Adalee is a Model!

(written by Kelly, aka "mom")

We are Sooo excited about Adalee's beautiful photographs, taken by the very talented Ryan Phillips photography.  Thanks to Amy and Scott for introducing us to their friends, so we could not only capture these precious days on film, but cherish them forever.  Ah yes, proud papa Eric couldn't resist buying a few framed pieces "to give her self confidence" as she grows up viewing photos of herself all over our home...Please feel MORE than free to check out her pix on their website at www.ryanphillips.com/data/web/foster/index.html

Pirate Invasion Causes Shoppers to Flee Ventura

Ventura Harbor- Panicked tourists fled their token shopping, and local fishing rigs sparked their engines when two Barbary Pirates ambushed the Ventura Harbor last Friday in what a appears to have been a quest for hot mamas and ice cream.  Ladies were seen screaming as a roughish and fearsome scoundrel, seen with a pet parrot, spitted "Rrrrrrs," while his young accomplice screamed a striking war cry.  Only one photograph survived the mayhem.  In it you can see the two invaders sharing a devilish glance before the photographer most likely walked the plank.  Unfortunately, one beach beauty is still missing, but some say she joined the barbarians freely and even embraced the younger pirate in a loving swaddle.

Just a quick shout out to Kelly's mom for handmaking the bedroom set of curtains and bedding.  We are now oh so patiently awaiting the creation of a quilt to hang above her crib to complete the room.  Not included in photo: her ever growing collection of books on the built in bookcase on the right along with a wall collage of scholarly owl prints along the entry wall to her room.

-Kelly

Summer Vacation

Will Rogers State Park- The Fosters took a spontaneous picnic last Sunday at the hallowed sanctuary of the western legend, Will Rogers.  What a park!!!  What an assortment of activities . . . hiking trails, grass fields, butterflies, horses, soccer matches, and at least one extremely gassy baby.  Not to mention shade and comfort enough to read a couple chapters in a book.  Adalee and I had a spirited discussion on why we should reserve a spot at Will Rogers Park all summer long, and she made her best point in silence: it's a great place to nap.

Card Games and Company

Home- There is something pleasing about simple nights at home.  A few card games, a joke or two, and a meal among friends and family, are all part of Adalee's summer and her parents could not be happier.  Sure, the craziness is of a different variety than what one gets used to in their twenties, but it is no less fun and memorable.  It's a pace one can grow with and look forward to each night.  

A special shout out to Amy Lucas for gorgeous photos and her help in keeping Kelly's engorged breasts past a C cup.  Alas, Adalee figured out the difference between Amy's finger and her favorite udder.  

The Wind and the Willows

Home- On a typical morning Adalee has pockets of alertness that can last upwards of 45 minutes.  She is most alert when you converse to her or read from her imposed favorite book, The Wind and the Willows.  I'm not certain this is a great thing seeing as how this morning at 3 am the only thing that would calm her down was the Mole's daring entrance to the Wild Wood.