Marissa and John hosted the Ellis clan Sunday for a swim party. Given the 115 degree high, it was a great way to spend the day. Maggie got to spend the day with her cousins Reef and Xavier. I think...
It's been a few weeks since our last post. We've been busy-busy with family events, baby activities and CA trip preparation. Here's your long-awaited blog update. Maggie turned 9 months on June 27 and had her 9 month check-up on...
Each Friday Debra's folks host us for Pizza Night. It has become the first of what we hope will be many family traditions for Debra, Maggie and me. Ed orders Papa Johns pizza and bakes up some chicken wings. There's...
Thanks to Holly and Aaron for the Rock Band Guitar Hero party last night. We had a blast. I was on lead guitar and Debra on vocals. Maggie held the drum sticks, but couldn't quite reach the bass pedal. We're...
Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a picnic in the park near our house. We ate delicious veggie wraps, Sun Chips and Hansen's sodas. Leftover Valentines chocolates made a nice desert. Maggie was quite content laying on the...
Well, it was play date time again. This time we decided to meet at McCormick Ranch Park in Scottsdale. I have fond memories of the park from my childhood when we used to have huge gatherings with families who adopted...
Shawn and Jed hosted another great Chili Night last night. They make some boss veggie chili. Pile on some grated cheddar and fresh cornbread and you're set. Shelley and John brought Ian. What a cute little boy. I can't wait...
There is nothing like lazy Saturday mornings playing with Maggie. Well, she's not actually playing yet. But she is quite peaceful and alert this morning. She slept most of the night and this morning I'm pretty sure I got her...
Our niece Kat is staying over for a few days, helping Debra pack up her condo. Last night the three of us broke out our new Monopoly game. I hadn't played since I was 12. They've added a bunch of...