Whew!

Happy 16 months to our baby boy. He is growing so quickly! We spent last weekend in Baltimore. It was a whirlwind trip but we packed a TON of stuff in and managed to see a bunch of family and friends (although we didn't see everyone). So, anyway, we flew up on Friday night - our flight arrived on time (LUV Southwest!) and we headed down to Virginia for the night. We were checked into the hotel and fast asleep by midnight. Saturday morning we got up and had a nice breakfast at the hotel before heading out to DC for Daniel's baptism.

So, I looked over the breakfast menu and found the PERFECT choice - Hot Cereal (or Cold), Banana, Bagel with Cream Cheese, Coffee and Juice. What could be better? (well, honestly, a lot of things but this was going to be the perfect breakfast for Connor and me to share). Of course my choices of Hot Cereal . . . only 1. OATMEAL. It is absurd that grits haven't caught on up in Yankeeville. Grits are delicious and well . . . OATMEAL isn't. I confirmed just how bad oatmeal tastes on Saturday morning. I mean ya'll - it tastes like paste! I fed some to Connor - who ate about 3 ounces and then offered the bowl to Colin. He almost licked the bowl! EWWWH! He must have been starving to eat that goop! Conclusion: Grits without butter or salt are WAAAAYYY better that Oatmeal. Grits with butter/ salt etc . . . super yummy! I put a poll on the side of the blog to see if everyone agrees. But honestly - how can you not??

Anyway, the bagel was delicious and since Connor loves cream cheese - it was a hit. The baptism ceremony was very sweet and intimate and afterwards we headed back to Leslie and Kevin's for some grub. Later that day we drove back to Baltimore to have Christmas with Heather, Ken, Brandon etc. Hopefully Heather will send me the group photo soon so I can post that - but in the meantime, here are a few pics from Sat . . .

Connor practicing taking up the collection for the church

Our attempt at a group kids shot - I chose this one since Connor, Colin and Leslie look good in it . . .
Colin with his godson - baby Daniel


Kevin - Daniel's daddy


Connor, Kenn, and Brandon . . .
Sunday we went to the Ravens game (it rained ALL day) - well it rained until the game ended - then it let up. Never again will I tailgate in the rain. I suggested that we NOT stand the rain all morning but I was outvoted - in favor of "being in the action" at the tailgate outdoors. Action alright - never again. It was miserable! There were a few moments of fun - but never again.