tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4578109520909321522024-03-13T10:56:36.378-04:00Trent and Liz RichardsonThe official source of all things 'Richardson'.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-20436268372822181312009-02-22T21:21:00.005-05:002009-02-22T21:38:43.281-05:00Baby Beau Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SaIIx1zn0XI/AAAAAAAAF-8/D-C51n0UVhw/s1600-h/Beau_Bath.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SaIIx1zn0XI/AAAAAAAAF-8/D-C51n0UVhw/s400/Beau_Bath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305812963346076018" border="0" /></a><br />We're way overdue for a <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/BabyBeau#">Beau-update</a>. Especially considering he's a big boy (3 mos, 16+ lbs). He might beat us up if he hears about our negligence. For that matter, we also have not given <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/MiscLillie?authkey=_JIR97X75GM#">Lillie</a> enough attention either. What they say about the 2nd versus the 1st is very true (at least in regards to pictorial documentation). A brief recap...<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/Holidays2008#">Christmas</a> went well...the amount of toys Lillie received bordered on the ridiculous. New Years was a rager [insert laughter]. Lillie <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/LillieS2ndBirthday?authkey=y9Awbt1Onck#">turned 2</a> on Jan 12. We continue to be very proud of her...she's so special. And well, Beau is just a great baby. For example, he actually sleeps which is a pleasant surprise! Did I mention, he's a big boy? Liz goes back to work next week...time flies.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-7966610520710466162008-12-13T22:59:00.006-05:002008-12-13T23:15:26.860-05:00Christmas 2008 Photos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SUSGCJ5AkfI/AAAAAAAAFns/y_vWT3iszEI/s1600-h/0076_crop.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SUSGCJ5AkfI/AAAAAAAAFns/y_vWT3iszEI/s400/0076_crop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279492034757956082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another great job by the folks at <a href="http://www.portraitinnovations.com/index.html">Portrait Innovations</a> on our <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/Christmas2008#">Christmas photos</a>. The photographer got some good shots of Beau. And gosh, how cute is Lillie?!? We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Merry Christmas.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-46621559364415384572008-11-16T23:21:00.005-05:002008-11-17T14:24:12.519-05:00Baby Beau<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SSDxY4m9A2I/AAAAAAAAFTw/AroixTHW0iM/s1600-h/img_0455.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0pt" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SSDxY4m9A2I/AAAAAAAAFTw/AroixTHW0iM/s400/img_0455.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We welcomed Beauregard (Beau) Wynne Richardson to this world on Friday, November 14th at 2:32 AM in the Hylton Birthing Center at Prince William Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs 6 oz and measured 22".<br /><br />Beau is doing great. He had his first pediatrician appointment this morning and he passed all his developmental tests with flying colors. Liz is feeling good and is recovering quite well. And of course, Lillie is happy...she now has a little brother to boss around for the rest of her life.<br /><br />Of course, more updates to come, but in the meantime, here are some <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/BeauSBirth#">photos at the hospital</a>.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-82115535286855059662008-10-26T17:14:00.005-04:002008-10-26T17:27:39.544-04:00Day Out with Thomas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SQTe-kp9fXI/AAAAAAAAFI4/BvXIKUblvC8/s1600-h/img_0287.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SQTe-kp9fXI/AAAAAAAAFI4/BvXIKUblvC8/s400/img_0287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261575431248510322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We recently went to Strasburg, PA for a <a href="http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/day-out-with-thomas.php">Day Out with Thomas</a>. Strasburg is located in Amish country and it's a beautiful area. We stayed overnight at <a href="http://www.historicinnofstrasburg.com/">The Historic Strasburg Inn</a>. We look forward to going back again some day with #2. Check out the photos <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/ThomasTheTankEngine#">here</a>.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-75348041439615561112008-10-11T16:48:00.002-04:002008-10-11T16:50:39.154-04:00Burke Lake Train RideYou'll notice a theme during the next few posts. Next stop <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Strasburg,+PA&ie=UTF8&ll=39.986328,-76.18495&spn=0.029659,0.077162&t=h&z=14&iwloc=addr">Strasburg, PA</a> to visit <a href="http://www.thomasandfriends.com">Thomas the Tank Engine</a>. Here's <a href="http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePxrEQQPBJk">our warm-up</a> at <a href="www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake/">Burke Lake Park</a> earlier this summer.