The Virginia's- 2009

The Overlook at Grand View State Park. My parents actually got engaged here!

The Veteran's Memorial in Ansted. Papa worked hard to organize and see the memorial through to completion.

Rafters going down the New River.

Mom, Stacey, Chris, and Baby on a hike.

Kaymoor Mines

Mom and Dad

Cousins! Wish Darcy could have been there!

Kayaking on Jones Creek

Dad taking one of his many breaks... I'm just sayin' !!!!!

The Happy Shack in Nags Head

Dad just got his Seniors National Park Pass. This is the first time he got to use it.

Chris and I drove up to West Virginia for a quick visit with Papa over the 4th weekend. We had a great time, despite Papa's wounded arm. He is the best one-armed tour guide in WV so if you need a tour, let me know. I am sure we can work something out.

Chris had to drive home for work but I jumped into my parent's car and headed to Smithfield. We made one super special stop in Charlottesville to see my cousin Jenny's new house. I was happily surprised to see my cousin Patty and her husband Paul, along with their 4 beautiful kiddos. Maw Maw Sweetie (my aunt Vicki) was also there! It was a lovely visit and I even got a few baby gifts. Yeah!

After dinner and dessert we went on our way to Smithfield. We had a great couple of days kayaking, shopping, and even squeaked in a visit to the Happy Shack in Nags Head, NC. Lots of fun memories!

A weekend of celebrations

The top of our wedding cake, one year later. It was still good!

Birthday cake! A delicious carrot cake from Matty Cakes Bakery.

The birthday boy with his beer and corn dog.

Chris and Stacey (and baby!) enjoying the band Rusted Root.

My niece Emma!

My niece Claire, running around. It was a hot day!

Poor Chris. His birthday (June 22) falls during a busy time of the year. His birthday, Father's Day, and our anniversary (June 28) are all in the same week. He has this fear that his presents will be forgotten on each individual day and he will wind up with one big one. I have to say that the fear is a little justified but for now, I am doing the best I can to make sure it doesn't happen that way! We celebrated his birthday and Father's (to-be!) day with Darcy and her family. They came up for a music festival and spent the night. We had a great time and got celebrate the birthday and Father's Day separately. We celebrated our part of our anniversary the following weekend at a brunch with friends, many of whom where at the wedding. We thawed out the top of the cake and dug in. It wasn't too bad, considering it had been in the freezer for a year!

And Baby makes three!

Baby Bradley- 12 weeks

We are pregnant!  We are expecting the new member of Team Bradley November 28.  It seems like forever away but I know it will be here sooner than I think.  I am currently 14 weeks, 3 days.

I have been very fortunate not to have any morning sickness.  I have serious taste aversions but no sickness.  This baby has turned me into a vegetarian for the time being.  Chris has been very good so far.  I am sure he will keep it up!  We are fairly certain we know the sex of the baby so if you want to know, just shoot me an email.  They will be able to tell for sure at my next ultrasound.  That is about 5 weeks away from now. Yeah!  We are excited!  

If you have any advice on "must-have" items, please let me know!  It's all very overwhelming at the moment.

Spring Break 2009!

Claire building a sand castle.

The family!

We headed down to Pensacola over Spring Break to catch up on some family time and rest and relaxation.  It was a bit chilly on a couple of the days but we still managed to sit out and get sun!  It was a fun getaway and an opportunity to spend Dad's birthday together (early) in person! 

Billy Joel and Elton John

I went to go see Billy Joel and Elton John at Phillips Arena Saturday night.  It was the best concert I have been to in a while.  Both fellas were on point.  Their voices sounded like album quality and the bands for each guy were amazing.  Here are a few shots.  Some came from the jumbo-tron and some were just taken with the zoom on my camera.  

Billy playing the harmonica on Piano Man

Elton and Billy

Billy Joel

Elton John

Elton John

Cloudland Canyon

Disc golf has become a slightly addictive activity around our house.  Camping trips get planned around disc golf weekends.  We recently went to Cloudland Canyon State Park in Northwest Georgia for a weekend of fun.  We rented a cabin and settled in for a good time.  

Chris going for the putt!

Wildlife viewing area

Beautiful skies!

Our walk along the ridge of the canyon

We stayed properly hydrated on the walk!

I'm it!

I have just been tagged by Kristi to answer some questions.  Here we go!

Q- Five names you go by:

Stacey, StoJo, Staljo, Lily, Moosie La Goosie

Q- Three things you are wearing right now:

Thick socks, sweatpants, long-sleeved shirt

Q- Two things you want very badly at the moment:

A blanket and cup of tea (It's only 24 degrees here right now!)

Q-  Two things you ate today:

Veggie burger and baked waffle fries 

Q-  Two things you did last night:

Worked on a puzzle and caught up with the DVR

Q-  Two people you talked to last on the phone:

Chris and Karen

Q-  Two things you are going to do tomorrow:

Try to keep 19 first graders going in mostly the same direction and work with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade science club kids on identifying mysterious powders!

Q-  Two longest car rides:

This is tough since we drove everywhere as kids.  In most recent memory I'd have to say Montgomery to Seattle and Atlanta to New Hampshire.

Q-  Two of your favorite beverages:

2007 Cotes de Rhone and water 

Q-  The people you would like to respond:

Darcy , Kerri, and Jenny