63rd Annual Suncrest Block Party

The annual Block Party on Suncrest is definitely a force to be reckoned with! It's a serious event, complete with an elected chairperson, planning committee, and certified police street permit for blocking off the street. And Brett was this year's Chairman...needless to say we are glad it's over:) The day kicked off around lunch time with a chorus on the bagpipes. Followed by kids' kickball, adult softball, kids' bike races, a balloon toss, a pinata, a balloon artist, and face painting. Dinner is always the main event and festivities go well into the evening. Corinne had a great time and even got a "tatoo"(as opposed to face painting). She was hot, tired, sticky and very sweaty, but so cute! Little C even got to play in the street (hmm...I wonder how that will affect her tomorrow when she wants to do play there again?) with her baby stroller, farm animals, and the other kids. She also stayed up late for the 2nd night in a row.

A Word of Thanks

Last weekend in Florida was a big success for everyone, and I have many people to thank for that. First, Brett not only allowed me the chance to get away for a long weekend to the beach--but he encouraged me to go. I am incredibly thankful that I have a husband who is so supportive of me taking a little time for myself (in fact, he told me to go even when I was doubting that I should). What a gift! I'm also deeply appreciative of the grandmothers, who helped out a ton. They visited, made lunch, took walks with Corinne, helped with dinner, and allowed Brett a little down time, too. I wasn't worried one bit about things here, though I was thinking of Brett and Corinne the whole time. And actually Corinne had such a great time without me that when she saw me for the first time Tuesday morning, she asked for...daddy! A true indication that she was just fine with her daddy while I was away. Sigh. At least I know that I can do it again without a worry! And thanks to Marce for being my beach buddy for the weekend (the only thing missing was Laura!). I think Marcey deserved some R&R more than I did. At any rate, we enjoyed the sun, sand, and sleeping in. Wonderful!

Home Again

We celebrated by going to the zoo...and riding the train! (And taking lots of pictures of our morning together)

Daddy's Weekend Continued...

Well, it's been another boring day. First daddy and Corinne went for a walk, then Grammy came over and Corinne and Grammy played outside for hours. Then there was the trip over to Drakewood for some serious painting (Corinne wanted to keep an eye on her college fund, and she also had a word with one of the tenants who was late on their rent...Corinne played hard ball like daddy taught her)...okay, so the trip to Drakewood was just daddy, but some day....Then we went to Grandma's and Grandpa's for dinner and swimming and walking with the baby stroller. In short, a great day was had by all.

WE MISS YOU SO MUCH MOMMY! We hope you are having fun in Florida.

Daddy's Weekend Continued...

We're doing our best with mommy gone...Busken with daddy, the park with daddy, music class (daddy serving as the token father), walks with daddy, walks Grammy, Graeters with Grammy and daddy...We wish you were here Bets, but we are sooooo glad you are enjoying your time in Florida with Marcey. Both you and Marcey deserve some serious beach time.

Corinne and I dropped off Bets this morning at the airport, and despite an incredibly busy airport, Bets made her flight. We already miss her, but are sure that she will have a great time in Florida with Marcey. In the meantime, let the weekend begin...

Mommy's Vacation

A much deserved trip to the beach is upcomming for my mommy. She has done so much for me, and I love her soooooooo much. So, while I am going to have fun with daddy during "daddy's weekend," I am still going to miss mommy. If I am sad while mommy is gone, maybe she will call me on my cell phone. Daddy promised to take me to get a doughnut, so that will make things a little better too.

I love you mommy.
Lil' C

Do I Have To?

Pop Pop's Birthday

Unfortunately these pictures don't show it (unless you enlarge them), but Corinne gets her blue eyes from my dad. And here she is helping Pop Pop (as she calls him) eat his birthday dessert on our patio over the weekend. Happy Birthday, Dad! We're so glad we get to spend time with you!

Fort

Brett and Corinne built a fort the other day. It was their place to read together and I couldn't resist taking some pictures. Wondering what they're reading? It's the first year of our blog, put into a book by my friend, Susan!! Corinne loves to read it--sometimes several times each day. She points out all the people she knows and loves to look at pictures of herself as a baby. As for the fort, I have a feeling that it will be a good past-time next weekend when I am gone. It will be the first ever Daddy/Corinne weekend -- without Mommy. (Good thing all the grandparents live in town!) No, really. Brett is looking forward to it and he's already planning all the fun things he wants to do with Corinne while I'm away. I have no doubt all will go well!