Monthly Archives: October 2012

Front Yard Playtime

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It was such a beautiful sunny 75 degree today in Chesapeake that I decided to put our picnic blanket down in the shade under the tree in our front yard to have our afternoon playtime outside. Brooke loved being outside (as she always does) and didn’t even fuss for two whole hours of playtime.

Sitting in Mom’s Lap

Oh so many toys and books to choose from!

Sitting with assistance.

Mom’s knees make a good recliner.

Books are so delicious!

And tags too!

But the best if the ladybug. What a wonderful day!

Brooke’s First Boat Ride – October 13th, 2012

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Saturday was the Waterways Heritage Festival in Great Bridge at the Great Bridge Lock Park (10 minutes from our home).  They were celebrating their lock between the freshwater river and ocean inlet.  At this festival you could take a ride on volunteer boats.  Our vessel was the 40 foot Voyager ‘Miss America’ captained by Jim Canterbury.  He was a sweet gentlemen who let Brooke and I sit in his wife’s chair so we would have good views.  We sailed from the park, through the lock, then waited for Great Bridge to open and sailed under it as it was open to the other side of the park across the street.  Jim helped me and my ‘precious cargo’ as he said off his boat at the end of the ride.  It was a fun day to spend as a family.  Afterwards, with Brooke fast asleep on my chest in the Ergo, AJ and I enjoyed a Kelly’s to-go picnic on the waterway watching the boats sail by.

Side-note: Laura kicks technological booty!