Friday Night Fun

Anyone that has 2 small children know that it's a little more difficult to go out to eat at a restaurant. So lately, Tom and I have been staying home with the kids a lot - which is fine by me,  because 1 we save money and 2 we get to hang out more with the kids.

Last night was taco night and then we just hung out playing with the kids.

Grace is such a happy baby and smiles anytime anyone talks to her. She especially loves watching Tommy play and gets excited when he hangs out with her.

Charlie's 2nd Birthday

Last Saturday, the 4 of us went over to Chris and Chuck's house to celebrate Charlie's 2nd birthday.

Tommy had a lot of fun running around and for the first time ever - actually got in the bounce house and jumped around (he's usually scared because of the bigger kids in there). He pretty much wrestled with Charlie and ran around chasing the big balls they had in there.

We did actually manage to get Tommy to take a break for food and cake before he was off again.

Grace was good too. She slept some, hung out with Chuck's mom and watched Tommy and the other kids playing.

Look at the little angel

Grace's First Day of "School"

On Monday, May 9th my little baby started daycare. I didn't think it would be very hard taking her since I had been leaving her with family the previous 2 weeks (my family the first week and Tom's family the second week), but it was just as hard as it was taking Tommy his first day.

Luckily, Tom went with me to take her - so it wasn't too bad. :(

All ready to go to school..

Grace's Baptism Part 2

I've been a bad blogger lately and I'm just now getting around to posting pictures from Grace's Baptism Party.



Mommy and Grace

The boys about to get into stuff

Uncle Bob, Aunt Linda and Chris

Tom's mom and Chuck (Charlie's dad)

My mom & the kids Great-Grandma

 My dad and Grace

The boy's re-fueling

Tommy helping Grace open her gifts

Grace's Baptism

Last Sunday, our little baby girl was baptised. Since it was First Communion Sunday we had to do her baptism after the mass with 3 other babies.

I'm not going to lie - it didn't feel as special doing it with a bigger group and since the priest got off to a later start - by the time we got to the actual baptism Grace was ready to eat and she made sure to let us know!

We had to work the feeding into the ceremony, and of course when the little bib was placed over her head - she spit up on it. Poor baby!

Oh well, at least we got through the ceremony. I will say that Tommy had a great time running around the church while all this was going on - thank goodness for lots of babysitters.

Napping

The calm before the storm

 Tommy and Charlie resting

Christine taking a turn feeding Grace

Tommy did not want me holding him - but I had to get 1 family photo

Christine and Tim were our stand-in God-parents

Tom's parents

 My mom and dad with Tom's parents (look at Grace - haha)

This was the thing that Grace spit up on

After the service, we headed back to our house for a little get together. It was nice catching up with all our family and friends. Thanks for helping us celebrate this special day for Grace.

Happy Mother's Day

This year I celebrated Mother's Day a little early. Tom (I mean the kids ) had flowers sent to my work early in the week (Tuesday) and they were beautiful! I kept them on display until I brought them home on Friday.

Look at this beautiful card I received from Tommy:

Tom also got me an ipod touch (well, it's a birthday/Mother's day/anniversary gift)! I love it and use it everyday.

Thanks for the wonderful Mother's Day - Tom, Tommy and Grace!

Grace's 2 Month Photo's

Last Saturday, Tom's mom and I took Grace in for her 2 month photos. She did a great job and it was hard narrowing down the choices.

Here are a few of my favorites (and yes - her hair is starting to turn red):