an email, an update.

Hello from finally winter Montana!!

Liam and I are sitting on the couch- he is sitting propped up on a pillow. He's not a fan of laying down. He'd rather Mom (I) hold him or sit up next to me so he can see everything! Although right now, he is giving me a dirty look and fussing because he'd rather be in my arms this time around.

Liam is growing SO incredibly fast. He had his 2 month Dr. visit on Tuesday. He is now 9lbs 3 oz and 20 3/4 inches long!! He is now "on the charts" as far as growth is concerned. The fifth percentile for head growth and the seventh percentile for his weight. Liam also rolled twice at the Dr-- his first time! He rolled over again today. He rolls to his left. Mom disclosed to me the other day that as a baby I never crawled- I rolled everywhere I wanted to go. That may explain some things.... But back to Liam. The Dr. said she felt safe to say that Liam is "pretty much out of the preemie stage." He can lift his head about 90 degrees and roll to one side. He's actually almost AHEAD of some children his age. He's eating like a little monster and has eyelashes that go on FOREVER.

Also "in the news" Matt and I had a small civil ceremony on November 7th here in Bozeman. We are now officially, an entire TARPEY family! Matt's sister, Jeanine and her husband, Jake, attended with us as our witnesses. The judge who solemnized our vows- was truly wonderful. Very elderly gentleman with a heart of gold. Matt and I were both thrilled to have him officiate as he made it very personal and unique for the two of us. We were met outside (on this rainy day) by Matt's brother Jim and his wife, Azure throwing Rice-A-Roni at us!! After snuggling Liam in the car, we lifted the back door of my Nissan and had some celebratory glasses of champagne. I must tell you that we were STILL in the parking lot of the "Law and Justice Center" with our open containers. Ha ha, what is a day without an adventure! Matt, Liam and I headed to Chico Hot Springs for the weekend immediately following. Saturday, that next day, we hosted a fabulous dinner at Chico for our immediate family... all 3 of Matt's sister and his 2 brothers and their spouses as well his mother, my mother and my sisters (minus 1). It was a great time. I have pictures of this weekend-- however I haven't gotten them from Jeanine's camera just yet. I'll send them as soon as I get them.

A high school girlfriend from Chicago came to visit me last week. She was able to stay for a week. It was so nice to have her spend time with me. Liam and I showed her around our area and Matt's family adopted her as one of their own. Matt even babysat the Friday night she was here so we could have girls night out!! Matt did a great job and us girls had a fantastic time! I haven't been out in MONTHS... so it was quite exciting for me!

In other news... Matt is working on opening the Pub downtown. He just had many interviews this week and hired a full staff of servers/cocktail waitresses/bartenders. He was having some issues with the town of Bozeman today regarding opening on December 6th--- the town of Bozeman is absolutely HORRIBLE to deal with in regards to businesses as they make it very difficult and can often be just downright rude and ridiculous...which in our case, makes it good, less competition!

I've been working on Christmas cards- so this year when you get yours... it's been handmade and is one-of-a-kind... there is none like it!

and Liam.... well, he's just busy growing !

as for our wiener dog Lily Jo, she's a nightmare and keeps doing VERY naughty things. I keep telling her to be careful or she may end up with a new family!!! I just can't keep up with her destructive ways!

So all is well here...

today, i will officially be Mrs. Matthew Tarpey.