New Years Day - 2007

On New Year's Day, we had our fifth Open House and the last as just couple. Rach did not let her growing belly stop her from doing her usual - cooking almost everything. From lasagna and mini quiches to gourmet grilled cheese and oreo balls, Chef de Rachel pleased everyone with her magnificent creations.

We would like to thank the Dalys and Pearsons (Karen and Meg) for helping Rach prepare and serve. They were a big help. Chuck and Jeff, helped in their own sort of way. Chuck went with Scott to the supermarket to pick up a few last minute items and Jeff sat in his pajamas watching Penn State football.

Besides food and football, the other great part of the day is catching up with friends. The Ermanns and the rest of the Silver Spring crew braved the Virginia roads to visit us. Rach got to catch up with her friend Roger and his wife Lisa and met his son Riggs. Too bad he left before Sofia, also his age, was here to melt his heart.

Frogs and Toads were also accounted for and co-mingled at the open house. We are looking forward to adding a toadpole to the crew this Memorial Day Weekend.

Everyone had a great time watching football, eating great food and catching up with friends, and Scott even got to pull out the annual viewing of his Hawaiian shirt. We were happy that so many could make it.

For more New Year's Day pictures, visit our slideshow at http://www.shutterfly.com/view/slideshow.jsp?auto=1&aid=67b0de21b3889d27e401&js=1168828792142.

Christmas in Philly

This past weekend, we were in Philly celebrating Christmas with the Lynch's. This is probably the last time we will be visiting Scott's parents before the baby is born.

We caught up with Rich and Sara and had lunch on Saturday, it was a lot of fun catching up. We went to a great local joint in Blue Bell. As you can see, Rachel is coming up on our 8th month.

Over the weekend , we saw Rocky Balboa as a family. In a related story, Rachel comments that she has never seen any of the Rocky movies right before the movie started. Needless to say, I was not surprised.

On Sunday and Monday, we got together with Aunt Kathy (Dad's sister), Uncle Lee and the kids. We also got our second big baby gift. Melissa and Gavin got us the infant car seat.

For more Christmas photos, check out our shutterfly page at http://scottandrach.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b324fab5a413.

February Coming Fast

This is our new blog where we will post updates on the expansion of family. Rachel is due in late February and the next couple of months will be busy with preparation.

Changes are already beginning in our home as we have combined the guest room and office to make "room" for the baby. This weekend, we put the first coat of paint on the walls. Yellow and green, perfect for a boy or girl.

Stay tuned for more updates.