my mom...

I told dad what Theo said and my eyes were watering. you and matt will make (AGAIN) wonderful parents. it is huge to take something like this on and I think it was always in the cards. I am like Theo...is she here yet?

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Theo's question...

We walked into the Ethiopian restaurant today and Theo asked, "Is my sister here?"

Then, after explaining that she hasn't been born yet and is an angel right now, he asks at dinner, "Does she have a body yet?"

So sweet.

Phoenix's Baby Blessing!!!!

Yes, we are dressed in plum together. No one else I'd rather be in plum with:) Thank you, Jessica, for being our Minister today. You truly moved all of us with your heartfelt prayers, beautiful readings and poems, and your compassionate way. Can't imagine this day without you.

Phoenix put his hand in the bowl of water and blessed his head.

All the children gathered and we blessed them up.

They were asked to put there hands in- they loved that!

Derek....those little fingers. so sweet.

Theo is blessing Phoenix on his "forehead."

Theo is holding Phoenix's hands in his.

Blessing his heart.

Blessing his head.

Theo wanted his shirt to be rolled up before he began to work with the water.

The wonderful Godparents.

The Grandparents.

Pop-pop's saying the "Our Father"

toy car play....anytime, people.

Noni and Nena. Leading the "Hail Mary."

Aunt Lori and Aunt Linda!! we luv you!!

Uncle Vince and Uncle Joe!!! We are so happy you were with us. We Love you guys so much!

so handsome. my eyes hurt.

Our little Phoenix has not only been Blessed today, but has Blessed all of us. I feel so thankful to get to love him. Thank you to our family and friends, for being in his life. What precious people surround him!

Goin' Apple Pickin'

warning....there will be many pics of my children eating apples. it has won me over.

He's working hard to get the biggest bite around this hunk of beastly apple.

sweetness.

cool! Tractor!

Awesome time with my guys! FYI: we consumed an entire barrel of apples in one week.

Apple Pickin' Vids.

Vacation-ing this summer

Derek ran when I tried to take his picture. so cute.

On the Pirate Ship!

Pirate's "Rawwr" ing. umm, too loud.

my little pirate face.

Vacations rock.