Pinky

Prepare yourselves. You are about to see a very good looking family.



These modelesque creatures are Kelley, John, and Grant ----. I wish I could tell you their last name. It is one of my favorites of all time. So classic and pretty. I love the way it sounds with Kelley's name. The woman who marries their son, Grant, will be lucky she has such a fantastic last name. It is seriously so awesome. They are expecting their second baby in August, so of course we discussed names that are in the "think tank". Kelley told me she was having such a hard time coming up with something that flowed with their last name. ANYTHING, would be a great match with such a resplendant last name like...

Speaking of names, this big brother already has a great name selected for his little sister.



He is going with something a little more feminine than Gunnar's, Big Boy. Grant has called his little sister Pinky since they found out it was a girl.

They talk about Pinky often, like most parents expecting their second, to help prepare the first for what is coming.



He knows he needs to give her lots of kisses,



but he is not so sure about sharing his toys. That sounds like another big brother I am familiar and fond of.



All I know is that with parents like these two, she is going to be a knock-out, with a seriously great last name.



Until then, Grant rules the roost.







I really enjoyed being with them. They are fun people that are perfectly content just being together.



Pinky's toes will make a nice addition to this collection.



Grant wrestled a bit with Dad, and then was over it.





He was sent to play leaving Mom and Dad behind.



These two are good together, and I can tell they have a really great balance in their relationship. I enjoyed their banter, and their chemistry that is quite evident.



I loved these next two photographs; possibly my favorite from the shoot.





Pinky has no hope; she will be gorgeous.





Kelley is the pregnant woman that we all love to hate. She is perfectly pregnant, only in her belly. Her beauty is intimidating, pregnant or not. So is her mind. She reads books on the economy, international relations, and the state of the government, in her free time. She also deserves special recognition as she is one of the mothers who gives birth sans medication. She does it all naturally, with a little help from hypno-birthing techniques, and is a huge advocate. I admire that courage and strength; I could not do it. (I got my epidural at 1.5 centimeters. Let's just say my pain threshold is low, very low.)







We made our way out to one of their special spots.

Grant made wishes while his folks got very Abercrombie and Fitch with me.







Kelley, John, Grant, and Pinky, thanks for sharing some time with me. It was fun catching up, hearing all the new news, and comiserating over our pregnant states. I can't wait to meet the newest addition in August. Thanks again for the fun and laughs- Kam

Some Sneaks...

at my weekend...

I saw baby bumps,



blushing brides,



and blinging bashes.




Now I am off to read two articles on problems with empiricism and positivism. Riveting manuscripts, I am sure.

Looking forward to sharing more from my turbo speed weekend- Kam

Sicky Sick Sick

My girlfriend Olivia came to town for a few days from the ever romantic NYC. I greeted her with an In-n-Out burger (something she can't get there). The next day we went to Nordstrom Cafe for a berry salad and a margarita pizza. That night we headed to Wahoo's for some fish tacos. The following day we had lunch at Corner Bakery, and then I sent her on her way with the stomach flu. Seriously. And that, my friends, is the way you treat a guest in your home. Fatten them up, and then give them something to take away all the fat. Livies- I am so so so sorry that you went home sick. Blame it all on Gunnar.

Gunnar has been sick with the stomach flu, and it hit me on Saturday night. I hate to throw up. I know not many of you would say, "Know what I love the best in the whole world? To throw up!", but I seriously hate it so much. It just feels so violent to have your body wretch that way. It makes me cry. I cried 7 times total. I am better today although still shaky and have no plans to revisit the food Olivia and I indulged in last week. I also think I took off some lbs. just in time for some parties/weddings that are coming soon. I know...pregnant and talking about losing weight...

Big fat shout out to Jaren for being the glue the last 1.5 days. He took care of Gunnar and me like a champ. Thanks, Dude. When you get this in a day or two I will be there to hold your hair back too.

Today we have been, I should say Jaren has been painting. I am feeling the pressure to get things done and organized a lot earlier this time around. Since I am feeling it, my general contractor is feeling it too. We are working to get the baby's room, Gunnar's room, our room, the band room (Jaren and Gunnar have a room that is only for them; no girls allowed), and the other room upstairs done. Basically, I want the upstairs done before this new little person arrives. Oh, and I would like the built-in done before she comes too. Can you get to work on that one as well J? Why not right? You have such momentum. Keep going, Baby; get 'er done!!

You all remember our dining room genius brought to our house by my extraordinaryly talented groom last Thanksgiving. I am going to wait to show you the finished producted until I get my decorating hands on it, but here is a sneak at the nursery. Oh, and now it's pink. Very, very pink. ;)



This is my muse for the room. I am going with a cupcake theme. Olivia brought this original from New York. Thanks again Livs; I love it!



Don't worry lonely pink dress, you won't be alone for too too long. (I haven't done any shopping yet. I knew if I started it would be like opening Pandora's box...not ready to go there yet.)
Bec- Thanks for this darling dress. I am so sorry I haven't thanked you properly yet. I will do that soon. It is still her first dress. ;)



And just for fun since I have never done this let's run a poll on our baby names. Vote and tell us your favorite. ;) Dont' be disappointed if we don't choose the winner. The poll, like you already saw it up at the top. Anyone know how to imbed it in my post?

And another shout out to Gunnar for wearing "big boy panties" today! Hooray!! He has yet to make a deposit in the urinal bank, but he is a step closer. Congrats little man!!! Hooray for you!

I took some fun pictures on Saturday before I started losing my cookies. They unfortunately can't be posted because they are a huge surprise, but they are cute; that's for sure!