The Weeble's

Fun, friends, and random Aug-Dec 2011

2011-12-31T15:06:00.013-05:00

Zip line in Vegas with Kim

Just after we finished the 1/2 marathon

Before the marathon...it was a bit chilly!

Coronado....

Aquarium

Getting ready for the aquarium

Singing and reading with Auntie Kim

Tide pool at the aquarium

USNA 2002

LSU vs Bama Party (First meeting)

Uncle Quinn

A girl on a mission

Our neighbors

Our Halloween project

Emily's friend Maximo

Playing with Auntie Laura and Katelyn at the Children's museum

Tyler teaching Emily the piano

Seahawk game after the wedding

Loving the horse track

Picking a winning horse...

Hanging out in Carlsbad with my dear friend Amy

The circus...

Helping Gma and Gpa water

Spreckle's Park Coronado

Pacific Beach with Auntie Kim

Navigating the San Diego Zoo

Between friends and family coming to visit, visiting family, having football parties and Jeremy perfecting his sangria we have had so much fun in San Diego so far. 2011 has been great! My sister got married, Jeremy and I went to Hawaii for our 5th anniversary, we have seen so many family and friends that I am getting spoiled being out here! Hope it never ends!!!! San Diego is really the best place we have lived (in my opinion of course). Emily is still swimming and starting school this coming year...well it's only 2 days a week for 4 hours but she is ready and excited. She is talking up a storm! Emily is definitely a diva in the making...she's big on the whole princess thing...where did she get that from? Hope 2012 is as great as 2011 was! I will try to keep this blog up better! Hope all is well with everyone. Happy New Year!

Wow...It's been a while

2011-12-31T12:43:00.010-05:00

Thank you Santa...

Cousin Jonathan Baptism

Swinging with Pops

Emily loves her cousins...

Cookies with Aunt Rachel

Yummy Beignets

Cafe Du Monde

Researching black friday deals...

Dancing machine

I haven't updated this thing in a really lone time. What has happened between August and now?? Well, my sister got married in September and Emily and I were both in the wedding, we went to Monterey for Thanksgiving to visit with Allison and Slidell for Christmas! I ran a half marathon in Vegas as well. Those were the major events!

First haircut and pedi

2011-08-05T20:20:00.003-04:00

Dancing, cooking, and more...

2011-08-05T20:05:00.003-04:00

Auntie Ashley's Bridal Shower...

2011-08-05T11:42:00.003-04:00

Rainforest cafe

Wearing Auntie's glasses

Sofia and Emily

My sister's friends and Emily!:)

Another "cheeseburger" pose

My Uncle Bob playing with Emily

Laura and her pie

Cami and Emily

Heading to the airport...she was excited and had to have her backpack.

Summer Fun...

2011-08-05T11:15:00.004-04:00

Her "cheeseburger" pose

More cousins

Charlie and Emily at a bbq

Fun with Granny, Mikey, and Jack

2011-07-08T10:27:00.006-04:00

Not sure what happened to the cake here

Group hug..Mikey is in there somewhere

Between Legoland, The Safari Park, the beach, the park, and outdoor pool Emily and her cousins were busy! She had a blast with them and it was so cute how they got along. I have never seen so many hugs and the sharing of toys was great! We celebrated Mikey's 3rd birthday too. Emily was very sad when Granny and the cousins left.

Emily's second birthday

2011-07-05T21:57:00.007-04:00

"Ta-da"

Giving Auntie Laura hugs

Katelyn and Emily

Emily had a great 2nd birthday! My best friend, Laura, came down with her family. That was great they could come. Emily had a blast with her two kids! Our neighbors came and it was nice that Granny and two of Emily's cousins were here too. We had pizza and of course cake!

Jason, Jackie, and Jonathan come visit

2011-07-05T21:28:00.005-04:00

She loves to give hugs

Took this picture for my dad

View of San Diego

So, when Jason and Jackie were here we tried to stay busy! We went to the zoo, to the children's pool in La Jolla, Cabrillo National Park, and of course the beach! It was so great having them visit. I have to say that I was pooped after all the outings!:) In fact I was so pooped I somehow got bronchitis...that kept me down for weeks. I am still feeling it! I am glad we got to see family! We hope they had a great time because we sure did. Emily loved Jonathan it was cute! Up next...Emily's birthday and the Jackson's and Granny come to visit!

U2 Concert

2011-07-05T21:11:00.004-04:00

June was very busy month. The first of the month I went to Seattle to see my sister and friends. We went to the U2 concert, best show ever, and to a Mariner's game...which they won!:) It was great spending time with my family and dearest friends. My sister got me the concert tickets for my birthday! When I got back Jeremy's brother Jason and his family came to San Diego. We tried to show them some hot spots. Which I will post next. After they left my friend Laura and her family came. It was nice that they were able to celebrate Emily's birthday with her. Also, Mama Braud and two of Emily's cousins were also here to celebrate her birthday. We don't know what to do with ourselves because it is so quiet around the house.

Hawaii

2011-05-14T16:36:00.011-04:00

Too much sprite for Jeremy!

My childhood friend, Charise

Was lost shot here...hmmm?:)

The view from our room at Turtle Bay Resort

Wiamea Falls

USS Missouri

USS Arizona

"The Blowhole" nothing was blowing

So, Hawaii was fun and a nice little break! I hadn't been there since 1989! We moved there when I was in second grade and man has it changed. However, I don't think I would have really remembered anyway. We tried to find my old house but it was gone and all the Navy housing has been redone. They now have a community pool. My old school was still there but looking a bit rundown. I saw my old neighbor which was nice. We were pretty busy while we were there. It was super windy so that was a bummer. We tried to swim with sharks but 1. the seas were angry that day and 2. I was throwing up on the side of the boat. The shark company said it was too dangerous for us to be put in a cage in the middle of the ocean while the winds were like 20 mph. I wish they would have determined that BEFORE we sailed out there. I don't think I will be on a boat in the open seas ever again...lakes are okay but not the ocean. The pool was great and Jeremy got to snorkel..I was still sick from our shark adventure. Overall it was a good trip and I hope we can go back and bring Emily!

Grandma and Grandpa watch Emily

2011-05-14T16:22:00.004-04:00

My parents came down to watch Emily while Jeremy and I went to Hawaii! They did a great job and Emily was still asking for them after we got back. Between swimming twice a week, gymnastics, the park, and the beach I would say my parents need a vacation after all that activity! I am glad the weather was warm and sunny...it was nicer in San Diego than it was in Hawaii. Emily had a great time with her grandma and grandpa..I am sure they had fun too!:)

Having fun outside...

2011-05-14T16:03:00.005-04:00

Easter 2011

2011-05-14T14:47:00.006-04:00

Easter was nice. We had a small dinner party with some of Jeremy's old Naval Academy friends. I cooked lamb for the first time..yikes but luckily it turned out!:) Emily had fun with Charlie...the dog and Kaden the son of one of Jeremy's friends. He shares the same birthday as Emily but is one year younger! We dyed Easter eggs this year and that was fun. She did like hunting for the eggs.

Emily and Friends at the zoo

2011-05-14T14:21:00.007-04:00

The new baby Giraffe

The zoo pass is the best! We can go anytime we want and can bring friends! Emily and her little friends had a blast at the zoo. We are very thankful to have such great neighbors at least on one side!:) Now we can't mention the word "friends" because Emily goes to the door and expects to see our neighbors.

Hoover Dam

2011-04-18T20:51:00.003-04:00

Vegas

2011-04-18T20:03:00.004-04:00

Getting her nails "did" by her auntie

Yes, money!

"Deuces"

Emily dancing with her friend

We went to Vegas for my parents 30th wedding anniversary and it was a lot of fun! I am scared because Emily enjoyed herself a little too much! Jeremy won at the blackjack tables...that is a first hahaha! It was a great time and hope we can do it again! We also went to the hoover dam! Pictures to follow on the next blog update.

The next American Idol

2011-03-14T19:26:00.002-04:00

Emily meets Elmo...

2011-03-14T19:12:00.003-04:00

Sea World with Amy

2011-03-13T18:06:00.005-04:00

Amy came to visit us and it was great! We went to Sea World and it was a perfect day in San Diego. Emily got to ride to ride on some rides and see her favorite "person" Elmo! The dolphin show was pretty cool and Amy and Jeremy saw the Shamu show. San Diego is treating us well so far!:) Our next adventure is Las Vegas next weekend. It will my parents 30th wedding anniversary. Can't wait to see them and Emily hit up Vegas.

Making banana bread and coloring

2011-03-13T17:58:00.002-04:00

Science Museum

2011-03-13T17:34:00.003-04:00

On Tuesdays of every month the museums rotate and you can get in for free if you are military...so Emily and I went to the Science Museum. She had a blast but I think it was because there were so many kids there. I think this week we are going to go to the museum of man and learn anthropology!:)

Kim comes to San Diego

2011-03-09T19:49:00.003-05:00

Emily loves running on the beach! That is not Jeremy and I in the background...lol

Pacific Beach

At Balboa Park

So, my friend from college came for a visit President's Day weekend. We tried to keep busy! We went to Balboa Park which is awesome. It's filled with museums, gardens, and the zoo is right there too. We went to the beach by our house and the weather was crazy but we managed to stay dry. We also took Kim to La Jolla and saw the seals. That is pretty neat! You can go right out on this landing and get splashed by water and see the seals up close.

