Happy 1st

June 24 is August’s first birthday. His party was last weekend at Unky and Bhama’s place. It was such a lovely gathering of kiddos young and old. Gus and Jonah kicked off the celebration with some pool time, naked boys splashing around loving life. (funny side note: the pool was a blow up in the shape of a whale...Jonah and the whale)

The bigger kids (Katie, Phil, Timber and friends) enjoyed a game of kickball and of course Koob.

My mom and I made a personalized cake for Gus. Well ,we made a muffin (sugar and oil free) for him. My mom decorated it with a big "1" on top.

Gus didn't quite get the idea of plowing into birthday cake. He kept looking at his parents like, "um, is it okay for me to do this. How about now, can I do this? You aren't going to take this away, are you, it is fun."

So much for the oil and sugar free muffin, he mostly went for the frosting (which was full of sugar).

It was an authome event. I especially enjoyed hanging out with all the parents and seeing various stages of this adventure called parenthood.

Miley Loves Grandma

My mom is here for a visit. It is WONDERFUL to have her here. She is such a big help. Just having an extra set of arms around, to hold Miley, is great, but she goes above and beyond. Timber and I love that she wakes up at 5:00am to hang out with Miley and let us sleep in. She is so good with Miley! I am amazed at how she can clam her down and put her to sleep.
Mom is also a get-up-and-get-it-done type person (she will only sit still if Miley is in her arms). She has been out in the garden pulling weeds, on the carpet scrubbing up spots, in the kitchen doing dishes, and repainting our rusty appliances. With her help we have been able to pull the shambles of our home and yard back into working order.
We’ve also been able to go out and about to do recreational activities with mom. We’ve been to the tide pools and let Miley play in the ocean. Mom enjoyed the botanical gardens and snorkeling for her first time.
We have truly enjoyed her being here. She is a great grandma and we hope she comes back often.

Katie & Phil Getting Hitched

After 10 years of dating, Phil and Katie are getting married. They'll probably due the deed next year, but because they are leaving Hawaii next week, we decided to throw bachelor/bachelorette parties. Us gals got all dolled up (brought out those heels and wiped off the mold). We had drinks and pizza and then went out for karaoke where we met up with the bachelor party. Katie got a hot pink veil, a strip dance from a pizza, various penis paraphernalia (see purple dildo below), sexy under garments, and a great husband to be. We wish you two the very best engagement and a wonderful marriage.

This party was my first time out and about without Miley. My mom and Aunti Bobbey were the baby sitters. Miley did great! She took to the bottle just fine. I did all right as well. I missed that little pumpkin terribly, but was able to enjoy myself and have a great time. (I think Sarah playing as a "dick head" might be one reason I had such a good time.)

Miley is a month old!

I just turned 29 and got a digital video camera as a gift. I am still figuring out how the thing works and if it is authome enough to keep. I don't think we'll keep it if it just takes movies. I can't see myself carting around a video camera, a regular camera, a baby, and a bag full of diapers etc. So the jury is out. In the mean time, here's a video of the family's brightest star.