Sutton's Baptism

Oh what a blessed day! Sutton was baptized on Sunday, and Patrick and I could not be more proud. We vowed in front of our families and church congregation that we would raise Sutton to know and love God as He loves us.  We were honored to have Rev. Patrick Lafferty baptize Sutton as he united us in marriage.  The water used for the baptism was from the Jordan River - a special thanks to one of the other families whose child was being baptized too.  Of course, we cherished having our families there to share in the sacrament and to celebrate at brunch afterwards.  Sutton was an angel and felt SO loved.  Our prayer is that she does not know a day without the love and presence of Him within her.

XOXO!

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

When Irish eyes are smiling,

Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.

In the lilt of Irish laughter

You can hear the angels sing.

When Irish hearts are happy,

All the world seems bright and gay.

And when Irish eyes are smiling,

Sure, they steal your heart away.

THESE Irish eyes are smiling!!  Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

XOXO.



Five on Friday!!

XOXO!

Seventh Heaven!

Sutton just had her 7th month birthday. She is on the move and is in to everything!  My oh my is this momma tired! ;)  It is amazing to watch and follow behind her as she explores. I watch and wonder what all is going through that bright, little mind of hers. She goes from room to room, picks something up, studies it, brushes it along her check, looks up with her precious smile then is off to the next big thing that catches her eye.  Oh the joys this little one brings to our lives.  We just can't get enough of her!  We love you, little Sass!! You are our pride and joy.  Happy 7th!

XOXO!

Want to Play?!?!?

Look what Papa Oso taught me while I was down in San Antonio....patty cake!  He worked with me all week till I got it and now I can't stop!!  Love you, Oso! 

Happy Birthday Daddy!

I apologize for mommy's tardiness.  We've been having so much fun celebrating daddy's birthday over the past few days that she forgot to post my pictures - crazy lady!!  Daddy's birthday was on Wednesday and I gave him the best present ever....ME for the whole day!!!  We had another snow day so school (and therefore work) was cancelled.  We loved being able to enjoy the special day together!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!  I love you so very much and am the luckiest girl in whole, wide world!!

I helped mommy make daddy breakfast in bed.  We all lounged in bed while daddy ate and opened his presents. 

We did this all morning!

Hanging out in daddy's office about to head to dinner!

Happy, happy birthday!! We love you. XOXO!

A Little Vacay for All!!

Patrick and I are back from our first vacation without our little pride and joy.  We were out in Santa Fe visiting the Trice's and hitting the slopes.  Megan and Roy were wonderful hostesses and made our first trip away one we will always remember! Sutton went to visit CiCi and Oso for the week and had SO much fun.  She was quite the social butterfly and had lots of playdates. Many thanks to all who came by to play - she had a ball! CiCi and Oso kept us updated with lots of pictures and thankfully would iChat with us most mornings and evenings so we could see our little pumkpin - that was a little taste of heaven.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures...

Sutton had lots of new tricks to show us when we got home last night. It's amazing how much they grow in one week - she is on the verge of crawling, plays hide-n-seek with her blanket (which I must say is the cutest thing EVER), loves patty-cake and can go from laying down to sitting up (strong stomach muscles).  We had such a great trip but both agreed that we wanted her to travel with us next time.  We missed her way too much!!

I can't thank my parents enough for taking care of our little angel! There is no better feeling than knowing your child is in the best hands possible and having a ball! She is already asking when she can come back so GET READY.  :)

XOXO.