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

What we've learned so far

1. Italian's a lot more like Spanish than French

2. Sadly, Margherita pizza does not involve any sort of margaritas (kidding about the sadly part)

3. Never buy the $10 watch from the B/X (Air Force dept store), 3 days later and 3 hands have fallen off and it's 30 minutes off

4. Even in a small 2 bdrm apartment there are a million places for a 1 yr old to hide the remotes, your shoes and the keys

5. Italian washing machines take 2 hours to wash and 2 hours to dry

6. When you're 1 and cooped up in a hotel, you'll go outside and play, even in the rain, just so you won't have to stay in the hotel any more

7. Brighton is very charming and the way in to every Italian's good graces

8. Four cheese pizza is WAY too much cheese for one person, especially when those 4 cheeses are really strong

9. Bathtubs, garages, closets and even kitchens are not guaranteed in any home

10. People think you must not understand them when they ask if you want wine or coffee and you say no to both

Arrived

Here - safe - recovered from jet lag - B says "Ciao" - busy house hunting - stay tuned for more.

Friends

Today we got to meet up with some of our Air Force friends the Hipples and the Krums. So, by the way, the couple in the middle are the Krums who were just married in January. Somebody didn't invite us! In fact, he didn't invite any of us. He called Tom one day and said, "hey, so I got married" and Tom said, "Wait, say that again cause it sounded like you said you got married". Josh repeated it and we told him congratulations, but yes Josh, I'm still mad at you for not telling anyone. Nichole (his wife) is really nice and is definitely capable of keeping up and putting up with Josh. Good luck in Korea you guys!

On our way out of town we stopped at Hash House A Go Go for lunch with Annie & Josh. Annie & I met our senior year of college and I was glad that we were able to meet up again. Brighton ignored Aloria while we ate, but as we were leaving she finally realized that there was another baby and she just had to touch her! By the way, totally recommend Hash House, especially what Annie got - the mango coconut pancake - just don't go on a Saturday!