father's day weekend

I consider myself a father even though my son wont be born for seven weeks or so. yet I wasnt bold enough to stand up in church when pastor Cal had all the dads stand. I guess I havent paid many dues yet. but Michelle did give me a "i [heart] u dad" t-shirt, which is made even cooler when I look in the mirror: "u [heart] i bob"

my parents came for the weekend. more precisely, they came for 22 hours, as they want to save their days off for when the baby comes. they brought us a showers-worth of baby stuff, including our stroller (which is totally awesome)from the previous shower and the family cradle (rocking Wiegers and friends' babies since '72...sounds like a radio station slogan). plus lots of new and yardsale baby clothes and whatnot. they (and other family and friends) are taking very good care of our baby needs and wants and we're very thankful.

we went to the Chop House for fathers day dinner (on Saturday night) and it was good good good food (if you're into red meat). some of the best steak we've ever had. and since it's in the neighborhood, we took a turn through women's east, so my mom could see where it will all be taking place. she couldnt be much more excited.

and I put lots of new pics up on the site: some of my baby pics, our new cradle and stroller (scroll down), and some more flowers and garden pics.