Growing up too fast

We had the video camera out and ready to go for the first few weeks of Bella's life but then we put it away. We realized that she was growing way too fast since she'll be six months in a week and we needed to get the camera back out again or Cash would monopolize our home movies. Here is a little catching up from the last couple of weeks.

This has made life a little easier.

This has made life a little messier.

This has made life a little more fun.

Happy Thanksgiving!

"A person's a person, no matter how small."

Hope y'all enjoy our Horton the Elephant and Lil Pumpkin as much as we did!

As Cash was walking down the sidewalk, he'd say, "That house is ready for me," if the house was lighted in the doorway. He was so polite to gather dropped candy from the ground and place it in his own bucket!

We had a wonderful time trick-or-treating with our sweethearts.

Happy Halloween!

Sweetness

Irresistible

What's So Funny!

"Your hair is on backwards"

Last week, Cash started pre-school. He's going to "cool" at a little church just down the street. He did fantastic on the first day when I dropped him off. This was partly due to the fact that they let me walk in with him and I stayed until he was playing and forgot about me. He's had a few rough mornings and had a teacher carry him into the classroom crying the last few days. It won't be long before he's an old pro and can walk in on his own. I hope!
On Saturday before Labor Day, we went to tailgate before the SMU v. SFA football game. This turned out to be our only holiday weekend outing. We didn't get many pics but here is one of Miss Bella Clare in her fancy get up that mom picked out.


On Thursday night, Cash had developed an ear infection that caused him a lot of pain. He actually has never been sick before except for an occassional sniffle and minor fever. This was new to all of us. We took him in on Friday, got our amoxicillin and commenced a weekend of being spit on. Cash absolutely hates pink bubble gum flavor and wouldn't take it no matter how it was masked or given. On Sunday morning he even stopped taking his tylenol and had a really high fever that just wouldn't break. We took him in to the doctor again on Sunday evening as a last resort before we ended up in the ER with an IV. We started a round of shots. We had to go back in Monday and Tuesday to finish the shots and I don't think Cash will ever be the same at the doctor's office again. He has become extremely fearful of having his nose swabbed, ears checked, and legs poked with big needles. He did maintain some of his humor though. Before we walked into the room on Monday and Tuesday he asked me to take his nose and hide it in my pocket. I complied, pulled his nose off and stuck it in my pocket so they couldn't swab it anymore. (He loves this trick). Tuesday we saw Dr. Finkelman. Please check this picture to get the full humor of the situation. While the doc was writing up his notes, Cash pointed at him from his perch in Megan's arm and stated, "your hair is on backwards!" We knew he was on his way to a full recovery with this kind of humor. No more looking like this...

Bella Clare's Baptism

Bella Clare was baptized into the Church on August 9, 2009. We were honored by a visit from her godparents, La and John, and their delightful daughter, Vivian. It was a joyous celebration. Luke and I found ourselves overcome with emotion during the ceremony. I feel overwhelmingly blessed that God has given us this second beautiful child. She is nothing but a precious gift. I only hope that I can love her, cherish her, and teach her in this life. A daughter to help mold into a strong woman. What an amazing opportunity.









I did a little reading on the Sacrament of Baptism, in preparation of the day (it's been a while since I had a theology course!). Thought I'd share.

Baptism is... “The sacrament in which, by pouring water upon a person or immersing him in water, and using the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” the one baptized is cleansed of original sin; incorporated into Christ and made a member of His Body the Church; infused with sanctifying grace and receives the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit; and this enables him to receive the other sacraments effectively."

These gifts, our sacraments, cover us with such blessing.










Thank you everyone who came to celebrate with us!