Is it July already?

Apparently the first June update was the only one. Sorry about that. We'll be better this month. Really we will. And we can make that promise because a lot has already happened and there is more fun to come. But let's start by talking about the wonderful visitors we had right after the 4th of July.

We were lucky enough to have Sarah's Uncle Ronnie, Aunt Teri, and Bride-to-be Haley Rae stop by Lexington at the tail end of their whirlwind trip throughout North America. Seriously, we were the stop after Cancun and Utica. They don't kid around. Oh wait, they do.

Exhibit number one is the picture below. They don't always travel this way, but were kind enough to bring a baby shower with them. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and so we will keep the description to a minimum. But we cannot thank them enough for the fun they brought to Lexington. And we must admit that because of them little Nutterbutter is on her way to being the most fashionable girl on the block.




We don't have pictures of everything we did that weekend. That means, no pictures of Sarah, Haley, and Teri visiting quilting stores, visiting baby boutiques, and picking out colors for the baby's room. And no pictures of Ron and John watching golf and Apocalypto. But there is a picture of the five of us taken right before we had one of the best meals of the visit. Wow, was it good. If you are ever in Lexington, we will definitely take you to Murray's on Harrodsburg Road. Sarah wants to make sure you know that it is a big farmhouse turned into a restaurant. John wants to make sure you understand just how tasty the mussels are. So tasty. And if you ever go to Murray's with Haley, make sure you order two pieces of carrot cake or else she will just eat yours. Apparently it is just that good.




And yet the food was not as good as the company. The visit was short, but full of good times. And it goes without saying that Haley and Teri did a lot of belly rubbing while they were in town. They felt Nutterbutter kick and move all around.




So thanks again to the three of them for taking the time to visit us here in the Bluegrass. We had a great time and cannot wait to see them again in late October for Haley and Ryan's wedding. It is going to be a blast.

We were so inspired by all the baby talk and room decor selections that we decided to open the box that had been sitting in the baby's room for a couple of weeks. We prepared ourselves mentally and physically for the arduous task ahead. That's right, we decided to put together the crib.

Exhibits one and two below show John at the early stages of crib construction. Those who know John know that he has a low threshold for tasks such as this. He figured it was only a matter of time before he would be cussing like a sailor and wondering why Nutterbutter couldn't just sleep in a drawer.


First we have the opening of the box. Nothing too rough here. Just a few pieces of tape and a couple of styrofoam pads. So far so good. At this point, John simply hopes that nothing is damaged so that we don't have to take the darn thing back.



Part two. Construction is well underway and things are going almost too well. Could it be that companies are finally making these things relatively easy to put together? Are the four steps outlined in the directions really enough to make this thing work?



Well, as you can see, it turns out that this crib wasn't so tough after all. It was put together in under an hour, there were no extra pieces, and it is positioned in the room in such a way that John is in no danger of bumping his head on the angled wall. Isn't life swell? By the way, it is also important to note that Sarah also put together the crib. However, she apparently was a bit camera shy during this particular portion of the day. Go figure.



Now we have two and a half months to prepare the rest of the room. That is something that future visitors should keep in mind. That's right, we're talking about you - Gayle, Zac, and Keith. You could be building the next piece of furniture, painting, or constructing a tree house. You just never know. Seriously, we can't wait to get you guys out here next month. The patio at Murray's awaits!!!