Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Gala's Galore!

Greetings!  Hope everyone is having a great week, and excited to roll into the Holiday Weekend - The Unofficial start to SUMMER!

I promised Pete's Aunt Kristi that I would do better with my blog postings...and I'm a woman of my word.  Kristi is Pete's biological aunt.  His biological mothers - sister.  Peter's mother passed away when he was just 3 months old, but despite the loss of his mother and distance (Kristi lives in South Dakota), the Andrus family has maintatined a relationship with their maternial family.

None the less, although this weekend is the unofficial start to the Summer, I feel as though our summer is already in full swing.  Partially due to the climate, as well as the surplus of activities and celebrations happening in our lives.  I kid you not, we recieve at least 1-2 invitations in the mail each week.  Bridal Showers, Save the Dates, Bachelorette Parties, Baby Showers, Graduations, etc. 

This last weekend I decided to go all paparazi, so I could picto-blog to recap.  Quick written run down:
Friday morning Kristi flew in to MSP, we grilled out Friday evening.  Saturday morning I headed to Prescott to see Dain play TBall, to Celebrate via Luncheon Party my sisters Graduation from St. Thomas with her Masters Degree, and then Sunday we celebrated Maggie and Colton with a baby shower, and Sunday night Kristi departed for South Dakota.  What a fun, joyous whirl wind weekend.  Enjoy my photo journalism!

I didn't snap any photos of Krisit, but I did manage to take a picture of her world famous Chocolate Chip Cookies before they disappeared.  She sends these via snail mail at least twice a year.  Peter LOVES them!

Sunday Night, Peter carving up some meat.  Mac patiently waiting for something to drop. 

The Beautiful Mother-to-Be surrounded by Baby Goodies.  So EXCITED for the little guy to arrive.

I got to spend so much time loving on my favorite little people.  They are all getting SO big.  No more chubby little legs, they are getting so TALL!  Gotta love the cut up/bruised little legs, and those Crocks, and the POLKA DOTS.  Ugh.

My Little Ella.  Such a fun little girl.  Again, LOVE the mini romper and polka dots.  And the Hair. :)

Handsome.  Such a happy baby, could just snuggle him all day.

My favorite perfect little family.  LOVE THEM SO MUCH.

Ella watching the puppies outside.  Love those little legs.

Nolan <3

Dain's new passion(s): Baseball and riding bike...without training wheels!

Love the little Cleats!

Nolan, taking in some TBall.

Dain and his buddy, after TBall

The awesome view from my mom's new house.  AWESOME lighting.

My Saturday morning/weekend Treat. :)

Hope everyone has a quick remainder of the week.  And a safe Holiday weekend!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Bo Bikes 'Bama


Pete and I had just finished up some breakfast Monday morning, and we...well HE had ESPN on like usual.  An incredibly touching short story began, we were both glued to the TV and both were left saying "That's Friggin Awesome".  With a few tears rolling down my face, I thought I need to blog about this, or at least repost the footage.

Enjoy. Bo Bikes 'Bama

Reasons why I absolutely LOVE this video and what Bo has done:
1. As the video said, Humanitarianism at its FINEST.
2.  Rather than raise money via an expensive dinner/gala...Bo used EXERCISE.  FANTASTIC!
3. The many stories of strength and triumph in overcoming devistation.
4. It is reassuring how incredible grateful everyone Bo met; yay for the human spirit.
5. The other famous athletes that stepped up and joined him in his efforts - displays the POSITIVE side of the athlete community; opposed to Bounties, Meta World Peace drama, and the many other scandals on the news.
6. The RAW emotion and passion Bo exudes along his journey.

All I have to say is: "Good Stuff Maynard."