Wordless Wednesday

First Wedding

This past weekend Linden got to attend her first wedding. Our friends Corrie and Jesse got married in a beautiful ceremony on an olive ranch in the hills between San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.

We stayed the weekend in Avila Beach. It was a very cute and charming beach town that we had only been driving past for over 10+ years. We were pleasantly surprised... and maybe see a weekend getaway in our near future!

We had a great view from our little rental.

We got to witness a beautiful sunset...

Linden immediately went exploring.

She may have seen a bug or something else she shouldn't be trying to pick up.

Does she look like she's wearing shoulder pads?

These instantly went into her mouth.

Her first formal dress... with shiny shoes to boot! Wedding bound...

Our hands were pretty full during the wedding, so we were unable to take any pictures. Hopefully a few will surface from our friends.

Boo Hoo

Friday evening we hit the road to the Bay Area to attend a wedding.

About an hour from our destination, Linden started to look and act lethargic. She just sat in her car seat, slumped over and staring at the floor. She had just gotten up from a nap, so we thought that maybe she was just still a bit groggy.

When we arrived, we went back to take Linden out of her seat and noticed that she was REALLY HOT. Oh no.

The next few nights were really rough on all of us (mostly Linden) as her temperature ranged between 101 and 103 degrees. And she is still battling the illness today!

Yesterday we went to the Pediatrician and he diagnosed her with "Hand Foot and Mouth Disease". Not to be mistaken with "Foot and Mouth Disease" (that's for cows!). It's not as serious as it sounds... but still not fun.

Today she broke out w/a rash all over her body and face.

I'm tough... I'll make it through!

That rash is heartbreaking...

It's a negotiation process...

After much pleading on her father's part... and much teasing on Linden's part, she finally caved and gave Dad a modified version of his request. This does not bode well for the future...

Baby Yoga!

And we wonder why Otto is fat...

9 Months on 9/9/09!

That has to mean something right?

Yeah, like her 9 month check up...

Here are the beloved stats:

Height - 29.5 inches (97th percentile)
Weight - 19lbs 6oz (60th percentile)
Head Circumference - 18.25 inches (97th percentile)

By reading these numbers, you may be concerned with her proportions... Long and lean with a large noggin'. Walking may be a bit difficult... like trying to balance a bowling ball on the top of a yard stick! But we're not worried!

Mr. Met seems to be doing just fine! (see here)

Below are some pictures from a playdate w/ Logan. You may remember him from the Daddy Day Care Series (Part 1 and Part 2). Logan's mom, Jess, took these really great photos. Thanks Jess for the great pictures and for allowing us to go out and celebrate our anniversary!

Her father has been known to sport this serious look.

Looking into the eye of the lens... (possible narcissism brewing?)

Logan puttin' the moves on... again.

De Plane! De Plane!

L & L enjoying a nice bubble show.

This picture was just too much for me to handle...

9 years... and counting!

Kacy and I just celebrated 9 years of marriage on Thursday. I know it's cliché, but it really has gone by in a blink of an eye.

We have been SO blessed and do not for a second forget to recognize God's hand in our marriage.

9 years of adventure... the best years of our lives. But we also know that our best years are not behind us... so we look forward with anticipation and awe!

September 3, 2000