A Final Trip as 3

We decided to take advantage of all of Kyle's hotel points and make a little weekend adventure if it in Williamsburg. Williamsburg is always a special place for us to return to, though trips now usually involve amusement parks sandwiching our time on DoG Street and campus.  

This time around we hit up Busch Gardens AND Water Country USA. Being 37 weeks pregnant means I didn't get to do many crazy rides, but I tried to get a few fun pictures since I couldn't participate otherwise! 

Despite having been to BG several times before, we still managed to find a few new fun things to do...probably the big winner was riding the adult bumper cars (Der Autobahn) with daddy, or maybe watching the show at the Festhaus. 

Water Country was a first for A, and he loved it. He's turning into quite the little fish, and the water slides were a blast. 

We always have fun and mange squeeze in a few favorite spots. This time around that included a stop at Queen Anne's Dairy Shack and A's first stuffed Sno to Go, which was a huge hit of course. 

Next time we visit will be quite a bit different, but I can't wait to share these places and experiences with another little boy!!

Campfires and marshmallows

I'm pretty sure most kids love a campfire, if only for the fact that a campfire inevitably means s'mores! We came down to the farm this weekend and everything was prepped for a campfire. Since we don't have a yard right now, this was a real treat. 

The boys were so excited they decided to start praising the campfire gods. 

The s'mores were obviously a hit too. 

The night was capped off with a few small fireworks. I mean, why not? 

Goodnight moon!

Over the River...

Last weekend we tacked a little vacation to Williamsburg on to the front of our trip to see Maga and Pop. Rather than deal with summer traffic of I-64, we decided to take a more scenic (and much more enjoyable) route over the James River.

It was A's first time on a ferry boat. He had a blast feeding the birds.

And of course as the song goes, we went to Grandmother's house (though we drove through Peanut fields and in Subaru, of course). We had a great time visiting, playing outside and eating delicious food.

We had a chance to visit downtown Portsmouth and the Children's museum. It puts our Discovery museum to shame (but of course we'll still go back).

What a great trip! We can't wait to see what adventurous route we take to get there next time!

The Firsts Never Stop

I think as a new parent you think firsts will stop when your kid turns one. But it doesn't. And it doesn't stop when they're 2 or 3 or ever really. Heck, I still do something for the first time sometimes, but I feel like it's this myth that firsts only happen in the beginning. 

On the last few weeks we had some firsts that I has to share. First fireworks? Yes, definitely a big deal.

First time getting his face painted? Huge.  

First time in a bounce house? Awesome. (His unhappy look is because I was taking a picture of course, not because he wasn't having fun.)

So yeah, the first will keep coming. I like that. And I know these firsts won't be lasts.

Summer days

It's been a long time since I posted...I'd say it's because we're having fun this summer (which we are of course) but it's also because I hit a bit of a wall with blogging. I've been trying to get the blog and newsletter set for the new year for the Junior League (go check it out at jlcville.wordpress.com ), so i haven't been focussing much on this one.

We have had a pretty mild summer so far here in VA, but water play is always fun. So, here's a quick shot of water play in the yard.

And while A LOVES his vegetables, he has been decidedly anti-tomato. I think he gets it from his DD. That said, I've always preached that the way to get a kid to like vegetables (or any given food) is to have them help you cook it or pick it. Well, thanks for the cherry tomato plant DaDoc because guess who loves tomatoes now? 

As we hit the halfway point of summer, I think we're finally slowing down and ready to enjoy some more time at home. Maybe that means I'll do some more posting...

We're on a boat...

Five years ago saying "I'm on a boat" brought a certain song to mind that is not appropriate with a 2 year old in the picture. It reminds me how things sure have changed over the last few years! But I'll take these changes for A to experience his first boat rides and have an absolute blast! 

We headed down to Morehead City last weekend to visit family who happen to have a boat. A didn't stop talking about riding a boat for the whole week leading up to, and he hasn't stopped since! 

We had fun on the shore too. This time last year A complained the water was too cold and wouldn't touch it. This year, well...

And for some reason I just love this photo...

Thanks for a great first boat ride Uncle Carl and Aunt Louise! And here's to our next boating adventure planned for July 4th with some great friends in SC. We can't wait! 

And Happy Father's Day!!!

Summer is here!

I love summer do a lot of reasons: the sun, the pool, the fruit and vegetables, and did I mention the heat? Yeah I love the heat. It's the southerner in me (sorry Midwest family)! Oh and my birthday happens to coincide with this time of year too :)

So I'm glad we can officially say summer is here. Already we're having a blast and doing things that scream summer to me, as evidenced by the random set of photos below. It's going to be a great one!

Independence Day

What does July 4th mean to you? For A at only 1.5 years old, he doesn't understand what it means of course. But it's never to soon to start instilling him with some red, white and blue pride! 

So happy 4th of July everyone, and may you remember what makes America special today and how lucky we are!

Pool time

I love the pool. It's probably my favorite thing about summer. Unfortunately A has had a slow start to the pool this summer. Apparently he loves to stick his face in the water table at school, but at the pool he'd rather play on the pool deck. 

Its slowly getting better, but here's hoping he's a fish by the end of summer!