CC's First Trip to Busch Gardens

Today mommy and daddy took me to Busch Gardens. They have a new kids area, Sesame Street Forest of Fun, that is a GREAT time. Yes, they even have rides. In fact, mommy and daddy were able to ride them with me. I rode my very first train and I was so excited. I kept saying, "choo choo" and "train" because I wanted to make sure mommy and daddy knew what sound a train makes. I got to see my very first Budweiser Clydesdale. He was really big and beautiful. Mommy petted him and I let her. I decided to just look and not touch. We ate lunch at Das Feshaus in Germany; I loved the music and dancing. Mommy and daddy let me play in the Land of the Dragons. We, yes all three of us, climbed the treehouse (rope ladders, too). And, then I played in the water. Yep, I was soaked but it was worth it. Afterwards, we watched another show (country music). I love music and I love to dance. By this time, it was almost 3:00 and we'd been there since 10 am, so it was time to go. Or, at least we thought it was. Daddy decided he wanted to ride Griffon before we left since mommy and daddy didn't ride anything the entire day (it was all about me). He said it was GREAT! Mommy and I sat on a bench waiting for daddy to come by (on the ride). He did and mommy got some great pictures. She's putting together a video of his experience and will upload it when finished.

Enjoy the pictures of our fun day!

Weekend Road Trips in the Jeep

are now possible with our new Rola Hitch Cargo Rack. We made a quick trip to NC to purchase our new cargo hitch. There isn't much room in a Jeep with 3 people and "stuff." So, mommy and daddy thought it'd be wise to purchase a cargo rack. It just so happens that it fits mommy's car, too. As always, I helped (or at least supervised) daddy put the rack together. In the parking lot of the store, I might add. :-)

Daddy boy, mommy girl!

This morning as I was changing CC's first diaper of the day, she said, "Daddy, boy.  Mommy, girl."

My New Bike Seat

Mommy and daddy bought me a new bike seat. Yeah, that means we can go bike riding. Oh wait! Mommy doesn't have a bike. I guess she needs one. Anyways, I can at least go bike riding with one of my parents.

The Kiddie Pool

On Memorial Day, some friends came over to play. I really wanted to swim in my big pool but it isn't ready yet. So, I settled for the "kiddie pool." Actually, this pool was originally a beer cooler at the 2006 Hogfest. As you see, we had a good time. And yes, I am in my clothes NOT a bathing sui.

From May 2009

From May 2009

Auntie Anne Comes to Visit

Auntie Anne came to visit me over Memorial Day weekend. It was so good to see her and I REALLY miss her being our neighbor. I think we need to take a trip to see her REAL SOON.

Mommy and Daddy Have a Date

Nutz and I decided back in January (I think) that we'd go see the musical, Wicked, when it came to Norfolk. So, being the planner that I am, we purchased two (not so cheap) tickets to a Saturday Matinee. Well, yesterday was the big day! It was FANTASTIC and well-worth the cost of the tickets! The singing was great, the music was amazing, and the story line was exciting. You'll have a greater appreciation for the Wicked Witch of the West after you watch the show, I did.

To read more, go to the Wicked website.

Grease is coming in September/October and I want to go. Also, Legally Blonde will be here over New Years. Any takers?

Am I not supposed to have this?

This looks like something really fun!

I want it my way!

Playing in the Jeep

One of my favorite things to do is play in the Jeep while daddy hangs out in the garage. Notice that I do wear my seatbelt.

A Great Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day! It started out with CC bringing me breakfast in bed. Granted, it was food from her kitchen but it was thoughtful, just the same. We did a few things around the house before meeting the Arana family and Ana for lunch at the New Belmont. It was a great time and as always, we enjoy spending time with them. Afterwards, we drove around town so CC could get a power nap before the 3:00 play of Blue's Clues put on by the local Hurrah Players. It worked; she got about an hour's nap and was rejuvenated by the time we arrived at The Nauticus.

CC LOVED the play! It was mostly a musical so she danced the entire time. She loved Blue and each time he'd start to leave the stage she'd say "Oh no!" and point. The program lasted about an hour and she was engaged the entire time.

