April 2008

The photos are a little out of order, but that's okay. Last Thursday we got to spend the whole day with Sam Richins. It was quite an event which Meredith looked forward too all week long. She loves Sam. She especially likes when he comes to visit because we get out all her old baby toys. Poor Sam had to endure the flower hat for a bit.

The both love jumping!

Meredith tried to show Sam the finer points of drinking from a sippy cup. We had a great day with Sam, he is such a good kid.

Another fun weekend in McCall, this time Jack and Kristen joined us. They are getting married in Sun Valley in September, we are very excited for them. The snow is starting to melt pretty quickly, but that didn't stop the skiing! Brudage will be open in May, the first time in their history. This is not good for those of us dying for some beach time.

Mmmm, beer sounds so good when you can't have any.

This is how to ski with a toddler, set up a base camp at the bunny hill.

Meredith made lots of runs with Jesse. She likes the chair lift and going fast.

She also likes picnics on the mountain!

Last year on Mothers Day we ate lunch on our deck. I don't think we'll be doing that this year.

Gold Fork Hot Springs! Meredith likes the "sandy" pool.
I sat this one out, too hot for the baby!

25 weeks and growing by the minute.

A funny Meredith story. She came with me to my last Dr. appointment where I had to give a urine sample. Last night in the tub she peed in a little cup and told us it was for the Baby Dr. She cracks us up with her great memory! Maybe we're the only ones that think that is funny not gross?

House Update:
Finally, finally construction has resumed!

Meredith really likes to make videos, here is another one.

Harmonicas and Underpants

House Update: The Historic District re-approved our house project today. BUT a nasty neighbor (Sharron Page we know where you live!) sent an objection letter (she actually proposed that they make us tear down what is already built) so now we are on hold for ten more days. After the appeal period we should be back on track. Does anyone have a place the Hamiltons can live in for a few months? We might be homeless this summer!

In better news we made it up to McCall for the weekend. Jesse got his way and Meredith got to hit the slopes. She really liked the chair lift but wasn't too sure about the actual skiing. She loved it when Jesse took her down on his shoulders (note the helmet, don't worry). She did great until a rouge snowboarder took her out at the knees. Next year she'll be ready to go for sure!

Maybe next year I'll be back in my skis!

Meredith liked hanging out at the bottom of the bunny hill directing the older kids to the top.

Not my best angle, 23 weeks and counting. They don't make maternity snow gear so Jesse's pants had to do.

Brian: Here is "the pile" as of April 12th.

I wonder if we'll ever see the water again?

Adam, Sara and Sam Richins were in New Meadows for the weekend so we got had dinner together. Meredith is a BIG fan of the Richins. HUGE fan of Adam. Sara and I have been friends since 4th grade, it's so fun to see our kids play together!

Back in March Jesse and a group of guys went cat skiing at Brundage. Apparently it was the "best skiing ever" according to most. My brother took some great pictures. You can check them out here.

Meredith and I just returned from a wonderful mini-holiday in Phoenix. Every year my extended family (Meredith side) rents a house for spring break. We went a few years ago when Meredith was 8 weeks old, I think she enjoyed it a bit more this time! Swim lessons have paid off, I couldn't keep her out of the water. She swam for hours every day. It was so nice to see the sun and lots of family!

Goggles are hard to get on straight.

It's very hard work to swim all day long. By the end of the week Meredith thought she could swim all by herself and would start swimming the opposite direction of me.

We visited my favorite outdoor mall in Scottsdale. I like the shopping, Meredith likes the fountain.

And the ice cream!

Shopping with Uncle Dave, Aunt Cathy, Papa Jim and Grandma KK.

We ventured out to the Phoenix Zoo. The lookout over the giraffe enclosure was a hit with Meredith.

Taking a break with moms cousins Brett and Ashley. I must be getting old, I had no idea teenagers texted each other so much. Ashley claims to have sent 2000+ texts last month. What on earth will happen when we have TWO girls?

Back to the pool, this time with a tube.

Forget the tube, I can swim "like a big girl" Meredith says. She got really brave and started jumping.

Swimming is hard work, time for a siesta.

I just don't know how another baby is going to be THIS cute?!
Thanks Merediths and Boeses for a wonderful vacation!