Showering, Nesting, Summertime-fun-ing

At 6 months, the bump has morphed into a small mountain. The baby -- a.k.a. MooShu owing to Shannon's early cuisine cravings -- is still of unknown gender, and hopefully will remain so till he or she arrives in the fall. So far, all seems to be well in utero. The baby seems to enjoy the soothing effects Mama's daily hikes and lap-swimming in the camp pool. Right about the time Shannon hits the hay, MooShu is ready to play.

 Active and presumably content, MooShu has been rolling and thumping and squirming up a storm. Three more months of this delightful state of affairs.

In early July, Shannon traveled back east for a baby shower and pool party hosted by Julie and Genie. Here she shows off the hooded blanket Grandma Genie crocheted to welcome the little squirt.

All the hibiscus-bedecked beauties of the shower (plus a guest appearance by Li'l Mo).

Jaimin cuddles the adorable Aiden in a rare moment of of baby lucidity. Jaimin became Aiden's mom on May 2, 2006. On this day, he is enjoying his 2-month birthday.

Grandma Genie shows off Aiden in his fancy new swim trunks. Or should we call them swim trousers?

Shannon practices soothing nephew Aiden. Julie and Grandpa Ken observe, but graciously withhold unsolicited parenting advice.

Waiting for MooShu to kick.

Every so often, camp staff drop in for board games and general debauchery.