More Nursery Progress

It's beginning to look like a baby room. Papa Craig made Mommy Craig's Sunday last week and put together the crib. He also hung some art, including the animal prayer flags that were purchased at the Oregon Country Fair to bless the room with a little Oregon hippie spirit and good vibes. And the gorgeous and amazingly comfortable glider and ottoman that Baby Craig's Grandparents Linda and Richard gave him (Grandma Linda had the chair custom covered to match the room! THANK YOU!!!) found its place in the corner by the window. Mommy Craig can't wait to finish organizing everything. Nesting in high gear now.

Baby Craig's 1st Oregon Country Fair

Its Lorelei's Favorite Dress Again

Lorelei embraces her inner Hippie (it was also HOT)

To Mathias' delight, Lorelei agrees to take Baby Craig to the Oregon Country Fair near Eugene Oregon this summer for the Craig summer vacation. Lorelei demands deluxe camping equipment so the Craigs upgrade to a condo style tent with two rooms, a raised (hip height) queen size air mattress, reclyining folding chairs, and private potty (for those numerous nighttime bathroom trips). The Craigs take their last family road trip in beloved Betty (a "new" used car is in the plans for Baby Craig's safety) from Bethel Island, stopping to camp at Lake Shasta to break up the 9 hour drive for Lorelei and Baby Craig. Passing through Sacramento and beyond in 90+ degree weather without AC was challenging (thank goodness for ice packs and slurpees), but all made it with minimal complaints! The Craigs had a good time at the fair, selling cookies with friends at the Monster Cookie Cart, and noticing for the first time how many families and cute kids were at the fair. It certainly was a different experience than in years past.