Busy Traveling Girly and Son

-Got the windshield replaced today finally.

-Fridge cleared out and everything I overbought for the bean's visit into the freezer or cooked. Plenty of food for the housemate to nibble on while I am gone since she doesn't cook for herself. And if she decides to, there is lots in the pantry.

-Bags are mostly packed. Have to get up at 5 or so in the morning to get us all out of the house on time.

-Gifts remembered and packed along with cards. Man, I hope I am not over the weight limit. I never have before, but I didn't have enough room in my suitcases so I borrowed Aunty N's. I tested against Parker who weighs 25 pounds and they seemed less than double him. I hope we are ok! I can't afford the extra charge if we aren't but what do you do at that point?

And so we are off in the morning. I'll post a lot when we get back including the bean's visit. Just haven't had time yet! I'll be waving to everyone as we fly over on our way home. And Parker will too. He just learned to wave.

Father's Day

I helped Parker write in a card for his dad. He put it on the mailbox as well although he didn't want to let it go. The whole day made me sad, but I called K anyway. Twice since he didn't answer the first time and didn't call us back. But he finally called back while Parker was napping.

Garden Update

Busy weekend and my trip to Cali in TWO days, but here is an update on the garden. In pictures anyway.

Rainy Day at the Park

We headed to Allen Pond Park in Bowie for the Wednesday Walkers Mom Group. However, no one else showed up! We did a lap anyway and played for a bit. I love this shot of Parker. He was raiding the diaper bag. He got out his ball (which I made for him) and then his crackers, then the banana and tried to lift my water bottle, but it was too heavy. Isn't the park beautiful? There is an island with a gazebo that is a perfect spot for a picnic. I'll take more pictures of it with my camera. The cell ones came out very dark for some reason.

Heartbreaker

This boy is going to break some hearts, starting with mine.

Blue Crabs!

I've been asked by everyone since moving here if I've had blue crabs yet. I finally stopped alongside the road and got some along with a lesson in cracking them from a very nice lady. If you are ever in Southern Maryland in Brandywine on the 301 and see a sign for crabs, stop!

I have to say getting them out of the bag and into the pot was scary. I'm sure they couldn't really hurt, but I wasn't about to find out. I wish I'd taken a picture of them uncooked because they are such a pretty blue color, but see last sentence as to why. They were lovely and delicious except for Parker's tantrum. I only got to eat two! The rest are in the fridge waiting for me.

13 Months and Fifth Tooth!

Parker turned 13 months yesterday. He is celebrating that with the arrival of two teeth. Um, if I thought teething was bad, two at the same time is...VERY bad. One finally popped through so he is a tad less fussy. He got diaper rash and a fever this time.

We went to our Wednesday Walkers this morning a little early so he could play on the swings and in the playground. I caught him trying to walk on camera finally! Don't you love his outfit? Thanks for the shorts, Auntie N!. He wasn't sure about the slide. I thought he would love it, but I think it's going to take a few more times. We have to go during naptime so he is a little shellshocked by everything, but I think it's important for us both to get out. He also got his first girl kiss today! He bravely stood still for the first one, but then turned his head and cling to me when she tried it again. I love that she is grinning in this picture, but he looks dazed. It's pre-kiss, but that's about how the kissing went down.