Got a call from daycare today that A is running a fever. Picked her up and took her to the doctor. Sore throat and red splotches. Poor girl. Today she slept a lot and of course wore her sunglasses. Who can be sick without awesome glasses?
Our girl is 20 months old and so precocious. She is a do-er and very independent, some days it feels like its bordering on obstinate. If you tell her to not do something, such as jump on the couch, she'll just look at you right in the eyes and do it again. Can you tell who's daughter she is? She can go from being a little diva to angelic in the blink if an eye. Here's a picture of the angelic.
Do you see this hair style? Cuteness exemplified.
We spent time together, we went on a bike ride, played blocks and in the pool. Avery became a fan of her 'g-yass-ess'
and carried them with her everywhere.
Avery got new shoes on Sunday and walked around JcPenney's showing people. She would stick out her little foot, point to it and say 'shoes'. So cute, everyone admired her shoes. She's one proud little girl. Monday she walked into daycare and showed Kristi her new shoes and got upset when she had to take them off. Poor girl.
Mia came up after the baby shower on Saturday and hung out with us yesterday. Auntie Meee-ya soon became Avery's 'fend'. We went to One Mile and played in the water and had all sorts of adventures.
Today was Marisa's baby shower and Keith's mom and Tom flew up to visit and then flew Avery and Jen down to Sacramento to the shower. Avery slept through the flight (most of it) and loves hanging out with her Grandma.
Avery loves the water, be it a pool, fountain, sprinkler or bath. She gets so excited!
I had to be at work by 7 this morning so Avery walked me out to the garage, pausing in the sun.
4th of July
We spent 4th of July weekend in Lakeport, CA. We hung out at Keith's mom's house and at his friend Seth's. We watched fireworks from the boat on the Lake, it was awesome, except that we were literally surrounded by 1000's of gnats, it was gross!
July 13, 2008
We spent the day on the Russian River with our friend, Dan. We had a lot of fun just swimming and hanging out.
The McFarlands
Emily Jeanne Rawe married Kory Gene McFarland on Sept 20th, 2008 at her dad's home in Modesto. It was a beautiful wedding and the reception followed immediately after the ceremony. The yard was gorgeous. The groomsmen and the bridesmaids (Rachel, Laurie, and I) decorated Kory's rental car with shoe polish, cans, streamers, all sorts of stuff, it was great! The getaway vehicle became a very noisy spectacle!
The Lincolns Est. 2008
Keith's brother, Clement Lincoln (Clem) married Marisa Rubitz on August 9th at the Jefferson Mansion in Benicia, CA. We had a lot of fun at their wedding, Keith was a groomsman in the wedding. The night before they did a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The dinner was Venticello's on First St in Benicia, and it was the most amazing meal I've had in awhile! We hung out the Union Bar for awhile that evening after the bride and her friends and family went back to her hotel room for the evening. Keith and I hung out with Clem, Ron, Mike and his wife Asha, and PJ Racine. We had a blast at the bar and then wandering down the streets of downtown Benicia, we went to the beach for a bit, but it was windy and cold.
The wedding day dawned bright and clear and warm. The wedding didn't start until the late afternoon so we had time to hang out that morning at the Peddler's Fair, we got breakfast that morning with Clem, PJ, Hank, and Mia. The wedding was gorgeous, Marisa was one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen. The wedding colors were light blue and light purple and the flowers were hydrangeas and roses, stunning. I loved the layout, the colors, the music, the atmostphere, the wedding was perfect for them, absolutely perfect. They make a wonderful couple and we wish them all the luck and a great future together.
Fathers Day 2008
We went to Sacramento for Father's Day afternoon. We met up with my family at Grandpa's care home in Elk Grove. We hung out there for awhile talking and taking pictures and I showed him my wedding pictures. He doesn't remember that I am married, or was getting married, and he doesn't remember Keith 1/2 the time, even though he's been around for 6 years, but its okay, we love him anyway! He is hilarious, still tells great jokes and stories, and he is as lovable as always. WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!
49ers - Seahawks October 26, 2008
We went to the 49er - Seahawks game at Candlestick. We tailgated and BBQ'd with the Warners (Jared, Heath, Bryce, Keaton, Keaton's boyfriend Stewie), and a family friend Tad and his daughter and her friend. The Seahawks beat the Niners, of course. The Warners are from Washington and are born Seahawks fans and we like the Seahawks as well, so it was the perfect game for us to go to, even though I am a HUGE Eagles fan! We hung out for a few hours before the game and for an hour or so after the game, just talking and stuff, we hadn't seen them since our wedding in May!
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