I don't have to cook...

I hardly cook at all right now. I'm loving it. We had our new patio poured and Brad finally got his Father's Day gift of a shiny new Natural Gas BBQ and is actually using it. He even went out and got himself a grilling cookbook. And after a long fought week at work we went to a friend's for a BBQ last night, another friends for Cajunfest tonight and tomorrow a trip to the in-laws for Christmas in August. I'm hoping next week Brad will try out the Rotisserie feature. Mmmmm...grilled meat. Give us a ring if you want to pop in for dinner sometime, maybe that will be the incentive I need to fold our mountains of laundry. :) Oh yeah, and ignore the fact that I haven't had an opportunity for yard work for 2 summers now.

Way to go Brad!

That's a picture of Brad doing homework while holding Ellie during his summer term. The first term of school in his life that he got a 4.0! That's right BRAD GOT A 4.0! We are extremely proud of him and it's worth the sacrifice. It just goes to show how you can excel when you are doing what you are meant to. If you get a chance, drop Brad a note or give a phone call with a "For he's a jolly good fellow" tune.

Ellie's 5 Month Birthday

Today is July 15th, and Ellie is 5 Months old and 14 pounds. Very hard for her parents to believe. This month has been a busy one and ended by celebrating her friend Cole's 1st Birthday. Other things that happened this month - BBQ at Kimmy's, Walking at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, numerous trips to the doctor for weight checks, 4th of July party at O'ree and Maria's, and lots of other things not caught on film - or digital media. Enjoy these photos!

How do you spell relief?

Thirteen pounds and nine ounces! That's relief to the Wright family. Ellie has gained 11 ounces in the last 10 days. With a gain of an ounce a day, she's finally back on track to what a baby should be at. She's still on the thin side, but with no blood, diarrhea, and now gaining weight, we are all good! Despite the fact that mommy is caught like a deer in headlights with work and papa is somewhere under a pile of education journal articles, Ellie is thriving once again. Happy days are here again.

Back to work

Janet is heading back to work tomorrow. The last 18 weeks have flown by. It would be easier to go back, if we knew that Ellie's medical issues were resolved. Who am I kidding, I want to be home with her. I like my job, I like my co-workers and my company, but I love my little girl more than I could ever imagine. It won't be the same being without her all day. At least her first two days without Mommy at home will be with Papa at home. Then starting Monday Ellie will get to spend some quality time with Grandma and Grandpa Wright while Mommy is at work and Papa is back to school. Wish us all luck!

Happy 4 Month Birthday Ellie!

Wow! Eleanor Kay Wright turned 4 months old today and what a day it was. Long story but we're spending Father's Day weekend in Depoe Bay - just the three of us, no dogs allowed! So I'm using the resort computer and can't download the month 4 pics. Those will have to come on Monday or Tuesday, but definitely by Wednesday as Janet returns to work on Thursday, only to have to turn around and take Ellie to the Dr. again on Friday - that's where the long story comes in, but I'm tired and want to just veg and relax for at least a few minutes that are left in today and relish in the fact that we have a 4 month old. Update: Pics now loaded, and include photos of Brad's cohort, Father's Day, Ellie in the ER, our trip to Depoe Bay, and others.

Looking For Help

Many of you know we had a 2nd bathroom put in just before we had Ellie. That project caused our backyard to be torn up. We're now looking for a new solution to our patio or lack thereof. Any ideas for us, do it ourselves, hiring someone? We would like unique or non-traditional solutions that don't break the bank. Maybe you know someone who does concrete work? We'd also like a new driveway...maybe it would cost less to do it all at once. Send your suggestions!