Proud Spouse

A while back Joe found one of those red, white & blue magnets in the shape of a ribbon. It says, "Proud Spouse" on it. We giggled and it's been on the fridge ever since. I'm not saying we're not patriotic or anything, we just don't go around displaying it. Unlike our son, who gets thrilled every time he sees an American flag. Anyway, I am a proud spouse because my husband will be a LCDR on Tuesday. He never gives himself enough credit for the work he does. He's a great leader and a great person. So, Congratulations, Joe. We love you and are very proud of you.

Oh, in other news, Robin has peed and pooped in the potty! I know it's too early to get excited about potty training, but it's still a step in the diaper-free direction. My apologies to anyone who finds this topic gross or ridiculous.

Summer starts today...

...but it feels like it has been in full swing already.
Our neighborhood's Icecream Social. I so wanted to go, but went to yoga class instead. Joe said it wasn't that great anyway. I'm sorry, but a free icecream sundae?! How can't that be great?

This is our neighbor Nevaeh, Robin's best new buddy, with her mom Candace. Nevaeh is only 5 days older than Robin. They went to the icecream social too.
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What do you do when you get bored with your own toys? rummage through closets and play with vaccuums, air pumps, and try on Daddy's coats. My little goofball.
I'm not one to buy lots of toys , especially since the family hooks us up with toys when they visit. However, I saw the cutest Dora/Diego ...and who are we kidding here? BOOTS bath toy at Babies R Us. I had to get it. Here is Robin gripping Boots.

Batman and the fig newton
Batman says "Cheeeese".
adventures on the porch

Hot, sticky days

Happy & Comfy

Big Papa came for another visit. It was a blast as always. We'll keep the pics to a minimum this time, Mr. Bodhi. See video below.
I've stopped counting the days it has been over 100 degrees, but am looking forward to the end of the week when it should drop to high 80's. We've been keeping cool at museums, malls, the pool and inside play areas, but we were also crazy enough to try to go to "Harborfest" on Saturday. Although Robin liked the pirates and boats, you get the idea of how enthused we were about the heat in this picture...
lazy Sunday eating tuna fish in bed (both boys)
"Ball, ball, ball!"

A few pics from Memorial Day weekend

Kyle & Robin

Kyle, Robin & Zoe

Zoe & Robin

Joe, Robin, Brian & John

What's going on...

Saturday we went to Chesapeake's "Jubilee"...I guess a fancy word for Carnival. We had a great time. We walked around,

and walked around,

and rode some rides,

and ate with friends.

We had a girls night out last week for my friend Eleisha who is moving away. Here is just photographic evidence that I do get out without my boys...even if it's a rare occurrence. Here is Eleisha, Leaf and myself.

My friend Jenoa.

Leaf, Grace, me, Jenoa, Eleisha
Jenoa & Ava, Eleisha & Leo, Grace & Jack, Me & Robin

random not so interesting videos...

Attempt at photographing a curl
Last year's trip to the zoo was merely a Mommy play date, but this time, I was curious to see if Robin was interested in the animals. He did give each animal he saw a kiss, but this is what interested him most...
stomping on the lights in the ground,
finding leaves (and rocks and sticks) and bringing them to me,
and playing in the water. Duh, Mom.

Yay, my husband is home! Sunday we went to the Spray Park Pool at the Y. Here are the boys driving another boat.
"I can still put my feet in my mouth."
Loves my ipod

New pics just in

These 2 pics are from our trip to Florida at our friends Nancy & Tom's.