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“what the hell is that?!?”
Is exactly what Jack said when he saw THIS on the beach yesterday:
Yup, that’s John. Out of his chair, without his newspaper and PLAYING CORNHOLE ON THE BEACH!!!! This is a very, very big deal. The man doesn’t leave his chair much and hasn’t for the 13 summers we’ve been down at Sun and Surf. You can pretty much always find him in the same spot, reading the paper, drinking his beer, wearing his hat and listening to the Mets and not really talking to anyone too much. (he will play a game of catch with the boys, go in the pool or ocean with them, but this is unheard of) But yesterday, there was this.
This is what things have always looked like (even during the flood of 2010):
Then Jack said “AND he’s being social?” The kid’s sharp but the whole thing was completely blowing his mind. Total confusion.
And in other beach news, it was a fantastic (although shocking) day down at Sun & Surf. Christine, Jayson, Tommy & new baby Charlotte joined us for the day and the boys were so happy to have all their buddies down there to hang out with and play lots and lots of baseball.
Baby Charlotte enjoying her first day at the beach at three weeks old. She was all wrapped up and under the umbrellas all day and was happy as could be.
The Tom half of Timtom. 
And the Tim half of Timtom.
After a great day and the rain holding off until we were literally walking to the car we came back home and ordered some pizza. Charlotte had her own meal and then had a little photoshoot of her own (pictures on that soon).
Hope you all had a great first day of summer! I think we’re off to a great start- and I took this whole weekend off! -
…a new car!!!
(said in my best game show host voice). A few weeks ago (like a month ago already- been so busy blogging client sessions that I haven’t had much of a chance to blog any personal stuff) I got a new car! After lots of research and looking, I decided on the GMC Acadia Denali and I looooove it. I was a little sad to see the minivan go, dents and all. That car never gave me an ounce of trouble in the 6 years I owned it. And it was nice not having a car payment for a few months, but that part is way over.
It only took me 12 years to graduate from a minivan to an SUV!! And I’ve been at the carwash at least 3 times already. The white is hard to keep clean but it’s my favorite.
Look for more personal posts this weekend- trying to catch up a bit on those. Have a great weekend!! -
mothers day 2012
I had a great day last weekend for Mothers Day. We went to brunch (yum, soooo good!) at Hempstead with our whole family, my inlaws, my parents (my dad was finally feeling better and well enough to go!), and Joe, Gail, James & Quinn. The boys and John got me some great cards (some handmade- my favorite!), a gift certificate for a massage at the Garden City Hotel, and a new Coach bag & wallet. My mom bought me a super cute Mickey bag.
It was an awesome family day and I was feeling really grateful all day. Just brought along the little camera, but that thing definitely gets the job done.
The boys wore some pink just for me.
And for those of you playing along at home, my newest nephew (born to Joe and Gail yesterday morning) Joseph Rothwell made his debut weighing in at 8lbs, 6oz and everyone is doing great. So that is 9 grandchildren/cousins. And 9 boys. It’s kinda like Ferris Bueller- “nine times” . Pictures soon- I’m hoping to get to see him next week. Congrats to Joe, Gail, James & Quinn!! -
royals baseball vs. wb crush
Taking a break from the communion photos for a day and posting pictures from the most recent RVC Royals game. Unfortunately, they lost both games but they played well and finally started to keep their spirits up even when they were not doing great score wise.
Just a note- the sun was in and out so my exposures are all over the place. A sports photographer I am not, but I’m working on improving. I feel like I have to be able to look out of both eyes in different directions at the same time. So not happening.
And communions resume tomorrow. See you back here then. -
hospital/jail
As some of you might know already, my dad has been in the hospital for a while now (actually twice) for a bad infection that he just can’t kick. It started with sepsis (scary, but he wasn’t nearly as bad as you would think after reading about it on the internet!) and now it’s some kind of unspecified other infection. Of course I brought the camera to document what is his first hospital stay ever in his whole life.
Hanging out in the ER w his IV antibiotics and bagel sandwich.
And upstairs in his room after being admitted. Do you not love the outfit?
As of this morning, he’s still there but will maybe be getting out this week. Maybe. He was mostly surprised by the fact that you don’t really get to sleep in the hospital. And besides, I think the nurses and doctors are enjoying his wardrobe choices too much to send him home yet.