Who Is Busby?

James's middle name comes from Busby Berkeley, a director and choreographer famous for his 1930s musical numbers.

Merry Christmas!

We thought long and hard about where to take a Christmas picture
and I'm happy to say we found the perfect spot.

Washed and Waiting

Diapers and wipes

Newborn and 3 month clothes. Swaddling blankets, socks and babylegs.

Blankets, swaddlers, towels and 6-9 month clothes

My pretty diaper bag.

Getting Ready

James's room is almost ready for him. Last night Johnny built his swing.

Cloth Diapering

Cinnamon in Bumgenius xs cloth diaper

Bumgenius 4.0 OS cloth diaper

Baby Shower: James and the Giant Peach

Becky hosted an amazing baby shower for me on Saturday.
She really thought of everything and did such a great job. 

Karla brought delicious desserts from French's Bakery

Becky's sister Laurel is so fun to hang out with and she was sweet enough to
help out with a lot of party details. 

Becky's Fuzzy Peach Punch.  So good!

Karla and Suzanne enjoying punch. 

Suzanne's beautiful arrangement

Me and Kelly

Becky set out a copy of James and the Giant Peach for guests to sign
and onesies and markers for guests to decorate. They were so cute!

My wonderful friends

Plaid Adder

Bay Area Baby Shower

Kelly hosted such a fun baby shower for me with our family in the Bay Area.

Some of the spread

Mom and Aunt Denise

Sharahn and Katy

Me and Arielle. She came all the way from Texas!

Kalee came out from Texas too and she helped so much by planning the games.

Stephanie and Jennifer.  I've been friends with Jennifer since 4th grade!

I received so many generous gifts!

Christina made this gorgeous quilt. There are so many great details.

Cousins

I'm so lucky to have such a great family.

Dressed For Work

Kelly's Birthday and Halloween

Happy 33rd Birthday Kelly!

Black Forest cake of course. 

See our elaborate Halloween costumes?

Where's the best place to celebrate? Two Boots!!

Skinny Jeans!

23 weeks

Running

19 1/2 weeks after an 8 mile run

Disneyland Half Marathon

Running into Angel Stadium around mile 9

We got to see Johnny!

Friends, family, and boy scouts cheering

13.1 miles in 2 hours 34 minutes. Becky was the best running partner!

James's first race!