It all happened just as CC described. We had a wonderful time, Mom called a few times and we filled her in as we both could hear her through the phone.
I really thought CC was going to take DAK home. I also learned that we get dressed in the morning the same way. Pick out the pants FIRST, then figure out the top. I had a great time shopping at the navy with her as I saw how size 6 looks, she could really wear a 4. We had our silly time doing the Priscilla, seeing who sounded more like Mom, Brian thinks CC wins.
I felt like the "mumma" as I got up early and filled up her car with gas and loaded her with travel snacks. She planned on leaving at 10am but we both could bring ourselves to say goodbye. We hugged long and as she was pulling out I waved until I couldn't see her anymore THEN I cried. We talked a few times, I know that trip so well. Thanks again CC, Brady and I will remember the trip always.
Luff to you all, Lisa
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Camp, Ohio and Emotional Bank Deposit
Whew, I can't believe summer is coming to a close. At least, my summer trips/events/vacations are done, which makes me feel like summer is done for me. My last summer adventure is now completed. This adventure has two parts, really, Camp and the visit with Lisa in Ohio. Here is the full story!
Last Thursday, after work I drove to Concord, near Charlotte to meet up with some camp friends, Karen and Kyle Wright. They moved into a great house with wonderful colors on the walls and two perfect cats and now a new perfect puppy golden retriever. They gave me the tour of the house and all the projects they have done or are in the process of doing. Kyle is quite the handy man with his current project being framing out the attic to be a playroom/extra bedroom. I had dinner with Karen and Kyle (pizza and peach cobbler) before we all drove to camp to see the last session's closing ceremonies.
(Penny and Frank at Karen and Kyle's house)
Camp hasn't seemed to change one bit, which was quite comforting to feel and see. Although, all the counselors seemed so much younger, like babies. All the leadership staff gave me big hugs and asked a lot of questions about what I am doing now and how Charles was doing. Karen, Kyle and I stuck around to sing the traditional closing songs and giggled at all our camp memories.
I stuck a peek at Brady with his cabin on their bench in the amphitheater during the closing ceremonies. He was smack in the middle of the cabinmates, which automatically makes me believe he was the popular kid in his cabin. To my surprise, Brady was also the tallest camper in his cabin! I did not want distrub his camp experience to say hi, but I did talk to him after the ceremoines.
Friday morning, I drove back to camp to pick up Brady. I drove down East Camp road to see many of the open air cabins renovated and moved up the hill a bit. The two oldest boy cabins now share a deck. Brady was in cabin 21. Charles was a counselor in 21 as well. However, with all the remodeling all the old writing on the ceiling was gone. boo... I met one of his friends from cabin 35 (girl cabin). At the same time I had a new junior counselor walk up to me and say, "did you used to work at the pool and is your name CC?" I said, yes, and I recognized her from one of my very first swim lessons!
Now, the driving begins... we had lunch in Mooresville at a Sonic drive in. I would have bet on Brady sleeping the majority of the way, but he slept for about 30 mins. I played the cool aunt and let him listen to whatever he wanted on the radio, his ipod or my ipod. I am so KEWL! haha. We chatted mostly about camp. He told me before he left for camp, he did not want to go, but now after camp, he wants to go back for a 2 week session! Nice!
About 8 hours later, we arrived to 330 Wyleswood and honked once we got in the drive way. We ate pizza for dinner, chatted all about camp and our drive. This is when Brady told Lisa that his counselor demonstrated how to shotgun a coke... oh geez!
Saturday, Lisa and I had a blast going around to antique shops, a flea market and her old navy. Brady had football all day and had plans to go to the Brown's game with his heart breaker, cutie best friend, Jake. Brian worked and also had plans to go to the Brown's game. For dinner, Lisa took me to the French Bistro. We sat outside for dinner and enjoyed our fab meal. Lisa and I both had lobster bisque and some wine before our dinners. Lisa had wahoo (spelling?) and I tried the famous skate wing. The server, Sandy, took our picture...
(notice we are wearing jackets!) It is crazy for me to even think about wearing a jacket in the middle of August!!! Later that night, Brian and his friend were party animals and hit the bar, but we (really, I) decided my PJ's sounded much better than the bar.
Sunday, we had a nice breakfast and read the paper. Unfortunately, it rained all day, but that did not stop Lisa and I from going to a great big plant nursery that Mom loves as well. I got a few hints on hardy plants that might work in the NC clay soil. From there we got coffee at Borders and browsed the plant books, craft books and the dictionary for things that start with "J" for this year's Christmas gifts!!!
Oh man, I have written quite a bit... I will have to let Lisa take over now... I think I set her back up on the blog, so she can now post and comment... Lisa... do you want to take over???
Last little bit... I love their kitty, Dak!!! He is about the 1/4 of the size of Brodie and so cuddly! Their dog, Bronx, is also a great big teddy bear!
Last Thursday, after work I drove to Concord, near Charlotte to meet up with some camp friends, Karen and Kyle Wright. They moved into a great house with wonderful colors on the walls and two perfect cats and now a new perfect puppy golden retriever. They gave me the tour of the house and all the projects they have done or are in the process of doing. Kyle is quite the handy man with his current project being framing out the attic to be a playroom/extra bedroom. I had dinner with Karen and Kyle (pizza and peach cobbler) before we all drove to camp to see the last session's closing ceremonies.
(Penny and Frank at Karen and Kyle's house)
Camp hasn't seemed to change one bit, which was quite comforting to feel and see. Although, all the counselors seemed so much younger, like babies. All the leadership staff gave me big hugs and asked a lot of questions about what I am doing now and how Charles was doing. Karen, Kyle and I stuck around to sing the traditional closing songs and giggled at all our camp memories.
