I'm behind!

EEEK, too much to say, post, capture, etc, in the past two weeks that I don't know where to begin! I feel like we have been sooo busy with work, then family/friends outings that I haven't had time to sit and think.

Here is a list so we can check off the moments as they are described in chronological order....

1. New CAR: White 2006 Subaru Tribeca

After many months of bugging Mike to even LOOK at cars, I finally got my way one Sunday day. It was an enjoyable experience at Carmax and I highly suggest them for used car deals! As most of you know my preferred car was a Jeep Commander, but after many talks of my frequent driving to and fro a decent gas guzzler was more important. Mike stumbled upon the Tribeca among the other SUVs and sure enough we both REALLY liked it! The plus...it's white and I LOVE white cars. I look super cute in it (wink wink) and so does the Lil. I think she is even enjoying her new ride! Thank you Carmax, and Mike for supplying me with contentment!

Next Stop, Deep Creek Lake

2. Already mentioned in another post, but well worth the trip!

3. Last week, I worked 3 nights in a row! It was exhausting, but I wouldn't have survived without the help of my Mother and Sister-in-laws. They kept Lily all day so I could sleep. It was different not spending all day with my baby even when I am tired. I grew to appreciate my time at home with Lily! Needless to say I was happy that at 1am on the third night I was asked to go home. I said, yes, jumped in my car and was even able to spend one more night with Mikey before he left for 'Vegas Baby'

4. Mike leaves for Vegas, Lauren to Smith Mountain Lake with the girls. It was the perfect distraction to Mike being in 'sin city', although I was secretly happy he was finally able to make the trek across country with his boys. They had a great time together, but next time, I GO :)

The Peed Family Lake House: Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

My Dear Friend Laura...what a great host she and her parents were!! Their house was just right for our little group. Lily, Christie and I bunked in one of the bedrooms, and although Lily ended up in the bed with us each night, we slept soundly. The rest of the crew enjoyed nights of sleep on air mattresses and couches...suckas, hehe! Each morning we gathered for coffee and a filling breakfast then headed down the hill to the lake for sun and fun...and drinks.

The Emperor

Where we spent the majority of our time, even to the point that it needed more air the day we left. This raft was AMAZING, and even Lily could safely join us because there was netting at the bottom to create a wading pool effect. It was great! We were cooled by the lake, bathed by the sun and protected by the biting fishies (unless you went overboard to pee, Christie hehe)Then the fun began...tubing and jet skiing! Here we are getting ready...Once again, the no make up look..not so good, but here Bev and I get ready.Pumped!Laura = the more daring driver, Amanda= the more cautious driver. Jaime was a trooper to my tight grip around her waste and yelling in her ears. She claims I provided good sound effects to Laura's driving. After some quick runs, riding the wakes and having the wind blow in our face we attached the tube... Pretty much all of us agreed that our age has caught up to us, and flying off the tube and hitting the water at 40 miles an hour isn't so much fun anymore. We all complained at the slaps of water on our thighs and getting headaches of bouncing up and down too hard. Still...fun!Jaime and I

How could I forget Lily??? She was such a great sport while I soaked in the sun. I was able to bring the pac n play down to the dock and sit it in the shade for her to rest and play around in. Such a good baby I have on my hands! I am truly blessed for all those who surround me!

I am super happy to have Mike home, and I look forward to our upcoming weekend at home, together as a family!

Deep Creek Lake 2009

It was a fun filled family weekend at Deep Creek Lake! Two beautiful houses, 22+ family members, good food, good weather, beautiful views, a boat, a banana boat, family portraits, and lots of love. This just about sums up our weekend. In honor of my grandparents 75th birthdays a surprise weekend to the lake was organized by my aunts. Secret letters were sent to their house describing events planned for the weekend and they were whisked away Wednesday evening to their final destination..Deep Creek Lake. They obviously figured out they would be spending a weekend with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but they didn't know where or why. They were just so 'happy' as my Pop put it to be surrounded by alllll(minus two grandchildren) their family.

Lily enjoying the water splashing up on her chunky legs

Together they are daughters, sisters, mothers, aunts and NOW Grandmothers :)

A celebration of 75 plus years and counting...so happy!

Banana Boat action on Deep Creek Lake

The girls showing off before our banana boat ride!

Our idea of fun...dancing in a family room! Gotta love the family get together...can barely live with them, but CAN'T live with out them! Like Mother like Daughter! The Mo Mo and the Me Maw livin' it up.

The no make up thing isn't the best look for me, although always nice to pose with my baby brother!

My Anne Geddes Baby!
My Mom was sure that a picture in the hostas would be super cute, so I followed her lead and sure enough.... CUTE

Goodbye to Kara and Mike

It is the eve of Kara and Mike's departure to San Diego.....sad face, sad face, sad face! I said my goodbyes to Kara today and after spending a couple hours together, stalling our final hug, it was nice to leave quickly and abruptly. Lily was a bit fussy and it was a good reason to leave, therefore Kara and I didn't spend time reminiscing over all the amazing time spent together. We, of course, date back to Oakton High School, although our true friendship started in Floyd Hall at Radford University. I think of things like 'power hour Monday Night Football', our lofts, our hot pots, then onto DZ, alpha lamda style, big sis revealing, 110-fun, Jamaica, our 21st birthdays, Italy, Tennessee, Tuckahoe, wedding prep, baby prep...the list goes on. We have been through it all in the past 9 years and I can only count on the future to be even more eventful! I love you Kar, for who you are and everything you have done for me! I already miss the fact I can't spend an evening on my back porch drinking and chatting with you. I feel it is what we do the best... chatting :) I can't wait to hear about you and Mike's new life together in San Diego! Good Luck, God Bless, we LOVE YOU!!!!

Here are a few pics from this weekend at Ned's for their goodbye party!