You don't choose your family.

They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

-- Desmond Tutu

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Sweet girl at the doctor

I had to take Lia to the doctor yesterday and couldn't resist taking a pic as she sat happily waiting in the room for Dr. Taylor : )



We went to RJ Goodies Bakery for a little treat, a cheesecake swirl brownie! It was super yummy!!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Meet our newest member of the family : )

On Monday, Philip and Lia and I went to the doctor to have our 12-week ultrasound for the newest little member of our family. Everything went well, and our doctor said that this little one looks wonderful!

Lia was so sweet, holding my hand during the ultrasound and saying hi to the little baby on the screen. I was so proud of her!

I am due November 5th. We will go back in 4 weeks to find out the sex : ) We are so excited about our growing family!!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Happy Easter

We spent Easter at the lake with my family this year. We had beautiful weather and such a wonderful time!! Here are some photos from the trip:









Congratulations Dad!

Over Easter weekend, my Dad joined the Catholic church. He has been taking classes since last fall, and we were all so excited for him to finally reach the finish line. During the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, he and the other candidates were welcomed into the church. I am so proud of him!! Congratulations Dad : ) I was able to snap a couple of pics with my phone during mass...



Family photos

While we were visiting the farm with Philip's family, Cliff came over and took family photos for us. They turned out SO good! Thank you Cliff!!!







Family weekend with the Catos

We recently had our annual farm trip with Philip's family. It's something we all look forward to and the kids always have such a great time! This year was even better than last because baby Thomas joined the crowd : ) and because Lia was old enough to run around outside with Evan and Campbell! Here are some photos from the weekend...

Papa helping Lia play with her new bubble gun

Eating breakfast on the couch with Nana and Campbell
Playing in the yard with Campbell

Watching Evan play baseball from the porch with Nana and Campbell
Fishing with Daddy (Lia actually caught a really big fish, her first! Sadly, I didn't get a photo of it)

Playing with Nana
Holding baby Thomas - he was such a happy guy the whole time!!

Playing with Campbell's bubbles

Saturday, April 2, 2011

B-day fun at the farm!

We went to the farm for Philip's bday again this year, and some of our best friends from home got to come spend the weekend celebrating with us! It was soooo much fun!! Here are a few pictures from the trip:

4 wheelers with Nick

Fishing with BK and Christie


Saying bye to Jarin and Lauren