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="349"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ePxrEQQPBJk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ePxrEQQPBJk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-68434639868656789272008-08-27T21:52:00.006-04:002008-08-27T22:26:25.587-04:00The End of Summer<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SLYFe_wodNI/AAAAAAAAFCI/5JiH9whcgDs/s1600-h/IMG_0139.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239381246561776850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SLYFe_wodNI/AAAAAAAAFCI/5JiH9whcgDs/s320/IMG_0139.JPG" border="0" /></a> We would love to say that our <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/OuterBanksVacation">Outer Banks vacation</a> was a dream come true, but alas, it was a tougher one. We were all a little disappointed in Corolla NC, and to add insult to injury, Lillie and Trent were sick with "flu-like symptoms." Regardless, we still had fun...Lillie got to spend quality time with her cousins, Liz got some needed rest, and Trent crushed beach chairs with the SUV.<br /><br />On another note, Lillie had her first day of school this week. She started attending a near-by, private, Christian academy. We're very pleased a slot opened-up for her to attend this school. She's just too smart to be outside of a curriculum environment. Overall, she's doing well, but of course, it's an adjustment from her past routine. We have no doubt Lillie will acclimate and this is the best course for her future.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-51103688209455011922008-07-27T17:26:00.003-04:002008-07-27T17:54:50.654-04:00Lillie's First Haircut<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r9BsCepsiek&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r9BsCepsiek&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />A short video of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9BsCepsiek">Lillie's first haircut</a>.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-21270376784488595642008-07-24T22:47:00.006-04:002008-12-10T23:57:59.508-05:00Lillie's 18-Month Update<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SIlBDF3OllI/AAAAAAAADgI/VT0l1UZaPC4/s1600-h/IMG_0020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226780363909404242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SIlBDF3OllI/AAAAAAAADgI/VT0l1UZaPC4/s320/IMG_0020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One thing is for sure and that's the fact we have a rambunctious toddler on our hands. We keep saying it to ourselves, but Lillie's development over the past 18 months has been amazing. She's a happy--and vocal--little girl with quite the personality. We really couldn't be prouder. She weighed-in at 22 lbs and measured 31.25" at her last checkup.<br /><br />Please take a look at the recent photos from our <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/July4thWeekend2008">July 4th weekend</a> and a recent trip to celebrate Trent's great-uncle and aunt's <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/AnnAndBud50thAnniversary">50th wedding anniversary</a> (Ann & Bud). We hope to see more of our friends and family over the summer.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-90124466535490575622008-07-06T22:24:00.004-04:002008-12-10T23:57:59.722-05:00e2M<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SHF_zj3hkHI/AAAAAAAADWE/q3BIosBb0IE/s1600-h/e2m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220093966877298802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SHF_zj3hkHI/AAAAAAAADWE/q3BIosBb0IE/s200/e2m.jpg" border="0" /></a> For the folks who received an email from me previously then excuse the following excerpt...<br /><br /><em>"After a long and undistinguished career at <a href="http://www.phra.com/">PHR+A</a>, I've decided to move onto greener pastures in an attempt to get my family off food stamps. The fine folks at <a href="http://www.e2m-inc.com/">e2M</a> have been duped into believing I actually know something. In fact, they've hired me as their Assistant GIS Manager. Many of you also know about my ongoing attempts to serve my country. Well, they just took too long (surprised?) and e2M brought the bling."</em><br /><br />I'm now entering my third week at e2M and things are going really well. My coworkers are great to work with and it's been a refreshing change of pace and scenery. The position is challenging, but there are a ton of opportunities. And to boot, the commute is shorter which is always nice. In other words, I'm comfortable saying that I made a good decision and I'm looking forward to the future.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-4895329684015501932008-06-08T22:33:00.004-04:002008-12-10T23:57:59.732-05:00Number Two<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SEyZ70YRwWI/AAAAAAAADV8/RzAdFtLTaq4/s1600-h/number_two.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209708121912623458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SEyZ70YRwWI/AAAAAAAADV8/RzAdFtLTaq4/s200/number_two.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sometimes it's tough remembering if you've told everyone so we decided on a brief broadcast. We're expecting "Baby Number Two" on November 22. Of course we're excited, but we also feel a little more comfortable this go-around. Liz is doing well and feeling great and everything points towards a healthy pregnancy. And no, we're not finding out the sex again. We're also starting to make some logistical changes around the house. As one of my buddies recently stated...get ready to switch from a zone to a man-to-man defense. Wish us luck...cheers!Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-89230154337223035972008-05-13T20:53:00.008-04:002008-05-14T09:17:27.089-04:00Cedar Island, VirginiaI recently conducted a <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113218948528978305728.00044cae3b8afcc689665&t=h&z=12">GPS shoreline survey</a> of Cedar Island, Virginia as part of my ongoing dissertation research along the Virginia barrier islands. The focus of my <a href="http://trentandlizrichardson.blogspot.com/2007/05/new-orleans.html">studies</a> over the past few years has been Parramore Island which is directly south of Cedar Island.<br /><br />Cedar is unusual along the Virginia Eastern Shore because it is/was privately property. The vast majority of the barrier islands along the coast are part of the <a href="http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art15019.html">Virginia Coast Reserve</a> which is owned by <a href="http://www.nature.org/">The Nature Conservancy</a>. The Virginia barrier islands constitute one of the longest stretches of coastal wilderness remaining on the entire US Atlantic Coast.<br /><br />The bottom line is that the Virginia barrier islands are a special place--but unfortunately--the system is falling apart and rapidly. And that's where I hope my research answers some questions. For those of you wondering what a mixed-energy, wave-dominated, retrograding barrier island actually looks like, then here you go.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113218948528978305728.00044cae3b8afcc689665&t=h&s=AARTsJoKTvaYfWYnxJIz1XsKF3S37W4Tvw&ll=37.628293,-75.60401&spn=0.190335,0.291824&z=11&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113218948528978305728.00044cae3b8afcc689665&t=h&ll=37.628293,-75.60401&spn=0.190335,0.291824&z=11&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-42201537230949896782008-04-21T23:02:00.003-04:002008-12-10T23:57:59.950-05:00Catch-Up, Again?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SA1X2zPCCkI/AAAAAAAADFk/spNuqkuwcIs/s1600-h/donkey_closeup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191902544405858882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/SA1X2zPCCkI/AAAAAAAADFk/spNuqkuwcIs/s320/donkey_closeup.jpg" border="0" /></a>Yikes! I just noticed that we're really behind posting photos (can you say 'January'?). And yep, you guessed it. You know what that makes me. So before we become irreparably behind and just give up...here you go.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/1stBirthdayParty">Lillie's 1st Birthday Party</a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/GrabBag">Grab Bag</a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/Easter2008">Easter 2008 (Marion, VA)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/1stBirthdayParty"></a>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-40723237906719481832008-04-03T22:50:00.008-04:002008-12-10T23:58:00.198-05:00Easter Photos<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185218048988046498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R_WYV9TgZKI/AAAAAAAACw8/i-a6GiWqUXk/s200/0028.jpg" border="0" />Our little girl, Lillie Mae, just keeps growing up. Alot of people tell us she's amazing, but of course, we especially think so.<br /><br />Even though some of her <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/PortraitInnovations">Easter photos</a> photos are adorable, she's even cuter and more personable in person. (In our humble opinion).Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-43645834019052347702008-03-27T22:45:00.004-04:002008-12-10T23:58:00.398-05:00GMU Senior Night 2008<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R-xcCNTgYMI/AAAAAAAACoI/SL1Swfglc10/s1600-h/donkey.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182618464197566658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R-xcCNTgYMI/AAAAAAAACoI/SL1Swfglc10/s320/donkey.jpg" border="0" /></a> What can I say? I've been a sombrero-wearing, root beer-drinking, cigar-smoking donkey. And well, the blog's content has suffered as a consequence. But not to fear, we've got great stuff from our trip to Marion this past Easter weekend.<br /><br />In the meantime, I hope you have a passing interest--or perhaps even enjoy--a short video of George Mason Senior Night 2008. (Let's not just not talk about their performance in the NCAA's).<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YiNtyRAekyc&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YiNtyRAekyc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-57537996704228207122008-02-20T17:17:00.009-05:002008-12-10T23:58:00.497-05:00Delilah (1996-2008)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R7yn1DHXIFI/AAAAAAAACno/cH1qr5vGJ8E/s1600-h/Delilah_Photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R7yn1DHXIFI/AAAAAAAACno/cH1qr5vGJ8E/s400/Delilah_Photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169191002125574226" /></a><br />This morning we said goodbye to our family dog and loyal companion, Delilah. We're sad our friend is no longer with us and we'll miss her terribly. However, we'll always cherish the time we spent together.