Visitors

The White's from Wisconsin came down for a quick visit and we had a fabulous time. We always love when Yo-Yo and Rice come to Cincy.

Our little girl

Mary got her face painted at Ridge Day, a neighborhood festival.


Mary is 2 1/2 years old and Miss Independent. She loves playing in room by herself where she reads to her stuffed animals or pretend friends. Right now she is reading to "Tina" but she loves to play with her cousin Elizabeth and aunt Janet during pretend time as well. Mary is a joy to be around. She is so funny, observant and kind.


Mary is taking swim lessons. She is a little fish. She loves her time in the big pool.

Here is Mary getting her face painted. She was so patient.

Look at those crossed legs-too funny. She just needs a cup of coffee and her circle of friends.

Stinky Feet

I know what you are thinking, it has been too long since I have updated the blog. Life with two has been a bit challenging but now I am back on the saddle. My sister Katie said she felt like she didn't know Patrick as well since I was not updating the blog and that made me very sad. So here are a few posts to get you acquainted with our dear little man. Patrick is now 4 1/2 months old and he is a whopping 17 pounds. He is a happy baby most of the day. Nap times are our latest struggle, but everything can't be perfect, right.



Patrick is eating cereal and avocado now and loving every bite.

Patrick loves his sister and loves to laugh. As you will see in the video, he loves hearing that his feet are stinky.

Welcome Patrick!

Patrick was warm and cozy in utero that the doctor recommended an induction. Six days past his due date he entered this world quickly. The doctor broke my water at 9:45 AM and after an intense, unmedicated labor, he was born at 12:45 PM. He was 9 pounds and 21 1/2 inches long. Mike was a great coach and helped me through the worst of the contractions. Our lamaze coach and friend, Tepu was also in the room to help me through the pain. Without the two of them I am not sure I would have been able to make it through. I am forever grateful for their encouragement and love. Mary met her little brother a few hours later and she fell in love with him. My parents were the next to meet their grandson and they were smitten with our little man as well. We can't wait for the rest of our family to fall in love with him. We are very blessed to have Patrick in our lives and we are enjoying every moment.

This isn't the greatest picture of me but this was taken on May 8th.

Mary meeting her little brother and holding him for the first time.

Our kids!!

Patrick's first bath in our kitchen sink.

Our little man.

Pump it Up

Mike and I took Mary out for one last birthday celebration. We took her to a place called Pump It Up which has giant inflatables that you can bounce and slide on. She had a marvelous time. Mike was worn out at the end and dripping in sweat since I couldn't really participate in any of the activities he was her escort. I can't believe our little girl is two!

Mary's Early Bday Celebration

We celebrated Mary's 2nd Birthday this week with Mike's parents, his sister and my parents. Mary received mostly arts and crafts. She didn't even need any gifts because the cake and ice cream were good enough for her.

Here's Mary with her new smock, paints, tabletop paper and stamps.

Nana was crafty with her present and made her a Good Dreams pillow.

Mary received a doctor's kit from Mike's parents. The doggie is checking Mary's heartbeat.

Mary with a mouthful!

I decided to try my hand at cake decorating. Thanks to Leah's help the elephant turned out better then expected. At least it was super yummy.

Long Boat Key

For President's Day weekend we joined my parents and sister in Long Boat Key. We escaped the snow in Cincy but dealt with 50 degree temps in Florida.

The sunsets were beautiful. Here is Mike, enjoying the moment.

The pool was heated so Mary and Mike had a great time everyday. Papa was even brave enough to join in the fun. I even wore my first maternity bathing suit but I spared you the pictures. Her poor nose would just get red from the air. I was on standby to bundle her up and run her indoors.