Shower number 3...Maine Edition

              Priscilla and Gretchen threw such a nice shower in Maine last weekend!  We got lots of things we needed. Check out that solar system playmat on the right. This baby is going to work for NASA!

Party Practice

Ella practiced for her carousel birthday party

Almost a Fiasco at the Franklin Park Zoo

I met Erin, Ella, and Josie at the Franklin Park Zoo and although it was touch and go for awhile (lots of bees, sunscreen in the eyes, a hungry baby, a very messy diaper) we got to see all the important animals and cool off in the misting fans.  For Erin, that's just a normal outing but I need some toughening up I think.  

Very Lucky!

Baer, this baby and I are very lucky to have such a wonderful group of family and friends. We know this baby will be very loved.  As you are reading this post we are at our third shower up in Maine! Who knew such a little thing needed so much stuff!  

Group Quilting

 Erin had the girls in Massachusetts each cut out fabric for a quilt square that she will assemble and since there were extras she brought it down.  Mrs. DeSanto was a fabulous craft director. 

                A lot of love went into this quilt I can't wait to see it!  

So cute!

Tiffany made a great elephant picture for the nursery and Erin drove across the state of Connecticut 2 or 3 times just to come to the shower. Thanks for coming! In wonder if our baby will be the 5th girl to the group or the 1st boy!

Go Redcoats

Even though it's been almost 15 years since high school it's nice to all get together!

Boy's Area

The boys relaxed poolside for some of the shower activities.  

Lots of friends and helpers

 Lot of our baby's future friends were there to help welcome him or her.

Ella was a fabulous helper as always!

Timothy even woke up for a minute to say hi, then he fell asleep again.  

Baby Shower!

I don't have any pictures of my first baby shower with my friends in Massachusetts, you'll have to check that out on Erin's Blog  but I had a shower in CT this past weekend with lots of family and friends.  Thanks Mom and Dad for all your hard work! 

House Crafts

 They're not quite done , but I made some curtains for the baby's room. 

We also made a headboard....I think it came out pretty good. Thanks for your help mom!

Moving Day into Black Tie?

I don't think it's often that someone spends the whole morning lugging and  unpacking boxes on a 90 degree day and ends the day in a tuxedo, but we did! Also thanks to Erin for the great dress!!!!

Two out of Three....Welcome Alexander!

      So one night this winter Erin, Nicole and I all went to dinner and Nicole commented on how we were all wearing scarves.  She said, "we were all in the scarf club" I had some news to reveal so I added, we're all in the pregnant club too...........so here's # 2 of the arrival to our baby club.  Josie already got to meet her buddy now we are just waiting for #3. Congratulations Nicole and Tony!!!!

4-legged roommate

Peanut, our four-legged roommate enjoyed some ice-cream in the shade. 

Patriot Launch

 Karl brought his 31 year old rocket ..the Patriot. Some of the rocket enthusiasts knew all about it and it survived 3 successfully launches.