Monday - August 22

Heat index only hit 102 today!    Ha......Luke and Grandma went to Monkey Joe's bouncy house.   It has about 5 different bounce areas and after meeting his friend, Maddie from his playdate group who just happened to be there AND making a new friend, Leo, it was a fun, busy morning!
 
But while we were gone, sweet Maeve had some tummy issues (we recently changed formula from  sensitive to regular).    She had been doing great, but....today had that projectile vomiting thing going on ....arghhhh.   We are back to sensitive!     
 
So we are learning the ropes on Miss Maeve's likes and dislikes.....she likes being swaddled for naptime and overnight, but also is a little Houdini breaking out a little arm and trying to escape!   And after a nap, she just loves to stretch and enjoy her freedom!   She prefers to sleep in her bassinet over the crib and when awake, loves lying on the kitchen, coffee table or changing tables.   She does not care for the swing and the boppie pillow is so-so?

Here are some pics from our little outing this morning... 
The long climb to the top
 
And then the long slide down....
his cousins, Liam, Connor, Brady and Blair would've loved all this!

Leo and Luke "watching a movie" - actually inside a little photo booth

Playing Batman
 
Mini Houdini with one arm out loves to be strolled around the house!   
 Good way for Grandma to get in her Fitbit steps!   
 
Mark was up and going this morning to talk to the mechanics - long story short, Catrina probably won't be finished till mid September?    Just a very long ordeal.....
I'm staying here in Lake Worth doing my nanny/grandma duties.    Mark is staying in Annapolis for several more days and then we'll see what's what!   
He's got some odd jobs on the boat he's working on, so keeping busy!
 
We were so very sad and shocked to hear this afternoon that our long-time friend, John Bair passed away yesterday.    We've known John and Heather since the late 80's thru boating and have many fond memories of boating vacations, camping trips, Alaska, etc.    The Bair's retired to TN from IL.
 
John and Heather were to join us in Knoxville for the air show this spring when his heart issues (complicated by diabetes) started and they canceled as he was in the hospital.     And we were all looking forward to a camping trip with 3 other couples at Caney Creek, TN next April, 2017.  
 
This news puts the boat issues in real perspective!!!
 
Annette picked Philip up at the Fort Lauderdale airport around 4:30.....Luke was so happy to see his Daddy.   We had Publix fried chicken, baked potatoes and salad for supper!
 
Daddy happy to see his baby girl again...
 
Annette, Luke and I went for a walk around the neighborhood - still very sticky and humid out here!
 
 
 Ryan taking off in Anchorage on Friday, July 29
 
 
 

Sunday - August 21

LOTS of thunder rumbling this afternoon, but nary a drop of rain here!    Skies really looked threatening but seemed to be north or south of us and we were high and dry AND hot!    The heat index was 108.
 
Had another yummy bacon and egg breakfast (Annette is spoiling me).
 
Our breakfast centerpiece!
Maeve loves to lay on the kitchen table which her Daddy built - the hard surface feels so good!
 
I went to 11:30 Mass at St. Therese and then to Publix for a few groceries.  
 
We all took naps this afternoon.   Luke and Grandma went outdoors for a bit and he rode his tricycle.
 
Out for a "short" trike ride - but so darn hot!

Sweet girl in yellow

My friend, Barb made this pretty towel for Maeve
 
Grandma is so enjoying her time with this little doll
 
This was taken in Seattle - Ryan flying over boat we were on flying #6 flag!
 
The boys (big and small) enjoyed the NASCAR race last night although it was cut short by rain.    It finished up this afternoon and they watched on TV at Lake James!
 
Hope you all have a great week....stay safe, healthy and happy!
 
 

Saturday - August 20

Happy Birthday, Maeve
 
I've got my pretty dress on, so let's PARTY!  
I am ONE MONTH today!   *:) happy
 
We had a good day.....leisurely morning hanging out in our jammies, Annette making bacon and eggs, enjoying the little ones and talking to Grandpa and Auntie Anne.
 
I ironed this afternoon, did some laundry and Annette tackled some household projects. 
We had cupcakes this afternoon celebrating Maeve!
 
Philip, Michael and boys are in Bristol, TN for NASCAR race tonight.    Mark drove to Annapolis with very heavy traffic!   UGH...What should've been a 7-hour trip ended up 9.5 hrs.

Happy to hear that the Blue Angel family welcomed 2 new babies recently:
Jackson Montgomery (Daddy is Fat Albert pilot) - August 2
Cora Talbott (Daddy flies #4) - August 15
 
All tuckered out after my big day!

 
 
 
 


Friday - August 19

We had our usual morning of Maeve waking up for Grandma (Mommy did earlier feeding); Luke sleeping in till 9, laundry, etc.    Annette and Luke went to the library and Susie (Grandma's friend formerly from IL) came to visit.    It was so good to see her....
 
Susie and Maeve meeting for 1st time as Maeve lets out a big yawn...
 
Off to the doctor we go....
 
Annette brought home Mexican from the truck just down the street outside their subdivision that's selling good stuff daily!    Susie left and Annette and Maeve left for her 1-month (tomorrow)
check-up.
 
Out little Miss gained 2 lbs. 3 oz. since birth and now up to 9.5 lbs and she grew 1".    Tah dah....She's a healthy, happy baby!
 
Luke took his usual 3 hour nap (Grandma got a little nap, too).    Annette went to Target and then made Stuffed Peppers - yum!   She loves to cook and I love to eat, so it's a win win!!!
 
Maeve loves her bath so that's always a fun, soothing, calming time!
Oh me, oh my.....this has been a big day!
 
Hanging on to Clifford and my passy as tight as can be!
 
The guys had a good day in NC - tomorrow, Mark will drive to Annapolis.
 
 
 
 

Thursday - August 18

Mark and Philip were up and outta here before 5 AM....with a few stops including Green Cove Springs to pick up our mail, they made it to Newton in 11 hours.    Blair said "Hi Grandpa, where is Grandma"?    Awwww......
 
Sweetie Pie
 
Annette and Luke went to a park in the morning for a playdate with Luke's friends.     Maeve and Grandma hung out here at home.    Just too hot to take her out - tomorrow she has her
1-month check-up.
 
Annette and I were looking at pictures from spring of 2013 when Luke was born - definitely a resemblance between Maeve and Luke!

Newborn Luke
 
 
Newborn Maeve
 
Today's Maeve pics 
Dainty little girl
 
My mint green ensemble with little print panties
 
Mommy and her little Mummy
 
We did face time with Grandpa and Blair - last night Michael sent a video of Blair singing
"You are my Sunshine" in the bathtub!    She's a great little entertainer. 
 
Annette made some peach wine spritzers in the afternoon  yum!
And then she beat me 2 out of 3 games of 2-handed euchre