Dinner at the Everetts

I had dinner at The Everetts tonight.  The babies tried out the new swing and had fun having Nana Oregon and LaLa swing them back and forth, back and forth, back and forth.  They aren't quite old enough to fight over the swing, so for now, they are happy to watch each other and trade off. 

I can't get over how "non smiley" little missy girl is.  Where's that smile, Miss Elle?

Nicolas is more than happy to show us his gums!  Poor guy is cutting his first tooth.  A fuss here and there, but he still is mostly all grin!

With Aunt Sonia

What 'chu looking at? :)

We miss you, Timothy!  Wish you could hop on a plane and be with us.  Love you, Sweet T!!!

In one month...

...we will become Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Melinda Blalock

We will marry the one

...we laugh with

...live for

...and love

***Photo along McKenzie River in Oregon***



Elle - 14 months

We are used to the happy, cheeeeeese face when she sees the camera Elle.  But at 14 months I think she is on the brink of Stranger Anxiety.  She's had a lot of changes  and is living in a new house, has a new room and a change in her routine.  So, when she sees LaLa, with a big black camera pointed at her, she doesn't break into her normal smiles, she' s a bit more reserved.  Still a cutie though, huh?

She has a new water and sand table and will spend forever out there dumping out the water and playing in the sand.  (Or pouring the water into the sand :) )

She's walking everywhere now.  She walked right over to Papa Oregon to check out his handyman work.  He's fixing the sprinklers.

Nana Oregon loves this photo.  I love that she has a content face, with dirt on her hands and dressed in a girly girl dress.

She's ready to join in on the getting ready for my Bridal Shower Fun...

...but first it's time for oranges, turkey sandwich and yogurt.  I missed her "yum yum" face and noises... but you can see how excited she is to have lunch!

Bridal Shower #1 With My Oregon Peeps

 

My bridesmaids and little sister Dana hosted my first bridal shower.  We got to have it at Dana's house.  Everything was just perfect.

 Olivia, Lindsey, The Future Mrs. Blalock and Tirza.  Tirza has to stay behind in Oregon due to being seven months pregnant so she' s become an honorary bridesmaid.  We've been planing my wedding since we were in Junior High... so it won't be the same without her.  But taking care of herself and baby to be Silas is important, so we'll just have to celebrate another time!

Dana, her hubby Nick and Elle moved into their new house a few weeks ago.  My parents helped them to bust their buns to get everything unpacked, put away, "upgraded" and ready to host my shower.  I'm so grateful!!

Lindsey made so many sweet things.  I love the favors ~ black and white bags with Tiffany box blue bows filled with my favorite candy, and a favorite engagement photo for our guests.  

Flowers from Tirza's garden and color coordinated plates, napkins and silverware.

My family friend, Pam, made delicious cupcakes.  She even made gluten free ones for me.  YUM!

 

 

I got some great marital advice courtesy of my friends and family.

And I got so excited to see presents with my new name adorning cards and presents!

Tirza and me

With Lin ~ a family friend who has known me since my family moved to Oregon in the early 90's.

My sweet Lindsey and me

Tirza and Olivia ~ friends since Junior High

My friend Misty came from work to help me celebrate.

Sonia, Nicolas, Michael and JulieAnna.  JulieAnna and my sister Dana have been friends since they were 18 months old.

JulieAnna and MPG

Elle and Nicolas were right in the middle of all the action!

Everyone was so generous and thoughtful.  Timothy and I will have many fun things to fill our home with.

YAY!  Gluten free cake and pancake mix.  I can't wait to try them! Thanks, Pam!!

Everyone gave me a hard time with how incredibly LOOOOOOONNNNNNGGGGG our wedding registry is.  I blame the Fiestaware for the length.  Every color of cup, bowl, plate, serving piece gets its own dedicated entry!

The game How well do you know Timinda?  revealed how well our friends and family know us.  (And if they pay attention!)

Thank you so much to my friends and family!  We are so grateful for your generosity!

Look at that beautiful ring, Olivia!!!  She tried my ring on for kicks.  Good thing, because I just know she's going to be the next bride!!!!!

Round Two of Nicolas

I got my Nicolas fix this trip.  He is almost 10 months old, about to crawl, "talking" up a storm and continues to be laid back yet spirited and such a cutie patootie!!

His clapping and the way he curls his little toes is precious...

...and his hands are in constant motion!!

He LOVES his walker and will cruise all over the place.  (Who needs to learn to walk when you can cruise in style!)

His jumpy toy is a close second to the walker.  He's a mover and a shaker!!  And when there is any music on (especially Arabic music) he does the cutest little dances!!!

Nana and Papa Oregon bought Nicolas this cute little outfit from Gymboree.  Doesn't he look so cute in the hat?  (He wouldn't keep it on long!)



My sister-in-law Sonia plays with nonstop with Nicolas.  What a lucky little boy!!

Nicolas cut his very first tooth tonight.  Apparently fingers are very good for sucking on while you're cutting teeth.



Love.