John Paul, Margaret, James, Mom, Mary, Tom, Dad, Ann, Ellen, Andrew

Friday, February 17, 2006

Kick Confirmed!

After numerous attempts to have Mike feel the baby kick, he finally did late last night. I had learned my lesson though. Instead of feeling the kick and then yelling for Mike to feel, which probably resulted in freaking the little baby, I did things differently this time.

As soon as I felt a gentle nudge I whispered to Mike to be quiet and I slowly moved his hand to the scene of the activity. Sure enough, little baby let his dad know that baby was there.

It was cool.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Save the date!

Preparations are well under way for Andrew's ordination on May 27, 2006 at 9:00 in the morning. I found this webpage very helpful for understanding the different rites involved in the sacrament of holy orders. Browse through it and get inspired! (Note at the bottom of the page the plenary indulgences for the relaitves of the newly ordained priest.)

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

HAPPY ST. VALENTINE'S TO EVERYBODY Posted by Picasa

Monday, February 13, 2006

Baby Kicked!

About 2 weeks ago I had started to notice flutters... Friday night I felt tapping.... and last night I felt kicking!!!!!!!!!! Every time I would feel a little kick I would call Mike in from the other room to feel... but then baby would get a little shy and stop.

Sooner or later Pop is going to feel his baby kick. This is definitely exciting and new.

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

17 weeks and change!

I am now 4 months and one week and 2 days into this feat of craziness... Did I say craziness? I meant....... amazingness. Baby is getting bigger and is now about 5 inches long. I remember when he (or she) measured only the size of a blueberry. I am now feeling relatively well on a consistent basis. At least I say that. Mike would probably say differently. He is the lucky one to hear about every head ache or muscle ache. Energy has come back to me, but not enough to start that gym habit that has been on the agenda for about forever. Note to self: start that gym habit..... soon.

July 22... will be here sooner than we know it.

Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Saturday, February 4, 2006

Happy 80th Birthday! Grandfather

The Grand Father of The House of Royals  Posted by Picasa


Grandfather's birthday was on January 19, 2006. Friends and family gather today to celebrate this great milestone of our patriarch and to express our love and honor for so many years of abundantly generous dedication to our family.