Still April

IT HAS BEEN A VERY BUSY MONTH, HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS!


Captain "Smiley" Jack

Captain" Serious Business" Jack
Annabelle and her pal Riley after The Chargers first game...and first win!! Go Chargers!

Annabelle, Mom and Dad at The Disco Inferno Fashion Show. Annabelle was a model!

Americas' Next Top Model after her appointment at Marios For some curl action.

Oh! she missing a few more teeth too!

I am so bundled up I can't even lift my arm to wave...

Although the weather is getting much better, and I should be thankful for this, our family has had a pretty horrible month. Don't get me wrong there were some great times here and there, but in general it had been a very unhealthy month for us. It started with me catching the flu and a sinus infection to boot! After four days in bed I finally felt well enough to get up and what do you know here comes the flu knocking on Jeffs door. A week later we are both recovered and out and about in the nice weather with the kids, all of our windows open to be sure to get rid of every last sick germ in our house, when what do you know... Mom starts to feel sick again, what could it be this time??? My good friend STREP THROAT. Not a fun four days. Needless to say my house is beyond help and my laundry pile is a big as my house. There is no hope!! Poor Annabelle knows every fast food menu by heart and has had lots of time to connect with my friends as they come one by one each evening taking turns to hang with the kids while Dads at work and Mom is in bed. O.K. it's not a pity party, but I do feel sorry for me!

Brothers & Sisters

Right after bath time, just before bed time, Jack gazes lovingly into his big sisters eyes, and she gladly returns the gaze!

Jack can't get over how cute his big sister is, so he pinches he cheek, and tells her she is beautiful!

I hope they always love each other this much. I know it's only a couple of pictures, but they both sat like this till Annabelles arm was asleep from holding her 20 lb plus little "big" brother!

Right after this picture was taken Jack dove in and caught a hold of Annabelles nose, with his mouth. I think he is ready for his bed time bottle!! She said he bit it hard with his gums!

Oh what joy children bring us! You can't get much hapier than this. What a cute picture! Two clean children ready to go to bed and give Mommy the peace and quiet she deserves!

" One last look so I don't forget what you look like sissy, see you in my dreams, I love you, Sweet dreams. Love : Jack. xox "

Sunny Times Are Here...At Last

While Mommy pulled all her dead flowers from last year out(I was way to pregnant to deal with dead flowers last October) Annabelle entertained her little Bro on the swings. Believe it or not when Jeff bought the baby swing two years ago it was not for us! It was for our neighbors Grandchild. Who knew we would be the ones using it with our precious baby boy!

They had a blast. I have to say that both my children are great candidates for the biggest higest roller coasters at Great America because the higher they go the bigger their smiles are!

Jack was loving the great out doors. And also his first flight! Annabelle made me very nervous! She pushed him way too high, and to my dismay he just laughed harder!

Here comes April..

Baby Jack learned that he can hold his own bottle...with a little help! At almost 5 months it's a little early, but I'll take it! Considering he is in the 98th percentile for his weight you can imagine that he eats often!

He loves his bath tub time but hates everything about getting dried and dressed after! When I take all his clothes off he starts to get very excited arms and legs moving very fast all over the place, with a huge smile on his face. I think it's the sound of running water that lets him know it's bath time.

I think that I am sure he is teething! I'm not sure what would give it away!!?? But at least once if not twice a day this is what Jack looks like. HUMM... Let me think! HE IS FOR SURE TEETHING!!! I don't care if people say he is too young.

My Big Kindergartener started soccer practice for the Incarnation Chargers, with her very proud Dad as the Head Coach.We look forward to a great season. Oh! and a winning one too! Go Chargers!

Happy Easter.

Happy Easter! It was a good day, we tried to take the perfect family picture, this was the best we got. HEY! You get what you get.. We all wore baby blue we looked good!

But I must say we had great fun trying!!.... Did you notice the shoes!! They are the cutest things ever! Annabelle got a kick out of the whole situation. Mom was MAD she just wanted a good family picture. ( She didn't get it!)

OH and a little later Hannah Montanh came to visit our house yet again! What can I say...our house is popular!!

Thursday....Lion or Lamb...????

Bambelle and her little Bro right before school. She is ready to go but he is still in jamies thinking about a little nap with Mom. However she convinces us that she has to watch the weather. It is a home work job that must be done...

So, Big Sissy gets her helmet on... she is going to ride her bike around the corner . She has work to do..weather to watch.. Lamb or Lion..... Good thing for us we get up early enough!!

It took Mommy and Daddy along time to fit Jack into the snuggle and believe me he was very snuggly. What can I say he is a big boy!

Right before the big walk Jack was thinking about driving. It would be faster, more comfortable, and he would look cooler!!!

Happy Shamrock Day !

Tis me little leprechaun up to no good I suspect, judging from the grin on his face!!

My Irish Babies.

So Happy Together!

Annabelle and her leprechaun friend Liam!

Time Flies By...

Annabelle on her actual 6th Birthday. Hanging out at Sam Maguires.

Mom and Jack also hanging at Sam Maguires. We really want to go home and take a nap, but it's big sissy birthday and she wants to spend it with Dad at work!

Two days after her 6th birthday she lost her first tooth. It was about time it fell out. It was loose for over a month! Four more loose ones to go!

Jack

In my eyes, he is just the cuestest thing you will ever see. I Cannot figure out who he looks like.
However, to those of you who know me.. I would like to know who you think he looks like.
My Mom?
My Dad?
Uncle James?
His Dad?
Me(hisMother)
The Mail Man(who is a woman)
My Family in general?
Jeffs family in general?
I would love to hear your thoughts.
Please leave your comments.

Just Hanging with family and friends

Jack for the first time in his exer-sauser... he was a little afraid...he didn't know what to do. Poor Baby. Mama rescued him.

Bambelle and her new BFF They almost squessed him to death. He looks like he is going to burst!!

When Aunty Aishling gets a hold of him, you better watch out, she doesn't want to give him up for anything. However, her three daughters are not far behind calling "Can I hold him now!?!"

I mentioned before that Annabelle believes she is Hannah Montana......Here is proof......

Happy Birthday Annabelle!

I can't even believe that my little baby girl is turning 6. Where does the time go? It only feels like yesterday! Well, if I am honest, sometimes it feels longer!!

Annabelle about to blow out her candles with all of her cousins around for support. Jack was there too, he was just hiding!

Notice...through out the night Annabelle had many costume changes. In some pictures she was Princess Belle, in others she was Cinderella, and yet in others she was Hannah Montana! Oh the life of a 6 year old.

Annabelle with her cousins Kate, Grainne and Helena. Not visible, they are carring her on a chair, cause she is a princess!
Happy Birthday my little love...who is not so little anymore. We love you so much and look forward to watching you grow in the years to come. Love: Mom & Dad