Sometimes you have to laugh outloud

Here it is already December 1st! I can't believe how fast this year is flying by. In the past month or so Cole and I have had our ups and downs. We are currently spending time in WI. We have had our condo in Virginia on the market and it currently still hasn't sold. So now we have to think what is best for us. Moving back to Virginia shouldn't be that hard. It's just getting everything back in the Condo by myself (oh, and Cole's help) that could get interesting. I guess in the back of my head I knew it would come down to this.
I thought spending time here would be best for all of us-Cole, Ju-Ju and myself. So far we did get to see a few of our peeps and have had a blast watching Drew my nephew in football and basketball. We attended Todd, Ethan and Zane's B-day and had the best cake in years...a doughnut cake! Catey invited me on her class trip. And Gracey is celebrating her 7th B-day today. I got out and ran with Gary and Brig. And Todd and Lana always have there way celebrating Halloween which is fun! But when you are gone for several years it's hard to get back into the swing of things in your old life! I've toyed around here at my Dad's but he just isn't ready for change. I should of known better because if he wanted it changed he would have already done it himself. I've helped out in an office but times are slow and I found myself back at my dad's or doing lots of shopping. And Cole has had an extremely hard time adjusting being around other kids and getting into his own grove. So here we are on December 1st!

Halloween 2010

I told him to "if you keep eating cheeseburgers you are going to turn into one!"

Ju-Ju Sandwich

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! We've been busy packing and saying goodbye to our good friends here in DC!

Still have good traffic on people looking at our condo but no bites. I can feel it-this could be the week!

We took Ju-Ju to the local pool. After Labor Day they have a doggy swim day. He was in heaven fetching tennis balls with so many other dogs.

Yesterday while our house was being shown we went to the Art Festival to kill time. Some people are just so creative. I often wish I had more time to play around with a paint brush. Well, I better get back to packing up some of our stuff! I'm running out of time.

Poolside Breakfast

Cole and I have been missing our poolside breakfast. We had a great trip to Destin Florida. Cole was awesome on the plane. Which is such a relief! We spent each day by the pool or down at the beach. We couldn't spend too much time outside because it was too darn hot to be out all day.

The last weekend in FL we both got really sick. Poor Josh is probably really happy not to have a snotty nose wife and puking baby in his hotel room! The joys of being sick when you aren't home.

I know she's with me!

This is how I picture heaven!
My mom would be hanging around the Kit-Kats and I would be rolling in the Peppermint Patties!

Cruising on our bikes!

Cole's hint that I'm not peddling fast enough!

When it rains it pours

Here are a few pics from our recent storm. 70mph winds is did a lot of damage!

Hard Workin' Man

As most of you know, I have a great assistant working side by side with me. Just thought I would show you a day at the office.

Rolling!

As I type here it is finally raining...I just wonder what the humidity will be like tomorrow! All we had to do is have the condo association start a tuckpoint project and we knew there would be water. Josh is keeping an eye on the back wall. He knows I would just pack my bags before I paint another wall in this condo!

Here is a picture of Cole last week on our bike trip. He's getting so big. I spent some time going through his old clothes. I can't believe he will be in 2t next! My little man isn't so little!!!

Cole and I have been going to gymboree classes. It's been so hot outside the past two weeks that I am very thankful this area has so much to do. The first open gym Cole met a little lady, hopefully she will be back this week! He loves dancing and climbing.

Well, I hope the rain lets up soon or at least the thunder Ju-Ju is about to have a heart attack, I think Josh is too!

Happy 4th of July

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.
It's been super hot here. We have been breaking records over and over! Once again today it's suppose to heat up over 100 degrees. Which has happened several times already. Aghhhh
Besides the heat not too much has been going on. We've made a couple trips to the pool and the beach but that's just part of summer!
We recently freshened up the condo with some fresh paint-and hopefully we will be able to sell it sooner then later.
Cole has been one busy man. He climbs everything! But he's so darn cute-you call out his name and he flashes a smile and tilts the his head back. TROUBLE!!! I have trouble on my hands. Well, we have a list of things to do today. Hope everyone is having a great summer~

Overdue

It's been awhile since I took the time to write a post. We recently spent a long weekend in Florida. It was nice to get away from the humidity-I never thought going to Florida would be the answer for that! We spent a lot of time at the hotel. It had several pools and play areas for Cole. And we had a wonderful patio/balcony where we ended each day with dinner and the paper!

Josh is on his last week school. At least for a little bit. Hopefully we can do a few more road trips around this area before he has to head out for his next TDY.

