A Very Thankful Family

On Thanksgiving morning, all three of us ran our neighborhood 5K Turkey Trot. While it took me slightly longer than usual, I finished the race (and even came in third in my age group). Just finishing the race was the best feeling. Andrew helped me make candied yams, a chocolate cake, and Grandmamma's infamous squash-corn casserole. We had lunch with our good friends, the Weilers, and stuffed ourselves silly. Andrew even met his soul mate, an adorable little Aussie named Maddie. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Whoopee Doo....Look Who's TWO!

We celebrated Andrew's second birthday with friends from around the island, enjoyed a nice luau lunch, and played some fun games. We had a ring toss for the little ones, some arts and crafts, and enjoyed tasty sno-cones. It was complete chaos. Andrew had a great time.
Several hundred milligrams of ibuprofen later, and I agree that it was a success.

Andrew demonstrates a new and improved cake eating technique.

Daddy's Birthday

Andrew and I made Daddy's birthday cake. When I asked Andrew what kind of cake we should make for Daddy, he said a "submarine cake." So, voila!
Call me Martha.

Singing to Daddy

Taking a little taste of chocolate icing. Andrew says icing is "so yummy."
I don't know why we don't just eat icing for every meal.
I think they like it. Happy Birthday, Babe!

A Conversation with a 2 Year Old

So most of you know that George has been away this week, and I have been flying solo with Andrew. It is quite interesting trying to carry on a mealtime conversation with a 2 year old, but I try really hard. Our mealtime conversation usually revolves around what we did that day, and what foods we are eating for that meal. So, I have no idea how to introduce this story, so I'll just give you the recap of our dinner conversation this evening:

Perry: Andrew, how are those green beans?
Andrew: I like ham.
P: Ohhh, ham, huh? How about a bite of your green beans, too?
A: Go swimming with Miss Buffy.
P: You enjoyed your swim class today? Do you like Miss Buffy?
A: Jump in.
P: Yes, you were such a big boy.
A: Want cookie.
P: Let's eat a few more green beans. Look, Andrew! [opening pantry] Mamma bought this [pointing at above box] rice pudding for dessert tomorrow. Mamma is gonna make it for us.
A: [pointing at box] OBAMA! Look, its OBAMA!
P: [peeing in my pants] Ummmm, [laughing hysterically] Ummm. Andrew, that is not President Obama. That is Uncle Ben.
A: [laughing] Uncle Ben and Aunt Jamie?
P: [still laughing/peeing] Ummmm. No, not our Uncle Ben. Hmmmm.
A: [mocking me] Hmmmm. Ummm.
P: How do I explain this? Andrew, this is not Obama. People come in all different colors. Some people are black. Some people are white. Ummm. I think this discussion needs to wait a few years.
A: Want cookie. More milk puh-leese.
P: Eat one last green bean.
A: [chomp]
P: Here is your cookie.

Isn't parenting fun!

Like A Fish

Andrew started swim lessons this week and he loves it. I knew that he needed to start swim lessons because he has no fear. He now knows that he needs to try to swim back to the side of the pool, reach with his arms, and kick kick kick. He likes blowing bubbles, too. Mostly, he enjoys chasing the "rubby duckee" around the pool.

Maybe a little Michael Phelps in training??

What Happens When Daddy Goes to Sea

Andrew and I went to watch Daddy's submarine leave Pearl Harbor for a short underway. Andrew and I waved from the shore as the boat went by. Every time we go watch, it is still such an amazing site. We are so proud!

However, it is always the same scenario...
George goes out to sea and crazy things happen.

Here are several examples of what went down last week.Introducing Spiderman Jr.