Sigh of Relief

We are staying in Norfolk (everybody say wheeeww.) Lamar got verbals, shortly followed by written orders last month. We will be staying right here for the next tour. Lamar will be going to HSC-2 sometime after the beginning of the new year. He will be an instructor to the fresh new faces coming from Milton, FL. God help them all:) No, seriously, he will be training the new helicopter pilots for flight in the 60. This is what he wanted and definitely what I wanted. I really did not want to move with Grace and the dog anywhere. Anywhere would have probably been either San Diego or Pensacola-area. We are very glad that we are going to be living here for the next several years to come...Now to get started on renovating the house:):):)

Swimmin' In the Bathtub

Grace is truly a monkey. Bath times are GREAT around here. She is either found swimming in the upstairs bath or "take shire (shower) Dada." She will come running out of the shower shouting "nakey bebe" (naked baby). Or sometimes she will come out in a towel and say,"tiny bebe, Mommy." (Tiny Baby). She wants to be wrapped up and carried up the stairs like a swaddled newborn.

Black and White

Lamar has really started working with his camera and computer. These are some of the examples of his work.

Just Because

Chillin' Beach Chic

Grace loves the beach. We are SO lucky that Lamar chose the Navy. Always (almost) a choice of pristine beaches and refreshing ocean waters nearby....I can't imagine any other branch of service placing you in the MIDDLE of nowhere (Sorry, Bec, you know that I love you...much more than you loved Lawton, OK:) Grace is turning into quite the beach bunny and Queen Beach Diva.

GO TIGERS!

I KNEW that I would eventually WIN this battle:)
GO TIGERS!
Linda Grace Hardy, Clemson Cheerleader 2022

New Site for Pictures

Lamar got a new computer. An apple laptop that does not, well, leave his lap:) He has been working on an homage to Grace on it. Posted below is the address with more current pictures. Between the two of them, you will be able to see the updates of our daily CRAZY existence!

http://web.mac.com/curtis.hardy/iWeb/Linda%20Grace/Linda%20Grace.html

Delinquent Blogger!

I know, I know. I am a slacker. Actually I have several really good excuses, which I will highlight, but not elaborate on now. First things first....HEAVY things going down at work. Let's just say that the State Licensing Department and Child Protective Services are now fixtures for me at work. Nothing that I have done...those of you relax, but something that I had to report. We also have a VERY active toddler around the house these days who has been battling something. The doctors say "virus." I believe that is the stock answer anymore. Lamar has been busy at work. Leila (the dog) has been, well, let's say challenging. Hopefully things are getting ready to get back to normal around here. We actually leave for Garden City this Saturday for a week. A WELCOME distraction and break!

Playhouse

Mommy bought me the coolest new playhouse. It is just my size, and it fits my new puppy too.

Grace and Paw Paw...and Pup Pup

Newest Addition

This is the newest member of the Hardy household. Lamar is in NYC for Fleet Week, so Grace and I made a command decision and went out and got a dog. She is a pure bred cocker spaniel. Solid black with the exception of the white triangle on the forehead. She is six weeks old. We have not named her yet. We are going to live with her for a few days first. Grace will be her registered owner. We are accepting suggestions. So far, she is VERY lazy. She just lays around. Definitely going to be an inside lap dog.

Drive

This is the new fun thing to do at our house. When we get home from school, Grace gets into the front seat to "drive." She turns all of the switches and buttons in the car, while I sit in the passenger seat and read the mail. This was the only way that I could get the grass cut on Thursday. I left her in the car with the window down to play while I cut the front yard. Don't alert CPS:)

Maestro, If You Please

Daddy is teaching himself to play the piano. Grace has in turn taken an interest.

Visit From Paw Paw

Paw Paw and Grandma Moody came to visit for Memorial Day weekend. They came armed with all of the favorites....cashews...granola bars...animal cookies. The first thing I did was turn the five gallon box of cookies over onto the floor.

More Bay Pictures

Chesapeake Bay

We took Grace to the bay on Saturday. It is about a two mile drive from our house. You really could not ask for a better set up. As posted below, Grace took swimming lessons at the YMCA, so we knew that she did not fear water. We did think that she might be a little uneasy in the vastness of the bay with waves and extra people. Boy were we wrong. She walked right down to the water and sat down in it. She loved every minute of it. We did not put her in her swimsuit due to the expected temperature of the bay, but she did not care. The water is definitely for her. She is a Navy Baby.

Southern Belle

Another dress from G-G. This one has an ice cream cone on it. We LOVE it. The hat...Mom and Dad love it. It is almost impossible to get Grace to wear one. We had to snap the picture in a hurry. The hat will probably never sit on her head again.

Virginia Beach Aquarium

I got a year membership to the aquarium for Mother's Day. Grace has discovered fish. She had a great time watching the fishies. She ran through the building, played in the canoe, watched the sharks, and played in the stingray tank. When she discovered that there were actual stingrays swimming in the tank...well...let's just say that it was time to go.

Easter Dress

This is Grace's Easter dress. G-G gave it to her. She wore it for most of Sunday. She had a great time playing out in the front yard with the azaleas.

Easter Morning

Grace was excited to get her basket from the Easter Bunny. The bubbles in the basket were the greatest hit, although when she discovered candy in the plastic eggs, all bets were off. She finished the inside of two eggs before church that Sunday.