A Weekend in Deep Creek

Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, Md was our destination on my (Danisa's) birthday Thursday. We drove in rain the whole way there, about a 3 hour drive from VA, but ended up being a gorgeous weekend. Deep Creek is located in the western part of MD. Wisp is a ski resort, but has many other activities during the summer too. We enjoyed hiking, picnicking, swimming, eating out, and just having fun as a family. This was our first "family" trip together, so it was extra special!

These picnic tables had these awesome built in seats for the little one! Our picnic view was of this little beach on the lake. Lovely! I enjoyed a facial and an afternoon of relaxation at the hotel's spa for my birthday. Thanks honey!

We drove to Swallow Falls Park and did some hiking. Kellan just gets a kick out of being in the backpack. The bigger falls are actually called Muddy Creek Falls, the largest in Maryland. Very beautiful!!

On Saturday we watched the US National Championships Whitewater Slalom. Check out their website, it's pretty cool. This is a man-made course that they can adjust the rapids to different levels of difficulty. http://www.adventuresportscenter.com/ We thought about putting Kellan in a kayak.

Kellan and I were playing a round of "Lick'm, Stick'm". He won! We enjoyed a couple swims at the indoor pool. Kellan loves his floaty.

The hotel crib caused a few problems...I think the picture pretty much explains the problem. But, as you can see, our little guy was pretty happy despite the crib issues and the bad cold that he had on the trip. If you look very closely, you also may see the two little toothers he now has!

This was the spectacular view we had out our hotel window. We overlooked the golf course and mountains and enjoyed two nights of gorgeous sunsets!

A Sunday Stroll at Rock Creek Park

A place we've always talked about going. It was a gorgeous sunny afternoon at Rock Creek Park in D.C. We enjoyed a picnic and people watching. Many bikers cruised by us and Kellan happily cheered them on with his squeals of delight!

9 Months & Growing...

I've been in this world 9 months today and I'm learning new skills everyday! I started with one Cheerio, but quickly learned that I can put multiple in my mouth when Mommy turns her back. So far, reverse is the only direction I can get my car to go, but tomorrow is another day.




I'm rocking, but can't seem to get those hands and knees to move forward. But look, I can still put my tootsies in my mouth, yum! Olympics 2024, here I come! Tomorrow is my 9 month checkup, so I'll be back to share my latest stats.

Addendum: I'm 20#10oz, 28.5 inches. That's 50% for wt. and 60% for ht. I'm pretty square!

Tiggers Bounce!

First Beach Trip

We packed up our gear and ventured to Sandy Point Beach Sunday for a day of relaxation. The beach is located on the Maryland shore of the Chesapeake Bay, at the base of the Bay Bridge. Kellan was eager to get out of his car seat after we got to spend some extra quality time in traffic due to an earlier accident on the bridge. We lathered up Kellan with sun tan lotion, found a nice spot on the beach, and started with a picnic lunch. Kellan took his first walk on the beach (carried him), dipped his toes into the bay, checked out the waves, saw some guys buried in the sand, and people watched. It was a great day and we think he will like the beach as much as his parents do.

Mommy's New Do

Before and After

Mommy decided to go a little shorter, but she's thinking it's still
not short enough, because I can still yank it!

My New Rides

I found two new fun modes of transport! Daddy's shoulders gives me a good view of everything and the swing doesn't get me very far, but it sure tickles my tummy!! I'm still working on that crawling thing. I'll let you know when I figure it out. I'm sure I look pretty goofy rocking back and forth on my hands and knees!

Hey, you look like my G'pa Burke!

Kellan took a strong liking to Great Uncle Father Jim. Maybe because he resembles Grandpa Burke (picture below) ?! It was good to visit with him and Aunt Kathy (his sister) over dinner. Fr. Jim is up visiting from Palm Beach, FL. He'll make his rounds to all the Burke family.

Where's Kellan??

Tim and I traveled to Youngstown, OH for my friend Amy's wedding. I met Amy 10 years ago at Ohio State when I worked on the Transplant Unit. She has been a dear friend. We met her husband Dan for the first time at their wedding. Beautiful couple and ceremony!! This also was a first date and overnight stay without our little man!! We met Jeff, Darlene and kids, G'ma and G'pa at a Dairy Queen to drop Kellan off. I wish I had a picture to show Kellan's reaction to this parting. Let's just say that he has entered into the separation anxiety phase of his life! Knowing he was in great hands, no tears were shed on the parents part (well, I think Tim was close). We communicated throughout the evening via text and phone pictures! What a wonderful thing those cellphones are! We all survived and Kellan got to know his cousins, aunt and uncle a little more which is the best part!

This is fun, when's the next date?!