Saturday - August 27

Today was off to a very early start with Philip taking me to the airport and then he went onto work.     I landed in Baltimore at 9:30 and Mark was there to meet me.    We drove to Annapolis and what a fun day to be together again here in one of our favorite cities.

 

We had lunch at the Wet Dog Café, strolled thru some of the neighborhoods and since Mark has been out here now awhile, getting really acquainted with the different parts of town.    He also took me to Catrina....oh my....what a mess but progress is being made, so...    As many times as we've visited Annapolis, we had never been to the mall (Westfield)   Wow.....there are malls and then this very nice, upscale one with many of my favorite shops!    Been a long time since I've been shopping but we mainly came here to get out of the heat and also.... tah dah...got my 10,000 steps in.

 

Tonight we went to the Annapolis Towne Centre - wow....more great shops (including a 3-story Target) and restaurants.   We had dinner at Brio - so good and now back to get some sleep.   The 4:10 wake-up time this morning has caught up with me!

 

I've thought of Annette and the kiddies so many times today......

love this newest pic Mommy sent!

 

Sweet Baby Maeve

 

 

 

Friday - August 26

More rain overnight and another steamy day.....after sleeping 9 hours Wednesday night, Miss Maeve wanted a bottle at 2:15 AM today???   

 

Mark says Annapolis is having brutal heat today, too.  One of the engines is now in place...tah dah!

Philip was off by 4:30 AM to work but home before 10, so he, Luke and Grandma went to Mom's Kitchen for breakfast.   He dropped Luke and me off at Barnes and Noble while he went to Costco and Lowe's.

Attacking Mickey Mouse with a vengeance!

 

Trains

Legos

 

So much fun stuff at Barnes and Noble!  Grandma had her skinny vanilla latte and a good

time was had by both of us!

 

Good morning all 

A bit twisted here, but still a good peaceful nap!

Enjoys snoozin' in her stroller

I'm getting so strong!

Annette ran some errands this afternoon.    I'm flying to Baltimore tomorrow morning and spending 4 days with Mark in Annapolis.   It will be a nice break for all and Annette will have her little kiddos daytime....Philip will be home in the evenings.

 

 

 

Thursday - August 25

What a stormy night here in southeast FL.....started around 4:30 with some major lightning and thunder followed by very heavy rain.....keeping tabs on Hermine now and if/when/where it may hit???

 

Maeve slept till 6 AM....what a girl!!!    She was up till almost 9 last night just taking an oz. or so off and on and finally clunked out and went this nice long stretch!!!

 

Such a big yawn after a full night's sleep!

 

Luke and Grandma went to Trader Joe's to browse and pick up a few groceries/wine/flowers/goodies!  He had so much fun pushing the little cart.   

 

Today Luke was really into Pocoyo and all the characters, so..... Luke is Pocoyo,  Mommy is Elly, Daddy is Fred, Maeve is Loula and Grandma is Pato.    All the while we were shopping it was Pato this and Pato that....I was cracking up with my little Pocoyo.

 

 A man on a mission

 

This is a fun store that even provides paper and crayons in the wine section

 

Maeve likes to listen to her little lamb saying the "Our Father"

(a gift from Grandma's friends, Claire and Kathy when Luke was born)!

Awww...just a bit of bonding time

 

Philip got home around 2, mowed the lawn and Grandma and the kiddies took a nap.  

 

Bath time and face time with Blair, Brady and Auntie Brooke

 

Mark had dinner tonight with Ann and Don in Easton, MD.......Don and Mark used to work together years ago!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday - August 24

48 years ago today, Mark proposed and what a wild, crazy, fun ride we've enjoyed!    So many adventures and memories and extremely blessed and thankful for our family and this nomadic lifestyle....

 

Maeve is 5 weeks today....

 

My little "Mammy" Doll

 

We've already had to put several little outfits away (0-3 months) - she has really filled out since I've been here!    Maeve has a huge wardrobe (every little girl's dream) thanks to cousin Blair.   Trying out the little headbands/bows today!

 

Annette and Luke had a date this morning to Playmobil Park, a favorite of his.

 

King Luke in his throne

 

Maeve was happy and content with her passy strolling around the house with Grandma and then taking a nice long nap1

 

Heavy rain shower came thru around 1130.   Philip got home at noon.   I got a haircut, Annette went to Target, Philip went to the gym when I got home and the kiddies took naps

(none for the big folks today)!

 

Mark was excited as both engines are now on the boat - not installed in proper place, but

"ON THE BOAT"!!!!!!!!!!!!   Taking this whole installation in "baby" steps!

 

Sean, Gina, Austin and Colton (Sean and Philip work together) came for a visit and gifts for Maeve!

Annette made 7-layer Mexican dip

 

Philip, Luke and I picked up Thai for supper - awesome!!!    It's a rainy night in Lake Worth!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday - August 23

Philip went to work early....and effective today, our grandchildren have started the

2016-17 school year.

 

Drew - Junior

Davis - Freshman

Liam - 6th

Brady and Connor - 5th

Blair - Preschool

 

Annette took Luke to the dentist for teeth cleaning (NOT his thing but teeth sure look nice 'n white)

 

Maeve and Grandma did their thing  which in Maeve's case was little cat naps all morning.    Yesterday she slept most of the day....you never know what's what with these little people!

 

This afternoon, we all took great naps and I woke up just before Philip got home!  

Daddy and his "Little Bundle of LOVE"

It's a family affair for Maeve's bath

 Grandma getting in some last cuddles before night night