Running errands in the truck

When Mike is using our Honda, sometimes I borrow my parents' truck to run an errand--don't worry, we only drive through the lawn--no road driving. Yesterday, I needed to move Alan's big boy bed frame to my parents' so I could paint it in their yard while the kids played. Our yard isn't very conducive to kids for playing in yet, we still need to fence off some danger zones.

At the New Haven Park

I took the kids to the park today. It's been very pleasant outside so I thought I'd take advantage. They had a great time. Alan went down the slide, went on the swing, and ran all over the play area. Rosie spent the whole time happily eating crackers in the stroller.

Rosie's 5 month check up

Rosie went to the dr on Tuesday for a check up and she came out with flying colors! Aunt Devanie babysat Alan so I was able to pay full attention to everything at Rosie's appt. Usually when I bring Alan along he melts down and screams so loud that I can't hear a thing. I once had to call the nurse after I left to ask why I had the RX I did for one of the kids. Alan does not like going near the dr office.

Anyway, Rosie ranked in the 98th percentile for head size (which prompted the dr to also measure my head and declare it larger than usual). She weighed 17.4 lbs and was in the 90th-95th percentile for weight. I remember Alan's fifth month check up so well and can't believe I'm already there with another baby! My, how time flies!

Roly Poly

Marie Rosie is growing bigger everyday. She's a great smiler, giggler, and eater. And she still has her big beautiful blue eyes. I can't believe she's already 3 months old.

Today we ran some errands and then had Auntie Maureen and cousin Max over for dinner. Rosie and Alan enjoyed visiting with them. Alan had lots of fun playing chase with Auntie Maureen.

This moment

I was trying to get dinner ready so we could eat at 5:30 promptly but Alan was becoming increasingly impatient to go outside. So I decided to take a break and chill with him in the backyard.

I'm most of these shots he's getting gravel and dropping it in old post holes which is apparently very entertaining.

Brotherly Love

Alan loves to snuggle with Rosie. Here they are after his nap last week.

Busy day

I remember last Thanksgiving so well--our first big holiday with a baby, our first in our own home, and my first time cooking it all. To say I over-planned and over-cooked is an understatement! Although I didn't cook everything I had planned we had way more than enough of sides and desserts.

I really do enjoy the preparations that go into making a meal although it is often very stressful and that I don't enjoy. I paired down this year's menu in hopes of making it as close to stress-free as possible, we'll see how it goes.

Here are some pics from today as well as a few from last year at this time--I can't believe how fast it has gone.

Our New Ukrainian Catholic

This past weekend Rosie received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. But the festivities started before this weekend. About a week before the baptism Margaret and I (as well as Rosie) met with Father for our baptism class. There Margot was "churched" and Roise had the "prayer of naming"

Then on Saturday the big day arrived.

First Rosie was made a catechumen at the back of the church. Then Father carried her in a purple cloth (representing original sin) to the front of the church.

She was then baptized and vested in her baptismal clothes.

We did not get any photos of the Chrismation (confirmation for you Roman Riters) or First Holy Communion. 

Parents and God Parents

Home Depot Nurse-In

No, there's not an actual nurse-in at Home Depot but I'm in the car (in the HD parking lot) nursing Rosie while Alan sleeps. We have to grab a few things here and the kids are recharging before our next errand--it's so exhausting to be a baby/toddler! Errands take extra long these days with two of them and one nursing but they really are sweet little ones and I'll take the extra company for the sweet moments like this. Even if it means get in and out of the car us a 10-15 minute process.

Two Times the Fun

Here are some pictures from this past week. Alan and Rosie are becoming better friends and he's becoming quite the attentive big brother. Today she was crying in his crib (where I had put her for protection while I quickly got dressed) and he went in and gave her his sippy cup. Whenever she cries he runs to her, pointing and saying "uh oh!" in order to tell me that she needs me. He's also very sweet about giving her kisses everyday. I can't wait to see them play together once she's older.