Valentine's Day

2011-03-09T19:42:00.002-05:00

Wanted to "use" the potty...nothing came out haha

Seattle

2011-03-09T19:33:00.003-05:00

Wearing Uncle Bryce's slippers

At the airport

Early in February Emily and I went up to Seattle to help my sister find a wedding dress...successful trip!:)

Random pictures

2011-01-27T13:37:00.004-05:00

Swimming

This is her new thing..wearing a bucket on her head!

Well, Emily is almost 19 months! She is so funny and really tells you what she wants and doesn't want. She is obsessed with Elmo but there could be worse characters!:) Right now she is also having small fits and testing us. Overall, she is still a sweet girl but man if you don't get her a banana...watch out!:) Looks like we will be going to Disney on Ice on Sunday. We won the tickets so you can't beat that! Next weekend we are flying up to Washington because her Auntie is trying on wedding dresses and I am trying on bridesmaid dresses. This should be interesting with Emily! She loves clothes but mostly shoes so will see what happens.

Gymnastics

2011-01-27T13:28:00.004-05:00

Emily goes to Gymnastics once a week! She loves it. However, she is not a big fan of the rings or bars but loves the balance beams and of course jumping. The class is great because she is learning how to follow directions and share...which she does both really well! It's so cute watching all the kids. There is a little boy who is always giving Emily kisses and hugs..it's cute but Emily is not a big fan.

Wild Safari

2011-01-27T13:14:00.004-05:00

We took Emily to the Wild Safari! It was pretty cool! She liked that she could run around and pet some animals. The park is about 45 minutes from our house but not bad with the freeways. There was also a winery out there!:)

Rachel comes to San Diego

2011-01-14T13:07:00.008-05:00

Here is Jeremy annoying Rachel

Getting ready for the zoo

Our little diva to be

This was funny because Rachel said she would only take a picture with Jeremy if Emily was in it!

We were so excited to have Rachel come visit us! Hope she liked San Diego! The zoo was awesome! I think that will definitely be one of the places we take visitors. So far San Diego has been great! The weather has been amazing and Emily is a real beach girl..too bad the water is freezing!:) She takes a gymnastics class once a week and she really loves it. Right now she is jumping and loves the balance beam. Well, we hope to have more visitors..hint hint!:)

Christmas 2010

2011-01-14T12:51:00.004-05:00

Christmas was nice. We stayed in San Diego. I think Emily liked her gifts. She tried to open them but got bored and just played with the open presents! Our neighbors invited us over for dinner that night and that was really fun. They are really nice and have 4 kids. 2 are twins and are about 6 months older then Emily!

Poinsettia Bowl

2011-01-14T12:32:00.003-05:00

A very tired little girl

We were lucky and got to the Poinsettia Bowl! Sadly, Navy lost but it was fun. Jeremy ran into an old roommate from Pensacola and Emily had fun until she got tired and the fireworks began! She was a trooper! The weather was great and seeing that there had been over 3 feet of water in the stadium the field looked great. Yes, it rained for 7 days straight but I am sure you all heard that on the news.

Legoland

2011-01-14T12:17:00.005-05:00

Emily and I went to Legoland to meet up with my best friends from Washington! It was a good time...the only downfall was that Emily wasn't tall enough to go any rides. She got to go on two! Maybe we will go back in the spring when she grows another inch or two! It was nice seeing my friends and their kiddos! Jeremy was home sick!

Thanksgiving in Monterey

2010-12-15T16:31:00.005-05:00

We went up to Monterey for Thanksgiving! The drive wasn't that bad!:) It was so good to see Allison, Dave and the kids! We never get to see them so that was nice...plus we got to meet Arabelle! Emily had a blast with her cousins. She and Jack got along well and she loved Arabelle...oh and tormenting Mikey! Good food and family couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving. Monterey is nice so moving there won't be too bad except for the chilly weather!

Oregon/Washington Visit

2010-12-15T14:18:00.008-05:00

After Slidell Emily and I flew to the Pacific Northwest! We had a great time there too. Most of my family went to the Oregon State Washington State football game. That was Emily's first football game! It was nice having 15 people to watch her!:) She went on her first road trip in her great aunt Chris' rv! It was funny because the truckers would wave to her. We went to Seattle and took some pics up on the Space Needle and road some rides. It also snowed the day we were heading to San Diego so she got to see her first snow flurries...she was excited.

