Daddy Steps Up

Aaron here.  Saturday, 8/4/12, was a big day.  The night before we had a late drive home after a great evening (11) rows behind the Packer bench at Lambeau Field for family night.  So, after just a few hours of sleep I got to work on my Daddy/Husband projects.  Now, I'm not the most mechanically inclined person.  However, I took pride in assembling both my daughter's high chair AND her "Exersaucer."  Next, we'd planned a State Fair outing and I had hoped to get us parking close enough so Jamie didn't have to walk so far.  I utilized my high quality parallel parking skills and got us a great spot.  Take that overpriced Boy Scout at the Fire Department parking!  Finally, Barry Manilow was to play Milwaukee for the first time in nearly a decade.  Speaking of overpriced - we held off buying tickets because they were $75 just to get in the house.  The close seats were much, much more.  Luckily, I was able to negotiate a deal for 5th row tickets with a guy on the street at $80 for (2) tickets.  Jamie was thrilled.  My little girl may not have been able to see this weekend's events.  But, I'm sure she definitely got to hear her first Packer experience, WI State Fair, and Barry Manilow concert.  Daddy & Husband Aaron comes through today!

STATE FAIR BABY!

We decided to eat my way through the State Fair this weekend wearing my favorite shirt. :) Here's the setlist:

• 3 duck fajitas
• cherry strudel bar
• Mexican corn in a cup
• honey lemonade
• Fat Elvis
• Maple cotton candy
• Tums

Kohlweiss Family Baby Shower

Last weekend, my mom (Margaret) and Aunt Maureen threw us a baby shower for our little bundle. It was a really fun day filled with lots of wonderful presents, food, the best cupcakes ever, lots of laughing, and yes, tears for me. My parents gave me the outfit they brought me home in and blankets my Grandma Kohlweiss and Grandma Helen made for me when I was born. It was a great shower.

The Babymobile

It's not the Batmobile, but the Babymobile! We decided it was time to turn in my little, sporty, two door, Toyota Scion and to buy a family car together. After about 4 months of research and test drives, we finally decided on a 2013 bright silver Kia Sorrento. We've had our 'Silver Bullet' for about a month and now and we are completely in love with it. We hope our baby girl will enjoy it just as much.

Surprise!!!

This past Thursday I walked into my monthly Hartland Chamber of Commerce board meeting and was greeted by a surprise baby shower! It was so overwhelming and unexpected! I have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of people throughout the last several years. I will continue to volunteer at chamber events, but, am I saddened that this is my last year because my term is up. Our little one was given some excellent gifts including many clothes, stuffed animals, Halloween costumes, and our first pack of diapers. Here are some great pics of her 'loot':

Hardt Family Baby Shower

Last Saturday, we had our first baby shower thrown for us from Aaron's family. Aaron's mom, Aune, put together a lovely and elegant baby shower for our little bundle. We enjoyed raspberry lemonade, cupcakes, chocolate mousse, and pulled pork sandwiches for the men. Our little one was given many wonderful presents including baby monitors, toys, bibs, clothes, and much more! Here are some great pics:

Our Last Babymoon

We had a great getaway to Door County this past weekend. We drove up on Saturday and had a very nice (short but sweet visit) with my Grandma Helen in Appleton and made our way further north. We stayed with our friends, Mike & Annette Stephani and their adorable, perfect son, Blake. He is going to be our future son-in-law. :)

We had lots of good food including a fish boil, ice cream, and lots of cherry-related foods. Here are some fun pics!