Friday, May 7, 2010

We made it to Newport!

It's been awhile since I posted, but I've finally managed to find a time to sit long enough to write something! The month of April was one hectic month for us! We moved out of our place in DC and made the trek up here to Newport. We LOVE our place here! It's amazing and we just keep pinching ourselves each morning we wake making sure we aren't dreaming. People pay millions of dollars for a view that we have so we make sure we are enjoying each and every minute! We always love company, but if anyone was wanting to visit this is definitely a pretty neat place so make sure you get a trip in while we are here.

We're finally able to walk around the house and only have a few random boxes left to unpack. Today we decided to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather with a picnic by the water. We put the girls in the double stroller and walked a short stroll to a pretty open field overlooking the bay and the Newport bridge. It's so nice having the 4 of us together to enjoy some quality family time. We don't often get that and it's been a long time waiting! It's funny how the Navy has a way of sending you to places along the way to make you quickly forget about deployment and sea duty. Ahhh those days aren't far ahead, but we won't think about them now! Just enjoy having Mitch home!

Boo (Kelly's mom) comes out Monday for a visit. We can't wait for her to arrive! I've already been scouting out places in town to take her and I'm sure each morning after coffee and breakfast on our deck we'll have to take a stroll around the water trail. Hopefully she will go home to Texas and tell everyone they better book a trip to see us!

Enjoy some pictures. I took some of these today on our picnic. The rest are some that I took in DC before we left.


We met Mitch's OLA office on the Capitol Mall for a picnic the week we left.
I took this of Riley, just wish the scaffolding in the background wasn't there!

She was playing croquet. It was really funny.

I love this picture of her.

She's getting so big. She definitely thinks she is 5!

Picking flowers on our picnic.

Newport bridge in background.

Isn't it pretty? Want to visit yet?!

Being silly with Daddy.

She loves her Daddy (calls him "Mater" from the movie, Cars. It's really funny! She, of course, wants to be the star, Lightening McQueen.)

Climbing on Mommy. My little rugrat!

She doesn't know what to do with all the wide-open spaces!

Blowing dandelions and being carefree.

Mommy and Riley with the sailboat going by...

That's all folks!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Photo Time!


In my quest to become better at photography, here are some of my recent photos I've taken of the girls. I think I've found a hidden passion. Not only do I enjoy taking the pictures, but I love the creative part of editing too! Hmmm....maybe this could become a little side hobby for me! I think seeing how quickly the girls are growing up has made me realize how I want to capture every stage. If I paid someone to do this for me I'd be spending a fortune! Enjoy. :)










Monday, April 12, 2010

A few videos...

Riley loves to talk in all different accents. She keeps us laughing each day when she blurts one of them out! This is one of her favorite things to say. It's so funny!




I captured this of Morgan today laughing. She has the cutest little laugh! She's really getting big and changing each day. Her favorite thing to do is watch what her big sister is up to.




Riley and Morgan's Great-Grandfather, Papaw Kelly "Pap", turned 84 on Saturday. Riley wanted to send him a singing birthday message, so here it is. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAP!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! You are such a blessing to our family.




Riley woke from a nap a few days ago and I got a short video of her and Morgan. Pretty much all day this is what Riley is doing....in Morgan's face!! haha

Riley's 1st Haircut!

Saturday morning I decided to take Riley for her very first haircut. She's been needing one for awhile now, I was just procrastinating! I guess I was a little sentimental on cutting it, but after you see these pictures you'll agree (I think!) that it was a great decision! She looks soo cute! And she was the most perfect child sitting in the seat. Susan met us then we went to lunch afterwards and off to Burke Lake park to ride the train. It was such a beautiful day and we really enjoyed spending it with Susan! We'll really miss the Jaskot family when we move in 2 weeks. Daddy returned Sunday from his very last trip! We were so happy to have him home. He was in Hawaii...lucky him! Riley did a "hula hula" dance for him when he returned. Now we're just trying our best to finish preparing for the move. It will be chaotic, but we're up for the challenge!

Riley and Mommy preparing to enter "Cartoon Cuts"!

Susan and Riley
(Riley didn't want to be put down. She milks it whenever someone else is there to give her sole attention!! Sometimes she even asks if Mommy and Morgan will go in the other room so she can have the attention all on her!! haha...2 year olds!)

Riley getting her cape on.

The first SNIP. (Mama had to take a DEEP breath. haha)

The finished product. Sass-a-Fras! She got to watch "Blues Clues" while she sat.

Big bow accessories are a must have for precious bob haircuts!

The Burke Lake train

Morgan's first train ride. Such excitement!

Riley (in her cool shades) with Susu waiting to start

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Parks, Birthdays & Spring fun

Yesterday was Susan's birthday so we spent the afternoon with her and her Granddaughter, Ella. Today we met them at the neatest park in McLean. We had wonderful weather today! Hot, but a nice breeze. After the girls played we all enjoyed a picnic in the grass. Loving this time of year! Here are a few pictures.

Enjoy!


Love this photo of Riley for some reason. Her hair is long enough for a full pony!

Riley making sure Ella drinks water in the heat. A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!

And the race is on!

Friends forever

Cheese!

What happened to my little girl? I remember when she was Ella's age...wasn't that....yesterday?

Ella. She is just too cute for her own good!

Susan and Ella

Morgan doing what she does best...being GOOD!

Fly that plane, Riley!

Loved her little hat. She is just like Riley was at that age...only wants to keep it on in short spurts!

Thelma & Louise

Dirt bike racing

So cute!

Weeeee! Building up static electricity

I think Susan is enjoying it more than the girls! haha

Susan and Ella

Riley singing happy birthday to "YOU" to Susan

Morgan

Riley, Susan and Ella on Susan's 35 birthday ;)