Taste of Charleston

Yesterday we went to Boone Hall Plantation for the Taste of Charleston. They had a lot of restaurants from Charleston that had booths set up where you could buy food and proceeds benefited the Ronald McDonald House, HOWEVER, it was extremely expensive. We will not be going back next year. They charge $12 a person just to get into the event and then $4 for a small plate of food. For example, you can get a plate with 4 shrimp, that's $1 a shrimp. What?! It was also extremely hot and humid yesterday. When we walked outside Steve mentioned that nobody in South Carolina needs to own a sauna, because all you need to do is step outside! You may notice that he is wearing jeans in the photo...BIG MISTAKE! I will mention that it was nice to get out of the house, but we could have had a picnic in the park for FREE!

Birthday Week

I had another birthday celebration last night. When your birthday falls on a Tuesday you need to have a birthday week, so that you can celebrate on the weekend too! Last night my friends and I went to Yamato, which is a hibachi restaurant. It was great fun until my friends decided embarrassing me was on the menu. The waiter made me get up on a chair in the middle of the restaurant while everyone sang happy birthday. HORROR and it's not even Halloween yet!

This is a photo of a stranger in glasses, Steve, Summer, her Steve, Mary and Eddie

I had to rub Buddha's belly while the waiter took a photo. Steve took this photo at the same time.

Caitlin's Butterflies

I purchased Caitlin a butterfly mobile when I was pregnant, because a friend told me I should have something to distract her while she's on the change table. It was a great idea. She loves these butterflies. I'll be changing her and she'll start crying (this baby would go around wet all day I guess) and I'll say "Look at the butterflies" and she'll immediately look at them and start smiling and laughing. Then of course she has to swat at them when I'm finished.

Yesterday's News

Yesterday I had a great birthday! Here are some of the highlights.



My brother sent me this beautiful charm in the mail. It is by far one of the best gifts I have ever received and I will cherish it forever. It's a heart with the words little sister inside. He sent me a card with it and the words "Linda's the Best" were written inside. Just kidding! There was a beautiful card, but those might not have been the exact words. Note: That's an ongoing joke between B and me. He once gave me an ornament for Christmas with "Brian's the Best" enscribed on it. ANYWAY, I'm way off tangent here!

I received roses by delivery from our friends Pete and Alysia. Aren't they gorgeous?!

Amy, Nick, and Rick banned together to get me a menage of gifts and Steve bought me the Friends Season 10 DVD and a birhtday cake. The birthday cake is not in the photo 'cause we ate it!

We all went out to dinner at Tsunami's. Going counterclockwise there's me, Amy, Nick, Big John, Rick, and Caitlin. Steve is taking the photo. Best Buddies!

Lastly, I have to brag that my daughter was on her best behavior and ate all her dinner. She also enjoyed hitting at the Dora table top cover. She's only 8 months old, but loving Dora already! The face she's making is probably her wondering why her daddy is taking a photo when her face is covered with peas and oatmeal.

October 2, 2007 - Birthday's and Motherhood

Well, today's my birthday and so far I have put away two baskets of laundry from last night, completed two more loads of laundry, made the beds, gone grocery shopping, made breakfast and lunch for Caitlin, did the dishes, and changed 4 diapers (one of which was a HUGE monstrous poopy)! It is 1:30 pm and I'm just now eating for the first time today. These are the joys of motherhood! I was saying to myself I can't believe it's my birthday and here I've done more chores than most do in one week! Then I saw Caitlin's sweet little innocent face looking at me, took a picture, and decided none of that birthday stuff matters to me anymore. I'm lucky to have my little monster. Besides, I'm getting a nice dinner at Tsunami's tonight and I already received some great presents!

September 30 2007 - New Toy

I bought Caitlin a new toy yesterday. I couldn't help myself! She has all sorts of baby toys, but I figured this might help her learn to crawl. It's a moving animal train (Something her cousin Callum would've loved I'm sure). Caitlin is growing everyday and learning new things, but she just can't seem to crawl even though she really really wants too. The animal train is also really fun to play with and has many songs about animals. I think Steve is already tired of the songs and we just got this last night!

September 29 2007 - Steve's Family

Steve's Aunt Gloria, Uncle Don, and twin girls Danielle and Dana drove down from Daytona Beach for a visit this past weekend. His father, Clark, also came down for this little family reunion. Steve had not seen his cousins since they were 7 I think. Anyway, we all went out for dinner at Creekside on Shem Creek. Wonderful food! Caitlin is sitting at the end of the table. That's the back of her little head in the photo. We tried to get her to turn around and say cheese, but I guess she was camera shy. Too busy playing with the camera case! Steve really enjoyed seeing everyone.