NC

We went to NC for the weekend. We had a fantastic time.We had a nice visit, was able to help a bit around the house, and watch a few movies to recover from our aching feet, back, insert what ever hurt.It was nice and relaxing.We drove around their county and saw remains of the hurricane from this past September. Fema trailers, Trash, downed trees, and lots of buildings being repaired. We also went to a fantastic mom and pops restaurant and had fish. My fish sandwich turned out to be Swai. It was SO SO GOOD. You have to try it. It's in the freezer section.We're home now and have unpacked. I looked on line for jobs and found 4 radiology/MRI jobs. I've applied to 2 of them. The other 2 I'm debating on B/C they're in a bad area and are a long drive. We spent Sat doing yard work. We made a burn pit so high one might see it from the moon.




Chris and Jean also let her run the lawn mower to haul limbs to the burn pit.She had a blast.It was in low gear so she couldn't go fast.

Leia's first motorcycle ride. Chris went very slowly around the yard in the grass. Leia had a great time.

The boys needed a lift back home after a hard days work.

It's a Chris sandwich with Jean and Leia in the middle.

D nervous about being on the water. He constantly was checking out the water. I guess maybe looking for sharks.Or saying Water Water Water... I must fight the urge to swim.

Sitting on Chris and Jeans dock. The wind was fiercely freezing cold but yet Ruger is panting.

Leia wanted D back there to play with, and at first he had room. Then Ruger made himself comfortable and sat on D. Needless to say after laughing so hard at D he sat comfortable on my lap the rest of the ride home.

Don't Fart Ruger!!!

Birthday

Who says size doesn't count =) Chris bought me a cast iron skillet.

I don't think there are bigger balloons out there, besides hot air balloons. HA HA HA!!!

Leia made the design and and gave instructions to give the baker for my cake.

I had a good Birthday. We ordered pizza and watched a movie. We just hung out at the house and just relaxed.

Park

Yesterday was 75 degrees outside so we couldn't waste the day inside. We went exploring and found a park that's about 15 minutes from the house. Next week we plan on going back, to hike the trails. We weren't exactly dressed to go hiking yesterday. So we made it a picture day, except Chris forgot the memory card. Oh well! We had a good time.Enjoy the few pictures that I could take.

The club house.

Christmas Day 2011

Merry Christmas 2011. Leia wanted a scooter this year. I had to throw her old one away. It rusted so bad from being outside. I was scared she'd have to get a tetanus shot every time she rode it. So now she is excited to have a new one and the wheels light up. Santa found it at Target for a steal of a deal. That makes momma extra happy.
She loves painting. She can't wait to start her first project.

Leia excited about her books. She already has a recipe that she wants to cook.

She loves her new pillow. She was super excited that it had her name on it and that it was spelled correctly. She has taken it everywhere.

Leia got lots of great clothes.

Uncle Doug and Aunt Pam got our fur babies bones and a catnip mouse. They were so excited.

Chris got a book about Military Turning Civilian. He needs that. We have a little under 5 months left.

I can't wait to teach her how to play.I think I'm still the remaining champ (at least in my head) at Mamaws. Want to play???

D enjoying the excitement.

Leia excited over a new DSI game.

Thank you everyone for making it a wonderful Christmas.

Swan Lake

We went to Swan Lake today. Chris had never walked it and it was such a nice day today (77 degrees)that it just seemed like the most perfect thing to do. Some very fragrant, sweet smelling flowers.Esp the white ones

It's so peaceful here. A partridge in a swamp tree!!!

I love this picture. I think Leia looks a lot like Chris in this photo.

I think Chris wants to be like the Turtle Man on TV. At least Chris has all his teeth.

These guys came up to Chris and were just Honking away at him.

We all had a good time walking the park.Sumter does have a few nice things. I can't wait to explore Ohio.

D

Last night I decided that Leia could sleep under the tree that's in the livingroom. She asked if she could do it Christmas Eve so she could meet Santa.So you know the answer to that question.NO honey,but how about tonight. We started bedtime a little after 9. Then she scooted the bed up to the couch and was half on the couch half on the bed. At 11:30she was still awake,so I made her get completely on the couch and turned off the Christmas tree lights. After midnight she was up again in our room and I told her to pick any bed, I didn't care where she slept,and that she just needed to get to sleep. I dozed off and Chris went out to the daybed out in the "office room". He said that Leia got up 6 more times and that he didn't sleep at all. This morning when I checked in on Leia she was sound asleep on the couch with D half under the blanket by her legs about ready to push her off the couch.I had fuzzy hopes that Leia would have had a great time sleeping under (near) the tree and it be a found memory. Instead it was a night of sleeplessness on everyones part. So after Leia woke up I went to fix her breakfast. When I got back this is where I found D. Catching up on his needed sleep. Bed hogger. For a little guy he takes up the whole thing.

Yes Bubba, I caught you!!!

Umm!!! Anyway I think Leia did have a good time. It didn't go how I thought it would, but I think she loved it anyway.Tonight she gets her own bed so everyone can get some ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's



Yes 3 posts in one morning what's going on. It's called Winter Break. Chris has it off (and is asleep) and we'll catch up on her school work later in the break when Chris is back at work.

Holding on

This is Leia running and loving the beach. This is me taking pictures of my baby girl to make memories.
Ya see, it reminds me of this picture below. It's hard to believe so much time has passed, My baby girl is no longer a baby and is now 9 in a blink of an eye.