Slidell visit

2010-12-15T13:30:00.006-05:00

After we left Tampa we stayed with my Aunt Sally in Citra, FL for a few days and then Emily and I heading West to Slidell! We went to a pep rally and Emily loved being with all the high kids. She watched the cheerleaders so we might have another cheerleader in the family!:) Jeremy and I were able to go to the LSU/Bama game which was fun. We got to see Jason, Christopher, Michael, and Rachel. Lsu won so it was an even better game. Emily and I went up to Baton Rouge to visit with Michael a few days after. She had fun saying hi to all the college kids. We saw Mike the tiger and got a great campus tour from Michael Braud!:) We also went to a Veteran's day parade! Emily got a lot of beads!

Halloween

2010-12-15T13:18:00.003-05:00

Halloween in Tampa! I think Emily had fun with her buddy Max! This was our last day in Tampa and it was great sharing Halloween with our neighbor's! We do miss them!!!

Last Days in Tampa...

2010-11-05T10:48:00.007-04:00

Nice choice

Flying a plane

They didn't pack my horse yet!

My old friend from MS and her son

Max, her best friend

Checking her stocks!

Well, we have left Tampa sadly! The packers came and went with our stuff in two days. Emily went to where her bed was and said "uh oh!" We stayed with our awesome neighbors and Max and Emily had a week of fun! Halloween was great and I think the kiddos enjoyed themselves. We went to the Chlidren's Museum in Tampa and Chuck E Cheese too! Now we are in Slidell and the drive went well!

Pumkin patch with Max...

2010-10-18T09:35:00.007-04:00

"Come on Max lets do the hay maze!"

We had a great time at the Bradenton Pumpkin Festival this weekend! I think the pony rides were the best part! Max and Emily really had fun! It was pretty warm though!:) Our neighbor's are great and like I keep saying we will miss them and Tampa a lot! We have a week until our the packers come and 2 weeks until we leave!:( The next couple of weeks will be busy but Emily is going to Chuck E Cheese on Wednesday and the Children's museum before we move. Of course there is also Halloween!:)

Thriller and business...

2010-10-18T09:28:00.003-04:00

A small bottle of Bacardi Rum..we really have to watch her!:)

Making some calls

On the phone

So, after Emily is done taking calls she likes to cut loose and dance to Thriller!:)

Dinner with some Europeans...

2010-10-18T09:16:00.004-04:00

Peter (the Swedish guy) and Emily

Max and Emily

We had some of Jeremy's coalition friends over for dinner. Jeremy made his pork butt and they had corn on the cob for the first time!:) They are so nice. Steve (the Frenchman) made us some crepes and Max (the Italian) brought Emily a doll and me flowers! I think they had a good time and it was great having them over.

Random 15 months pics...

2010-10-13T12:33:00.006-04:00

Every kid grabs a beer bottle, right?

Her pumpkin from Max

Tea anyone?

Geaux Tigers

Hiding from mommy

The Braud Men come to Tampa...

2010-10-13T12:27:00.004-04:00

Lunch time

Hanging out with Uncle Charlie

It was nice to have Jeremy's grandpa, dad and Uncles come for a visit! Hopefully, they had a good time. Emily really loved Uncle Charlie and of course her Pops!:) It was hard to go to some of the events with Emily so Jeremy went to them and I watched girlie. We did take a tour of Ybor City, went to Jeremy's work, went to Ikea and ate prime rib! The weather was perfect!

Emiy and Max go to the aquarium

2010-10-13T12:02:00.008-04:00

scuba Steve...

Everyone likes a fog machine

Nicky(Max's mom) and I took the kiddos to the aquarium. Of course they loved it. Emily could walk around this time. Last time we went she wasn't walking yet so she really had fun. They also have a little water area which was fun. Two things Emily loves...water and being outside. She isn't too keen on wearing a hat...I have tried. Hey, she wears her glasses so I can't ask for much more. Max and Emily love hanging out. It's funny because Emily will walk next door and knock on Max's door and vice versa! It's going to be sad when we have to leave!:(

Emily gets glasses...

2010-10-12T15:15:00.004-04:00

Picking out glasses

So, Emily now has to wear glasses. We went and saw one of Tampa's best ophthalmologists and she will be wearing glasses for right now. She seems to like them or at least she doesn't fight me when I try and put them on. She wears them with now problem. The first day I wasn't so sure but she has done great! We have such a great girl!