<br /><br />Delilah was a smart, loving, and playful canine that enjoyed--well--being a spoiled dog. When Liz picked her from the litter she knew that Delilah was special and that certainly proved true. We know that she was loved by so many, and we thank you for spending time with her. <br /><br />Delilah loved catching frisbee and chasing balls to the point of exhaustion when she was younger--we imagine that's what she is doing right now. A thought or prayer for our dear friend is appreciated.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-68100820974260103582008-02-10T23:02:00.000-05:002008-02-10T23:17:47.780-05:00Puerto Rico in 3 MinutesI tried my best to boil down our week in Puerto Rico. And well, here's the final result. I hope you enjoy watching the video as much as I do.<br /><br />Estamos seguros de que serĂ¡ nuestro viaje en 2009!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ufYPOHUe90"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ufYPOHUe90" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-5126837430456960772008-01-24T22:11:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:58:00.901-05:00Housekeeping<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R5lhI7NtXCI/AAAAAAAACjY/7gJMzBZxeEs/s1600-h/DSCN0017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159261654091652130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R5lhI7NtXCI/AAAAAAAACjY/7gJMzBZxeEs/s200/DSCN0017.JPG" border="0" /></a>Forty-three posts in 2007 and a heckuva start to 2008 warrant some catch-up and housecleaning.<br /><br />Please note I've shortened the photos list, but not too worry because archived photos can be accessed through the <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson">'All Albums'</a> link. Once again, I'll plug subscribing to the blog via <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TrentAndLizRichardson">FeedBurner</a> ...it's the only way to access 'Richardson', and no, you will not be spammed. It's simply the occassional "Trent, Liz, and Lillie post" delivered to your inbox.<br /><br />Onto the real content...<br /><br />Of course, we enjoyed our <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/Christmas2007">first family Christmas</a> with Lillie. It was relaxing, hectic, special, and all that fun Christmas stuff. New Years was also a blast...lock the doors, load the shotgun, and ride out the storm with our Y2K supplies!<br /><br />Perhaps even more enjoyable, we went to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=san+juan,+puerto+rico&ie=UTF8&ll=18.453781,-66.059933&spn=0.004661,0.009978&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=0">San Juan, Puerto Rico</a> in early January for a little tropical winter getaway. It was quite a good time...more details to come later, but <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/PuertoRico">check out the photos </a>in the meantime. In fact, CW and Pam (Liz's parents) made the trip. And frankly, we welcomed the company and the extra set of eyes and arms for Lillie.<br /><br />Btw, what do you think about our luxurious accomodations??Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-36915066451915619682007-12-26T22:06:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:58:01.103-05:00When Elmo Grows Up<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R3MX4CX9N_I/AAAAAAAACM8/TiGzf2uarfY/s1600-h/IMG_0032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148485050492073970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R3MX4CX9N_I/AAAAAAAACM8/TiGzf2uarfY/s200/IMG_0032.JPG" border="0" /></a>Lillie recently had the opportunity to attend <a href="http://www.sesamestreetlive.com/">"When Elmo Grows Up"</a> at the Patriot Center. We splurged for floor seats and that was a great decision because she really enjoyed the show. Nothing like an 8-ft tall Big Bird, an enthusiastic Elmo, and the entire Sesame Street cast to <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/SesameStreet">brighten your day</a>!<br /><br />As I mentioned, we had aisle seats on the floor so the characters would occasionally come down and walk through our aisle (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_(Sesame_Street">Zoe</a> even reached out and touched her at one point). Alas, she was pretty much done after the intermission, but it was a great experience.<br /><br />Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet...Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-59337444096597602962007-12-16T14:47:00.000-05:002007-12-16T20:00:52.850-05:00First StepsLillie's walking has really advanced over the past two weeks. Here's a short video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_za5A-0rK7U">demonstrating her ability</a>. Darn cute in our eyes!<br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_za5A-0rK7U"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_za5A-0rK7U" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-38217852764234659282007-12-06T12:54:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:58:01.321-05:00Lillie's Christmas Photos<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R1icQjthPKI/AAAAAAAACIc/ngTmpdwzlok/s1600-h/0076_crop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141030782921424034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R1icQjthPKI/AAAAAAAACIc/ngTmpdwzlok/s200/0076_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.portraitinnovations.com/">Portrait Innovations</a> did a great job with <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/ChristmasProPhotos">Lillie's Christmas photos</a>.