Saturday, July 3, 2010

SURPRISE!!!

So here we are about 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 26th.  The guys have pulled in and are checking tire pressure, etc. for their day out.  David is going on a motorcycle ride with the guys, but he has been told by his wife that he needs to be back by no later than 3:00 p.m. so she can have some girl-time with Heidi ...

Gearing up for the ride ...

Jacob wanting to test out the Suzuki 650 seat for future reference ...

They drive off into the sunshine for their adventure ... Meanwhile, the ladies show up to help ... Kariny to watch Jacob and Jenny, Kate, LaDonna, and Dawn to help with food preparations.  I fly off to the store to get everything and we work like busy bees until about 2:30 p.m.  ...

I get a call about 2:40 p.m. from Chris saying David took off without them.  I said, "You're kidding, right?"  He said, "NOPE" ...

So a minute later, David calls from Extreme Power Sports (left his phone at home).  He had to take a potty break and used the phone while he was there.  He called to say he'd be there by 3:00 p.m.

We were a bit disappointed because we were hoping David would ride in with his guys, but what loyalty he had to take off from the guys to be sure the wifey could have some time to herself!!

Sooooo ... he comes riding down the street and here we are with posterboards and balloons.  His first response is, "What?!!?  This isn't my birthday!"  ... He was floored :))  I didn't get all the picutures of this, but more are on Facebook for further looking.  He did turn around and headed back down the street so he could ride in with the guys, with balloons attached to the bike :)))  It was fun to see!

Chris Carpenter.  Proof that he was here.  He had to leave before David arrived. 

We posted childhood pictures around ... a wonderful idea from LaDonna ...

Here's the "No Borders" clan ...

From left to right:  David, Lloyd, Kevin, Chris, Dan, Curt, Justin, & Joe.

David with balloons on the bike :)))

A surprised David ...

Happy Surprise 40th Birthday David!!! (a little early)

Snapshots of Friends and Family ...

Daddy and Jacob

Heidi Ward and Jacob

Sam Ward

Jacob ~ 4 1/2 months old!

Time flies doesn't it?  June 21, 2009 was when the announcement was made by Jared that he was expecting a little brother.  Just look at all the changes that can happen in a year!

Here's the news-bearer ...


Here's the Q-Teee!!!


Jacob in his Bumbo seat ...

The stare-down begins ...  Whose gonna blink first???  My bet is on Jared ...

Jared adores his baby brother ...


Two peas in a Newvine Pod!!!

Catching up ...

Soooo, I talked to my Dad yesterday and he said he LOVES the blog, and so do the ladies at his work ... I had been posting pics up on Facebook, but since he doesn't do FB, I'm gonna keep 'em comin' on the blog! 

Here's some catching up ...

Okay, here's this cuteee-pa-tootie posing for the camera for a belly shot.

We have regular swim time at the Stedinas, so we lather the little fella up with sunscreen, put on his shades, and his hat (see below).

Jared and Sukie enjoying the pool.

My boys love their Speedos!

Jacob LOVES the water!

Relaxing after a dip in the pool ...

David thought this was cute ... sleeping on a beach towel underneath a pink blankie :))