Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Monterey Bay Babymoon!

John planned an awesome weekend getaway for us in Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur.  We had so much fun just the two of us that we almost forgot all about our big plans to have a baby, except that my coat wouldn't quite button.

Frog pond hike in Monterey

Fun with the new camera








Monterey Bay

There's two Sea Otters! (I swear. They're totally there. Ya gotta believe me!)

Pacific Grove coastline

Big Sur

Big Sur glamour shot


Bixby bridge

Cool random hike in Big Sur 


Carmel Beach

More beach, with Pebble Beach golf course in the background

Baby Shower!


We had the most wonderful baby shower at Jean & Mark's house.  The decorations were gorgeous, the food was scrumptious, and the company was superb!  We were so amazed by the adorable, thoughtful, generous baby gifts and really appreciate all our friends and family who made the day so special, both those who were there in person and those who sent their good wishes for Baby B!  
Dessert table


Jean actually made these super-cute and creative onesies!  They are the perfect staples for a baby's early wardrobe, and they even serve double-duty as decor!

If you can arrange it, it's an excellent idea to have a professional party planner for a sister.  If she has a handsome and supportive fiance, so much the better.  

New York treats (chocolate babka and assorted rugalah) from Grammy JuJu -- sent from Brooklyn to San Carlos!

Babymomma with cousin Lisa & Grandma-to-be Jean

Great Aunt-to-be Sue and GP-to-be Mark

We were so flattered by this packed house of good-looking friends!  Thank you, everyone!!!

What's a baby shower without a little friendly competition???

Baby B kicking up a storm for Aunt Annie!

Life of the party Hailey May.  Apparently she's full of surprises!

Hardworking ladies, Jean, Sue & Joan, making it a fabulous event!

Baby pictures of the mom & dad du jour ... Baby B has some cute shoes to fill!



Cuddly teddy bear from Great Grandma Maria & Great Grandpa Pat!

The ultimate baby shower cookies, expertly baked and decorated by Jean and Annie.

"Midnight Diapers" - notes from friends to entertain us for late night diaper changes.








"The Hill Gang" + Hailey

Lots of animals!

Beautiful and educational embroidery gifted to us by Aunt Joan, originally handmade by Jean for Joan's babies!  Incredible!!


Sunday, January 12, 2014

Go Warriors!

BB will have to learn to love the Warriors, so we decided to get her started early with a trip to see them live in action!

A whole new type of game-winning shot!
If she keeps growing at this rate, she'll be out there dunking in a few years!
John's favorite player, Steph Curry, came through to win the game with 2 seconds left!  This is the post-win celebration.  First of many sporting events, win or lose, for our girl!