Band on the Diaper Run

Happy New Year (2008 Rider to include Gum and Diapers)

Look, "Another plastic mermaid toy!"


 

  

After opening hunks of plastic (toys) and a new kid-size couch with princesses all over it (slight gag), Magnolia is pumped for next year's holiday season already. 

She's also gotten really into gum (Rudoplh left her some in her stocking) which came in handy when Jason got stuck in 8 hours of traffic driving our nanny to the airport (a new piece every 10 minutes).  At least we have a new tour trick for the van.

 


 

 We're still mixing the record, in between group vocal overdubs and arm wrestling tournaments.  Peter (engineer/producer) says Jason is his toughest competition yet.  I didn't compete because no one wants to be beaten by a short pregnant girl.   For the record, I'm pretty sure I'm tougher than all three of the dudes here. 

 

 Speaking of tough, labor will be starting in less than 24 hours.  I'm being induced tomorrow due to the potential size of my soon to be newborn.  

 

 Magnolia and I hugging for the last time before we're a 4 person family. 

Baby will be here tomorrow or Friday.

I get to meet my new daughter within 48 hours.  That's pretty incredible. Goodbye big belly. Hello little (big) baby.

 

 


+ DIGG + STUMBLE

Comments

 

Tim said:

Best of luck for a quick, safe delivery and a happy healthy baby girl!  Then, for sleep, patience, scheduling, and sanity.  Congratulations!

January 3, 2008 9:38 AM
 

Kelly said:

Good luck!!!  Happy (late) New Year to you and your lovely family.  I can't wait to hear about the new baby and the new album :)

January 3, 2008 1:03 PM
 

Laura said:

Good Luck and may you all be blessed with a quick delivery and a healthy child.  You look both look beautiful in that picture!

January 3, 2008 1:39 PM
 

GirlsGoneChild said:

Woohoo!!! Rock it, sister and congrats in advance!!

January 3, 2008 1:50 PM
 

hollym said:

Early congrats! You look so beautiful, as does Magnolia. Can't wait to hear the news. :)

January 3, 2008 4:14 PM
 

April said:

Oh my goodness, good luck to you! I can't wait to hear the name!

January 3, 2008 5:33 PM
 

Anika said:

How exciting! Congratulations and happy new year!

January 3, 2008 6:26 PM
 

Mike Hedge said:

congrats!

January 3, 2008 6:49 PM
 

Ryan said:

Good luck! I hope for all the best for you, Jason, and the little ones!

January 3, 2008 8:23 PM
 

Elena said:

Good luck to the four of you -Kori, Jason, Magnolia and your newborn! Hope everything goes alright and you are blessed with a healthy baby.

Take care

January 3, 2008 8:30 PM
 

christina said:

whoa momma, you're going to have a big baby! congratulations :)

January 3, 2008 8:31 PM
 

meena said:

Congrats and best of luck to you all!!

January 3, 2008 8:47 PM
 

jim said:

congrats!!!!! my wife and I have enjoyed several of your concerts and wish you blessings this new year! hope you tour again once you get settled!!!!!

January 4, 2008 5:07 AM
 

maria said:

it has been amazing reading this blog and following you along your journey...wishing you and your family the best of luck!!

January 4, 2008 1:58 PM
 

Katie said:

I am so happy for your expanding family, and that Magnolia will have the experience of being a sister!  Congratulations, and can't wait to see you guys next time you make your way to KC/Lawrence!

January 4, 2008 2:08 PM
 

chochomom said:

congrats and good luck!

January 4, 2008 11:19 PM
 

Kyle Steed said:

Congrats on the new addition to your family. I'm so excited to hear your new album. I can't wait. I hope you guys had a great Christmas and New Year. Looks like your daughter did. :)

Take care.

January 5, 2008 8:29 AM
 

PrettyPoshPrincess said:

Congratulations! Sounds like you had fun...show a pic of the new darling when you get a chance!

January 14, 2008 5:46 PM

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I'm in a band of 11 years with my husband of 8 years and I'm a mom of two girls of 5 and 1.5 years. I want to live In San Francsico again. I've been writing here for a few years.

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Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel

Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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