The Nursery

Over the past month Dan (with minimal help from me) has been working on transforming our walk-in closet into a beautiful nursery. All we have left are a few decorative touches, shelves, pictures, etc., but other than that, it's basically done!

Before
After
Everything in between

What all took place, and honorable mentions: Dan and I tore down the shelving, I filled the holes and textured the walls, Dan and My Dad installed an outlet, Dan painted, Dan installed a chandelier, Dan built the crib, I made up the crib (thank you Anne for the sheet, Mom I. for the quilt, and Mary Jensen and Kellie for the crib-skirt), Dan built the dresser, (thank you Mom R. for the changing pad and cover), I sorted clothes (thank you Sarah and Erin E. for all the hand-me-downs, and many others for all the cute new outfits), Dan arranged all the furniture, and I organized toys, (thank you Marta for the mouse/Impala and Miss Rumphius, and Erin H. for Little Miss Helpful), I made dinner, Dan and I feasted (thank you Kara for the wine).

To celebrate completion, and thank him for all his hard work, I made a FEAST last night for dinner: Crab, Cheesy Potatoes, Coconut Shrimp, and Caprese Salad. And for Dessert we shared a slice of Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse Cake! It was so delicious!

Remember the Sabbath

We had the most lovely Sunday yesterday! Truly a day of rest and relaxation!

• Sleeping In

• Breakfast: Eggs Over Easy, Canadian Bacon, Sourdough Toast, and Coffee

• Video Games & Books: Tetris and baby reading for me, Spore and Resistance 2 for Dan

• Photo Shoot at the Park: Photos taken by Dan setting timer and running for it!
  

• Starbucks Date: Signature Hot Chocolate and a slice of Pumpkin Loaf for Dan, Chai Tea Latte and a Berry Stella for me

• Church

• Home for Potstickers and Coconut Curry Sticks

• More baby reading for me and Resistance 2 for Dan

• Watched previous night's SNL

• Off to bed, cuddle time with Kung Fu baby (she was crazy last night)!

I just had such a wonderful day!!! I can't put into words how much fun Dan and I have together, or how much I truly love being with him, but maybe these pictures will help you get an idea!

34 Weeks!!!

I LOVE This Guy!

Favorites #5: Lakeside Bible Camp

My favorite place on earth...Lakeside Bible Camp! Although I don't go there like I used to, I just love this place. We try to make it up at least once a summer by attending a Salmon Bake. It's funny, but most of our current friends are from camp, (not high school or college, but camp)! It also happens to be the place where Dan and I met!

Salmon Bake 2005

I love that my mom grew up going there and was friends with the parents of people I grew up going to camp with, (Rod Hanson, Dave Spiro, & Pete Matthews, to name a few). And I love the idea that my children will have the same experience. (For example this year, as far as girls go, our daughter will go to camp with Josée Leffel, baby girl Frost, Rosie McSharry, and many others).

Family Camp 2006

I grew up going to family camp every summer, and then when I was old enough I went to any and all other weeks I could attend. It was so much a part of my life and my families lives, and I love that it means just as much to Dan and his family too. My Grandma Irwin was the first camp nurse, my mom did staff, Dan's dad was the director for Senior Boys for like 15-20 years, and now his oldest brother Kevin does it. It's just such a wonderful place full of so many memories. I can't wait to start going to family camp with our kids!

Family Camp 2006

Favorites #4: Dangerous Segway Gangs!

Although the quality of this video is very poor, it may be one of my favorite music videos. I really enjoy Guster, and the idea of a Segway Gang is hilarious. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Halloween!

Dan and I had a blast at Bridget's Spooktacular Costume Party this Halloween! We went as Paulie Bleeker and Juno MacGuff:

Here are more pictures from the party with Pippi Longstocking, Margot Tenenbaum, Little Red Riding Hood, Nancy Drew, Dragon Boy, Gangster and Dragon Man.