The Ducey Wedding

Our good friends, Nat and Melissa, tied the knot Saturday, July 27th. They had a beautiful ceremony at an estate in Fallbrook. Melissa did an amazing job personalizing her wedding, and truly thinking of every last detail. We had a wonderful time eating, drinking, and dancing the night away with many of our closest friends. And a special thank you goes out to Grandma for babysitting!

Rehearsal Dinner

Nat & Melissa toasting their friends and family

Uncle Matt holding Blake during dinner

The happy couple

The Grand Entrance

Eric and Matt

Sporting our mustaches

Timm, Eric, and Denise

Grand Finale, complete with a sparkler exit

Blake was exhausted after the wedding!

Independence Day

Fourth of July! And boy are we celebrating differently this year... I guess that's what a newborn will do to your social life. But we still had plently of fun.
We met up with our neighbors, Ian, Tracy, and Isla at our pool for the babies first swim. Blake seemed to mildly enjoy himself (or at least he didn't cry), and spent about 40 minutes in the water with Mom and Dad. Unfortunately, Isla didn't enjoy the water as much.
After the pool, we had a bbq at Ian and Tracy's home, and enjoyed some delicious burgers!

Daddy and Blake on his first dip in the pool

Our little family

Isla, looking cute in her pink swim suit

Tracy & Isla

Isla and Blake, showing their patriotism

Blake at One Month

Current updates in Blake's world...

• He is consistently only waking up twice a night. Which makes Mommy and Daddy very happy!
• He smiles at familiar faces.
• He knows Mommy and Daddy's voice and turns his head to look for us.
• And occasionally we get a "coo".

Obviously we can see that Blake is quite advanced!
But all joking aside.. he has been a very good baby thus far, and it is so exciting to see every new change in his little personality and appearance. We are certainly enjoying each and every precious moment with our little man.

A few pics from my phone over the last 2 weeks:

San Diego Visit

We enjoyed a Sunday visit down to San Diego at Chuck and Carolyn's home. This visit was made all the more special because Lesley, Olivia, and Isabella had flown down to meet Blake. Blake also got to meet Aunt Anna and Uncle John for the first time. Additionally, Carolyn's son Eric brought his family over and Enrique, Kristin, Alec, and Liam were also there. Needless to say, it was a full house! But also another reminder of how blessed we are as a family to have so many happy, healthy kiddos around.

Aunt Lesley and Blake

Michelle and Isabella

Eric and Isabella

Grandpa Chuck, Grandma Carolyn, and Blake

Blake and Bella togeher for the first time!

Blake was really hungry!

Aunt Anna, Uncle John, and the babies

Aunt Anna, Grandpa Chuck, and the babies

Three Generations

Grandparents with seven of their of their eight grandkids (We missed Cole)

Grillin' up dinner with a fabulous view!

Father's Day

This was Eric's first Father's Day. On Saturday, we went to Las Brisas for lunch with Grandpa, Mike, and Linda. It was a beautiful day at the beach once the morning fog burned off. We were very lucky to have four generations of family present for the celebration. On Sunday, we went over to Michelle's parent's house...but forgot to take pictures:(

Lunch at Las Brisas

Great Grandpa & Blake

Blake's First Days

Below are some pictures of Blake's first two weeks. He has had many family and friends visit already.

Grandpa Mike & Grandma

Bathtime

Michelle & Tracy

Blake & Isla's First Date

Matt & Katie