Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Connecticut

I just got back from a 2 week vacation in Hartford, Connecticut! I went to visit my sister Janae and help her get ready for the arrival of her little Baby Owen. Brandon was in Alaska for those two weeks working on a new client. It was the perfect time to go!

Most of the time I got to hang out with this super hero. Most of you know him as Wyatt and I think he is pretty cute (I mean cool!).

This is the Staked Coin Quilt I made for baby Owen. Wyatt still uses the one I made him when he was born! Hopefully Owen will like this one just as much.Janae was definitely looking like she was ready to have this baby. Her last ultrasound said the baby was 8lbs 7oz. They were pretty close.I was also there for Wyatt's first day of Pre-school. Janae has more pictures on her blog.I think he is so funny! I love his cross eyes!
We went to many museums while I was there. This is the New England Air Museum.


We played a lot of Rock Band at night!
Baby Owen finally made is debut Friday Nov. 13 at 11:05am. He was 8lbs 9oz and 21.5 inches long. He is very cute and I am so happy he arrived before I had to go back to Seattle. Congrats to Rick, Janae, and Wyatt and Welcome Owen!



Since we've been back, I have been a little sick with off and on fevers, headaches, and congestion since. I blame it on the guy I was sitting next to on the plane (we call him 'the cougher'). Other news is that I got a new calling in my ward. They released me from Cub Scouts and put me in as Mia Maid advisor. I am so excited...and a little nervous. So many things have changed since I was in Young Womens (man... I'm getting old)! Other exciting news is that we are getting the internet on Thursday. It has been four months since we moved into this apartment and we have been 'borrowing' the internet from the coffee shop across the street. It's getting too cold to sit out on the balcony and blog! Our next post will be from the comfort of my warm apartment! Hooray!

10 comments:

Lisa said...

FUN!!! I wish I could have been there too.

Connie and Brandon said...

The quilt you made turned out adorable! Looks like it was a fun trip.

Lindsey said...

Congratulations on your new nephew! He is a cutie! I'm glad you had a fun trip, and tht you weren't just stuck in Seattle while Brandon was gone working for two weeks. Congrats on the new calling too. You are going to be awesome, and the girls are going to love you.

Unknown said...

Looks like you had a great trip and your nephews are sooo cute! I LOVE the quilt you made! Good job Karen! And good luck with the new calling..I'm jealous...I think YW's would be so fun!

The Childs Family said...

Karen...that quilt is AMAZING...I wish you could come and teach me your skills. :) Hope ya feel better and you will be GREAT in Young Womens...what a fun calling!

Unknown said...

Soooo many comments: love the quilt, looks like you had a blast with Janae and family, congrats to them, their boys are darling, sorry you are sick, and you will be AWESOME in young womens! (Phew!!) I am beehive advisor in my ward and I was nervous even going in there the first day. :) But I absolutely LOVE IT now. You have got some lucky girls to be with you!!! Look at your fun life. Sure love ya

Les and Margaret said...

It looks like a great trip. That is neat you could be there with Janae. Owen is darling.

Grant said...

The pictures are great. We hope you are feeling better. Congratulations on your new call. You will be a great young women's letter.

Debby said...

Karen- What a fun trip! I'm so glad you were able to go visit Janae and family while Brandon was out of town. The quilt is beautiful. Congratulations on your new calling. Those young women will be blessed by just being in your presence.

Rick and Janae said...

Ksren, how did I not comment on this post before. Thanks again for coming and the quilt, it has been put to work out here. Come back again soon so I have a reason to make all those tasty treats again. Thanks for all your help.