My Hobbies

Ok, the boy isn't here yet, this is still a female-dominated blog, so no more football. And speaking of girly stuff, my pack has finally made it to etsy.com! You can check out my listings at alipboutique. A friend of mine has been so kind as to post my things at her shop. She has some darling hats and headbands for sale there. So now, when I make something fun for my kids or my friends, you can expect to see an extra one posted at the shop.
Here are some fun pictures of Liberty playing her latest game - vegetate in a basket. She brings it into the living room, gets inside, and sucks her thumb for a while, then when she needs a fresh view, she gets out and moves it to a better spot and gets in again.


And here's Eve being cute.

For Mature Audiences Only

Well, I know the Redskins tight end, Chris Cooley just got in trouble for posting pics of his boy parts on the internet, but I also know no one will believe me if I don't show proof that this little munchkin is indeed male. So here it is!
I've included all the pics the ultrasound tech gave us, even though to most people it's just fuzz. Ben wasn't ever able to discern the boy parts, but he's willing to take my word for it.
So, I guess I need to learn how to sew boy clothes now!
Eve and Sadie were excited to see the pictures, but not at all surprised he's a boy. From the start they told anyone who asked that they're getting a new brother. They did pick out a few girl names just in case - Saladozy Rosy, Chorchiya, and Rainbow Girl were their favorites. As for Liberty, she still laughs and says "no" when I tell her there's a baby in my tummy. She thinks it's a cute game and plays along by giving my belly kisses, but she knows better.

Gold Country Fair

On Fri. night Ben called to tell me he was leaving his computer at the office so we could have some fun with the girls, so we decided to take them to the Gold Country Fair in Auburn. We didn't get there until after 7, and it was pretty hot, so that's why everybody looks kind of dopey. We had fun checking out the farm animals, though. Before we did that, we stopped by the tigers - yes real tigers. I didn't take a picture of the tigers, because I was too chicken . Here's a picture from the Auburn Journal (Ben, the html expert put it on here for me - he says it's not really here even though we can all see that it is). Can you tell why I was a little nervous about using flash photography?



Checking out the 4-H pigsLibby was a little nervous about petting the steer. She actually smacked him when he got too close.

Libby saying "bye bye" to the animals.

My Husband, the Candidate

For those of you who don't know already, I live in a very politically active household. Ben and I are both big believers in small government on the Federal side of things and activism in our own community. This year Ben decided that he could get the biggest bang for his volunteering buck by running for the Placer County Water Agency against a 20-year incumbent who has gotten a little too comfortable in his position. The idea was to consolidate Ben's meetings with various political organizations and committees he's been a member of for the past few years, and concentrate his efforts in one area. So far, the kids and I can hardly remember what he looks like because he's so busy, but that should calm down quite a bit when he wins the election this November. So, please check out Ben's website, and if you live in the 5th District, don't forget to cast your ballot for Ben Mavy on November 4th!