The weather didn't permit us to have our annual shrimp boil outside so we had it in the garage instead. Veda had her first shrimp - yum.
We got in late yesterday. It was a LONG day on the plane! She just wants to see and touch everything and everybody. I'm NOT looking forward to the trip home with her on my own in four weeks. 
I remember when I was in grade school and we got cable. Our cable box had 36 channels (just like the one pictured above). I also remember when MTV first aired and that all the parents were in discussions about whether or not to let their children watch the videos that glamorized sex, drugs and questionable language. At least I'm guessing that's why they didn't want us watching it. At some point my parents must have given in because I have vivid memories of watching the Thriller and Billy Jean videos. I remember sitting for hours watching music videos. I also remember the excitement when Thriller came on - I'd scream for my brother and we would sit glued to the tube in awe and dance around trying to imitate the walking dead! 
This is Todd, guest blogging today for Kathy...we had a funny little mishap today, but rather than showing a picture, I thought I would show you a couple movie clips (from one of my favorite movies) to give you a hint about what Kathy encountered today....the winner receives a special prize from Veda. 
This is Veda's babysitter. She LOVES her. She throws temper tantrums when Vanessa brings her home. I can't say that it bothers me because I'm so glad to know she is having fun. She comes every day to pick her up and then brings her back - talk about full service!
Veda is not allowed to play with the phone anymore. She has violated the terms of use. She called 911. I blame Blackberry because they have a function that allows you to push two bottons while in lock mode and automatically place an emergency call. The dispatcher on the other end obviously gets lots of calls from 10 month olds as she was quite understanding.
Veda and Jennifer. Jennifer is due on the same day I was last year. Maybe the babes will have the same birthday?!
Todd had a great day. Veda and I had a rough one. We were up at 5:45a. We opened presents with Dad at 7am! Only fitting that we celebrate while experiencing the realities of parenthood! Dad is playing with his new digital photo frame loaded with pics of sweet V for his office. In the background is what I like to think of as my belated mother's day gift - my new recliner! Woo Hoo. Todd spent most of the day at the pool and is now suffering from a bad sunburn and racoon eyes - he he. We finished the day off with a sushi supper at Jennifer and Steve's!
Got up at 7 (Veda let us sleep in - Hooray). Gave Veda her bottle and then packed her up and headed out to get mom her bottle (Latte - mmmmm). Then we hit up a few garage sales where I found this pirate book for V. She likes pirates and I LOVE garage sales.
You can't see it but Veda has the Blackberry in her hand and is trying to hold it up to her ear in the top photo. She amazes me everyday...
Veda loves it when we hold her upside down. She will sit on the floor and tilt her head to the side as a signal to us that she wants to be hung upside down. What a fruitcake!
Yesterday we drove up to Santa Barbara with Jennifer and Steve. We had breakfast in Summerland with a view of the water and then walked the art show along the beach. Veda loved the people watching. Jennifer sat next to Veda in the car and Veda just stared at her like this for most of the ride. She loves blondes! Hair Envy.
