like mike (and jeri too)

Now that we have a little baby man, Dane and I have really become future-oriented in our daily chats.  (Maybe even a little philosophical--just look at us!)  Right now Enzo is still so young, but we feel some urgent need to start patterning our lives after some families and parents that we really love.  We might as well just start now, then we might have some stuff figured out when things really get crazy.  Let's be honest though--who really has everything figured out?  

So, this Beorchia clan is headed in a positive direction with Dane as our trusty captain, me as the loud-mouthed but lovable wife, and Enzo as someone who just looks super-cute along the way.  Oh, and he is cute.  Right now he has the best cheesy grin, where he scrunches up his nose and shows all 6 of those teeth, and people just melt.  What a charmer!  Anyway, back to the topic!

So, on the drive home today from a 4th of July shindig in the Magic Valley, Dane and I were talking about how his Uncle Mike and Aunt Jeri always have a gift or goody bag when we see them.  We always leave with more than we brought. 

In fact, Dane told me about a time when Mike drove way, way, way out of the way to pick up the best doughnuts around for a little golf outing.  Dane enjoyed his doughnut when they met up, and before he knew it, Mike was offering the delicacies to the men working at the course.  I just love that!  Don't you?!

Enzo got a fabulous dinosaur pillow pet out of yesterday's deal (which I love nearly as much as he does), but I also learned a valuable little lesson.  I want to be like Mike and Jeri.  And Dane does too.  

So, we have decided that we are going to try not to go somewhere empty-handed.  We may come with snacks or little gifts or something, but we would love to share the blessings we have received.  I can hardly wait.  

And maybe some of those Pinterest pins will finally come in handy!

Uncle Mike and the little man!  Enzo really just loved the whole Beorchia family.  They were so playful and fun, and Enzo couldn't get enough.  More will definitely be posted soon.

The Beorchia troops brought these amazing vegetable straws.  It was a heavenly mix between potato chips and french fries.  Enzo had to double-fist the snacks, he just loved them so much.

Enzo just finished opening the pillow pet, thanks to some help from Dad and a couple of cousins.  What wonderful family members we have!