Liquid Crack

My mother in law, Evan's spunky Grandma
is a drug dealer (Hi Margie!). I know it seems unlikely
that this good citizen would push hard core crack
to a new mother, but its true. You see,
we were at the beach in July when this innocent seeming lady
introduced me to Crystal Light Raspberry Green Tea.
It didn't sound that great initially but she
said... "try it". So I did. And proceeded to
drink glass after glass during the trip.
After that trip I bought some at the store,
but forgot that I had it. Until two days ago.
I have consumed 24 ounces (meant to say 3 pitchers!) of this
stuff in the past two days! I looked through
the ingredients expecting to see the words
"crack-cocaine" clearly printed on
the label... but couldn't find it anywhere.
The thing is, I have no idea why it is so good.
When I first tasted it, it was nice, but not GREAT!
But I just can't stop drinking it... which
leads me to the logical conclusion that it does in fact contain
crack and my mother in law, Evan's spunky Grandma is
a drug dealer. Case in point.

Snugglebunny Schmidt

New Friend

We have a new friend... a brand new friend, Grant who was born
on Sept 12th. It was exciting to meet him on Saturday and see
our good friends in action as parents. They are quite natural
caring for their boy. Before we left we got a picture of
all the boys together. We've been telling Evan for months
that he would have a new friend soon, and here he is.
Can't wait to see these boys together in years to come.

Sooo sweet!

Farewell Summer...

The Schmidts said farewell to summer this weekend.
We took a little trip to the beach for some uncrowded fun
in the not-so-hot September sun. We used some of Andy's
hotel points which was wonderful! Here are a few pictures
from our weekend.

Evan concentrating on the little bubble fountain in front of him.

Evan and I in the lazy river... being very lazy indeed.

The lazy river working its magic...Evan became very sleepy as we rode round and round.

The sunrise from our balcony the second morning. Beautiful!

Pleased as Punch

Evan and JT were pleased as punch to be playing together
one afternoon last week. Here's a few shots from their time together.

Favorite activities not pictured were poking each other in the eye,
drooling on each others toys, and trying to chew on each others toes.
It was a good time!

Inspired

Inspired by Nicole, I decided to write the following:

Dear little son,
Ever since you were born I have been so glad
that you were my son. I liked the way your husky cry
sounded and loved your look. You are precious to me.
Now you are seven months old and time is
passing so quickly. I want to take a snapshot
of what I love right now
during this simple sweet time.

1. The in and out in and out of your breathing when you are concentrating.
2. The enthusiastic "mmmm....mmmm!" sounds you make while eating.
3. Your joyful and surprised laughter when you see me after a nap,
especially if you have been crying.
4. Your jumps and squeals in johnny jump up.
5. The softness of your hair.
6. The way you touch everything so carefully and artfully.
7. Your perfectly round pea toes.
8. Your two bottom teeth in a wide smile.
9. Your squishable thighs.
10. Your sleepy ways, sucking your first two fingers
while playing with your ear.
11. Your feet in constant motion.
12. Trying to hold you down while changing your diaper,
every time you flip all over and I say, "Evan, changing
your diaper is like trying to wrestle a greased pig."
13. Peek a boo with a cloth... you sniff and shake it thrills you so!
14. Your bright spirit and easy joy.
15. Watching you discover new things... your favorite lately,
your reflection in the mirror.

(I don't have any recent pics with Evan as I seem to hold the camera a lot!)

"Hi world, It's me."