Kale Beckett Govig

...arrived on September 8th weighing 8 lbs 10 oz and measuring 22 1/2 inches long. We are so happy for Kale to join our crazy fun-loving Govig family! The girls and I headed up to Sioux Center last weekend after Lauren's soccer game to meet Kale.

Lauren with Cousin Kale (sorry for all the torture Kale). We just love you so much!!!

Our attempt of a photo shoot!  Kyler, Kale, Lauren and Meredith.

Meredith said she wanted to hold Kale and sat very very still while she held him! Way to go Mer!

Busy coloring.

I am very happy with the canvas that I made for Kale too!

After meeting the newest Govig, we went to Great Grams Govig and Great Aunt Rosie's house for the night. Lauren was in heaven with the 2 dogs and Meredith was in heaven with all the good food and live audience for her to entertain! It was wonderful relaxing and catching up with Grams and Rosie! Thanks for the hospitality!

After spending equal amounts of time driving and reaching behind me to pass out food, Kleenex, drinks, books, etch-a-sketch, Ellie, blankets, etc and disgusting interstate bathroom experiences...we finally arrived home. I was exhausted and happy to be home. My mother tells me that someday I will laugh at all of this, but not just yet....Meredith, I LOVE you to pieces, but I hate taking you to public restrooms...actually I hate getting you in/out of the car. You insist on standing while having your diaper changed (since this is how they do it at daycare) which is ok since I have now perfected this changing technique and I don't mind it especially in public restrooms...except you pooped...8 times in 24hrs!!! I can't clean you adequately when you stand up!!! You have to lie down (and no she wouldn't). I knew it was coming since you hadn't gone in 2 days. Meredith...I also don't find it funny when you think it is a game to see how far back in the vehicle you can get without anyone getting a hold of you. I am sure it was quite a site watching be pull you from behind the 3rd row that you somehow wedged yourself into and pulling you up to your car seat and ending your 10-15 minute game of "can't catch me" by putting you in your car seat...against your will.  Yes, mom...someday I will laugh at this...when Meredith tells me this same story! Pay backs are hell, huh? Mom, I glad that we can provide you with laughs...there will be endless amounts of them I am sure! That's why Meredith is here...to make us laugh!!!