Uncle Michael visits

Amy had quality time with Uncle Michael. Uncle Michael rode his hog to VB for a visit and a concert. Being in a state of extreme sleep deprivation, it was my absolute pleasure to take Michael and Don to Norfolk for the concert. We had dinner at my favorite spot in Norfolk, Luna Maya. The Mojito was superb, and their tamales are to die for. Amy was down by 8:45, and I was down by 9p.

Today, we had the pleasure of simple play time with Uncle Michael in the morning, and lunch at Catch 31 on the beach. It was so mild we could dine al fresco. Michael either had rockfish, incorrectly called flounder, or a slice from a colossal flounder. Don had tuna. Amy had fruit plate, and I had the most delicious vegetable pasta. Usually when they say marinated artichokes, you get canned hearts. My dish had whole, fresh chokes and other good stuff. Mmmmmmmm.

It is our 14th anniversary today, and we are capping it off by having a sitter come tonight. We're going to party at One Fish Two Fish tonight. I can't wait.

Bye Bye Uncle Michael. Amy cried when you took off!

Grandmas and My Immortal

What is it? How is it that holding the title, "grandma" enables one to coach a puzzle-making keiki, to do the same puzzle 59 times? I can hardly stand to do the same puzzle twice. But grandma did the animal puzzle at least 59 times, with a smile. No wonder Amy loves her so much.

Uncle Michael is coming to town. I'm stretching my cultural boundaries here by posting some photos of a band he likes. Amy and I are going to take Daddy and Uncle Michael to a concert. Evanescence is an alternative rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States in 1994 by singer Amy Lee and former guitarist Ben Moody. After recording two private EPs, and a demo CD named Origin with the help of Bigwig Enterprises, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on the Wind-up Records label in 2003, selling more than 14 million copies worldwide. After abrupt changes to the band's lineup, Evanescence released their second studio album, The Open Door, in 2006. Please listen to My Immortal, by this band, to get a feel for what Daddy is doing next weekend. Amy and I are going to enjoy Luna Maya, before we drop them off at the Ted Constant Center. I can't wait for my Mojito!!!!!!!

Shamrock numbers and family

Don ran the 8K race in 38:59, which is much higher than what the wind chill factor was. The temperature during the race was 36 degrees, but the wind chill factor made it feel like 23 degrees, according to the weather channel. At 6a, I made the executive decision to stay in bed, because as Linda says, I am typhoid Mary or have TB or something. So Amy, Mom and I raced down to the oceanfront in time to meet everyone for breakfast. Thank you Princess Ann Country club for such a nice spot among your valet parking spots. We appreciate not being towed!!!

Amy had a ball with Tanta Linda and Mike (a.k.a. "boyfriend), and is having an absolutely perfect time doing puzzles with Grandma.

Digital Photography

Here's some fancy photo manipulation, thanks to my Lighthouse loving friend, Karin:

Regular stuff

Amy has learned that saying something "hurts", elicits kisses. So in the past week, she has declared that all of the following hurt: hair, head, eye, nose, mouth, tongue, knee, foot, butt, back, chair, pee pee, potty, and mommy.

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Guess how much NEW snow we got in Park City while we were there last week?

Fifty four inches (54!!!!!)

Amy had her first hot chocolate. She started the week having a cow when I put her snow gear on. Towards the end of the week, she would put her coat and mittens on herself! She loved being the center of attention when Dave and Julie, Nate and Becca, and Megan and Todd were there. Oh, and she cried when we took her out of the jacuzzi!