Lovely Annapolis

My Honey took me away for the day a few weeks back to Annapolis, Maryland. It was very nice there and fun to see the old buildings and Capital and we got some nice pictures, but Adam and I decided that it might be a bit "higher class" then we rednecks can appreciate. So, we made fun of the prices and the "hoity-toities" and enjoyed the ice cream and lamb chops!

We were given these bracelets at the welcome center. I made Adam wear his. It was only at the end of the trip that he finally found out he didn't have to have it on to get discounts.

Our cute heads.

My hunk.

He makes me laugh.

Loitering outside the church. (cool trees)

Sippin' java

Deciding on where to go to dinner.

A view down Main Street

The Capital

Where to find the best lamb chops in the world. (i don't actually know if that's true, but i did almost pass out with taste happiness over them! wow, they were good!)

I love you, Adam Cana.

My Adorable, Beautiful, Violent Child

This is Baby Eva. Baby Eva gets mad sometimes. Sometimes when Baby Eva gets mad, she can be quite naughty. Some days are worse than others, Tuesday was one of those days...

It started like any other day...
Upon waking, Baby Eva called for her Mummzie to come fetch her from bed, Mummzie did not come fast enough. Baby Eva got mad. Baby Eva smashed her BabeDoll's head against the crib.

Later, one of Baby Eva's toys mistreated her. Baby Eva got mad. Baby Eva mistreated the toy ... right across the room.

At noon, Baby Eva and her Mummzie went to play with friends. Buddy Noah loves Baby Eva very much. He ran in circles around the room because he loved her so. One of those circles ran him over Baby Eva's hand. Baby Eva got mad. Baby Eva charged Buddy Noah. Twice. Mummzie was very shocked at Baby Eva's behaviour! Who had taught her to headbutt??

At snacking time Baby Eva was displeased with Mummzie's offerings. Baby Eva decided she wanted her "kibble" gone and dispatched each bit to the floor. Mummzie told Baby Eva that this was a no-no. Baby Eva got mad. Baby Eva did not want her cereal. She dispatched them again from her tray to the floor. Mummzie reminded Baby Eva that this was a no-no and took the kibble away. "Baby Eva, would you like some toast instead?" Baby Eva was still mad. She looked her Mummzie in the eye and picked up a piece of imaginary kibble and, with added fury, flung it from her tray. Baby Eva was being very naughty indeed.

In desperation, Mummzie called her Mummzie. "Where has my sweet baby gone to?" she cried. "Welcome to Toddlerdom," her Mummzie laughed. "Don't worry, dear, there's grace there too."

Hawkcraziness: Mom and Buddy Uncles Visit

My mama and my two youngest bros came for a visit a couple weeks back. It's been a while since they've seen Eva, so it was such fun to show her off. And of course we got some cute pictures!

We packed into our little 1-bedroom and there was stuff everywhere! Crazy fun!

Uncle Patch is quiet affectionate. Lovies!

(Due to coming down with a cold, Eva was rather shy that weekend and is pictured here in a rare good mood for being loved on.)

oh the silliness.

More silliness as we prepare to depart to D.C.

(In case you didn't notice... that's Uncle Crazy Tay's dynamic strolling pose. Superb.)

The Little "Princess" in her rolling "Throne"

Which way to the Metro? These guys crack me up!

Chillin' at the station

Of course we knew exactly where we were going...

...and just how to get there.

Ok, so we may have had help. Thanks Clarence!

Metro Madness

(The Princess was loving every minute)

The Smithy Castle (where we took those pics above)

At the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (wicked sweet place BTW, for those of you who haven't gone) we saw my sister's favorite animal in LIFE SIZE! Whale!

Elefierce

(click this one to get a better feel for the fierceness)

The Princess did very well, but by the time picture time was thru, she was quiet done with the day and very much wanted to return to her castle back in G-burg.

We had so much fun! Miss and love you all!

Snow Again

A couple weeks back, we got a good dumping of fluffy snow.

So pretty.

"Mummzie, what is all this?"

My Angel

I put her down and walked off to take a couple other pictures. When I came back...

...Baby Eva was all done with snow...all done.
She looks so sad and frozen. Maybe Grandmama shouldn't read this post... (I promise I only walk about 15 feet away from her for about 5 minutes!)

Back inside warm and snug and happy!

Diaper Bag Art

At the TotSwap this past weekend, I got a new Pottery Barn diaper bag for just $7. (Yay) It's tan and simple, which is good, but I thot it could use some decoration, so I added (with paint) a little bird and twig. Here she is... (I think if you click it will open up larger)

Painting was the only art class I didn't get a good grade in when I was in school. So me and painting have an often-troubled relationship, but I'm actually quite pleased with how this turned out. Hooray for cute diaper bags!

When It's Cold Outside, Play In!

"Yay! I figured out this pulling-up thing!"

Snuggling and watching a show. (this is when we're sick) Taking pictures... with pretty soft lighting.

Doesn't it look like she's trying to be Italian or something?

"Ay! Weez allza family 'ere, right?"

Our new favorite game... Pillowland!

We take the couch apart and have a lovely, rolly time.

Playing Panthers vs. Steelers... a nightly scrimage.

(that's right, Eva's a Panther fan)

For Grandmama

Eva's Great Grandmama just has surgery on her shoulder. Ouch! We are praying for quick healing and good rest! Love you! xox

The HOPcakes (100th POST!)

For International Pancake Day (what? you didn't know) we celebrated by heading to IHOP for our free shortstacks.

Free!

The patient waiters.

Eva couldn't wait to try her first pancakes!

Adam considering the breakfast meats.

When Lilbit's shortstack was served to her, she decided that today, instead of trying pancakes, she wanted to try butter...

... and in it went, much to Mommy's horror. Gross!

(I'm surprised that this picture turned out. I was putting the camera down so fast to try to stop her from swallowing that thing whole. The look on her face when she got it in her mouth was priceless! "Uhm, now what do I do?" We were laughing so hard trying to scoop it out.)

And here she is complaining that her cakes didn't have enough butter on them.
We tried to tell her that that's what happens when you eat it all at once.

ten seems so old

Hapi 10 Months, Chicken Nugget!

Beloved Munchies

"Seriously, Mom... this is ridiculous." (her first hair-do)

Major accomplishments since her last birthday include popping through another tooth (ouch!), trying chicken (big fan of it), just beginning to "cruise" along the furniture, and weaning herself early. Yep, it's been a busy month. She's asking intelligently for food ("Na-na") and Daddy and loving snuggling (something she never used to do!). What fun being a mommy is! Oh! and as you see, she's got enough hair (finally) to put up in a tie or bow. Yay! She's really good when I do her hair, she must understand that it's important to look like a girl. More pics to come!