Shower the People You Love with Love

Saturday was Nicole's baby shower. 25 of her favorite people in the world showered her and baby Hailey with so much love ... and loot! I've never seen so many cute little pink things in my life. It was such a joy to see her so healthy and full of baby, surrounded by the important people in her life, who are all waiting eagerly to meet this child. Just 11 more weeks...

I made a little pink cardigan sweater, but it will have to wait until Hailey is 2 or 3 years old.

I also made these little chocolate bars, since Nicole *sort of* likes chocolate.

Boston in 64 Hours

This past weekend my sister brought her 5-year-old to Boston to spend some time with us. We were so thrilled to be sharing some quality time with Jack and Julie. We've decided all nieces and nephews get to come do Boston with us when they're 5 (or older). We conquered so much stuff in the span of 64 hours I can hardly remember, but a quick list includes: the Children's Museum (the Arthur exhibit was the biggest hit), the Aquarium, eating his first lobster, the IMAX theater, the "blue" park, the boat to Charlestown, Quincy Market, and playing Uno and Sorry in our basement.

Guitar Strumming

10/6 UPDATE! Paul gave me a Taylor Big Baby today as an early birthday gift!

It's a really good feeling when something has been on your to-do list for ages and you finally get around to doing it. This week I had my very first guitar lesson. I had messed around on my mom's guitar, and even had taught myself a few chords before, but this time I had actual instruction from a real musician (thanks, BK!). I learned G, D, C, and E minor. I'm ready to rock and roll! Not quite. My fingertips hurt quite a lot after only half an hour, and my kind instructor gently persuaded me to cut my fingernails short (permanently). Now I just need to get a guitar! My bday is coming up in a week and a half, so maybe someone special will surprise me with a Taylor Big Baby... hmmm. Once I get the chords down, I want to learn folksy songs like Circle (Harry Chapin) and camp songs, and of course praise songs like Amazing Grace. I'll keep you posted...