Fourth of July

Emma Claire has been asking about fireworks for the past few weeks and finally got to see some in real life again for the fourth - up close and personal at the Carvers' - which was a "near professional" display. Fortunately - no casualties :-)

The evening of the fourth was spent with the Kadue cousins at the Interlachen carnival. Emma Claire got to ride a pony, hold a kitten, eat a snow cone and play in the "bouncy things".

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First Friends

Dr. Kadue?

Emma Claire says to me today: "mommy, I want to be doctor".

Baby Boy at 34 Weeks

Meet Baby Boy Kadue...

Rudy Under There

Emma Claire running down the hallway says "Mommy, Re-re sleeping under there" (not sure how long he had been there, but he didn't move for a LONG time after discovered) - how about that for patience. Maybe he was just trying to hide from the toddler, so long as his nose was exposed.

Emma Claire then turns to Sophie's bed: "Sophie, all doggies go night night now".

Can't imagine Emma Claire without her pooches. "I love you Re-re", she tells him often.

Sophie' favorite place to cuddle up is with one of Emma Claire's dolls or blankets.

Happy Birthday Baby

Looks like August 2 is the "scheduled" date for Baby B's arrival...IF he doesn't decide to come sooner. C-section scheduled for 7:30 am that day. Surgery was not in my master plan, but in light of everything else (medications, etc), it just makes the most sense for us. Feels funny to know when to expect him.

NOW, if we only had a name - any suggestions???

Rudy Likes to Slide...