Tuesday
My Dad's college roommate Albert Straus (of Straus Family Creamery) comes to visit every year in mid-February, the main reason being to attend the World Ag Expo (aka the Farm Show) and of course to catch-up with the Gillette's. Last year he was in town right before we went on a big vacation with Jon's Family. I was 8 weeks pregnant and we hadn't told anyone yet. We were planning on telling Jon's family during our trip, knowing they would figure it out if I wasn't drinking, and so wanted to tell my parent's right before we left. The night before we left we took Dodger over to their place and broke the big news. Since Albert was staying at my parent's house he got to share in the excitement and was sworn to secrecy for the next month. It was so fun to hang out with Albert for the evening and realize just what amazing changes have taken place in our lives in the last year!
Tuesday also happened to be Valentine's Day. Growing up I always had a Valentine, my Dad, every year he would give me a very sweet card and a box of chocolates. My Mom would do the same for my brother. I still get a Valentine's day card from him every year and I just love it. Besides this little family tradition I'm not much of a Valentine's Day fan, but I knew if I ever had a son he would be my Valentine (along with Jon and Doger of course).
Wednesday
On Wednesday night we hosted a Birthday dinner for Pepe at our house. Reed loves himself a good party and had so much fun hanging with the family while we all celebrated.
Thursday
The Marathon Day during the Marathon Week! On top of feedings, naps, jogging, grocery shopping, and walking Dodger, Reed and I were running around all day long. First we started off by stopping by HMC, Thursday was Pepe's actual Birthday and we wanted to be part of the donut celebration.
Later in the afternoon we headed to Clovis. My good friend, and longtime running partner, Heidi just had a baby named Drake and I was so excited to meet the little guy. He slept for the whole hour we were there, but rumor has it he isn't much for open eyes during pictures anyway so we went ahead and got a snapshot of our new and improved running posse.
Thursday nights Jon plays in an indoor soccer league. The time of game varies widely, but when he has an early one Reed (aka Team Slizzard Mascot) and I try to go and root him on, usually Nonna and Pepe are there too. Win, Lose, or Draw the gang heads to BC's Pizza for pies and beer after the game. We definitely stay out past Reed's bedtime, but since we only do it once every 4-6 weeks we've decided that we are okay with it.
Friday/Saturday
My good friend from Cal Poly, Sarah, her husband Dan, and their daughter Alyson have been trying to get up to Kingsburg to meet Reed for three months now. Finally they made it this weekend, although their trip was way to short it was great to see them, see how much Alyson has grown in the last 6 months, and of course to show off my baby boy! Hopefully it won't be another 6 months before these crazy kids get to see each other again.
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