Notes from NOLA: The Guard, Gardens, & Golf

Hey everyone. How was/is your summer? Of course it's still 100 degrees here and the neighborhood pools close on Labor Day. Boo hoo. But seriously, no complaints here. It's that time of year where lots of changes are happening. Last night I went to Robin's Preschool Parent Orientation. It seems so silly in a way, but also important, especially for those of us new to the whole thing. Even though I spent years as a preschool and elementary art teacher, I'm still feeling a little nervous as a parent, but very excited for Robin. I know he is going to have a blast. Plus, it's a co-op, so I'll be volunteering once a month anyway. Also, our first family vacation is coming up. We've gone to visit family before, but haven't actually gone site specific to relax and play. Kind of hard to do when you live right next to Busch Gardens and Water Country...where's the need? But still, we are spending a little time on an island with our friends.
Happy 220th Birthday, Coast Guard (8/4/10)! CG Station Yorktown definitely up-ed their game this year. They had tons for the kids to do in addition to live music and food. Take a peek at just a few events...
Laser Tag!

Ship-driving

Ship "passenger-ing"

Dunking Coasties

Getting harnessed up for bungy-ing

This wasn't near as high as he actually went.

And then off to Yorktown Beach to play some more. Check out the sand in mid-air.

Summer wouldn't be summer without meeting Kyle at the Botanical Gardens. Oh, who's the cutie in the back? Kyle's brother Hayden.

Kudos, Norfolk Botanical Gardens! They have a wonderful new exhibit where playhouses are set up around the outside gardens for kids to play in. Each house has its own theme and fun things to do in and outside of it. I'm sure you can guess them all, but here is "Alice in Wonderland"...