Baby Shower Revisited

I knew Lindsay would have much better photos from Naomis baby shower!

Baby York!

He has a name! Aaron Michael York. Welcome to the world.

Sometimes my internet snoopiness can come in handy. I found a picture of that new baby and he is PRECIOUS and much loved from near and far!

July 2009 - Week 1

Oh Happy Day!

I must start by saying that I am beyond excited for 2 sets of dear friends who became parents today. My dearest friend Naomi and her husband Jeff welcomed a sweet 8lb. baby boy into the world a bit unexpectedly last night, only hours after moving into their new house. They battled Seattle fireworks traffic and made it in the nick of time. I'm super jealous of my Seattle friends who get to meet Little Man York (yet to be named), someone PLEASE get a picture for me! Congrats to Jeff and Naomi on the most awesome adventure anyone can begin to imagine.

*Naomi - It's killing me not to be there. You know I could have your house organized in hours*

Our dear friends John, Jeannette and Fisher Anderson welcomed little Finn Anderson this morning at 6:30am. This little guy we will be meeting soon and I can't wait. Meredith said this morning "How exciting, two new babies!!". She is so very right, and how thankful we are for these little ones coming into our lives.

Now, on to our super busy and fun-filled weekend here in Boise. We started the weekend off at a Reckless Kelly concert at the Botanical Gardens with the Skenes. Great people watching, especially when we ran into Mark Boyer! Somehow this is the only picture I ended up with, bummer.

On Saturday we embarked upon a 4th of July float down the Payette River, my first time in a looong while. We decided to opt out of doing a full-blown Pirates of the Payette adventure, maybe next year! We did get to take our good friends Hank and Chelsey Samonte (in from Seattle) on the trip. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. We only had a few casualties. Ryan Skene got his bell rung on the poop shoot, my hamstring took a blow when I launched into the rowing frame and 3 pairs of sunglasses were donated to the river Gods.

The Ramstads gearing up.
The ladies, Chelsey, Brooke, Molly and Heather. I'm so mad I left my favorite running shorts at the take-out. Dammit.
The Samontes were kind enough to bring some homemade hooch.
Green boat captained by Ryan Keanrney.

We raced home, threw some clothes on picked up the chittlins and headed to the Ramstads for a BBQ. They did not disappoint, thanks Ramstads!

Meredith and Morgan sparklering it up.

Running with fire is always a good idea. Always.

Meredith wanted the 'booms' to stop so Brooke found her some earmuffs. Perfect when it's 100 degrees out!

And a pig nose. Not sweaty at all.

Meredith loves Morgan, loves.

Morgan was showing me which tooth was going to fall out fast. Apparently they can't fall out quick enough for an almost-five-year-old.

PYTs. This was right before the Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Off.

Delaney was quite satisfied playing in a cooler of ice all night. Thanks for the matchy matchy 4th of July dresses Grandma KK!

Next Up - Girls Gone Wild in McCall. Then Montana. Then Washington.

June 2009 - Week 4

It feels like summer has finally arrived - 95 and up the last few days in Boise. I think I'm finally getting used to the heat. It's so nice to be back in the 'flat lands' where we have some trees. I don't miss our hot/windy old house up the hill when we have nice cool patios to enjoy!

Jesse went on a fishing trip with his friends so I had to call in reinforcements...Papa Jim and Grandma KK. We had a great weekend and it just flew by! Thanks Mom and Dad for coming to visit, we had a fantastic time.

Papa Jim and Delaney are BFFs.

KK and Meredith on the Grove before her big performance.
A little nervous...

Good friends Kate and Kelly were there for support!

Getting into the Kookaburra.

And scene.

This is what I have attached to my leg all day everyday.

Payton and Delaney on the Grove, 11 months old already!

I told you, they are BFFs.

An early birthday treat! A new Electra Amsterdam. I love it and now have a snazzy wicker basket on the front.

Lots of popsicles when it's 100 degrees.

Delaney gets FAR more treats than Meredith ever did at her age.

Grandma KK brought matching 4th of July dresses for the girls so we had to try them out. Thanks KK! She also made the girls an adorable quilt, we are set for the 4th!

Meredith and Bitty Baby.

So, Blogger is messing with me, sorry for no captions on the last few pictures. Anyway, we also go in a trip to the zoo on Sunday. KK hadn't seen the new Africa exibhit which is a favorite of ours. Meredith couldn't care less about the animals, she just likes the Jeep. And Delaney got to taste her first Cheeto.

Sidenote - Meredith told Grandma KK at the store that I buy Cheetos for her "all the time". She's never even had Cheetos! Never believe a 3 year old.

Masai hut, another favorite.

Why bother with the real giraffes when you can touch a fake one?

We love zoo Boise! It's kind of our second home...

Thanks KK and Papa Jim for an awesome weekend. I know it's a long drive but we love it when you visit! Now we have a couple days of recovery before the girls get back to normal, Meredith cried for hours today - meltdown city.

Next up - 4th of July in the "city" and then it's off for a loooong stay in McCall and a

Montana adventure.

An Update for Daddy

I had to post this video so Jesse has something to watch on his phone on his way home tomorrow. He missed Meredith big performance at the Sat. Market today. She did great after having a little nervous spell. This was the end of a week long dance/art camp through TRICA. I thought it was great, Meredith seemed to have fun too! I think she just liked me picking her up on my bike and having picnics afterward everyday. Ahhh finally summer!

June 2009 - Week 3

These are way out of order, but that's okay you'll get the idea. I was hoping to have pictures of a nice sunny weekend spent on the beach in McCall but mother nature keeps messing with us. We did manage to have a super time with the McBrides, despite the rain!

The gang on Fathers Day. Note the rainy deck.

Meredith, Marjorie, Delaney, JJ and Wendell (7mo)

Jesse opening his Fathers Day presents, sporting a dryer sheet 'veil'
We discovered Wendell loves the rings!
Wendell and Delaney (10.5mo)
And...a random picture from last week of the Porters and Hamiltons! It's hard to get 2 toddlers and 3 babies to smile at the same time.

We had dinner across the street at Papa Genes on Fathers Day. Followed by a wild game of wii bowling. Meredith is pretty good!

Happy Fathers Day Dad, Papa Gene, Papa Mike and Jesse!

June 2009 - Week 2

I love to try new desserts. I saw this and have to make them. Blueberry Crumb Bars.

I made this Lemon Crumpet Cake last night for book club. It was delish. You can find the recipe and tons of other yummy treats at Conversations With a Cupcake. I love blogs. Seriously love.

My little Delaney is getting so big! I usually don't post "ohlalala" pictures here but this one was too cute to pass up. This was after a swim session in our neighbors pool. So happy! But not so happy today. She has her first tooth coming in and she is miserable - poor thing.

I'm back from a much needed visit to Seattle! It was so great to see my good friends from college and celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Boy York. We cannot WAIT to meet this little man, he is going to be much loved by all his DG aunties and other friends too!

DG gang - 10 year reunion next year perhaps?

The infamous baby sweater is back.

Lindsay is the hostess with the mostess. Linsday was so kind to host the shower at her home, she did such a great job even after getting her car (and purse!) stolen the day before. We had an awesome panini bar...

Here is Linds getting a little practice, holding 8 day old Skylar Fleming.

Blueberry bubbly

You can't really see, but my mom whipped up a great table runner and napkins to match. Thanks Mom!

Our 'nest' themed favors. Meredith was soooo excited to get one too, thanks for thinking of her Linsday.

Nest cupcakes looking pretty.

I know Lindsay took much better pictures, I'll post them when she does.