Hey Folks

With Amelia arriving in just under 2 months, we figure it's time for a little family update. Tonight with the all the wonderful gift cards and family donations, Thea and I should be picking up Amelia's new crib and stroller/car seat. If everything goes as planned, Amelia’s nursery should be 90% completed by nights end. I’ve got a little dresser project that makes up the final 10%. The dresser project “should” be finished this weekend.

Last Sunday (Sept 14th) Thea’s mom and Rathana threw our last baby shower at Thea’s mom’s place. The food was kick arse and everyone had a lot of fun playing the different games. Thea’s cousin Vichara (aka Bull) bought Amelia the cutest little pair of shoes, they’re actually “heels”. Thea got so giddy when she saw them, so being the superb husband and father that I am, I broke down and bought Amelia a pretty pink pair as well.

Check out Heels:


and her beanies:


Thea has been making some super cute little beanies. I keep telling her “daddy needs one too”, so hopefully I’ll have new stylish beanie any day now. Speaking of Thea, it’s with great sadness that I must confess her awesome sense of smell has returned. Yippy….

Amelia and Thea's Baby Showers Were Awesome!!!

Big D, Phet and Chantha pulled off a wonderful baby shower up in Seattle. Thea and I had (like always) a wonderful 3 days familizing. Who would have thought potatoes and paint could be so much fun! Amelia is going to look great in her custom onesies, HOLLA! Chantha put all the Iron Chiefs to shame, her food was amazing. Our bellies were full beyond capacity all weekend. Thanks to all our "Seattle" family for the wonderful gifts and even better time! We'll see ya'll soon.

Robin, Erin, May and Maggie also pulled off a wonderful baby shower here in Portland. You ladies did an amazing job pulling everyone together. People are still talking about the food and what an awesome shower you gals pulled off! Tony was bummed that he didn't win the "Candy Bar Diaper" game, but you shouldn't taste what's in the diaper! However, if there would have been a prize for the most interesting gift, well Tony would have won with the breast pad and milk pump accessories. It's so Thea can think of him everytime "she milks the baby", per his words. Way to go Tony!

Amelia now has enough clothes to last her into the third year. Thank you again to everyone for the support and awesome gifts. I wouldn't say we're blessed (because that's not how we feel about things), but I will say we are very lucky to have each one of you in our lives and we all love you very much.