Hanging with Daddy!

Last weekend while I was working the wedding, Jon took Seven to Cass Railroad with his Mom, Dad, Keeli, Josh & Brant. They took to 2 hour scenic ride up the mountain and Seven seems to have had a big time! They bought him a "ChooChoo" that he loves to make racket with (thanks, Nonno)...

I thought this little picture was cute of him walking in the mountains - he's a country boy, that's for sure! He loves getting dirty and having his knees bruised - but not to keen on having dirty hands. Not sure what that's about. He always wants to wash them.

Last but not least, here's a pic of my boys lounging on the couch. Sometimes, you can get the little guy to settle down on his own, he'll climb up beside you and just chill. But enjoy it while it lasts - he's up and gone in no time at all!

Pool Day

It took some waiting, but we finally had a nice enough day last week to take Seven and Nathan to the Country Club to swim. They seemed to have a big time...and I snapped this shot with my iPhone of them playing. Isn't it cute?

This week we have Clay, so hopefully the rain will let up enough tomorrow that I can take him out, too. We'll see!

All Around the House

Sickness.

For several days now, Sev has been sick. He's definitely getting better, but it's not been fun. At. All.

Diapers needing changed more than 12 times in one day is too much for me. 2 nights in a row, he slept with me, which I love, but Jon doesn't enjoy the air mattress. He's finally sleeping all night again, not feverish, just a sore little butt that we are trying to get healed up. Wish us luck.

So, instead of days at the pool, we've been here, trapped in the house. I took advantage of some of that time and vacuumed one day. In the middle of that, I lost sight of him. You know our house - it's wide open downstairs. He had to be down here, the stairs were blocked. He wasn't in the laundry room. Nor behind the couch. But I could hear him...and here he was.

In the new butcher block stand. Crazy child.

Later that night we introduced him to Corn on the Cob. After eating one ear, he was ready for another. We both have to admit...he must get that from Poppy. We cut ours OFF the cob. He does look cute, though.

Lastly, I had to share this...a picture that I can't believe was in focus. I caught a quick shot of him as he napped in his room. Oh so sweet. And those lashes. God help me. He's gonna be a looker, just like his Dad.

Hope everyone is having a great summer so far!

Oh, save the date! August 29th is our big party this year! Invites will go out sometime in July, but make your plans now! Same great Bluegrass band as last year & all the food you can eat!

Our Beach Week

Now that we are all back and already ready for another vacation, I think it's time I finally posted a few pictures from the beach, don't you think? Above you'll see a comparison of last year versus this year. Big difference, huh?

We didn't have the greatest of weather that week - lots of rain and a couple of pretty chilly days, but we all made the most of it! On Monday, it poured down and was COLD. Everybody on the Outer Banks must have had the same idea as we did...Aquarium. It was packed, but for the money and to have something to do, well, it was good. Seven really seemed to enjoy pressing his face against the glass and watching the fish and turtles. He was even brave enough to put his hands in the Sting Ray tank to try and touch them!

On the days we did get to go down to the ocean, he had a big time playing with Clay and Nate and digging in the sand. His favorite thing to do was to push the dumptruck all over creation..and after two hours each day of beachtime he was ready for a big 3 hour nap! (now, where can I get a beach? Anyone?)

Now we are trying to plan a cruise for January (for our 10th anniversary, can you believe it?) with Seven and Mom and Dad and anyone else who wants to join us. You in? One week, under a grand for 2 people. Let me know, the more the merrier!

So We Are Opinionated

Some of you may not know that one of Seven's favorite shows is Wheel of Fortune. He likes to sit in his highchair and watch it, yelling letters at Pat & Vanna. His favorites are C and G, sometimes O, but he covers most of them. Lately we have been watching Dancing With the Stars - because he likes the music and the dancing. Well, last night, this is what happened. Jon was upstairs taking a shower, and I really couldn't believe what was happening, so I tried to capture it for him, just in case he wouldn't believe me when I told him. Just as I was getting ready to catch it on film, he came down the stairs. Bummer.
But hey - we got it anyway!! Check this out - and sorry for the poor quality, but it isn't easy to hide a camera from a toddler and film in the dark. I think you'll get the depth of my bemusement.

A Lesson in Impressionism

Thanks Mom & Dad for putting me through college and paying for an Art History degree. As you can see, it has come in to be quite useful.

Of course, I think this makes him a genius, but I am biased.

Happy Easter

Yesterday we traveled to see Jon's family for Easter. First stop...Nonna's. We had a great brunch followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. It was Seven's first. it was also his first time ever seeing chickens. Even after they pecked at his little fingers (he put them through the fence) he never cried, just giggled.

After lunch we went to Jon's parents and stayed the night. He was spoiled with new toys and candy and geting his way in general - as with most grandparents! We headed back today and took the scenic route. We traveled through Hot Springs, home of the legendary Homestead Resort, past a waterfall, 2 working mills, and even the Buffalo Farm. We of course stpped and mooed at the big fellas.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!