I really wanted a new bathing suit so we walked to the mall when the show was over. I shopped while Nutz and CC had a piece of pizza and a drink. Ms. Amy takes CC to the mall to play and they sometimes eat pizza. So, when we arrived, CC promptly told us that she was hungry for a piece of pizza. Nutz said she ate half.

I, on the other hand, did NOT have any luck finding a bathing suit. Hence the reason I'm wearing the same suit that I've had for the past three years. Can I tell you that bathing suit shopping is DEPRESSING. Unless you're a size 8 with no boobs, there's nothing out there for you. Well, I guess that's not true. If you want to look like a "hoochie momma," there's lots to choose from.

I forgot the camera at home so as soon as I get some pics from Laura (I used her camera at lunch) and download pics from Nutz's phone, I'll share them with you!

I hope all the mothers out there had a great day, too!

CC loves the mall...

Especially when hanging out with daddy while mommy shops! Only if this cup was filled with beer would life be any better?!

Happy Mother's Day!

Thanks for being such a wonderful mother! I love you, Crackerz!

May Pictures

Happy Birthday, Larry!

CC is 23 Months Old Today

Where has the time gone? CC is such a big girl and is changing every day. She certainly has her own personality (a good mixture of mommy and daddy). She's lovable and kind like her daddy and persistent and opinionated like her mommy.

Her vocabulary grows on a daily basis. Recently, CC and mommy were sitting at the desk in the office with their laptops. When Ms. Amy arrived, CC promptly told her "Ra Ra Work." On Thursday, CC grabbed her laptop and began to walk out of the office. She turned around and looked at mommy and said, "Ra Ra work."

CC LOVES the beach, the pool, the park (any swingset is referred to as a park), and the mall. And, she'll quickly tell you what she wants to do. She loves to color and she loves company when she colors. She'll say "momma color" or "daddy color" when she wants us to participate. She also is very particular about which chair we sit in: "momma blue" means I need to sit in the blue chair. CC also loves babies, books, bubbles, play doh, trains, and cars/trucks.

She doesn't mind sweeping the floor or mowing the lawn. Thanks to Ms. Amy, CC is a big helper when it comes to unloading/loading the dishwasher. She also likes to help set the dinner table and clean the table afterwards. She really likes to carry her own plate to the kitchen; miss self-sufficient. Her mommy is proud!

I'm sure there are others but you get a quick glimpse into the life of our little CC! She's a sweetie and we love her very much!

Check out the May 2009 Album to see some of the cool things CC's done this month.

Sclerotherapy Injection

Yes, you read right! Today, I had round 2 of varicose vein "work" done. If you don't remember, last August/September I had laser therapy done on both legs to take care of some UGLY and PAINFUL varicose veins. Well, that worked great but I still had some smaller vericose veins (and spider veins) that I wanted to have removed. So, today I had sclerotherapy injections done. Before the doctor started, he used a "vein light" to identify all of the veins in my leg that I wanted injected. WOW! It's amazing what you could see. Basically, for 20 minutes the doctor injects this medicine into as many veins as he can. When he was finished, we looked at my legs again and already I could see some of the veins were gone. It will take a little longer for the larger veins. I have to wear support hose for the next 5 days and right now, I'm in bed with my legs propped up so the blood can "drain." If you live in the area and are looking for a great doctor, I go to Dr. Noel Parent; he's GREAT!

Things that may you go hmmm....

There's a product for everything. Check out the Kush Support website. I wonder if it works?! :-)

Cinco De Derby Party

This afternoon, mommy and I attended my very first Cinco de Derby (combo Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby party). In good Kentucky Derby tradition, mommy and I made hats. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we used sombrero's (thanks daddy for the idea) but decorated them with silk flowers and a butterfly on mommy's hat. We had a great time even though mommy's horse, Pioneerof the Nile, came in second.

Daddy's First Nascar Race

While mommy and I were at the Cinco de Derby party, daddy experienced his first Nascar race in Richmond, with the Rajin Cajun.

Margaritas-on-the-Beach

This afternoon was our first margaritas-on-the-beach of the season. As you can see from the pictures, we had a great time! A few of the regulars were missing and we really missed you!

Happy 8th Birthday, Cayleb!

I love you, Cayleb, and can't wait to see you in July!
P.S. For those of you who don't know Cayleb, he's in the green/blue striped shirt.