Eggs Everywhere

Brant had a blast coloring eggs and now he can say egg-yeah. For someone who freaks out when food get stuck on his hands, he surely didn't mind dye on his hands or anywhere else. I caught him painting his legs a few times.

Check out those SuperMan pjs. He loves them-thanks, nonna and nonno. Josh hid the eggs he had colored Easter morning. He really liked hunting them but was a litttle disappointed when he realized he couldn't open these and get candy.

Since Easter sunday, Brant has had a steady diet of jelly beans and chocolate.

Runnin' Wild

Amie, my college roommate from Radford, came up for a visit from Florida this past weekend. I suckered her into running the Monument Ave 10K with me. The weekend started with a very eventful trip to FoodLion which included busting open fruit cups, knocking over a display of Solo cups, and running into the back of an old lady with the shopping cart that looks like a car. Great fun. Felt like old times when we would take late night trips to WalMart. The rest of the weekend was pretty tame compared to all that! The rain held off for most of Sat. for the run, although Amie was so cold you would have thought we were running in Alaska-Floridians, huh! We even made shirts (see below). There was more on the back but wasn't sure if appropriate to show on the blog, oh but wait, we ran around 35,000 people with those shirts on!!!! Too late. It took us a little over an hour to finish and I was really impressed with Amie, being a first timer and all.



Marsha, Me, Amie, and Courtney

The weather did clear up on Sunday so we could hang out outside. We also just cut Brant's hair-he pitched a fit. I think when he saw the hair falling on him it freaked him out.

A little fun on St. Patricks Day!

Its looks like it is going to be another week of not being able to breathe, taste my food, or sleep without waking up with my tongue dried up and stuck. Doc says it my allergies, I think its a sinus infection at this point. Wait and see how this Nasonex works. Maybe this is what I get for being a rotten, bratty, little sister-Jon gave me his bad allergies. Well, I'm off to shoot nasal spray and pass out on NyQuil. Josh thinks I am going to need an intervention soon. Pray for me.

Birthday Party, Chef Santa, and first co-ed bath!

We went to Newport News Sat. for Preston's first birthday party. They had hired a lady to make balloon creations and do face painting. Brant got a monkey blowing bubbles because that was the one thing he liked the most-bubbles.

The birthday boy with his cake.

We then went to the Boyce's to spend the night. Not too sure about this Chef Santa outfit. If you look hard, yes those are scissors. The Boyce's girls have a full salon station that Brant really enjoyed playing with including the fake scissors.

I finally got Tori, Baileigh, and Brant to stand still long enough to get a picture. They had all taken a bath together the night before and Baileigh was smacking his butt. They are all so funny together.

SNOW DAYS

Some pics from our snow days. We ended up with about 7 inches of snow and three days off. Brant had on so much clothing that he could barely move. When he fell down, he couldn't get up. He was too sure about the snow. Mostly wanted to play with the shovel.

Yes, he wanted to swing. So of course, I have to swing with him.

Fiery Red Head

OMG-look what i did to my hair. Guess I was looking for something different. Josh suggested red so I thought - why not? Sooooooooooo, this is what is looks like. Mostly gotten good responses, but I got a feeling that those same people will be the ones who tell me after I go back to blond that it looked horrible. I haven't gotten use to it yet and I am realizing that nothing in my closet looks good on a red head-today I thought that I looked like the ELF. Got some length taken off of it as well. Don't worry mom and dad, I will be blond again by summer.

Brant and I were home sick most of the week which although we didn't feel well it was nice just to hang out. We watched a lot of movies (well, just the same movies over and over again). Not sure where Brant got the idea for this stunt in the video but I couldn't help but share. Looks like we might actually get some snow tonight. Funny thing is now, I wouldn't mind going back to work since I was off last week.

Keeli Goes to NYC

I had an absolute blast touring NYC with my school. We took about 40 kids and 20 adults and I was only responsible for one, which turned about to be awesome. We had no problems with any kids but myself and some fellow teachers were given a warning and escorted off prison grounds. Although we saw the prison, we didn't bother to read the NO TRESPASSING sign and just kept running on our morning jog. News travels fast with 14 yr. olds and by the time we made it to breakfast the rumor was that we were almost arrested. Gave us all a good laugh, one on many. I had to buy this super cool hat-joke-to keep from freezing because the only hat I had was a Redskin hat and I didn't feel like sticking out that bad with a big hat that says - HEY, LOOK AT ME, I'M A TOURIST-eventhough my backpack, southern accent, and being surrounded by kids gave it away first. Oh, and the look of pure amazement at the city. Incredible to visit, never, ever, would i want to live there. Just can't see myself carrying around the 140 pack diapers from the grocery story since they walk everywhere!


This picture was taken in Central Park. This was probably one of my favorite places to be. Would love to go back just to run around that place. Nothing like I expected-although it did come with a certified crazy lady who yelled at our students and spit on our tour guide. She provided alot of excitement and that was only a few hours into the tour.

Inside the FRIENDS fountain in Central Park.

Is it summertime already?

With the high in the 70s this weekend it sure does feel like it. We took some time to clean up the boat so that we can put it up for sale. We don't have our hopes up though, just trying to free up a little money for our new home. We are FINALLY closing on the land Wed. Brant enjoyed getting us wet with the house. He still isn't talking much but instead whines, sometimes constantly which can really pluck our nerves. This morning he woke up at 3:38 am and went out the couch and just sat in a dark room. Not sure whats that about but at least he went back to bed when his daddy went to get him. Friday (eeeeeearly) I leave for New York City! I am helping chaperone a field trip with about 30 students from school. I have never been so I am really looking forward to lights and sights! I am responsible for one student (hope I don't loose her)! Of course they give me the "dirty" girl. Wonder what that says about me? We get back late evening Monday. Last time I have been away from Brant that long was over two years ago, I know I will miss him terribly. Hopefully Josh will be able to deal with him that long. He is bringing up our 13 yr. old niece to help out for the weekend. At least I know Brant won't be watching Baby Einstein all weekend!!! So, check back soon. I should have some pics up of NYC. Hopefully I can get a video of wild man-been slacking.