Thanks Aunty Em!

Aunt Emily and Uncle Jon babysat for us several weeks ago, and Em took these pictures...and more... They're so fun! I love the tongue sticking out on the middle one! I copied and stole this collage from Em's Blog.

She emailed me the pictures, but they're such great quality, I've yet to figure out how to get them on the blog. OH, how I miss Jorg. HE would be able to do it! He will return to us on Thursday. * Counting down the days *

Rebecca likes food too!

She's been practicing with solids for about 3 weeks. It's pretty entertaining.

We like Pizza!

Here are some pictures from last week. I dedicate this post to pizza, burgers, and bowling!

We ate at The Pie (first introduced to me by Kato Sloan) with Michael and Kristin. Hello! We ordered the LARGE pizza?!? It was so darn yummy.


Here I am with my "Baconator Boy" having some fun at Wendy's.

"Huggies" at the bowling ally in Brigham City.

My boyfriend's back!

"Hey la, hey la...my boyfriend's back!" We missed him so much. He got back last Saturday. Fortunately, he did a great job "representin'. Unfortunately, he did such a great job they want him back for the second tour starting tomorrow. He'll be gone for another week! This time he gets to go to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Poooooor boy! He'll be nice and warm enjoying the beaches. Who knows where they'll send him next. The good news is that tours should be done by the end of October. I plan to join him one of these times. Well, as they say...absence makes the heart grow fonder!

Twins!

The morning of the sleepover with my fabulous cousin Mel, I broke an egg and found a double yoked egg....twins!

Aunty Viv!

There is a grocery store in California called Vons. I was on a road trip there with my Sloan cousins a couple of years ago. Somehow decided to call Mel, Princess VonsIsValue. I know, you wish it were your nickname too :)

She decided Rebecca will call her Aunty Viv (short for VonsIsValue). We had a sleepover while Jorg was out of town. Here are the pictures she took.

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall...."

Memories with Mimi!

My mom's pink umbrella stoller set sail for it's maiden voyage the other night! She and I strolled the Peachies around their neighborhood. We were enjoying the quickly fading "walkable weather".





I noticed those perfect pink wheels. They had no scuff marks. No black smudges. But also, no stories to tell. By the time we made it back to the house, the wheels has some scratches and a few black spots. And I can't wait to hear the stories they will tell!

Trivani Tour: Days 3 and 4

Tennessee

I found some Tennessee trivia here.

Question: What do Kenny Chesney, Shannen Doherty, and Davy Crockett have in common?

Answer: They were all born in Tennessee of course! (Elder Aldrich loves Kenny Chesney. I miss him. He has 8 more months in Southern Texas.)

Jorg took this picture! wow, that's purdy. He told me they talk really "funny" there and tried to imitate them. It didn't work real well, with his German accent and all. But I love him for trying!

Did you know that 3 former U.S. Presidents called Tennessee their home? It's true! The great state of Tennessee has a long history of political greatness.

Andrew Jackson served 1829-1837

James K. Polk served 1845-1849

Andrew Johnson served 1865-1869

He's having a great time (yay) and he will be home in 36 hours (double yay)! He drove to West Virginia today for some meetings, but will return to the hotel in Tennessee for the night. Tomorrow he will fly to North Carolina.

Capitol Greetings

Greetings from Back East. The Trivani Tour has been amazing.
Washington D.C. is a great place. The birthplace of the nation has left an deep impression on me. After seeing the Capitol, Washington Monument, The White House and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial I felt that "this country is my home" like I have never felt before. It is hard to describe, but I felt that my late father Juergen would have loved the tour in Wash. DC.
He was always interested in USA history and knew it better than anyone else I know.

I had the very strong impression that the nation has been founded on good principles.

Even though US international politics can be quite controversial, no one can deny that the world would have been a different place without the "Founding Fathers". Many key inventions (except German Cars ;)) were invented here and many many people worldwide have been fed by the fruits and grains of this nation. Including my own family on both sides after World War II.

Soon I will take my beautiful and amazing "American Wife" and OUR German-American co-production Rebecca to all the museums in Washington ;) maybe not all, but I am sure we will be back.

Happy 25th, Brother!

"Hi bruther!" That's how I answer when Jon Martin Aldrich Jr. is on the phone. Jorg can tell it's Jon because I call Joel "Kitten" and Lane is on a mission. Just want to let you know how much I love you, Jon! You're like...an older brother to me...even though you're younger. I really look up to you as the kind of person I'd like to be someday. Especially because I'm:
Jealous of your muscles and year-round tan! You're
Open, honest, and kind. And you're the type of person who's
Never tardy. Especially for your bed time (hehehe)

Thanks for being my "Fwadge and Fifi".

