August Update Part 2

I apologize for not getting to my update numero dos. It was a little crazy this weekend with the whole uproar on hurricane irene...more on that in another post. Hope everyone stayed safe, and for those who lost power, had flooding and home damage, praying that everything gets restored sooner than later!

8.19.11 Ethan & Evan's 1st Birthday!

***These are the adorable cupcakes that their previous nanny made for them. she is very talented and loves these boys a whole lot***

Since the beginning of July, I have had the privilege of working as a part-time nanny for two of the most adorable boys, Ethan & Evan.  I am thankful to have started working full-time for these boys and their wonderful family just last week!

Meet Evan:

• He is an extremely messy eater, but he loves to feed himself.
• He is super energetic, and constantly loves to find new things to entertain himself.
• He took his first steps at 11 months and now he is a walking machine.
• He has to have three pacifiers before he can go to sleep: one in his mouth, and one in each hand. 
• He says mama and dada a lot, and is very talkative. He will be speaking sentences in no time! 

Meet Ethan:

• He cannot fall asleep without his doggy. And if he is upset, all we need to do is give him his doggy and he will be all better.
• He has the cutest giggle, especially when I make silly noises feeding them. 
• He took his first steps on his 1st birthday! It was so exciting to watch :) 
• He is very sensitive and loves his family a whole lot.
• He has been growing teeth nonstop. Already has four teeth: two on the bottom and two on top.

I have only been with these boys for two months and I already adore them.  I am excited for all of the things I will be able to see and do with them.

8.19.11 Tides Game with Jess & Justin Brockett and Brandon & Nicki Kristol

The tides are the professional baseball team here in Norfolk.  We were stoked to get tickets and check out what all the hype was about.  I do not particularly enjoy watching baseball, but this game was a lot of fun.  Maybe it was the good company, the hot dog & coke, or the dippin' dots.  Either way it made for a great night! 

August Update Part 1

Is it just me, or has August flown by? A lot of events and activities have happened this month that I have not gotten the time to sit down and write about them, but don't you worry!  I have taken pictures of what has gone on in the past month :)

8.7.11. Peach/Pear/Apple Picking in Knott's Island with Jess & Justin Brockett

Usually, Sundays for us are "super lazy" but this Sunday we decided to take a mini road trip with our new good friends Jess & Justin.  We drove down to good ole North Carolina.  As soon as we crossed over the border I felt a warmth and sense of home in my heart! I miss my beautiful state. Although it was extremely hot, we enjoyed searching for good produce and piling our bags HIGH with peaches, pears, and apples!  We even got to enjoy a ferry ride home and then stopping for delicious icecream!

8.13.11- Big breakfast with Bryan & Whit

Bryan and Whit, our two good friends from college (Bryan from Mike's high school) came to visit for six days (Friday through Wednesday).  Bryan came up with the plan of going to the grocery store late Friday night and stocking up on breakfast goodies for Saturday morning.  He wanted to have a BIG breakfast, and ladies and gentlemen, it was just that.  We had waffles, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs, fried bologna, sausage, toast, coffee, & mimosas! 

We enjoyed the rest of the visit by going to the beach, hitting up Cogan's Pizza for $5 pizza night, late night Netflix movie watching, and Zumba at the YMCA!

The next August update will be coming shortly! 

W.R.V.

My older sister, Jen, and my nephew, Micah, came into town two weekends ago.  I was so excited to have them come visit.  For those who know me well, you know how much my sister means to me and how close we are.  Since I just moved to the area and am still get aquatinted with living here and meeting people, it was refreshing to have my family come and visit!

They got into town on Friday night, and after a long week of work (for Michael and I) it was nice to have a relaxing evening with three of my favorite people.  

Micah Bartley Cook is a little over 2 1/2 years old, and with this age comes a lot of energy and a lot of excitement!  

We enjoyed the beach on Saturday morning:

Micah enjoying the beach for the first time this summer!

He loved making smashing sand castles

Uncle Mike and Aunt Heather love our nephew!

Dumping sand on my head. He thought it was hilarious! 

I thought it was pretty funny as well...

Thanks for visiting the beach with us!! 

After the beach we all headed over to W.R.V. (wave riding vehicles) a surf store in Virginia Beach.  We had to get Micah a t-shirt...so he will never forget his adventures in Norfolk/Virginia Beach!

That afternoon we took Jen and Micah on a tour of Norfolk.  Micah loved all the "boats"

All in our W.R.V. shirts!!

Micah loved the mermaids everywhere! 

Such a cool dude! 

Thanks for visiting Jen and Micah! Can't for next time!!