LAID OFF!

We moved from Melbourne almost exactly one year ago so Steven could pursue his engineering career closer to family and friends...We found out today that he will be laid off. THIS is awful, scary and a financial disaster for us.

This aside, I took some pictures of Summer to show us that life is made of things much more important than money. Something about this sweet little girl is so amazing! Her laughter is infectious and her smiles and kisses will cure even the worst of days!

Summer says "Duck" "Quack"
MMMM!

I just REFUSE to look at the camera!

Steven's a movie star!

So, when we lived in Melbourne one of Steven's co-workers entered into an amateur film contest that Steven was asked to debut his acting skills. He played a cop and it was quite entertaining! When Robby asked him to play a "NINJA SANTA," he could hardly resist. We loaded Summer in the car on Friday night and headed to the Downen's for the weekend. We spent a fun Saturday in Orlando and Steven headed to Melbourne on Sunday to act in another film. I think that this whole adventure is QUITE humorous and am still making fun of him! Here are some pictures of the weekend, and the link to the film...ENJOY!

http://appsrv.flatoday.net/movie/votingdone.php (Click on The League of Imaginary Heroes)

I have spaghetti in my hair and it is YUCKY! (I couldn't figure out how to flip my picture)

Enjoying the great outdoors...Wait, I am TOOOOO HOT Mama!

Uncle Glenn

Can't ever get a shot with both of us smiling and facing the camera

California-San Fransisco

We headed to San Francisco for the day. We went to Fisherman's wharf, rode the trolley and Emily and Meemaw rode the merri-go-round. We lost a pacifier, drove the wrong way down the one way and all almost killed one another, but it was definitely a day of many wonderful memories!

Emily resting before the adventures begin.
Golden Gate is behind us! What spectacular views!!

Random snake man!

View from the wharf of Alcatraz

The Seals! Emily loved them!

California Trip-Saulsalito

We headed to Saulsalito to enjoy the beautiful views, marvelous food and wonderful shopping!

They had the best boutiques! I ended up finding SUPER adorable stuff to take back for Summer!

California-Half Moon Bay

While Amy, Dane and Emily enjoyed family time, mom and I headed to Half Moon Bay. This area of California is especially meaningful to me as I got travel there while I worked for the flower company several years back. It has some of the most beautiful scenery, and is a quaint little town. It is one of my most favorite places!

Made a U-turn and this was the view!
Beautiful...

The mountains of California!

This beach surely doesn't have the white sand of Destin, Florida!

The kayaker's had to wear wet suits!

The wind was blowing.

Historical lighthouse...

We headed south thru Santa Cruz and to the marina and wharf of Monterey!

It was a long day of travel, but worth it for the food and views!!!

BACK

So...A few weeks ago I posted a small video of Summer pulling out all her clothes from the dresser...I am proud to report that she now says "Back" and starts putting all the clothes back. If you listen close you can here her say "Back" as she loads the clothes back into the drawers.

EH EH-NO

If you listen closely enough you can hear me tell Sum "EH EH-NO NO" as she trys to take the plug holder out and she says "EH EH" and then "NO!" It's pretty crazy how fast her vocabulary is growing! Please forgive the cell phone quality video!

Tantrum

So I realized that I only post "perfected" pictures or videos of Summer doing fabulous stuff. I thought I would share the life of a real 15 month old! We were headed out to dinner about an hour past her dinner time...Needless to say she was not happy that I offered her "milk" instead of food. As you can see our little princess is ready for the theatre with this tantrum as she throws the milk! I captured a few seconds on my cell phone camera... I am sure she will LOVE that I shared with the whole world as she gets older:)

Happy 4th of JULY!!!

(Happy Naked baby on a sail boat)

(Snuggling with Pamaw)

(she HATED the life jacket and eventually just gave up crying and fell asleep in my arms)

I LOVE MY GRANDPA GEORGE!! I give him fives, and hugs!

We headed to Destin/Niceville for the weekend. What a blessing that Steven's parents live in such a beautiful location. We had a jammed packed weekend...We did relax on Friday, but Saturday was a full but WONDERFUL day. We went to the beach, had a 2 hour lunch date with all of Steven's buddies (including his best friend Lloyd who just graduated from bootcamp) and all their babies! It's really nice to hang out with the "boys" and the wives as it is funny to watch them show off the new additions!

We also had a mini "Brown" family reunion on two 40 ft sail boats that have been in Grandma Carolyn's family for MANY years. We sailed out and met in the bay anchored, swam and had a picnic. We also had a minor crash but everyone was safe. Summer loved the boat EXCEPT the life jacket. She gave it up and fell asleep at first but then woke up and was much happier once we took off the life jacket. Gosh that little girl loves to be naked!!!

**********On a SPECIAL NOTE*************************

One of my dearest friends Caroline Weiss and her husband also had the most amazing 4th of July! They welcomed their twins Alden and Carson into the world!!! The fireworks in the sky that night were in honor of them! Welcome to the world sweet boys!!!

Emily and Summer

Here are a view videos from my cell phone of Emily and Summer. I can't believe Amy and Emily leave in 8 days! I will be so sad when they leave. They play so rough together that Summer's teachers have named her "Sumo Wrestler Summer" and asked that we try and teach Summer that not all babies like to be tackled like her and Emily!!! They love each other so much and it is SUPER entertaining.

Notice the necklace around Summer's neck. She "borrowed" it from Emily! Gosh they are prissy already:)

If you listen over my loud voice you can hear them giggling...It is my favorite!