The Ocean View Carnival

There is no lack of entertainment in Hampton Roads.  Throughout the summer, there are lots of festivals, carnivals, concerts, and fireworks.  Many of these are free.  This is one nice advantage of living in a bigger city.  Lamar took the kids up the road to the Ocean View Carnival a few weeks ago, while I had a meeting.  They had a great time.  Walter rode a few rides.  Grace played on the big slide most of the afternoon.  

Beaching It

Our move to Ocean View was a great idea, even if my car was stolen from the driveway last year.  The children, Lamar, and I love taking advantage of the Chesapeake Bay and beach right across the street.  Grace and Walter have really become beach bunnies.  Grace will go straight out with no fear, as long as her face does not get wet.  Walter will go in to his knees.  Of course, they both LOVE the sand.  I have decided that I am not going to mop my hardwoods until the summer is over.  I mean, really, what is the point?  The house stays COVERED in sand!!

Jackie and Alex's Birthday

Jackie and Alex are in Grace's class at school.  They are twins.  Their birthday this year was at the "tumbling class place," according to Grace.  It is otherwise known as JW Tumbles.  It is a gymnastics place that caters its lessons to children.  Walter was invited as well.  He just played.  Grace bounced on the yoga ball, knocked over the air mattress, and zipped on the zip line.  She had a great time and decided that she should take classes at the tumbling class place.  

Jackie and Alex's Birthday cont...

Spring Time in Virginia

Spring arrived early in southeastern VA this year.  Now that we have a larger back yard/driveway, the kids spend lots more time outside.  Grace loves to ride in her jeep from the second birthday, and she is even willing to let Walter ride...sometimes.  With Walter, it is always safety first.  He insists on wearing his sister's bicycle helmet whenever he rides.  It is Disney Princess-themed.  Gotta love the fashion sense.  

Unexpected Company

Dad had clean up day this past weekend in South Carolina. He had some unexpected company in the pond. Gotta love a country Southern visitor. At least he did not stay long:)

Stats For Visitor:
Length: Long
Size: Big

Actually, he was believed to be about nine feet, but no one stopped to ask him!

WICKED WICKED WICKED

If it comes near you, go see it. We went last weekend and it was amazing. I cannot express it enough. It is here in Norfolk until May 31, so I am hoping to go again. Right now, I sing the soundtrack all day...ask my assistant:)

Prayers for Evan

Evan Bryant Roland is my roommate from graduate school's nephew. He was born last week. He is having a difficult time right now, still in the NICU. We are all praying for his rapid and permanent recovery. Get well soon, Evan. Everyone wants you home.

www.prayersforevan.blogspot.com

Slacker 2.0

I AM TRYING!! The camera is fixed, so hopefully things will catch up!

More Grace and Walter

Just Random Black and White Photos

School Production

At the end of February, (I know) Grace and Walter had their debut into the performing arts. Their school celebrated a Tribute to Walt Disney. Walter's class did The Mickey Mouse Club and Grace did Under the Sea from the Little Mermaid.

Easter!

I know that this is really sad, but I am finally getting the Easter stuff up.  It is a little out of order, but it is here.  Grace was very uncooperative in the beginning of the day.  Of course, there is always one that will not cooperate, right.  They were both pretty cute if I do say so myself.  We hunted eggs are church and then Pastor Scott released butterflies in the side yard of the church.  He does this every year...and it is a hit every year.  We got lots of compliments on Walter's seersucker.  It is not common up here, since Norfolk VA is really not the south!  There are even a few RARE ones of me.  Enjoy!

I am a Slacker!

It is official.  Actually always has been.  I keep meaning to update and life gets in the way.  It is not like we are not taking pictures.  It is just CRAZY around here.  The kids will be gone for the next week.  Thank you Grammie and Pop!!!  I will be taking a few days off work.  Thank you Nana Sue, so hopefully I will be back on track.  I mean, I am still behind on Christmas!  How sad is that.  To everyone, I apologize, but it will get there.  I PROMISE!!

We Are Still Around

We are still here, I promise. We are just VERY busy. Lamar is busy with work and studying. I am busy with work and the kids. Oh, and our camera broke over Thanksgiving. We do have a brand new one, so hopefully we will be able to start posting again. I do have some pictures of the kids on a loaner camera (Thanks, Nana Sue) We should be back up and running soon!
Jennifer

Going to GG's House

Well, Grace and Walter went to GG's house for the week. They were very excited as you can tell. Walter fell asleep on the way. Then they decided that playing in the trunk of her car was a good idea. Bye Guys...Have fun!

Tents of Hope

Back in November, I headed to DC with a friend of mine and her daughter to go see her sister. They were in town for Tents of Hope. This project is dedicated to raising awareness for the suffering in Darfur. The tents were purchased or donated and then painted by the various organizations to be sent to the refugees. To spark attention there was a Gathering of the Tents on the Mall in DC over that weekend. They were really truly amazing to see. Absolutely beautiful.

We Are Still Here

Nothing really new to discuss. Still going to court. Still driving me nuts. We lost our camera. The shutter broke, so there are no new pictures either. Of course it would happen right around the holidays. We hope to replace it soon. We do have some Thanksgiving pictures that will be posted eventually. Other than that...nothing to report.

Sweet Memory Lane

Do you remember when?  Here are the rules...

1.  As a comment in my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together.  It does not matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything that you remember.  If we are only blogging friends or if you're a blog hopper who happens upon my blog regularly...leave a comment.  There must be a reason you keep stopping by.  Say something!  If you don't have a blog or don't know how to sign in, sign up for an account. 

2.  Next, repost these instructions on your blog (if you have one) and see how many people leave a memory about you.  It is actually pretty fun to see the responses.  If you leave a memory about me, I will be sure to write one about you. (Stolen from multiple friends)

Ocean View Fun--Update

Well, so court was yesterday...The hearing was for determination of charging him as an adult. He is a ninth grader...yeah. Anyway, the proceedings were continued until December 8th. They will then decide if he will be tried as an adult. He has two charges against him, both felonies...grand larceny and hit and run. So we will see how things go. I have court for the other one on December 3.