Hello to everyone!

Rebecca and Xavier are truly blessed to have so many friends and family!

Today they attended a third baby shower, put together for the many people who touch our lives, but live in the southern side of Denver (or further south, like Colorado Springs). Even so, several people came from Fort Collins. For some, it was the first time to see Xavier without an oxygen tank.

Hosted by Cindy, a close friend to Rebecca, and planned by Cindy and Rochelle, Rebecca's sister, all of Saturday afternoon was taken up by the festivities. Everyone enjoyed themselves.

One of the ladies in attendance used to work as a US Customs inspector and then for the USDA. Several of her tales of what goes on, especially with the company Monsanto and their "Roundup Ready" seeds gave many a sobering education into the state of our food supply.

This is the first baby shower Xavier has attended. This left daddy free, alone and confused as he didn't know how to occupy his time without a baby to tend to. So, he spent $200 on supplies to build an insulated box around the solar collection tanks, one of which had to be replaced earlier this year. Rebecca made sure Daddy got some of Rochelle's delicious left-over cake.

Everyone enjoyed themselves, even Xavier who made his rounds through the arms of the ladies in attendance. Rebecca says the face on the train planter looks like Xavier. The blanket is hand-woven by our former Fort Collins neighbor.

Rebecca's good friend, Cindy, who honored us by being Rebecca's Maid of Honor at our wedding, hosted the "Southern Shower". Xavier, his favorite crinkle book in hand, sits happily in Cindy's lap, uncaring of the camera recording the moment.