Caroline Quinn - 6 months old!

I can hardly believe how quickly the time has gone - but we celebrated Caroline's half birthday last week. Grandma snapped this cute shot of Caroline when we visited this past week. She officially making trips out of the house, smiling, giggling, rolling over, cooing and on rare occasion sleeping 6 hours at night! Thanks cousin Emily for the super cute hat - she's getting rave reviews at the doctors office!

Growing Up! - 6 months old

Latest Craft Project

So, it's been 6 weeks since I we met grandpa at Home Depot so I could get my all important $20 piece of insulation foam. I had this grand idea brewing that I could easily update one of the walls in our living room for a few dollars. 

I used my 50% off coupon and headed to Joann Fabrics and picked out some coordinating decorator fabrics, 500 push pins, and headed home to get started. Needless to say I got distracted with life and just finished the project this past week. Despite the delays, I am happy with the end result. And my brilliant husband was able to hang with just 3 small nails, so the wall is still in great shape, should I decide to change my mind - which, of course, he knows happens all too often.

I think I might still change up the bottom wall hanging, but for now, the wall is more full and I have checked one small project off my list.

Snow Day - Palm Sunday

Perfect start to a late snow day...french press coffee

and a delightful tea party - complete with breakfast - thanks Georgia

The power lines look low, but dinner is underway and we're warm and toasty for now.

Caroline Quinn Baptized

Child of God

More than a month ago Caroline Quinn was welcomed into the church through her first sacrament, baptism. And today as the Catholic church names a new pope, I'm finally sharing photos and summary of the day. It was a beautiful, private ceremony full of family and friends. Our dear friends, Dan and Emily, who have prayed for Caroline, delivered countless meals to our house and entertained Georgia with play dates stood up as Caroline's Godparents.

February 10th, just before Valentine's, was a perfect day of love. Caroline was perfect, although she didn't offer many smiles, her face radiated peace. We were doubly blessed with these beautiful photos, taken by Kristine - who can make Caroline smile better than her momma!

Caroline wore the same dress as Georgia and their baptism dates are separated by just 10 days (and 3 years). Grandma also hosted a wonderful celebration gathering following the baptism. It was such a treat to visit with family and friends and not worry about a thing - thank you grandma!

From our blessed family to yours - might we always remember the beautiful gift of baptism and  be the role models our girls deserve. Godspeed!

Child of God - Baptized 2.10.13

Kristine and Mary - Caroline's Angels (nannies)

Crew...

Godmother with Scotty counting 'piggies'