Jacob's Baptism weekend!

Jacob was baptized this Sunday and we had a great weekend for such a special event.

Friday my parents arrived from Buffalo and Brian and I went out for our anniversery. What a treat that was! My parents claimed the kids were good for them and after seeing the pics it does seem they were indeed.

Stella and Grammie on the swings

Grandpa 'spotting' Stella on the ladder

Saturday morning we went swimming at the hotel Jon and Kat were staying at and it was Jacob's first swim!

That evening we celebrated my father's birthday. I haven't had the chance to share a b'day with him in a long long while so that was nice for me. Hopefully he enjoyed having the littles to celebrate with him as well.

My dad, the birthday boy, with his grandkiddies. I like how he is imitating Jacob's face. He described that look as the look you have just before you call 911. TeeHee!

Brian's dad and his wife Nancy.

Jacob's godparents Jon and Kat

They gave us a very special gift for Jacob...a song they had written him put to animation and then in a book. What an amazing thing and we were overwhelmed by how thoughtful and sweet it was. Jacob is very blessed to have them as his Godparents and we are blessed to have them as friends. This is the link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQVe6pIwMhE

Kat lives in NC right now so I was glad she got extra cuddles from Jake.

Stella helping Grandpa blow out his b'day candles

Stella with Uncle Jonny....she LOVES him!!!! Like her first crush sorta thing.

Sunday was a beautiful although WARM day and Jake was a tad fussy but did great overall.

Jake and Uncle Jim!

Brian and his brother Jim

I love how Jake is looking right at Pastor Egan in this shot.

Jacob and Pastor Egan

There are a bazillion more pics but I think that will have to do!

We will look back fondly on a great weekend with family and friends. Thanks to everyone who came and helped make it a special time.

Late picture thursday

This past Thursday was our 4th Wedding anniversary! We celebrated by watching our wedding video and then on Friday we went to Ruth's Chris for the best dinner ever! We take a pic on our anniversery every year and I thought I would show all 4 so far!

ummmm, Easter pics. Only a week late. Sorry!

We had a really nice Easter weekend. It Started on Saturday evening with coloring Easter eggs. Which was really fun even though Stella just wanted to put her fingers in the dye. Cliche as it sounds having children really makes you appreciate holidays and all the little things that will become your family traditions. We are hoping to have the energy for even more tradition development when things are a little less chaotic. It was amazing to think that last year at this time Stella wasn't walking.
ANYWAY, here are a couple shots Brian got of the egg coloring.

Easter morning was a bit chilly in the backyard but I put Stella's coat on over her pj's and she was sooo confused! Putting a bucket in her hand and plopping her in the back yard didn't really clear things up but she had a blast once she figured out there were eggs for her to find. Especially the ones that looked like Elmo. Our neighbor commented to me this week that she heard the giggling and had to peek out the window at how cute she was. It was really fun to see her so excited.

So...we got the kids all dolled up and Jacob looked beyond silly cute in his too big suit and I had Talking Heads songs in my head all day looking at him. I couldn't help putting him in this get up and even Brian had to admit it was too funny not to love. Stella and Jake looked stinking cute together. Speaking of stinking we had to leave church early after Stella was asked/begged to vacate the nursery. Reason number 456,000 to start potty training!

Dinner was yummy though I can't seem to get it all cooked at the same time and all on the table with sippys and bottles and rice and PB&J so we had a real basic version. As the years go by we will try to get a little better at some of this stuff. It did make me wish more of our holidays we spent near or with family so hopefully that will change too as the kids get older and naps and feedings and diapers and tantrums aren't ruling the days.

That being said we are very excited for Jacob's baptism next week and Stella is happy that all her Grandparents are coming to town to see her. They may feel differently after experiencing the above paragraph first hand but it should be a memorable time for sure!

Picture thursday!

What a big week for our little man Jacob!

He turned 5 months old on Monday! On Tuesday he had solids for the first time! On Wednesday he met the Easter Bunny and today he went on a swing for the first time! For his actual first time eating we only got video so I took a few pictures of him eating today.

He grabbed the spoon from me and gagged himself. Sigh.

Swinging away at playgroup today.

Can't forget Stella B! She is riding the 'rollercoaster' at playgroup.

Here she is in the bounce house!

On the seesaw with Jack and his mom.

I just threw this in because he is stinking cute!

Easter Bunny!

We had a fun day today with my friend Lauren and her little guy Ryan. When I told Stella last night we were going to see Ryan she totally lit up and said RyRy with a huge smile on her face. They were each others first friends and it is sweet to see them together and hear them calling each other's names. We have been getting them together for Christmas and Easter pics since they were born but Ryan wasn't having it AT ALL! He wouldn't come close to sitting on the bunny's lap although he happily gave him a high five. TeeHee! Maybe next year RyRy! Thanks for a fun day!

Stella 2 years and Jacob 5 months

I did snap a couple shots of Stella and Ryan hanging out in their strollers.

Just chatting away like the old chums they are!

No clue what they are doing but they are silly cute!

Last year.....

Stella 15 months Ryan 16 Months (roughly)
And the year before....

Ryan 5 months and Stella 4 months (roughly)