Back in Black

Ok where were we...
Camp is next week, and then the madness slows down to its regular pace (somewhat).

Simon is doing wonderfully well, and Amy is.. well, I was going to say incredible as always, but she's growing more incredible each day. (Man that sounds like something sappy that people say when they don't mean it.) But seriously, she's growing so much as a new mother. I love to watch her with him. It brings joy to my heart even now (11:30 at night when all my bones are hurting cause of capture the flag with high school students tonight) just thinking about them together.

Simon has begun to learn how to roll himself over. He loves to stand up, with assistance of course, and does so at every opportunity. He's so aware of everything and has the most piercing stare. He's making more and more funny noises each day. He started a new squeaking noise last week that is hilarious, and a whole new one today that I can't even explain.

He got to meet a lot of the family this last week as everyone came out for graduations and vacations. And spent 3 days this week with the grandparents. He loves his grandparents (they're probably sneaking him candy when we aren't looking hahah).

Oh and seeing as how I've been to more graduations and grad events than you can shake a stick at, I was thinking about Simon graduating. 18 years. I'm sure they'll fly by. I realized that will be 2023 or 2024. Hahah Space Odyssey. He'll graduate on a space ship or something right? Adds perspective to a lot of things. My 1980 Vespa will be far more vintage in his mind :)


Here's the new digs..

Cousin Che.






































Aunt Julie.



















Friends Ryan and Dayna (Simons so young here).














Friends Darcy (with Simon) and Luis with their boy Samuel.

































Emily (I think Dan was home playing WoW)















We've been thinking back on the past 3 months lately, and are extremely thankful to everyone for all of the help in those first months. Thank you for blessing us by visiting, bringing meals, running to the store for me at midnight (Dan Vitullo), washing dishes, helping with the house, and mostly loving on Simon and Amy. I am truly grateful. Your friendships mean the world to us.