Dody's Birthday

We had the pleasure of having Dody over for her birthday dinner. Salmon and salad... yum! Then she opened her gift that all of her children and grandchildren gave to her. See for yourself:


We found them both in Ruidoso while we were on vacation there earlier this month. Beautiful huh?!


Happy Birthday Dody! We love you!

First day of school

First day of school went great for Ayla. She really likes her teacher, Mr. Nelson. This is her first year of having a male teacher, which is a great new experience. Their homework was to create a time capsule that they will seal up and open again at the end of the year. I'm looking forward to back to school night to hear all about the exciting things that Brykerwoods does with their 6th graders. Ayla signed up to do safety patrol again this year. As well as having the choice between band, orchestra and choir. She chose choir and said enthusiastically that they might have the chance to sing at the Trail of Lights this year!

Last week of summer

We are busy getting all the last minute moments we can fit in this summer. It is so hard to believe once again that we've made it through the last 3 months...

having a baby,
sleeping in (some),
playdates,
serious amounts of sleepovers,
Sports Country summer camp,
visit from grandparents,
2 weeks for Ayla in Vermont,
last book of Harry Potter,
swimming and a little sunburn,
New Mexico with the family,
delicious meals and visits with friends,
a bridal and a baby shower,
birthday parties,
and now its time for me to get back to work and Ayla to return to Brykerwoods for her final year for 6th grade.

Henry has been attempting to hold his head up since he was only a day old... you can see how good he's getting at it:


Isn't he looking just like Jim??!!

2 month stats and videos

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We just got back from Henry's 2 month doctor visit.

Weight: 12 lb. 14 oz. (75th %)
Height: 23 inches (50th %)
Head: 39 1/2 cm (50th %)

Today we should have started his immunizations, but I haven't settled that monkey as of yet.

I am currently interviewing for a real job-job. A full time day job with benefits and everything. Something I have never had before. I have worked full time for myself for years, but benefits are a whole new treat. I'm excited about the possibilities of what this will feel and be like for myself and our family. The hardest test of faith has been being willing to put little sweet cheeks, Henry, in full time care. We found a school that is opening this month right next to the hospital that I've applied to. A wonderful opportunity for us to be right next to each other. However, they don't currently have any infant openings... and it would be Spring/Summer before they could get him in. With that, would come the dreaded immunizations.

Because the job is still up in the air, so am I about immunizations. The pediatrician graciously talked with me for almost an hour (unheard of!) about his thoughts and experience. I respect him and feel much better about the whole thing, but still opted to NOT immunize until I had heard from the job for sure and had resolved my own hesitations.

Will keep you posted how this issue, and the job, unfolds.

Hope you enjoy our first attempts at posting video. True examples of how fun this little guy is to have around. We love him so much!

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hospital picture

I found the information for Henry's hospital picture and realized I never shared it will you all. Anyone can order prints ... I just don't know how long they keep it available. If you go to the website you can see all 3 pictures they took.

Go to: www.growingfamily.com , click on Visit WebNursery, enter June 17, 2007 and other info.... Password is: deBeaumont
or call 1-800-620-8474.

Sunday visits

This morning we had a visitor come into town from Vermont, our old friend Arthur. It's been 5 years at least since we've seen each other... since we moved in summer of '02. He is in town for a wedding with his fiance, Emily. Emily headed back to VT today to get back to medical studies and Arthur has stayed a few days to see the sights.

Our second round of visitors was Jan and Papa. We haven't seen them in weeks it feels. It was so great to catch up and for them to see Henry.




And finally, we headed to Dody's for dinner, with Arthur in tow. At Ayla's 4th birthday, Arthur donned Dody, "Betty" from Paul Simon's "You can call me Al"... so to Betty's we went. Got in a visit with her and Susu.

A little Sunday evening game of catch.... can't believe its just 2 weeks until school starts!

a pool playdate

We met my dear friend Mari and her son, Elijah, at Little Stacy Pool today.

What a great find! The pool is perfect for little ones... shady and simple and even lifeguards on duty! The only downside seemed to be there isn't a no splash zone from the rowdy little tykes.

Thanks Mari for a fun playdate!

Am I cruel for taking pictures of him fussing? He's just so expressive and rarely out of sorts... I just can't resist.

Sweet Jude

Henry met his new buddy Jude Frost on Tuesday. We returned the yummy favor of taking them chicken enchiladas and had a little visit. Mama Jenny is simply my hero. This baby is less than 5 days old and mom is showered, dressed and out and about looking radiant and gorgeous.
Here's the boys side by side... can you believe they are only 6 weeks apart! A clear display of size 0-3 months (Jude on left) and 3-6 months (Henry on right).

And a sweet shot of them holding hands. Best friends already!

Welcome to the world, we love you Jude!

A little adventure to the mountains

This past Christmas, my brothers and sister decided to give our mom a trip to Ruidoso, New Mexico. She vacationed there as a child and has fun memories from there. We left August 1 and returned on the 5th. It was simply a great great trip. Aside from the very disappointing fact that daddy Jim wasn't able to come. There was a new major project at work and he bit the hard bullet and gave up the 5 days of relaxing to stay and work.... with more integrity than I will ever have. Here are a few snapshots: