Generations of Hammersmith

Front (l-r): Harold Hammersmith, Ray Hammersmith, Ed Hammersmith (Evan's Grandpa)
Back (l-r): James Hammersmith (Evan's Dad), Seth & Evan

Yesterday was the Hammersmith Family Reunion. For me personally, it was the first time I have been in a room with so many with the last name of Hammersmith.

Above is a photo of four generations, plus Evan's two Great Uncles. Evan's Grandpa is 96, his brother, Ray (center) is 98. I have a feeling there's a good chance Evan will far outlive me. As for Seth (and his brother), they are continuing the Hammersmith name and hopefully will live to a ripe old age as well.

Answer of the Week

The baby is perfectly healthy and just as he should be at this stage of pregnancy. In the end, I'm grateful to have two healthy boys. I can't ask for anything more than that. :)

The question of the week

If all goes well on Wednesday, we'll have an answer to this question. Of course, the number one concern is the baby's health. I'm trying to stay impartial to what the gender outcome may be...but it's difficult. I've always wanted one of each. I don't have any control over the situation, so I need to just sit back and see what happens.

I will update as soon as I know something. :)

A Happy Father's Day

Evan & Seth - N. Myrtle Beach 2009

Happy Father's day today to the dads in my life: my dad, George; my father-in-law, James, and of course the father to Seth: Evan!

All three of these fathers have spent their lives working hard, helping to provide for their families. We remember all the laughs, the helping hands and support you have offered and still continue to offer. A big thanks!

Happy Father's Day! Evan, you've been all I could ask for as a father to Seth. I have no doubt that you'll be just as great of a father to our December arrival. Love ya!

Adding Curb Appeal

Last weekend Evan finished the last of the front exterior items on our list, mainly hanging shutters. It's fun to go back and look what we bought a year ago and what we've accomplished thus far. It's looking better!

BEFORE


AFTER

Tackle It Tuesday: The Front Door

We finally were able to tackle the front door of our house. It was a cold and drafty winter thanks to the old door and sidelights. Hopefully next winter will be a little better with this upgrade. Now if only the new door didn't make the rest of the exterior of the house look so crappy. ha. Can't afford all new siding at this point. We'll keep saving...

Here is the before and after:
BEFORE: Crappy storm door, sidelights that were opaque and gross.
AFTER: Nice! Still needs primed and painted, but already a great improvement.

Running my first 5K!

Today was Lakewood's annual Ambulance Chase 5k run. A group of us from the Lakewood Family Room (where we take our kids to play) organized and got a group to participate. We even made shirts! Some walked the three miles, some if us jogged. I'm proud of myself for completing it. I'm scheduled for another 5k on May 15. Hopefully it will go as well as this one! My stats: 24th in female age group, 298th overall, chip time: 35:53.67

We called our group the Mother Runners