Wesley Checks Out Will

Oh, hi friend.

My name's Wesley.

Nice to meet you.

Taking Advantage of the Weather

This weekend we borrowed Kyle & Kristen's bike trailer (thanks guys!) and hit the streets of Ballard. It had been over a year since my beach cruiser had seen the light of day and it was so nice to feel the wind on my face while riding alongside my two favorite boys.



I'm hoping Costco will sell this model again, but am afraid I missed it this season. Perhaps I should check Craigslist, but I never seem to have any luck with that. We are heading to Sunriver at the end of the summer and this really would be perfect!

What a Dork

He kind of looks like a happy little old lady, and I love it!

Happy 1st Father's Day!

Jeff,

You are not only an amazing husband but you are seriously an amazing father. From day 1 you just jumped right in and started loving and caring for your son. You were the first one to hold him and brought him over to me so I could have a peak and a quick little kiss before they had to whisk him away to the nursery. You stayed with our boy and made him know that he wasn't alone, that his parents love him...and you haven't stopped doing that ever since.

If Wesley could talk he would thank you...thank you for getting up with him in the night, taking him on adventures (walks around the yard), and excitedly greeting him every morning and every time you walk in the door from work!

I have never felt alone in raising our boy, we are equal partners and I love that.

I can't wait to see what Wes learns from you and what you will learn from him as you help mold him into a young man.

To the first of many Father's Days...we love you!

A Mini Vacation

Before I got sick Jeff and I were fortunate enough to take a mini vacation...one night, Wesley free, and one night with family and friends.

Sitting here, remembering it, I am overwhelmed at how blessed I am...I have an amazing husband who has helped create a life for us that is better than anything I could have ever imagined...I get to stay home with our adorable baby boy who has such a sweet spirit and fills my heart to overflowing with every smile, giggle, or wobbly headed surprised expression...I live in a city where I can walk to the store, coffee, friends houses, parks, etc.- I love Ballard! I have a wonderfully supportive, intelligent, humorous extended family...God has truly blessed me in this arena.

There are hard things, for sure, but isn't it so much better to remember the good things in life?

This weekend was one of the good times- thank you, thank you, thank you!

Dinner at Anchovies & Olives (very good, but heavy on the seafood)

Can you resist him?

Wrestlemania!

Smores poolside, yum.

Ah, the good life.

Health Update

Just thought I'd pop in with a health update and a promise to get better about blogging and posting recent pics of sweet Wes now that I'm on the mend.

I got a call this past Monday from my Doc. She let me know that I had Epstein Barr Virus, the same virus that causes mono...even though I didn't have mono. It basically just takes a really long time to get over, but it's also really common and most people have had it by the time they're 35. Also, I think I exposed Wes to it and they say that infants don't usually have any symptoms but can build up an immunity so hopefully I've spared him of getting sick in the future.

So, these days I've been taking it easy...one small outing a day is all I am allowing myself and at least one nap a day is a must. Thankfully Wes has been cooperating by being an incredible little napper.

I just love my little cutie and can't wait to feel 100% so I can truly enjoy mothering him and connecting with other people. Sorry if you've been neglected by me...I'm going to make it up to you!

And now some Wesley photos...

January 2009

May 2009

Mama Needs Some TLC

It's been 13 days...13 days of fever (everyday it spikes up over 101 at some point), 13 days of thinking I might be getting better...better enough to properly cuddle my sweet baby boy (who shakes his head no {not at the correct time}, imitates clapping, gives his mama kisses)...better enough to spend quality time with Jeff {he also shakes his head no, claps, and gives kisses}...better enough to show my best friend a good time on her last week and a half here! Ugh!


I'm going a bit crazy over here and I'd appreciate any prayers or ideas on what might be wrong with me. I'm on my second round of antibiotics and I'm pretty convinced it's not bacterial at this point (but I wish it was so that it could clear up). So, that means it's likely a virus that just needs to run its natural course...but 13 days? Who's heard of someone having a fever that long with relatively no other symptoms?

At any rate, I'm tired and sad and lonely (I've seen people, my Mom came today to help out and it was amazing...but I don't really feel like I can connect when I'm in this fog).

And this weather?! What I wouldn't give to really get out and enjoy it...yesterday Jane and I took her last walk around Green Lake and it completely wiped me out...we stopped twice and then I came home and realized I had a raging fever. I miss Jane :(


Ok, that's it for now...just thought I'd let people know where I'm at since the blogs have been few and far between. Hope everyone is doing much better than I am!

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