I stuck a peek at Brady with his cabin on their bench in the amphitheater during the closing ceremonies. He was smack in the middle of the cabinmates, which automatically makes me believe he was the popular kid in his cabin. To my surprise, Brady was also the tallest camper in his cabin! I did not want distrub his camp experience to say hi, but I did talk to him after the ceremoines.
Friday morning, I drove back to camp to pick up Brady. I drove down East Camp road to see many of the open air cabins renovated and moved up the hill a bit. The two oldest boy cabins now share a deck. Brady was in cabin 21. Charles was a counselor in 21 as well. However, with all the remodeling all the old writing on the ceiling was gone. boo... I met one of his friends from cabin 35 (girl cabin). At the same time I had a new junior counselor walk up to me and say, "did you used to work at the pool and is your name CC?" I said, yes, and I recognized her from one of my very first swim lessons!
Now, the driving begins... we had lunch in Mooresville at a Sonic drive in. I would have bet on Brady sleeping the majority of the way, but he slept for about 30 mins. I played the cool aunt and let him listen to whatever he wanted on the radio, his ipod or my ipod. I am so KEWL! haha. We chatted mostly about camp. He told me before he left for camp, he did not want to go, but now after camp, he wants to go back for a 2 week session! Nice!
About 8 hours later, we arrived to 330 Wyleswood and honked once we got in the drive way. We ate pizza for dinner, chatted all about camp and our drive. This is when Brady told Lisa that his counselor demonstrated how to shotgun a coke... oh geez!
Saturday, Lisa and I had a blast going around to antique shops, a flea market and her old navy. Brady had football all day and had plans to go to the Brown's game with his heart breaker, cutie best friend, Jake. Brian worked and also had plans to go to the Brown's game. For dinner, Lisa took me to the French Bistro. We sat outside for dinner and enjoyed our fab meal. Lisa and I both had lobster bisque and some wine before our dinners. Lisa had wahoo (spelling?) and I tried the famous skate wing. The server, Sandy, took our picture...
(notice we are wearing jackets!) It is crazy for me to even think about wearing a jacket in the middle of August!!! Later that night, Brian and his friend were party animals and hit the bar, but we (really, I) decided my PJ's sounded much better than the bar.Sunday, we had a nice breakfast and read the paper. Unfortunately, it rained all day, but that did not stop Lisa and I from going to a great big plant nursery that Mom loves as well. I got a few hints on hardy plants that might work in the NC clay soil. From there we got coffee at Borders and browsed the plant books, craft books and the dictionary for things that start with "J" for this year's Christmas gifts!!!
Oh man, I have written quite a bit... I will have to let Lisa take over now... I think I set her back up on the blog, so she can now post and comment... Lisa... do you want to take over???
Last little bit... I love their kitty, Dak!!! He is about the 1/4 of the size of Brodie and so cuddly! Their dog, Bronx, is also a great big teddy bear!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Sumner Cousin 5th Annual Lake Trip
I know this is a Cronley blog, but this trip is a highlight of my summer with the Sumner cousins. The majority of the Sumner cousin crew gets together for a weekend of wakeboarding, floating, laughing, cooking and hanging out.Here are a few highlights and pictures:
Charles and I cooked Sat morning breakfast. Charles was the short order cook making custom made omelets for everyone, at the omelet bar. Before hand we cut up Canadian ham, green onion, peppers, mushrooms and cheese. Along with the omelets we ate turkey bacon, cantaloupe and Maria Cronley's cherry cheese coffee cake. Yummy!
The tradition is that we take the jet ski, ski boat and pontoon boat out to a spot on the lake as a hub. From there, we float, ski and eat lunch out on the boat both Sat and Sun. This year, we were able to also get out on Fri afternoon!
Whew, it was hot, so most of us stayed in the water all day long.
Saturday night, we had a grand finale of South Carolina fireworks shooting them off the deck! (the lake is in VA! haha)
After fireworks, we played a few group games! Always fun!
Sunday was much of the same out on the lake!
Enjoy the pictures!
Sunday, August 05, 2007
The Priscilla Treatment at Kelly and Jay's
Hey Everyone,
Can't believe it's been over almost a week ago that Mom was here. She showed up early a week ago Thursday and after many hugs and kisses I opened a nice bottle of white wine and she sat at the island in the kitchen while I got dinner started. It was a weekend of work, wine, fine food, and fun. Friday we surveyed the territory that would be our work for the next four days--my home office/Jay's massage room and the lack of landscaping in our yard. Have no fear, Momma is here. She brought day lillies and her will to plant everything I had in pots. Here's some of her handiwork: a crape myrtle (sp) at the top of the drive, and day lillies and some Missouri Primrose under our window. She also potted the morning glory she brought in June at graduation. We also did some major organizing in my home office. We took it from "throw everything in there" room to a nicely organized shared office/massage room thanks to a creative room divider that Mom thought of. We bought some nice semi sheer curtains, put clip rings on them and string them on a cable wire across 1/4 of the room. So, you can pull the shears across the room and voila, you have a nice room to put up the massage table with candles on small shelves Jay put on the wall. I'll share some pix when I get the room finished next week.
We also cooked almost every night for dinner, thanks to Jay. And of course, we had to take Mom to the Brew Co Friday night for drinks and jazz and then to Bijans for a savory dinner. Thank goodness we worked so much during the days so that we earned our scrumptous dinners each night. And, Jay took it upon himself to make homemade margaritas for a couple nights as well. Yummy. Thanks Momma for a great long weekend and spending some quality time with us. Of course you are welcome anytime! Lisa, you and the gang are next (:>)
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