Isaiah's Baptism

We had a wonderful time visiting family and were especially thankful to be able to participate in Isaiah's baptism. A new baby is such a blessing!

Two Birthdays!

Baby Isaiah, my nephew and Emily and Joseph's new Godchild, was scheduled to arrive on the 21st, Em's birthday. He decided to come a day early and have his very own birthday. We are thrilled and my sister, her husband and son are ecstatic to have this beautiful, healthy boy in the family! This was the main reason we traveled to Illinois in the middle of winter and it was totally worth it!

Emily celebrated her 14th (can you believe it!?) birthday with cousins and a chocolate chip cookie ice cream cake. She has grown into an incredible person. Her favorite birthday gift?...other than the plane ticket that will allow her two extra weeks in Illinois...pink duct tape. That says it all.

Illinois!

We arrived! We drove all night to get here- but it was worth it, as you can see from the pictures, everyone is having a great time with the cousins.

Updates....

I haven't posted pics in a few days and have heard about it from several family members, so here goes! There is one of Em cheering, one of Charlie trying to get in the trash can (my sweet baby is becoming a very busy soon to be toddler),one of Grace and Maggie playing pretend (those aren't gloves, those are duck feet!), and one of Joseph at "night school" as he calls it (studying). Oops, I think I accidentally uploaded one of Robert Kennedy's grave...oh well, I am too tired to re-upload, so there it is!

Uncle Chad's Visit

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