Settled in the South

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Cora and her buddy Mawhwee (Molly)!

Too precious to not post them all... Cora LOVES these carts by the way at the commissary...

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter!

We've had Nana and Duke here for the Easter weekend and have really enjoyed the company! Here's a few shots from the events...

Cora posing outside Vineyard where we had brunch in her pretty Easter dress

Molly had no problem making herself at home in Finn and Bonny's toy bin :)

Cora busy decorating the back door with easter stickies while wearing her Red Wings jersey

Easter mass

Cora "helping" decorate hard boiled eggs.... she especially liked smashing them together.

"Buhd Boy" as she pats a bunny at vineyard

(34 week belly shot)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Here's the latest belly shot. I'm feeling okay, definitely going slower and having trouble getting comfortable, though. Running circles around Cora likely doesn't help! We're hoping this lil one continues to behave :) Guess it's time to start getting things "ready" around home for #2!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

oh the dogs...

Bonny and Finn had a fun day as they were included in our exploration of a local park. "Mohegan Park" is just 5 miles from us and quite a neat find. Of course, we acted as though we didn't see the "no dogs allowed" sign and did a nice big loop on foot before Greg put on the ol' rollerblades to really wear them out (and risk his life). While they bladed, Cora and I enjoyed some time at the park and met some other around-2-year olds.

Earlier today Bonny brought her first "treasure" to our back door. In the past we've received rats, lizards and shrews (in Saipan), and a bird, squirrel and skunk (in Newport). Funny we never got anything in Japan, though. So her lovely addition today was a turtle! Why we had turtles in our yard today, we don't know.... perhaps all the recent rain washed them out of the pond 2 doors down? Anyways, this fierce critter seemed to survive okay (thanks to the shell protection, no doubt) and Greg was able to relocate the 3 found in the yard to "safer" ground outside the wireless fence.

Notice the other two (for a total of three) yard "guests" Greg got to round up and escort off the property. Bonny was kind enough to assist in the escorting detail.

A Sad Announcement

I guess we'll make it "public"... Greg has been selected to deploy to Afghanistan in 2 weeks. Yes, this means he'll miss the arrival of Madea #2 AND the first 7 months, or so. We knew it was always a possibility, but for some reason, we weren't expecting it to happen NOW. He's not sure what he will be doing, but he's serving the US Army and likely (hopefully) will be within a base the whole time he is there.

The hospital where we'll deliver has WiFi in the delivery rooms, so we're hoping to be able to Skype the arrival of Lil'r M, God willing. OH technology! Thankfully family will be around to provide support as we are apart during this time.

Please keep us in your prayers as we face this very challenging and stressful time.

Monday, April 11, 2011

eating in Georgia...

OF COURSE when in Georgia, we had to hit some of daddy's favorite restaurants. Our little not-so-American diner did a great job trying EVERYTHING we offered her and she made her daddy so happy!