Monday, July 22, 2013

High dives and low depths!

This weekend was all about high and lows- literally! 

First the low's: we went spelunking 16 stories underground! Out in the valleys, we traveled to Howe's Caverns ( http://howecaverns.com/) It was surreal with creeks, colored stalagmites, and my favorite part: a boat ride! Yes, a boat on a river 160 feet underground! Baby seemed to enjoy it in the Moby wrap! We got some great photos. We touched a glowing heart for luck and love. It was a whitish stone that glowed red. The put a red lightbulb under the rock to show the luminosity of the rock... imagine a light shining through feet of rock!! We went through the winding tunnels. Ari got a crazy, koosh-haired monkey that we named Cav, after the caves haha. Then, we had dinner at a seafood restaurant. That's proof alone the hubster loves me! 

Sunday was all about the heights: the high dive! I conquered my fear thanks to the hubster, who of course went first. Thanks babe! I was so scared the first time- my heart was beating so fast! Free- falling was fun but scary. The most terrifying part is standing on the edge of the board, looking down.... Knowing its 10(?) feet til the top of the water and the 13 feet til the pool floor! That's 23 feet!! Ahhh!! Anyway, fear- conquered! 

Other highlights from the pool:
1. Dana running down the board and bruising his foot while falling (not jumping.....but falling) into the pool. Mysteriously, Dana does not remember even running. Hilarity ensued.
2. Me. Trying to dive without holding my nose. Results: flailing limbs, poor posture , chest flop, laughing under water. Hilarity ensued. Good thing I wasn't trying to play it cool!  

My adventure buddy is the best. No one "dives" into life quite like the Trudy's!!! 

Oh and we ended the weekend with the rare sighting the elusive half-baby half-sock puppet! 

Monday, July 8, 2013

Parenting 101

You learn a lot during your first year as a parent. Like how to change a diaper on the trunk of your car. Or how to clean up projectile fluids off a wall. Or how to soothe a crying overtired baby. Or how a certain baby likes to cuddle at night. 

Also you learn not to set your high chair tray on the stove top that hasn't finished cooling off.... You know, just those everyday parenting things.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Sunday morning

Nap time on a lazy Sunday. Perhaps we'll hit up the kiddie pool after nap time :)

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Lake George

Sunday was spent in the sun at Lake George. We jumped off the dock, ate tuna sandwiches on the beach and made sand castles. Little man fell asleep in my arms as we bobbed in the water. 
When we came home, I made strawberry rhubarb pie.

Life. Ahh sweet life!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

3rd anniversary

On our anniversary, we slept in ... Since we had arrived home at 4:30 am from our baltimore /DC trip! We had a relaxing day playing with our baby. Then we got dressed up and went to PF Changs for dinner. Then... Bella Napoli for dessert and home to watch our current obsession: Once Upon a Time. Perfect day spending time with my lovelies.

Birthday boy

On our sweet boy's birthday, we went to Nosh with Memaw and Pepop. Then we went to get ice cream. After the grandparents left, we took him to the park ;) Then we strolled around the mall. Perfect day with my perfect boy. What a happy blessing he is ;)