Cole has been gibbering and gabbering away. He has a list of words that he already says; and the daily scolding that I don't understand, but we must have really upset him-he goes on and on and usually is pointing his finger at me or Ju-Ju! It makes me laugh.

Why?

North Face Endurance Challenge
6hrs 29min 50seconds

B-day Party

We had a little get together with friends and neighbors. It's always nice to enjoy a glass of wine outside and munch on some yummy snacks! Cole didn't really go after his cake (like josh anticipated) He much rather use the spoon! All my hard work is paying off!!! He received some really great presents. His favorite is "the Grill." Thanks everyone for the B-day wishes!

Birthday Boy

Happy First Birthday Cole!

Drew in DC

Cole is bummed that he doesn't have Drew around anymore! However I hope Drew knows he is always welcome back to my house! He was such a great helper and I may owe him a baseball game someday-Sorry Drew the weather man is mean man!!! We did get a chance to see some of the sights here in DC. I think I mastered the monuments. I can give that tour with my eyes closed. Hope you had a good time. I know we did!

Jamestown Settlement

Just had a great visit from GB and my Nephew Drew. We did our history lesson at Jamestown Settlement and spent the afternoon at VA Beach. Like always, I wish we had more time together

Din-Din

Hmmm

That Doesn't Taste Like Strawberries

Latest Marathon

3:43.06, Camp Arifjan Marathon: Marathon on a trendmill

Yup, He's Crazy!!!

Hunk

Product! This baby needs hair product

Cole's on the count down...He's going to be 1yrs old-SOON!!! Once again this year is cruising by. Not too much going on here. I'm still having issues with the repair service for the wash machine. I'm about to go buy a new one...but I think if done enough retail therapy until... next month!

6th Anniversary

This weekend was our 6th wedding Anniversary. It's hard to believe, where does the time go? Josh was busy sending me candy, flowers and, a gift certificate to the Sugar House Day Spa. Here are the flowers he sent to me at work! (Oh and Cole but he's been here awhile!)
It was a fun Day! Cole and I did the usual stuff, brought Ju-Ju for a walk, went to church...
Josh is staying busy. He will be finishing up school shortly. Every once in awhile he will ask me what he use to do before he did school work-I always answer him, you were at work! Hopefully it will all pay off.
Cole is a big hit at the office. Now that he walks around he usually leaves my office and goes to David's and takes some colored pencils for rendering, then visits Karen for a hug, comes back and usually he's ready for a nap! Today David took a marker to my glass door and traced Cole and added Ju-Ju I'll try to take a picture and post it. It's really funny.

When we were young and foolish!

The Park

Can't remember if the swings are fun













Wait a second...











I think,



The swings are fun!!!

Rockin Good Time

Spring Has Sprung

After Church Cole and I went to Iwo Jima and the Bell Tower. It was a perfect day for a picnic. I took several cute pictures of my little man ripping apart the tulips and picking up rocks!

I was on my way home and I had the truck so parking is limited or I should only for a limited time. It didn't matter because the warm sun made Cole feel like a kitty in the window. He was out cold before I even finished buckling him up in his car seat.

Last night I was searching for the remote. Cole placed it by the vent in the hard-drive on the computer. It was the perfect spot. I had almost given
up and was going to bed when I realized where it was. How long was it there??? I will always remember that spot from now on! I even looked behind the computer at one point and I usually have my foot rubbing against the hard drive when I search on the computer. Never a dull moment here. However missing the remote puts at risk for a small heart attack!


Hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the outdoors like we are. We are getting spoiled with some great weather.

Red Phone

Grrr! Why do I always get voice mail...

Choo Choo

Cherry Blossoms

Kite Festival

When all the kites are flying you know it's the kick off for Cherry Blossoms!

Last weekend was a little chilly but a well worth trip to the monuments. I took several pictures and will probably post a few more. With the recent rain and the report that the weather is suppose to warm up to almost 80degrees this weekend -not that I'm rubbing it in to my WI friends...I can only imagine what the blossoms will look like this weekend.





Cole is a little young to handle his own kite but if we are in the DC area next year watch out-I've
been kite shopping! I took several notes. I know I will find the perfect kite. I decided it has a lot to do with the tail and string that you use. However, beauty always comes first and Cole with have to learn that with time about his mom! Our kite is gonnna ROCK!











The cool weather kept several people away. I'm not complaining, last year I was the size of a house and roamed around like cattle with all the other tourist! Now that I consider myself a local...I'm learning all the trick or should I say the in and outs to this city. Josh and I should just go out in running clothes I was almost sprinting at one point with Cole in his stroller! No place to go, have all the time in the world to get there and we were at a steady pace....and I'm pretty sure we were just training for the "Amazing Race."