Caorle Beach

Over the weekend we went to Caorle Beach - about an hour from our house. We had an awesome time! Brighton wasn't a fan of the beach last year when we went to San Diego, but she loved it this time around. If she wasn't eating or sleeping, she was playing in the sea or the pool.

Of the millions of shells, she picks up the one rock and wants to keep it.

This was our elevator in the hotel - love the lime green carpet walls and bright blue floor and ceiling!

Tom had to hide Eva's drink cause B kept looking at the cup instead of the camera.

Babs, Rich & Jeremy
How many pilots does it take to fly a kite?

Apparently 4! (You can't see #4)

B's first swimming lesson

The pool had some turf around the outside which made it a lot less slippery - someone was thinking!

Our wonderful commander's wife, Karin, arranged for sitters for Saturday night so that all the parents could enjoy a carefree beach party dinner.

Corby, Corby's mom Karin, Shelly & Me

Mother's Day

Tom got Brighton out of bed and Brighton brought me my Mother's Day present. I lost my watch a few months ago (personally, I think a little girl put it in the trash in Phoenix). So, this year I got a new watch - love it!

Easter

Although this was technically B's second easter, it was the first one where she could do all the fun stuff. We were still in the TLF, so we didn't do any of the egg dyeing, but she had a great time hunting for eggs and opening them to find what was inside.

April

April was really busy with finding a house, moving into the house, getting adjusted and so forth. B loves our big yard and goes out there, just wandering around. She likes wearing Tom's security badge and key around her neck which has made for some fun early mornings trying to find said key & badge.

Here she is trying to turn the tv off - even though she loves watching Baby Einstein. Grandma Kennedy sent Brighton some Easter magnets for Easter which Brighton liked putting on and immediately pulling off the fridge. I loved it too - it kept her busy in the TLF!

One of my first socials with the Buzzards was the Wife Naming. It was tons of fun and a HUGE eye-opener into just how crazy these chicks are! I think I'm going to love the next few years... Brighton was SO HAPPY to finally have all her toys back. We were only able to pack a few books, a baby and a couple balls, so when her kitchen toys were unpacked - she was overjoyed!

Slow Cooker Meals

PLEASE send me your favorite crock-pot/slow cooker meals. As much as I love ribs & beans and chicken tetrazzini, they're really getting old. Thanks in advance!

March 09

March was an extremely busy month for us. Before we left for Italy we drove up to Utah and went to a Jazz game, BYU game, and bowling. Tom hates bowling yet somehow managed to win - sometimes it drives me crazy that he's good at everything!

I also got to see some of my closest friends - Shaina & Becca! Shauna and I also took a trip to see Rinda down in Lehi.

We flew from Salt Lake to Baltimore on Sunday and stayed the night in a hotel. My parents and grandparents were able to meet us there and so we got to spend a little more time with them. Brighton showed her Grandpa just how much she loves taking pens out of pockets.

February 09

Before we left Arizona we went up to Ft Tuthill with the squadron. It actually SNOWED!! We didn't have any snowclothes for Brighton, so we just bundled her up in her pjs and coat. She was a little weirded out by it at first, but she had fun.

B with Aunt Lisa

my cousin Dillon at his swim meet

With Great Grandpa Kennedy watching the Steelers game

Peas

Josh - take note: this is how you get rid of peas!

I just like this one

Sliding

I'm so good, I can slide with a cup in my hand.

Thank you Grandpa

We love popcorn