CA trip. We're about to head back to TX for a few days and then I'm off to FL. But first, back to my work email....
Here's a pic of R and me having breakfast at Torrey Pines.
We went to visit the fabulous Birch Aquarium later that day. Reese LOVED the sharks. They were her fave. So we couldn't get good pics at the tanks but here is the cheesy tourist photo-op afterward.
We came to Pasadena on Wednesday. Yesterday, Dad had a very stressful board meeting--but it all went really well. Mom, R and I just chilled out. We went on a walk through the amazing neighborhood surrounding our hotel and then spent three hours at the pool. Reese really had a "swimming" breakthrough--she was doing great in the pool. I think we're ready for our lessons to start.
Here's R's trick--she loves climbing in the bedside cabinet in my parent's hotel room, shutting herself in, and then saying "TA-DA", before she opens the door again. The timing is a little off but it's still really cute.
So that concludes our CA trip. We're about to head back to TX for a few days and then I'm off to FL. But first, back to my work email....
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
San Diego/La Jolla
We're spending a few days in SoCal with my folks!
Here's what we've done so far:
Checked out Mom and Dad's apartment in San Diego--they lived here 38 years ago!
Checked into the Torrey Pines Lodge. We checked in about 30 minutes after the US Open finally ended--it was held at the course at our hotel. Here's the view from my room--the 18th hole! Must've been quite the room to have had!
This morning we went on a private tour of the SD Zoo. We got to go "behind the scenes" to see the back areas and even fed several of the animals. Here's one of the tigers, Denai, in the holding pen. We also got to see three brand new tiger babies that are not on view yet. The pics didn't turn out, but they were so cute!
Here's R and Papa Mike feeding the Okapi.
The baby panda was up and frolicking this morning--which was quite a treat since she usually sleeps 20 hours a day!
Mama and Baby panda were playing--Mama kept pushing the baby down the hill-it was really funny.
Feeding the giraffes. Did you know adult giraffes only need to sleep for as little as 10 minutes but only up to 2 hours per 24 hours??
Feeding the camels--they were SO sweet and gentle. A little slobbery, and they tried to reach over and kiss us while we fed them. Not what we expected from camels.
And one of the elephants after her water and dirt bath. :)
It goes without saying that the SD Zoo is an amazing, absolutely beautiful place. We were so impressed by the extensive habitats for all of the animals and the very specific care for all of the species, along with the Zoo's efforts towards recycling, reuse and sustainability. We learned a lot. And had a blast. I cannot decide who had more fun--the toddler or the adults!
Here's what we've done so far:
Checked out Mom and Dad's apartment in San Diego--they lived here 38 years ago!
Checked into the Torrey Pines Lodge. We checked in about 30 minutes after the US Open finally ended--it was held at the course at our hotel. Here's the view from my room--the 18th hole! Must've been quite the room to have had!
This morning we went on a private tour of the SD Zoo. We got to go "behind the scenes" to see the back areas and even fed several of the animals. Here's one of the tigers, Denai, in the holding pen. We also got to see three brand new tiger babies that are not on view yet. The pics didn't turn out, but they were so cute!
Here's R and Papa Mike feeding the Okapi.
The baby panda was up and frolicking this morning--which was quite a treat since she usually sleeps 20 hours a day!
Mama and Baby panda were playing--Mama kept pushing the baby down the hill-it was really funny.
Feeding the giraffes. Did you know adult giraffes only need to sleep for as little as 10 minutes but only up to 2 hours per 24 hours??
Feeding the camels--they were SO sweet and gentle. A little slobbery, and they tried to reach over and kiss us while we fed them. Not what we expected from camels.
And one of the elephants after her water and dirt bath. :)
It goes without saying that the SD Zoo is an amazing, absolutely beautiful place. We were so impressed by the extensive habitats for all of the animals and the very specific care for all of the species, along with the Zoo's efforts towards recycling, reuse and sustainability. We learned a lot. And had a blast. I cannot decide who had more fun--the toddler or the adults!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Double posting day!
To make up for the lack of posts in the past week, and also the fact that I will be mainly out of town the next 3 weeks (but still hopefully posting somewhat), I am double posting today! Yippee! Hooray! Cue the confetti!
Mainly because I also have to share these pictures that make me laugh. Or at least sort of snicker.
Pics from R's second boating trip (b/c I forgot the camera the 1st time--a total F in Mommy 101):
Wind in the face
Sort of acknowledging me
Just another day out boating, ho hum
These make me laugh b/c she looks so non-plussed by the whole very cool, very fun situation. I swear my child smiled today! She really did!
There was also some swimming with Papa
and splashing.
Not to mention Mommy pushing R up to RW park for some playtime earlier. Is that an action-packed, fun, SMILE-INDUCING day or what??
On our way back from big D yesterday, we were talking about recording all the funny things kids say and how so much of it is forgotten. So I am going to try to remember to post some of them. Like today, when we were almost to the playground, R realized where she was, gasped and shouted, "OH PARK!!! I FOUND YOU!!!!" Totally cracked me up.
Mainly because I also have to share these pictures that make me laugh. Or at least sort of snicker.
Pics from R's second boating trip (b/c I forgot the camera the 1st time--a total F in Mommy 101):
Wind in the face
Sort of acknowledging me
Just another day out boating, ho hum
These make me laugh b/c she looks so non-plussed by the whole very cool, very fun situation. I swear my child smiled today! She really did!
There was also some swimming with Papa
and splashing.
Not to mention Mommy pushing R up to RW park for some playtime earlier. Is that an action-packed, fun, SMILE-INDUCING day or what??
On our way back from big D yesterday, we were talking about recording all the funny things kids say and how so much of it is forgotten. So I am going to try to remember to post some of them. Like today, when we were almost to the playground, R realized where she was, gasped and shouted, "OH PARK!!! I FOUND YOU!!!!" Totally cracked me up.
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