SO LONG, APRIL AND HELLO, MAY!

Well, I have just a little catching up to do.  Chuck (Poppy) came to visit us 14-17 April for Marc's change of command (15 April) and we had a GREAT weekend.  On Friday we all went to Marc's change of command.  He is now the commanding officer of Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines.  On Saturday, we went to the beach (second week in a row for us!) and it was absolutely gorgeous.  Poppy helped Alex build a giant sand castle with a moat.  We stayed 3 hours and got lots of sun and fun. 

Mr. Funny

 That's Marc and me (not models), not watching Alex.

 I showed Alex how to sink his feet in the mud..he thought that was neat-o.

 Playing in the mud

 Splish splashing around

 he got his nerve up and wanted to wade out deeper with us...he love it!

 Alex and I took Rummy for jog a few weeks ago and he tripped running uphill.  After lots of tears and me carrying him halfway home (whew!) we cleaned it up and got a band aid.  All he could talk about was "all the blood" which was very minimal, ha ha!  I told him, "Wow, that's a big boo boo."  He said, "Yeah, that is not cool."  and he held his shorts up the whole way back to keep them clean (yikes that is so me).

 shrek bandaid...and a red popsicle topped it off, all is now well.

 starting the castle...

 WOW!  nobody's getting in with buzz lightyear and a shark guarding the castle...

just lounging...this was towards the end of the 3 hours so he was getting tired

 After Marc's change of command...

 alex was enthralled with the guns and trucks

 we are so proud of daddy!

 here,  Marc is taking the Battery guide-on from the other Capt, signaling him taking command of the Marines/Battery

 Marc then gives the guide-on to the 1stSgt, who reposts it

now Marcs stands on the right, in command of the formation...

Swimming lessons are paying off!



BEACH DAY FUN

We decided to hit the beach for a few hours Sunday afternoon and it was gorgeous.  A little windy, but not a cloud in the sky.  We packed up our blanket, towels, toys, chairs and cooler w/ lunch and headed to DelMar beach on base.  Alex had lots of fun and fell asleep before we even got 1 mile away after we left.  He ran up and down the waterline, we all played football together (throwing it), and he even ventured out waist deep in the surf with me.  He thought it was just too funny when the waves broke and splashed us.  The water, of course, was super cold so that's when the wind bothered us....our legs were like popsicles after exiting the water!  We can't wait to go back soon!

ALEX THIS WEEK...

Happy April!  It's hard to believe that March has come and gone.  Alex says the funniest stuff these days; we were eating dinner together last week one day and Marc and I were talking about what went on at work.  Alex stopped eating and said, "Are you guys talking about work?"  We both smiled and stiffled a laugh.  Marc said, "Yes we are."  Alex said, "I'll talk about my work later."  He then proceeded to finish his dinner.  These first three pictures are from today!  We had a fun Saturday but didn't really do too much besides order a new kitchen table.  I know I know, everyone's probably thinking "finally"...it will be delivered in 30 days or less from now.  Alex started swim lessons this past week.  He goes twice a week for 30 minute lessons.  The pictures below are from his first lesson on Monday.  He LOVES it, thank goodness!  The pictures inbetween are of the new racetrack.  We went to Marc's unit's Family Day (carnival type event, everything's FUN and FREE) and Alex won this during the raffle so he was pretty excited.  After Marc put it together they played forever together...I think Marc had as much fun as Alex!  One of the videos below is of the two of them playing "racetrack."  The other video is Alex finishing his animal puzzle that he picked out from the zoo.  Pass word to each is "alex"  Have a blessed Sunday and a great week!

Racetrack from Carrie Cornelius on Vimeo.



Zoo Puzzle from Carrie Cornelius on Vimeo.

TRIP TO THE ZOO

Marc had to be at work for 10 days straight("in the field") and I had to work the same Saturday as him, which never happens.  To make the most of our day together, Alex and I went to the zoo on Sunday (6 March).  Sorry there aren't too many pics of Alex and I together but a nice lady took the one here.  We had lots of fun and the animals were really active (except the lazy Rhinos as you will see).  Enjoy!