The Furlongs

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Episode 2

Last Saturday we got up and make the trek from Vero Beach to West Palm Beach. Beau was excited to meet all his family from Florida. I was excited because at Aunt Peg's the beer always flows, the food is always amazing, and we always have a great time.

Beau and his (great) Aunt Kathy.

James and Dublin

Aunt Kathy, Beau and the Crab

Devin, Beau, and Kathy's hiney.

One of my favorite pictures ever. We just needed Leo III, Ben and Brent. Even Peg snuck in there.

Nanny drove over one day and hit the beach with us.

It was so good to see everybody and we can't wait when EVERYONE is together for Chris and Amy's wedding!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Beauty and the Beach: Episode I

When I told Leo I was tired when we pulled into our driveway after a 9 hour drive with a (almost) six month old and a driver who weaves more than all the factories in China, he rolled his eyes and was all "Not like you've been driving since 3 am". And I was all "not like you packed everyone's crap up, loaded the car, STILL hopped up at 2:45am, fed, entertained and changed a baby, AND successfully held YOUR bladder." HA.

Yes, we did make both trips there and back at 3 in the morning. We figured the longer amount of time Beau could spend asleep, the better. And for the most part it worked out really well. We had a super week. Again, thank you Leo and Pat! I took so many pictures that I'm going to have to break this post up... These are mostly of Beau enjoying the beach. We spent one day with the Furlongs of south Florida so those pics will soon follow!

Vero Beach is so beautiful, and there was hardly anyone there! (Notice how you don't see anyone else in the picutres! It was crazy!) It was wonderful and Beau loved both the beach and the pool...and we spent a lot of time at both. Everyone we saw stopped to talk to Beau because he was his usual charming self. Leo and I joked that when we used to travel by ourselves people would never just start talking to us, but hold a cute baby and you become the most approachable people in the world. Beau spent a lot of time making new friends. Mom spent a lot of time on her tan.

I love the shark on his tush.

This was our private deck. The pool and bar were right down those stairs...and look at that view! This and the next few pictures are at sunrise. One of the things you get to enjoy when you have a six month old.

I was standing on our deck for both of these pictures.

I was trying to take a picture of Leo's facial hair because it is actually copper when the sun hits it. I couldn't capture the color, but I love the reflection in his glasses...

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Greetings Blogger. Just wanted to let you know that we are leaving tomorrow for Vero Beach Florida. Huge thanks to Pat and Leo (III) for the trip! I can't wait for Beau to see the ocean and feel the sand in his toes...and diaper. I also can't wait because for once Leo will have someone/something to entertain him while I can catch some peaceful rays. Usually he's all: "I'm hot. Can you put more sunscreen on my back? Let's go in and make sandwiches. I'm sweaty. Will you get in the water with me? I can't take it anymore. Can I read your Cosmo?"

Check back next week for all the goods.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

I love my husband!!

He may not be winning any "best tan" awards, and yes, he does blow his nose loudly and often, and gives me lectures when I don't brush my teeth for a full three minutes...but I love that man. Today is our second anniversary!

These are a few of my favorite photos of us over the years.

This was taken on my 21st birthday.

Easter 2001 I believe. Leo looks like a baby.

This was on our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic 2006

New Years 2007

Daytona 2007 with Eric and Lindsay. I was preggs with Beau.

Two years ago today Leo and I got married. In all, we have been together going on 8 years. We met Leo's freshman year at Ga Tech through some friends and have basically been inseparable since. (well, maybe INSEPARABLE is not the word...) I conned him into working for me that summer as a lifeguard. And even though the sun is the sworn arch-enemy of my now husband he did it... for love. hehe.

Tradition says that on the second wedding anniversary a couple gives each other cotton... so I'm thinking I'm going to let Leo wash that huge basket of Beau's dirty clothes and diapers...hehe.

I love you Leo. More and more everyday. Here's to a hundred more years.