Crazi Mari

Well, it has been a few weeks, but if you are one of the few people who read this, then you are probably aware that Mari has finally arrived. She came only sixteen days after her estimated date of arrival, but she is certainly ready for the real world.

She spends most of her days sleeping and nursing. She enjoys the swing, the sling, and surfing. OK, I made that last part up, but I couldn't thing of another word that begins with "s" and ends with "ing".

Anyway, if you missed the pics, here is a link: Mari's Pics.

You know where to reach us. . .

Like Salt in our Wound

It is annoying enough that Susan is now ten days late, but to make things a little more crazy for us, yesterday was the hottest day since July 8th, 2003. This is mostly due to the fact that last summer was very cool. BUT, come on. Can't we catch a break?

For those of you who are paying enough attention to know that we were due a few days ago and wonder what is going on, we are waiting, as patiently as possible. Dr. Bowen does not have us on a strict schedule, so we do what we can to encourage labor, and we wait.

Na na na, It's the . . . .

Well, we have been playing the waiting game for a while now. Susan was due a week ago, and still no signs of a new Liess-Hyland. The good thing is that Susan's parents are in town to help keep everyone sane and to help with Andrew when Susan goes into labor. Also good news is that our Dr is willing to be patient with us.

We have spent the last week making minor preparations for the new kid, as all of the major ones have been finished for a few weeks. Other than that, just a lot of hanging out and waiting.

In other news:

• Gary's car may be fixed.
  
• My car is in the shop, getting the turn signal and muffler fixed.
  
• The US Mens Team plays against Panama at 8:30 tonight.
  
• The Reds suck.
  
• Ten Club membership rates are going up.
  
• I found a cool Seattle NPR station: KEXP.

I'm Snuffleupagus.