Dad's Big Day

So this one is a little different, as its mostly about Dad, but involves us too!

Anyone who really know's Daniel all that well knows that he his a crazy stupid Dave Matthews Band fan. He's been to like twenty-plus concerts, listens to them more than he should, and so one and so forth. Some might even call him obsessed.

He's been a member of the fan club for many, many years, and as such gets pretty awesome tickets to the shows he wants to go to. Last year, he and Uncle Chap went to a concert together..with 5th or 6th row seats. Since Daniel only had two tickets, it wasn't anything personal against Aunt Heather, but lets just say Daniel has yet to live it down.

Fast Forward to this year, and when tickets went on sale to the fan club, members were able to purchase four tickets each. Future Crisis Averted.

Mom had a bachelorette party to attend this weekend, so uncle-in-law Norm (heather's brother) is attending along with Daniel, Chap, and Heather on Friday night. We are pretty sure that we may have front row seats (row D, but the seating chart shows this is the first row..regardless, even if its not, its no worse than 4th row!!)

So, Tuesday of this week, Daniel gets a call from the fan club. He and one guest have been invited to a meet and greet with the band prior to the show Friday night. Dad tried and tried and tried but they were firm in their one guest only rule. Crap. Potential crisis!! Oh well, I was going!

Uncle Chap won the "who's going" lottery. Then came the big question - what to take to have the band sign?

Iwent through a number of ideas - but finally, settled on something for Smith and Addison. Their entire life, I've sang them a DMB song that was written in regards to Dave's children...its name is "Where are you Going?" and its lyrics are listed at the end of the post. Since I want it to be something that they can have for a long time - I decided to take some pictures of them in some custom made clothing. Clothes were bought. Embroidering was completed. And below are the pictures of Smith and Addison that the band will be signing tonight. H

Where are you Going Lyrics
Where are you going?
With your long face
Pulling down
Don't hide away
Like an ocean
That you can't see but you can smell
And the sound of the waves crash down

I am no Superman
I have no reasons for you
I am no hero
Oh, that's for sure
But I do know one thing
Is where you are is where I belong
I do know where you go
Is where I want to be

Where are you going?
Where do you go?

Are you looking for answers
To questions under the stars?
Well, if along the way
You are grown weary
You can rest with me until
A brighter day and you're okay

I am no Superman
I have no answers for you
I am no hero
Oh, that's for sure
But I do know one thing
Is where you are is where I belong
I do know where you go
Is where I want to be

Where are you going?
Where do you go?

Where do you go?
Where are you going?

Where do you go?

I am no Superman
I have no answers for you
I am no hero
Oh, that's for sure
But I do know one thing
Is here you are is where I belong
I do know where you go
Is where I want to be

Where are you going?
Where do you go?
Tell me, where are you going?
Where?
Well, let's go

Easter Photo Shoot

After this fun photo shoot today, as I was going through the pictures, I told Krissee "We have some ridiculously photogenic children."

I don't need you to agree to me....I know its true!! :)

The cuteness really should speak for itself. We've had a great day - family came to our house for lunch, and it was great to sit around the dining room table with everyone (Smith and Addison included) and enjoy the delicious Easter lunch that Krissee prepared.

After the meal - it was time for the photo shoot!

8 months old

Sorry these are a few days late...we took them at the appropriate times, but I was just lazy and didn't get them off the camera.

Its blowing our minds that 1) our babies are already 8 months old and 2) how much they've grown and grown up already.

Smith is our happy boy. His favorite pastimes include touching EVERYTHING he can possibly get his hands on and putting it in his mouth. He also enjoys sitting on the floor and playing the big basket of toys that mom has for him (Yes, our little boy can sit unassisted. For long, long long periods of time). He's also trying his hardest to get up on all fours, which makes me think crawling isn't too far in the future for this little guy. Cookie has nicknamed him "Flash Drive," because he's SO fast in his walker, and he's already showing an enjoyment of technology.

Addison is our cautious child. She doesn't like loud noises (as we're fond of saying in our house..."Don't nobody need anymore ice", because the ice dispenser is known to set her off). She's mastered putting her pacifier back in, which is HUGE. She can also sit unsupported, but is prone to the occasional topple, so there is typically a fort of pillows and blankets surrounding her. She doesn't really show much interest in being on her stomach at all, except when she's in her crib, so we're not sure if she's going to crawl or not.