Memorial Day Weekend

I first want to mention that Memorial Day is meant to reflect on those that gave their lives for our freedom. My friend, Jon Collins did just that and I will always be grateful.

Our weekend consisted of family, friends and a kiddie pool. My parents bought a kiddie pool for Blake and it was a success. Blake seemed to really enjoy it, although he did try and climb out several times to explore the grass.

Blake found his new play spot at Uncle James', aka his fort, aka James' dining room table

Happy 30th Anniversary

Today my parents have been married for 30 years. I thought I would show you some of their wedding pictures

My mom's sister, Linda, my mom, my Grandma and Grandpa Picard (got to love the hats the bridesmaids wore!!)

My Grandpa and Grandma Unti with my Grandma and Grandpa Picard

Blake's Back

Finally, after two whole posts without pictures of Blake, the little guy is back. I took these this morning when I was getting him ready for daycare. He is getting so big, this is a 12 month outfit! He is still wearing a lot of 9 month clothes but we are starting to branch into 12 month.

Rockin the Collar (P.S. it is great that boys clothes have the collar so that it blocks the sun on his neck)

He is happy because he just had gotten fed!

Happy Anniversary Ramsayers

Two years ago Melanie and Ryan got married. There was a little bit of drama with the is it going to rain or not weather but luckily Ryan is a trooper and went out to buy rain boots for all of us girls. It actually ended up being one of the best parts of the whole wedding. You have come a long way, with the addition of Maddie into your family. We wish you many more years of happiness. Enjoy your day.

Love you!

Book Club

Melanie has a blog post up about 99 things and you are suppose to see how many on the list you have done. Well I was looking through them and realized that I have never joined a book club. I find this quite ironic because I LOVE reading books. I have been reading ever since I can remember. My parents would have to buy me 6-7 books for vacation because I went through them like water. My ideal day would be sitting outside and reading. Yep, thats right, I love it that much that I would spend an entire day doing it (that has actually happened quiet a few times). I could sit in a book store all day long because I love the smell of new books. There is just something about new books. Don't get me wrong, I have loved the convenience of the iPad for reading but nothing compares to the real deal.

Bottom Line, I think its about time I change the fact that I have never been part of a book club. So, if you are part of a book club or want to start one, let me know!

P.S. I am aware that this post contained no pictures of Blake and for that I apologize :) Have no fear I am sure they will return.

Planking

Yesterday Blake started this new thing where he gets on his toes and hands, like he is about to do a pushup. I think he believes this is how he will get around. At this rate, he might just skip crawling and start walking!

My First Official Mother's Day

My first official Mother's Day was perfect (I technically consider last Mother's Day because I was pregnant and well any Mother will tell you that counts!). Louis let me sleep in until 7am!! Then Blake gave me his card (which he signed) and my gift. He had Daddy help him pick out a Swarovski bracelet. Blake has excellent taste. 

Then for lunch my parents, brother, Louis' parents and James came over to celebrate. It was such a nice and relaxing time. After everyone left we took a family walk and fed the duckies. Blake had a lot of fun and even got to rock his new shades.