Baby Carolyn Two Months Learning to Coo

Johanna's Birthday Candy Hunt

God Bless Carolyn

Carolyn Elizabeth Carney was baptized in Christ's love on
Sunday, November 20th, 2011.

Her Godparents are Anna Symmonds, who is also my Godmother,
and Vince's brother, Fr. Lawrence Carney.

The Rite of Baptism was beautiful and was performed by Fr. Rush at Visitation Church, our new parish.

We had a wonderful afternoon surrounded by family, all who love Carolyn and will help her grow in faith and love.

God Bless Carolyn!

Emily took all the pictures (Good Job Emily!) and her and Bob didn't make it into any of my pictures. :( But they were there too and were gracious enough to let us have lunch at their house. I will have to get a copy from my Mom's camera of all our family together. Thank you Emily and Bob!!!

Mommy and the Girls!

Being at home with my girls is so special. I am so lucky I get to be at home so much and watch my girls grow.

We try to get out and do fun things but there is also something to be said about just staying at home and doing "nothing." Actually, doing nothing is when the fun happens - snuggles, hugs, kisses, cuddles, laughs and love.

Carolyn is at such a cute age. She is so plump and cuddly. She also is always smiling at me and has started laughing.

I took this picture because Johanna took out about 10 bags from her closet and filled each one up. She was packing me to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house. I thought it was funny because she LOVES sorting things in bags. Future hoarder? Maybe.

Johanna is a very good big sis and she really loves Carolyn. Carolyn loves Johanna, too. She is always smiling at her and Johanna can really get her cooing and laughing. There are just a few moments here and there where I have to tell Johanna to stop yelling in Carolyn's face, don't poke out her eye, don't try to roll her over for tummy time and that Carolyn doesn't understand you when you tell her not to pull your hair. You, know...just typical sister stuff.

All in all...things are pretty good. :) Love my little ladies.

Johanna's Birthday Party!

Johanna celebrated her 3rd birthday with family and friends on a beautiful day at Loose Park. The kiddos had a blast playing on the playground and also enjoyed a candy hunt where they had to pop balloons to harvest their candy treats.

We were lucky so many family members could make it, including all the grandparents, a few aunts and uncles, and even a great-grandparent, Grandma Agnes. 

Thanks to all who could make it, to Mother Nature for such a beautiful day, to Kansas City for the wonderful Loose Park, and to God for all our family and friends.

Johanna had a blast! Happy Birthday Little Bit!

Happy Halloween!