Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Busy Bees

As usual, we are busier than ever around our house. This past weekend we had friends come into town on Friday night for a couple's baby shower they helped us throw at our house for Sarah & Jason Alexander. My friend Margaret and her daughter Hannah arrived after work on Friday night and we headed to Charlotte to meet up with everyone. It ended up being after Dylan's bedtime when we got to the restaurant, and she was not a happy camper. She finally got in bed at 10pm that night when we got home and we paid the price severely. She only slept a few hours off and on, and needless to say we were very tired on Saturday. We worked hard on getting ready for the shower that about 30 people attended. It was an earth-friendly shower with organic foods and gifts and was a lot of fun. My parents were at the shower too, so we had an automatic babysitter for Dylan while we mingled with friends. The group spent the night on Saturday night and then left on Sunday morning. Denny went to work on the sailboat some more and I got the house cleaned up.

We had a birthday party to go to at Gymboree on Sunday evening, and Dylan really had fun. She was one of the younger kids there. That was our first Gymboree experience. We then went straight to Denny's parents house in Mooresville at 7pm to attend another family birthday party and got home around 9pm that night. Tonight we are going to Denny's brother's house, where Kitch is cooking the family dinner and we are celebrating Grant's birthday. Tomorrow after work we drop Dylan and the dogs off in Winston to stay with my parents and head to Asheville to eat dinner with Bob and Pegi Pike. Thursday morning we get up early to go to Springfield to visit the Heinzel's. I am really looking forward to the visit and can't wait to pick up some Northern lingo.

We come back on Monday night and then next weekend we are off to the beach with my family for the long weekend. I like to stay busy, but I am definitely in need of some down time. Hopefully the Heinzel's will chauffeur us around all weekend and show us the royal treatment. It will be pretty cool to be in the presence of the director and star of "The Yellow Car."

PS- Pictures of Denny passed out on Saturday night with all of Dylan's toys stacked on top of them will be hitting Humzoo soon.
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12 Comments
spike
1) Oh Wow Niki! You are a busy bee. I can relate. Things are kind of chaotic. Have fun at all of your 'events' and safe travels!
P.S.- The shower was so great!
Spike   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
ppike
2) Whew, Niki, I'm tired just thinking about it!
The shower was wonderful. Bob and I have commented several times about what a joy it was to be with our children, their buddies, their buddies' children and their buddies' parents. It was a delightful, multi-generational event. Thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. We'll have dinner ready but you can go straight to bed if you need to!!!
pegi   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
nikideaton
3) Thanks Sarah & Pegi! We had a great time at the shower. Sarah, we will really have to grab lunch soon because I barely even talked to you on Saturday. Pegi, thanks so much for letting us come crash at your house tomorrow night. I am really looking forward to seeing it and you guys again. Denny is already excited about hearing some sailboat stories from Bob. We may actually be there before 7:30, we will call you on our way! Thanks for the hospitality.
niki   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
girlcarew
4) My gosh that is busy!
girlcarew   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
5) You will need a vacation from all of your mini vacations. Good times though! Have fun. I can't wait to see pictures of you in Springpatch. Maybe you can catch Biker Ben on the news....ha ha! How's that for shameless news channel 20 promotion?
Leslie   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
lgrant
6) That's what keeps them young, moving faster than age. :) I think I need a nap after reading that but luckily the maintenance guy is coming and I have to be awake when he gets here--might look a little funny otherwise. Happy Birthday, Grant! Hope you have a great time at your party. If Kitch is cooking, I'm sure it will be good!
LGrant   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
ppike
7) Niki,
I need email addresses for you two. Need to check on sleeping accommodations, etc...
pegi   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
nheinzel
8) Wow, Niki, you guys have been super busy!! Hope you can catch a nap on the way to Springfield. Can't wait to have you here!!
!   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
nikideaton
9) Pegi,
I just emailed you, so you can write me back. Denny and I are bringing an air mattress because that is what we will use in IL. Unless Ethan will give up his bed. Denny and I sleep separately due to our religion. He is comfortable on the floor. Thanks again!
niki   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
willnbek
10) Niki, you are so funny. I think you might have super powers. Speaking of super powers, I would love to talk with you about babies,eating and sleeping habits. I have already picked Merritt's brain. I will wait till your busy vacationing is over. Have fun!!!
-bek
WillnBek.com   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
nikideaton
11) Bek, we want to come and see Baby Driggs anyway. Hopefully soon! You can definitely pick my brain.
niki   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
reera
12) You will need to "schedule" your down timeat the rate you are going.
dannie   Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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