Aruba

Well the trip to Aruba went well. Chloe even given the odd hours of travel did very well. We had an awesome time. As it turns out if there is anything Chloe likes more than rocks it is sand. She likes to dig in it, put in her hair, eat it, and walk on it. She also seems to really enjoy the ocean, she would crawl into the water and back up the beach chasing the waves, it was so cute and she liked getting rides from Doug and I in the water. It is so much fun to watch a child explore a situation for the first time. It really was a great time. We went to the beach everyday and as you can see from above we went to a Butterfly Farm where I am pretty sure Doug and I had more fun than Chloe, although she did enjoy watching the butterflies, the Koi and the turtles (she just wasn't a big fan of all the talking), she is quite a nature enthusiast (must get that from her dad :)) and finally we (I use that term loosely) decided to drive along the North shore one afternoon, oh mind you there are no paved roads there, just dirt ones and we were in a Mitsubishi Lancer circa 1990's so we were in a great shape. Although I do have to admit despite my panick that we would get stuck and have to carry Chloe across the island to the inhabbitted side it was beautiful on the North Shore, the waves were huge and there were amazing rock piles everywhere, need to look up what those were about.

phoenix09

Well we had a great trip to Phoenix. Chloe loved and I mean LOVED the rocks and the oranges at Grandma Meg and Grandpa Art's house. She had so much fun with the rocks we later found them everywhere including her diaper (no idea how she managed that one). She ate citrus to her hearts content while watching planes fly overhead, what more could a girl ask for? We also stayed with Aunt Megan and Uncle Jeff who it turns out also have rocks and tons of toys, so she was in heaven. Her cousin Angela has a new puppy and you can see from below that she quite enjoyed the little guy. She also got a chance to pick up some putting tips from her Grandpa D, ahhh would that not make both her Grandpa and her Nano's day if she actually enjoyed golfing. And of course she went to the race and cheered me on with her Dad, Aunt and Uncle. I say the reason I was able to qualify for Boston was entirely due to her and her Dad's excellent coaching. We had a great time. Oh her Aunt and Uncle weren't able to get her walking but perhaps more importantly to some of you they taught her how to do the Touch Down sign during the Cardinals game, it was so cute, tried to get it on tape but the "panther" eyed me with the camera and the moment was over. On the last day we went to the Zoo and our little panther just loved the birds, who knew anyone could enjoy birds so much (well a ornithologist probably did :))

For more pics: http://animoto.com/play/cCMcMhvzbegKObgi0pa2cw

Christmas 2008

Chloe's second Christmas. Chloe wasn't quite interested in unwrapping yet but she did love the toys. It was a bit overwelming I think, she couldn't figure out which one to play with. She loved her wagon (seen in the picture :)) and has taken rides all over the neighborhood in it. The other picture is of her playing with Caitlin. They were both rocking out. Maybe she gets her musical talents from her sister, hummmmmm.

On second thought eating a maraca may not count as musical talent anywhere accept in our family, ha/ha.. Happy New Year to all.