Kierney's First Communion

The 3 of us with Kierney.

Great Grandpa Pete and Great Grandma Dolores

Brady and Kathy

The spread.

Kierney opening the rosary Jake brought her from England.

Kierney is Jake's God-child and has a very special place in our hearts. We recently attended her first communion. It was so wonderful and she got to wear her flower girl dress from our wedding. She looked beautiful. It's was so much fun to see everyone again! We didn't get any pictures at the church because I have a tendacy to leave the camera in the car. Hopefully we can gather some from others. Hugs!

Easter

Aunt Amber and Jessica Jessica in her Easter dress!
Jessica sitting with her Easter baskets from Jake and I and Grandma and Grandpa Ash.

This was Jessica's first Easter and it was wonderful. Jessica doesn't really understand to put eggs in the bucket just get them out and open them to try to find candy. Only 11 months old and oddly enough that's the first thing she went for was the candy. Aunt Amber bought her, her Easter dress. Aunt Amber often spoils her. We had so much fun dressing her up however we ran out of time to take pictures so I apologize for the not so great pictures. I will try and plan better next time.

Easter this year involved a couple days with Amber and her fiance and then Mass in Gothenburg with Jake's family along with Easter dinner. Easter dinner consisted of Jake and I, Amber and Dale, and Tom and Susie. We had a great time! Susie and I spent Sunday afternoon chasing Jessica, lounging and taking a nap while Tom and Jake went turkey hunting. Jake shot but missed. It is bow hunting turkey season so we are patiently waiting for the first turkey. We hope everyone had a great Easter!

I'm pregnant I just got the news I sit rubbing by belly waiting for you. Although you can't move yet I still fell you there as I close my eyes and fall deep into prayer. Dear God, thank you for this precious child this is a miracle from heaven there is no denial. I imagine holding you as you place your hand into mine as I opened my eyes and realized the time. The time was in the past but that vision of you is a memory that still lasts. You left me to early and for this I still weep my womb is empty the pain is so deep. I can't help but wonder if you are ok I imagine you placing your hand into mine one day as we soar side by side in the heavens above but for now my angel I will still give you love as I rub my belly you are not there as I look up to heaven with a wondering stare. I close my eyes and begin to pray Jesus, will you please bless me again one day.

11 Months

I really like my new toy! You can ride on it but I would much rather push it around. I'm so big!!!

I love scrambled eggs. They are probably close to my favorite food.

I turned 11 months old on the 2nd of April. Mom and Dad can't believe I'm almost a year old. I'm standing on my own and I love to share my pacifier or any food I have. Love you all!