Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Sure, I'd love to babysit for you...

Minnesotans have a funny idea about helping out. They invite you to their house, ask you to help with the kids, and then send you to a two day WineFest to drink free wine, eat amazing food and generally hang out with their family. Occasionally, these Minnesotans will come along to play too, but mostly they are just glad to have you there. Different strokes for different folks, right?

I have been visiting James and Anne, and their three darling children, and the original idea was for me to help while they partied at WineFest. Turned into me attending a black tie event for the elite of the Twin Cities, and dancing the night away with the extended Schneeman clan. Of course, I am always glad to be able to help out family...



The Schneeman crew, with a couple of Doughertys thrown in.


James and I clean up really well, don't we?

Of course, there was plenty of time for hanging with the kids. Just a few shots here. If I tried to catch them with a picture everytime they were cute, I would have to give up on having a face and just wear a camera permanently.


Finn & Seamus Dougherty on a walk to get ice cream.

Mary Jeanne (MJ), the newest Dougherty.


Future blackmail picture. Those boys love a good bath!



5 comments:

Karla said...

Hi. Not sure if I am supposed to comment, but...Looks like you are having fun so far. I loved your dress. Tell Ann and James congrats on MJ for me. She is a cutie--and the boys are so big!

Have fun in MN!

margo said...

That whole time James and Anne lived in SF, I drank their wine, ate amazing food, and generally hung out with the family. I always thought I was mooching. Who knew I was "helping out?" I am SUCH a giver!

Keep up the good work, Katie!

Love,
Margo

jdoughe3 said...

We miss you already - and we're all jealous that you're hanging with Connor and Andie without us. Lots of hugs and kisses to you all!
A

Jamie Tadlock said...

lovely KTD, thank you for sharing these great pics!! you looked awesome at the winefest (love that pic of you and James). those boys look like tons of fun, i know you are enjoying every minute of your time with them. btw, i laughed when i read your blogsite name, "other dougherty"... to me you will always be the original! xoxo jamie

Things I May Regret Writing said...

I think I know that dress... MJ is totally cute. And tiny! They grow up so fast.