Bugs 3rd Bday Party!

video to come...

Beachy Good Time

we visited gramma and aunt alice in hilton head for a week. it was HOT, 100' HOT. lots of beach and pool time, it rained maybe once in the afternoon. the water was warm & clear (not as clear as OBX). there was the extra bonus of large pools of trapped water which became the girls' wading area. laurel called the ocean, the 'waterfalls'.
the (2/12 hr) plane ride was a breeze, we didnt even have to resort to the dvd player. overall, it was a wonderfully, relaxing trip. lazy summer days are best at the beach!

i've been to HH once before and it hasnt changed much. it's a lush and tropical island --- looks more like hawaii than a casual beach town.

we also spent 1 1/2 days in savannah (only 1/2hr drive away). the city is much smaller than i expected and not was grand as i envisioned. but the spanish-moss oak trees are amazing.

Spring Concert

the girls had a spring festival at their school, featuring a concert by students. the good, they made it onto the stage w/out a melt down (cant say the same for all their classmates). the bad, they barely sang a word-- maybe one EIEO from Vienna.
but we know they know the words, cause they belt out the song on the way home in the car. must have been stage fright.

Nightly Rituals

Our evening walks before dinner, for momma's waistline and to stimulate the kids appetite--- it's a decent work-out. The trail is right across the street from us. It takes us up and down hills, bamboo-lined arches, tadpole-lily ponds, a rock-throwing creek and friendly horses.

Before bedtime is playtime with ginger. The girls have started going to bed, alittle later at 8ish. More time to wear themselves out w/their new best bud.

New Addition

HELLO Ginger! The girls' early bday present. She's a labradoodle. She had ALL the criteria momma was looking for

1) pretty white, tan color
2) curly poodle hair (for poppa's allergies)
3) medium build, will be 40-45 lbs grown (for protection)
4) GREAT social personality (to deal w/the girls' craziness)
5) a puppy-- only 10wks old (for the cat's comfort)

her name, Ginger is for:
1) her color (like the cat's name: Red)
2) in memory of Eric's childhood dog, Dinko (named after the tree)
3) it sounds asian-ish (like momma)

she is like a newborn baby. the first night she woke up every 3hrs, lonely and upset, so we moved her into our bedroom and after 2 nights, she's happy in her crate and even at awakening will play quietly until let out.
like a newborn, she is more work, as least for momma (hence the abscence from the blog). Ginger is up at 6AM. she goes potty while momma waters the plants (she is 100% night trained, she'll hold it until morning and 80% day trained, as long as she's let out at regular 1hr intervals---such a good smart girl!).
By the time the girls are awake at 7:30AM, Ginger's been fed, exercised and gone potty a 2nd time. But she's worth it. Like a newborn, she is pure innocence and affection--- but who will never truly grow up!
the girls are still warming up to her, she is secondary to their relationship. but in time, i'm sure all three will be inseparable. and poodles can live up to 15-20 yrs, lots of time for bonding! who wouldnt love love such a cute dog!

What's your name?

the birthday countDown has begun. if you havent figured out the theme from all the recent posts, it's gonna be a bugs party!

look for your invitation in the mail for a july 4th bday bbq party! cant believe the little ppl are turning 3!

Never Fear, Poppa's here!