Ohio Skype Baby Shower

Today we had our very first baby shower. I never thought i'd experience a baby shower let alone a virtual one. My side of the family (Scott) threw us a shower from Ohio. They had treats, we had treats, and we shared each others company in a different way than we are used to.

We received lots of useful baby gifts- books, a car seat, stuffed animals, bottles, blankets, etc...It was great but it was even better seeing family face to face.

Leila got a gift too. Jessie Owens thought it was for him too.

Katie's grandma Kathy, Katie, Vivian (mom) and Aunt Theresa were present.

Leila waiting to pounce on the appetizers.
Katie made strawberry lemon bars and coconut macaroons.


This blanket was Katie's when she was a baby.

Next week is Our Spokane Baby shower. We leave Wednesday and are excited to see our friends! Can't wait!

Leila Takedown

Joli and Leila enjoy a bout and Leila gets a little carried away. This is what happens when nine people and a dog share a cabin for a weekend.

The Homestretch

33 Weeks. Our birth month is quickly approaching and we are doing great. Katie continues to have aches and pains but these don't limit her ability to complete the day to day. We have had to say no to some hiking with friends or reconsider when there is a lot of walking involved.

We had a wonderful visit from Jason and his new girlfriend Rachel.

Great conversation, great food and lots of down time made for a great time.

Jason walking the border. To the left- Canada. To the right- United States.

Peace Arch Park is the Northwest border crossing.

It is the month of the baby shower. Three baby showers in three weeks. Next week is a skype shower with the Ohio family, then a Spokane shower, and then Yakima.