The Way Back Machine

Hey All,

Well it's been a while since the last real post so let me catch you all up on what we've been doing. Until this AM we were four, Mom left this morning on the 8:00 Air Tran, so it's just us and baby makes three! So we had a great visit with Grandma Fiona, so let's take a look back down memory lane! I gave you the recap of Mom's arrival Friday, but that, well that was just the beginning. Saturday we had a visit from our friend Brian Moran, all the way from San Francisco. We had a quick visit, but it's always good to have Brian over. It was his first time at Lil Alex and we're hoping it won't be his last, come on back Brian!

Saturday night was one of the highlights, we had dinner at my Uncle Gerhard and Aunt Louise's. It was Graeme's first visit with Gerhard and Louise and he stole the show. When I was a kid, Gerhard used to be the best part of going to my Grandmother's. He always would great me with, "Will, how are you?" in that big, booming infectious Austrian voice that is sort of Gerhard's calling card. Once that voice is in your head you never forget and I most certainly haven't. That big greeting was usually followed by Gerhard swinging me around by my ankles. I hope Graeme will know that joy, it is one of my fondest childhood memories. That was me taking a trip down memory lane as Louise and Gerhard got to know Graeme. They also did some reminiscing with Mom, it had been a very long time since they all had a chance to sit and talk, there was a lot of ground to cover. the entire visit was just superb, and as always we had a fabulous meal and great conversation.

The rest of the week was pretty tame. I returned to work, Jenn, Mom and Graeme settled into a routine that usually involved a lot of Mom watching Graeme, feeding Graeme and buying us meals!

The weekend ended at the farm. We had a great time, Janice, Gary, Rugby Kayla, Jenn, Mom, Graeme and I all piled into the rooster. Actually, we were very comfortable! Janice and Gary are expanding the deck and looking to install a hot tub soon, should be even more fun at the White Rooster this summer! Graeme had his first introduction to the farm and by all accounts really had a good time. Of course, it's hard to tell, though he is developing a personality it's still a lot of eat, sleep and poop, but at the farm most everything seems a bit better so I think he enjoyed himself.

We did say at the beginning of this blog that we would have the occasional vignette from the kitchen, well as you may or may not know we cook a TON at the Rooster and this weekend was no exception. In aprticular we had one of my favorites on Friday night. We broke out the hill-billy turkey fryer and boiled crabs! Well we steamed them I guess technically, however, we didn't go with the local Blue Crabs, we prefer the easier to eat Snow and King Crab. They were great!!! It wasn't the most extravagant dinner, but those crabs are always good.

The last of the weekend was a sip-n-see with Robin and Baba and Bugsy and Lindy. Know, you wouldn't guess it by looking at him, but Bugsy (Bryan Watson) is great with kids! Of course, Bugsy is just a kid himself!

Baba, Robin, Lindy and Bugsy with Graeme

Baba and Robin and Bugsy and Lindy have been good friends to Jenn for some time and to me since I came on the scene a few years back. We're both very excited that Graeme will grow up with memories of you all as part of his extended family.

A few Pics with more to follow


Rugby and Kayla

The Green Dragon has a pod! (Thanks Mom)

Well that was about it. I am sure I glanced over a few things, hopefully nobody notices, the end.

Peace

Mom and Kayla