Sunshine State of Mind (Florida Trip Part One)

This month was not all cold and snowy for us. Peanut and I had the joy of visiting Gammie and Papa in Florida and soaking up all the sunshine we could get. We loved the time with them, in the sun, laughing, playing, and relaxing. Making memories.  I can say with much pride and quite frankly some relief, that Peanut now has 12 flights under his belt and has been a joy to travel with.  Here he is snoozing under the Skymall magazine.  He never falls asleep so when he did I realized I had not brought one single shred for myself to read, and he had the Skymall!  Alas, his catnap did not last long and he was ready to go again.  Funny thing, he has a new nickname for the flight attendents: "Cookie".  Hmmmn...wonder how he got that?

 He made himself right at home in Gammie and Papa's condo on the 20th floor.  No fear of heights here!

 Papa and Peanut enjoying a book. Just like we were at home...except they are on the patio, yee ha!  Sun!

 We made it down to the beach quickly.

Here is what he is pointing at.  He caught boat fever while we were there. They are beautiful.

 We took a day trip to Seaside with Gammie for lunch and shopping.  So much fun.

 Peanut got about 100 compliments on his hat.  I am glad I bought it.  You can never have too many hats.  Especially when you are in the Sunshine State!

 We went to Niceville to visit Aunt Sherry.  So good to see her and she was happy to meet Peanut.  He felt quite at home there too.  "Jumping" off the entry step (which was probably about 2 inches high).  If you have never seen Peanut jump you should ask him to demonstrate.  If you have seen him then you know how funny it is.  Smile.

 One day Gammie and Papa took us to the park and Chic-fil-a.  Reminded me of visiting my parents in Texas.  Great minds think alike!

We had so much fun and it was hard to say goodbye, but Best was here at home waiting for us and we missed him like crazy.  Peanut and I ended up having a 5 hour layover on the way home at the Atlanta airport, but we had fun shopping and eating and meeting new people.  His happy attitude is downright contagious.  I think it's all the love he is soaking up from all of us.  I know we both came back from Florida with happy hearts and nutured souls. Thank you Gammie and Papa.  We love you so.

Obsession

 

 

This is probably not earth shattering news, but our little Peanut has become absolutely OBSESSED with hockey! In fact, I hear him in the morning talking about "go-wie" and "be-bowie" (Zambonie) in his crib. Maybe because I let him sleep with his favorite hockey book? When he gets up the first thing he does (after a mandatory freshen up), is to run put his hockey nets in position.

 He always wants Best and me to put on the "hel-me" and Best usually obliges.  I have a rule.  I will wear it if my hair is not freshly washed...smile.

 But not to fear, he still takes time out to enjoy a few of the other finer things in life:

Hope you are feeling passionate about something too! Have a great week friends and family. :-)

Bookworm

 

Peanut was 18 months on Dec. 9.  He is so funny and lively at this age and I don't think he could get any cuter.  He loves to sing his ABC's, and I was so proud when he sang them on Skype to Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Chuck! He loves to video chat with them and goes to the computer and asks "E-I-E-I-O?" They sing Old MacDonald to him and he has definately made the connection. :-) His version of the ABC's includes at least 7 or 8 letters repeated and a unique version of the "sing with me" chorus.  I love it and must get a recording soon.  My favorite is when I catch him softly singing it to himself.

We got this stuffed aligator on our honeymoon along with a children's book for our "future children".  Just a dream come true to see him hold it.  I get sappy about this stuff you know...smile.

 He continues to love to read and big books are so much fun.  He loves to name the objects and big pages filled lots of pictures and words.

 He is turning into such a big boy but I cherish these sweet moments when he is a little sleepy and just wants his "Buddy". 

Hope you are finding comfort in the things you love.  Have a great week friends and familly.

Hockey Gif

Hockey lesson  (pics were taken this summer)

 

I realize this isn't much of a blog...but I just learned how to make an animated GIF and they are only able to be viewed on the web.  I love to learn how to do new things!  Hope you are having a great week friends and familly and trying something new. Smile.

Merry New Year

The title of this blog was stolen from my Best...an old joke that started way before me, but it cracks me up everytime he says it in...well, his way.  Funny guy.  I look forward to spending another wonderful year with my favorite boys.  We started off the New Year right, lounging on the sofas, a little hockey with an enthusiastic Peanut, some yummy leftovers from the wonderful steak and pasta dinner Best cooked last night, and a little guy time whilst Mommy did some shopping.  No pictures of that, but plenty from Christmas...see the video (of Best, Peanut, and me) click here
and another (with some more of our family) click here.

 A few days before we joined our friends the Fullers for a evening of lights.  It was cold, but fun!

 

 

When we got home I spied Best and Peanut admiring the tree and talking about Santa. Smile

Knuckles during breakfast Christmas morning.  Guess that means the orange rolls are good.  Thank you Pillsbury. 

Stocking stuffers included: A giant cookie, tops, 2 train whistles, a car and a harmonica.

As soon as he got the paper off and saw the picture he said "hockey net".  Not sure if he knew that there were actual nets in the box, but he was excited.

Nice to get a pic of all three of us.  At my inlaws house Christmas Eve.

Christmas afternoon: Papa is so happy with his new mug with pictures of Peanut on it.

Peanut loved all of his gifts, including puzzles with motorized cars from Gammie and Papa, Hockey books from Aunt Kiki and the kids, and Elmo kitchen from Aunt Mimi and the Smiths.  Uncle Rob came by Christmas Eve and gave Peanut a very special gift too.

And finally our Christmas day tradition of ice skating.  Peanut was on the ice this year for the first time!  So special remembering 3 years ago when Best asked me to go to the center of the ice so we could take a picture, then got down on one knee and proposed.  

Hope you had a fabulous 2012 and wishing you a very "Merry New Year" in 2013!