XOXOXOXO

Jon and Em showing off the b-day presents:


Rebecca at the party. I bought this outfit at the Gymboree sale for Em and Jon's baby (they're expecting) but just HAD to see how it looked on Rebecca. Ahoy maytees!

Trivani Tour: Day 2

Washington D.C.

We all know that D.C. stands for District of Columbia. But I didn't realize that Columbia is an early poetic name for the United States, stemming from the name of that famous explorer, Christopher Columbus. Cool! Hey, did he have anything to do with the country in South America? OH, I just looked it up and the country is spelled, Colombia. Yah, I knew that...

I have two cousins who live in D.C.

This is Christopher with his wife Amber and their adorable baby girl, Olivia. She was born on July 22nd. I haven't met this baby-girl yet, but I know she and Rebecca will be good friends. I get so happy when I get to see pictures of her.

And here's my cousin Peter with his mom (Aunt Kay). (Sorry Pete, this is the only picture I could find on my computer.) I don't have a picture of his new wife, Laura. But they are just so great together and happy newlyweds. They were married when I was still in the hospital with Rebecca: April 28th. Maybe Jorg will run into you guys!! Sad that he didn't get time to arrange lunch or something.

They also have a National Mall in D.C. I was surprised, when I visited for the first time in 2001, to find it wasn't a shopping area. "The Mall" is actually the grounds between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol. But you knew that, of course.


Jorg had a little time to play around today and got to see the White House and the Capitol. Too bad he won't get to see any of the museums or monuments, but we will visit as a family someday. Tomorrow he will be in Tennessee. We like it!

I Heart Daddy by: Rebecca

Hi there! My daddy is gone away on a business trip and I miss him. I want to show you a few things I like to do with my dad.
He taught me how to hold my own bottle!

He reads me stories.


We both have dimples. See!

His face is my favorite toy! While dad is gone, I get to play with my mom, Mimi, Papa, and Uncle Joel at the Aldriches house. They are trying to keep me busy so I don't get too sad. I spoke with dad on the phone and I really smiled big when I heard his voice. I miss you, daddy!

Trivani Tour: Day 1

Jorg is on a business trip this week. He flies to a different destination each day! How exciting/tiring. Have you ever done one of those "American Tourist" trips through Europe and you wake up in a different hotel (sometimes country) every morning? And it all kind of blends together? I think this is the kind of trip my beloved will experience. I thought it would be fun to research the different cities he visits so maybe he'll at least remember where he is at the moment. And since he'll only be seeing the inside of airports and hotels. And because...I'm nice like that! Plus, I have a little free time goin' on. So, here's a rendition of the email I sent him today: DAY 1.

Cleveland, Ohio

Dear Baconator Boy,

Rebecca and I want to say: Welcome to Cleveland!

Here is some info about Cleveland. Did you know that the term "rock and roll" was made popular by a disk jokey there? who knew?? Cleveland is home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also a famous baseball team. The city has a nice skyline.

More info: Wikipedia

Here's a song about Cleveland made popular by the Drew Carey Show: "Cleveland Rocks" in A slightly nerdy music video from YouTube. I want to hear you singing along!

Have a happy day. We will be thinking of you!!

Love,

Your Girls

Marvelous Moab

We spent last weekend in Moab with Jorg's family (Omi, Grandpa Jim, Kristin, and Michael...we were missing Berit). It was a wonderful vacation, full of river rafting and hiking adventures plus lots of entertainment from Rebecca. She is talking more than ever and is all smiles! She sure kept us laughing.

Omi and Rebecca


Rebecca and Daddy


The Delicate Arch!

She was asleep once we got to the top. She was a good little hiker even though it was really hot. We had her naked (except for the diaper) in that little baby pack. We covered her with a white tee shirt to protect her from the sun. I'd like to take credit for getting her to the top (I'm so strong and tough!), but I have to admit that we all took turns carrying her. People would pass us and comment. We did get some looks of disapproval, but mostly just surprise that we had a baby up there!

After the hike with Tante Kristin and dad. You can especially see her cute personality in these pix.


River Wild

Kristin, Michael, Jorg and I rafted the Colorado River! We sure hit some WILD rapids....aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!