Monday, September 5, 2011

First Giants Game

Ben's parents bought us tickets to a Giants game for Ben's birthday. This was Evan's first Giants game. He was excited. We decided to ride the ferry from Alameda. We were all a little cold waiting for it to arrive. I was very envious of the woman in front of us as she sipped her nice hot Starbucks beverage.
 Evan was very patient while we waited. He loved all the big boats. We had just read I'm Mighty, a book about a tug, so he especially enjoyed seeing all the tugs.
 He loved the ferry ride, but he also loved his second pb and j of the day.
 My hair looks a little like I am trying to be a red headed rocker, not sure what happened:(
 The view of the city from the ferry.

 Another try at the family photo...and my eyes are closed.

Did I mention he was excited?
Family photo, take three. I looked pregnant, but I decided to crop it and post it anyway.



He loved his cotton candy!
What a beautiful park!

It was Star Wars day at the park. We saw many interesting costumes. The best was the Giants Storm Trooper.


The view of our ferry.

Evan didn't want to try the slide in the kid zone, but he did take his turn at bat three times.
He went lefty the first time, and hit on his first try.
He doesn't quite have the running of the bases down:)
He was so good while waiting in line.


He has moved on to his third pb and j of the day. Once again enjoying all the boats, but this time from the inside of the ferry.

We had a great time and both boys passed out for the ride home. We were all asleep by nine and slept in this morning. The sun and excitement took it out of us, but it was well worth it.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Meeting Cecelia Ryan Lee

We finally made it to Eureka to visit the newest addition to the family, Cecelia Ryan Lee. She is beautiful of course, and Skeeter and Marisa are doing fabulously. It was such an amazing gift to see my little brother being a daddy, and he is a natural. She responds so well to his presence. You can feel the love oozing out of both Skeet and Ris. We can't wait to go back, and next time Evan hopes he gets to hold her, not just give her a kiss. Although he was pretty distracted by the three video gaming systems upstairs. He played his first video game and loved it. He wasn't all that great at "spraying" the ducks, but he had fun.

I had to get a picture of Drama too because he was feeling left out.



Grandma Tammy and Papa Kirk brought Cousin Alysha down for the day.


Grandpa Bob came too! They were all so glad that they only had to drive two hours instead of the seven to Sacramento.
She wasn't crying the whole time grandpa had her, but I didn't have any crying pictures or grandpa pictures, so I thought I would combine since my battery was dying.

Happy Mama!


Cousins!
They look more and more alike every day...I am sure by this time next year we will be saying the same about Cecelia; those Lee genes are strong:)




Evan wanted another picture with his cousin.

I love this one!



Our last few minutes with her were spent trying to get some movement out of her.

Aah, much better! Lucky for us the five hour drive to Eureka feels way more doable than the seven to CC. Not quick enough for every weekend, but maybe once a month:) I can't stay away from this cutie for too long.