We were wondering...

We have all been wondering how Randen would react to Mesa. Randen is used to having the spotlight 100% of the time. He has a pretty low tolerance for anybody else trying to steal the attention from him. In fact, his grandma Linda was holding a cat on her lap, and Randen walked over and shoved the cat off so he could sit on her lap.

However, we were pretty surprised when he was a perfect gentleman to his new cousin Mesa. He was intrigued with her this past weekend. When she whimpered, he whimpered. He also liked to pick at her hair and her face. He tried to stick his fingers in her mouth and ears. He also tried to pick her up a couple of times.

Can he be left unattended with her for two seconds? NO! However, it is the start of a good relationship!!!!!

Zach's Party

Zach had a birthday last week. Annie threw a party for him. Lots of people were there to help celebrate. Here are some random shots of the evening.

Checking out Barbara the camper...

Annie had tons of food, including a vat of Sangria. I said a vat, because there was tons of it!

Nice fire in the pit.

Festive mood with friends and family! Good way to spend a Thursday night!

Pretty Girl

My name is Mesa Mae and I like to play dress up...

and sleep...

and be silly.

Proudly Presenting...

Mesa Mae!!!

July 7, 2010 at 12:49 a.m.

8 lbs 7 oz 21 inches long...Lindsey was not that big so I'm not sure where Mesa was hiding.

Daddy and his little girl

Gwamma Linda

Grandpa Larry

Auntie Rissa

Auntie Annie

Mama and baby are doing great! Mesa is a cuddler and the sweetest baby girl! Our cousin Kendra is a nurse at the hospital so she made sure they both had the best care ever.

Cousin Randen has yet to meet her. Hopefully this weekend. He's super excited to have a playmate!

Hoosier Cabinet

Five or six years ago I bought the bottom to a hoosier cabinet. It needed to be refinished but was in fairly good shape including the enamel countertop. Needless to say, it sat in my garden shed since that day. Then earlier this spring we were rummaging around in some old buildings at my Mom and Dad's. Buried in the back was the top for a hoosier cabinet.

It was in dire shape but I had to have it. We drug it out, knocked the mice nests out, and hauled it home.

I spent several days stripping paint, replacing glass, adding beadboard, stabilizing shelves, and painting.

The finished product.

I moved my kitchen table into the living room and put the cabinet in the kitchen.

Now I just need to find a cutting board to fit in the bottom slot.