<br /><br />We were really impressed with the the studio, its photographers, the number of photo packages, printing speed, and just in general, the quality of the product. This was even bigger accomplishment since Lillie was tired and not into the whole scene.<br /><br />With that said...Ho, Ho, Ho. Let's head to the <a href="http://www.northpole.com/">North Pole</a>!Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-12629398768726526162007-12-03T12:38:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:58:01.637-05:00Let The Frenzy Begin, aka Happy Holidays<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R1TEhzthOvI/AAAAAAAACDY/FB88Xa-fYEs/s1600-R/IMG_0066_gray.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/R1TEhzthOvI/AAAAAAAACDY/xbfndNH6uhc/s200/IMG_0066_gray.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139949159832435442" /></a> Well, the holidays are upon us once again. We hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving. We stayed local this year so we got to spend alot of quality time with Lillie (nevermind my trip to Charlottesville to watch Virginia lose to Va Tech once again...ugh, boo, hiss).<br /><br />Where to start with Lillie? She's taking her first independent tentative steps, barking like a dog (yes, when she actually sees a dog), pointing to body parts when you name them, identifying objects on flash cards (ball, cat, balloon, etc), and so on and so forth. In other words, she's darn smart in our humble opinion.<br /><br />It's my goal to have Lillie's Christmas photos up shortly. In the meantime, enjoy this <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/Thanksgiving2007">smorgasbord of photos</a>. We'll have a short video of her walking in the coming days.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-60821671375338273642007-11-04T22:07:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:58:01.981-05:00Happy Halloween<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/Ry6KiyWdNrI/AAAAAAAAB-0/i3lqefBApy0/s1600-h/IMG_0017_crop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129189355857721010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/Ry6KiyWdNrI/AAAAAAAAB-0/i3lqefBApy0/s200/IMG_0017_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a>Washington has a winning record (!) so Lillie really wanted to celebrate as a Redskins cheerleader for Halloween. It was a great idea especially considering how cute she looked. We 'trick-or-treated' around the neighborhood while visiting some friends. All in all, it was a great first Halloween for Lillie.<br /><br />Lillian also ran in a 5K race since the last post. We did well considering it was the first time running with the stroller at that distance. Please check out our photo album for a <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/HappyHalloween">big update</a>.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-5111735266209221302007-10-21T22:32:00.000-04:002007-10-21T22:42:11.694-04:00Yummy...Want Some?<p><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/USU0m-VNsDY"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/USU0m-VNsDY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Lillie has enjoyed "real food" for months and her menu continues to expand. She even prefers to feed herself. In fact, she also likes to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USU0m-VNsDY">spread the wealth</a>.Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-14073699558497781392007-10-14T19:58:00.000-04:002008-12-10T23:58:02.144-05:00Nine Months Update<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/RxK-6jVYIQI/AAAAAAAAB3I/k-g57YFG_Ak/s1600-h/IMG_0028.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121365639400268034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bz4ZGXNQluQ/RxK-6jVYIQI/AAAAAAAAB3I/k-g57YFG_Ak/s200/IMG_0028.JPG" border="0" /></a>Has it really been an entire month since the last post?? I guess we've been busy chasing around Lillie. And yes, it's becoming a challenge!<br /><div></div><br /><div>Lillie has alot of energy (despite still not sleeping through the night). The speed of her development is amazing...standing without support (briefly), babbling "words", wrestling cats, climbing stairs, recognizing body parts. We figure that we only have a few more weeks until we're REALLY trying to keep up with her.<br /><br />There's nothing major to report over the past month. With that said, we hope you enjoy the <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/trent.richardson/9Months">most recent addition</a> to our photo album. Just wait till you see her Halloween outfit... </div>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457810952090932152.post-4159284299038108252007-09-16T20:57:00.000-04:002007-09-16T23:04:30.152-04:00Lillie CrawlingBy popular demand, here's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9_nR7Cvd4Q">short video</a> of Lillie crawling.<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y9_nR7Cvd4Q"><br /><br /> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y9_nR7Cvd4Q" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed> </object>Trenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163915872352189104noreply@blogger.com2