Labor Day Weekend 2008

We were able to go to Bentonville, Arkansas to visit Jared's cousin, Justin his wife Tamara and their family. We had a great time boating and there were some heated Ticket to Ride games. Thanks for the great time Anderson Family!

Luke loved being with his "cousins," Jordan, Nathan, Jacob, and Noelle. Here he is chillin' on the boat with Jordan.

Just One more Month

This picture is a little askew because I really don't think I am that big. I think when the picture rotated it distorted. Well, I'm huge either way.

15-Month Checkup

Luke had his well-baby check-up on Friday and here's the good news: He's doing well! Well, the doctor is concerned that Luke isn't really talking much, but I'm not too concerned because he jabbers quite a lot and he sometimes mimics what we're saying. I'm glad, though, that she is on the ball and not just blowing it off. I'm sure we'll be hearing more and more of this little man soon (too soon?). Here are the stats...
Length 30.5 inches = between percentile 25 and 50
Weight 23 pounds = between percentile 25 and 50
Head Circumference 18.5 inches = between percentile 25 and 50
All in all, not too shabby.

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This chick is one of my new favorites. Look at the delicious fabrics she has designed and especially the fun and funky bags, shirts, etc. that she creates. I'm loving her newest, but the best part is she is giving it away! YEAH!! To one lucky blog reader goes the goods. So, check out her blog and comment on the post. You may be the lucky one and I'll be super jealous.

Fonts

So the other night Jared and I watched a whole documentary on Helvetica. Crazy, yes that is a hour or so that I'll never get back. But seriously it was somewhat interesting how fonts are created. Anyway, I came across this little clip and had to laugh. Wingdings! Sans Serif? Anyway, if you like fonts watch it.
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1823766

Hi Ho It's Off to Work I Go

It's about the same time of year as back to school and here I am starting again. I'm trying out working one day a week. I thought it would be important to keep my skills going.
Yesterday was my first day and I was fretting about leaving Luke with a babysitter. I think I took too much-- all the stuff I think he may have needed, but I wanted him to have some familiar things.
Happily, the day went well. I wasn't hit with difficult patients or any other major problems at work. The best, though, was when I picked Luke up he was happy and all smiles. I was so relieved.
I don't know how you other working mommies do it!

Newport Beach

Daddy after some major boogie boarding. I tried it out too. Loved it, but it's a little more tricky with a big belly in your way.
This beach, Crystal Cove, was the one we went to since it was closest to the condo. It was beautiful and not too crowded as Laguna Beach can sometimes get. I guess parts of the movie Beaches was filmed here.


Honestly Luke wasn't a huge fan of walking on the sand, but how cute are those little fat feet?
This is how our little Luke spent his time on the beach. I think the sound of the waves and the air just zonks these little people right out. Yes, that is how he sleeps all the time.