So I have decided not to apologize anymore for not blogging on a consistent basis. Things have been so hectic around here and I just have not been good about getting to it. Would like to promise to be better, but we will see!
Over Memorial day weekend we decided to do a welcoming/dedication for Eva. Neither Drew or I claim to be very religious, but we wanted to do something special to welcome Eva to our family. We were lucky enough to have Drew's dad and sister drive out from California and my sister, brother in law and nephew fly out from South Carolina. Together with our family and close friends, we officially dedicated ourselves to Eva and welcomed her to this world (even though she is already 10 months old!!!)
Our ceremony included Irish blessings, Native American traditions and readings, Buddhist letters, child stories, letters from family, poems from friends. Of course, it also included a lot of crying from Eva. I guess this kind of thing happens at baptisms all the time, but sheesh! She just didn't want to cooperate. Nonetheless, it was a special day and we thank all those involved.
We took every opportunity to make the most of having our family out here over the weekend! We visited Idaho Springs and went Beau Jos pizza, we had several BBQs, we went to Boulder for the Memorial Day festival, we all had Sunday brunch together, we celebrated Sam's 2nd birthday and we took Sam and Eva to the pool...first time for Eva! It was definitely a whirlwind of a weekend, but so wonderful. We miss our family daily, wish they were closer but cherish the time we do get to spend with them!
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| Drew and I starting the dedication...everything is ok at this point |
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| Gramma reading her blessing |
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| Grandpa Carl reading his letter...tears involved here. |
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| Grandpa Ron and his speech |
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| Eva, Sam and Carter playing afterwards. |
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| Everyone! |
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| The Wimers! |
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| The Hargroves' |
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| Aunty Vern |
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| Aunty Jen |
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| Vern and myself at brunch |
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| Gramma, Grandpa and Uncle Andrew leaving brunch. |
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| Eva and Sam at the pool |
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| Eva loves the pool!! |
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| And the fountains in the pool. |
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| Kurt (Veronica's bf) and Drew-toasting corn dogs at the Memorial day fair |
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| Everyone at brunch. |
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| The view from brunch at Simms Steakhouse |
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| Sam opening his gifts at his b'day party. |
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| Our present to Sam! |
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| In Boulder...taking a break. |
I'm so bummed we couldn't be there for this special weekend. AND that I didn't even get a blessing out to you. I hope you know how much you all mean to us, how very proud we are of you, and what an amazing little woman we know Eva is growing into, surrounded by so much love. Hugs to you all!
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