Introducing . . .

The  2011 hottest Swimsuit model

 Just look at those rolls.

Even the hottest ones need a little break from the water.....

Enjoying a break with the little lady friend. 

Then back to the house to cool off and  hang out with the cuz.

photographs courtesy of Paparazzi.. I mean Aunt Dana 

;)

eight months

Buddy boy you are 8 months old!

And all we can say is   W O W.

Your last week as a 7 month old you have really been hard at work.  

Which means you have kept Mama and Daddy hard at work too!

You are now a full time crawler.

Your bottom two teeth are nice and sharp.

You are showing signs of getting the top 2 teeth.  Those signs include, but are not limited to, uncontrollable drooling, crankiness and oh yes,  b i t i n g .

You are trying to pull up on whatever you can.  It most likely ends pretty fast in a tearful fall, but that doesn't stop you from trying again.

Because of pulling up on things around the house, Mama and Daddy decided it was better if we lower the crib all the way.

You are really letting us know what you like to eat and what you do NOT like to eat.

Despite some painful teething nights, I love how much you love your sleep.  You are usually ready for bed by 9 pm and ready to start a new day by 8:30 am.

You love having your cup of water, usually just to shake, spit and squeal with.

We are so proud of you buddy and all that you have accomplished at 8 months!

We have to say we are pretty sure you are just as proud :)

Love you sweet movin little man!

jack jack . . .

just what you will grow up and be, we do not know.  but what i do know is we pray for your vocation daily. whatever it may be.

the other evening we did some cleaning out of our drawers in the living room.  i couldn't help myself but get excited over the one little book you picked.

no pressure. just prayers :) 

this past week you have kept me on my toes with all your new moves.   you are growing up so quickly.  i'm enjoying chasing after your every move.  we love you buddy!

a weekend getaway ...

We're goin on a trip!

This past weekend was a big weekend!

Friday night, Jack and I loaded up with Granny and Gramps and cousin Michaela to head out to Fredericksburg.

We just love going out there.  The weather was just gorgeous!  Michaela and I strolled and shopped  ate ice cream on Main Street.

Jack enjoyed it a little, but slept through most of it. :)

He was just dreaming of seeing all those other little people back at Aunt Colleens house.

Lauren can take such great care of all the babies!

Jessie showing her pretty smile :)

Jack could have literally watched them all day.

Landon loves to take care of the babies too!

Jack with Jake :)

Oh yes the newest addition to the O'Connell family . . .

Hank Robert

Isn't he just so handsome??

Jack was in awe of one of his biggest cousins, Lance.  He probably stared and smiled at Lance the entire time he had him.    Sunday we went to Mass for Lance's Confirmation and Jessie and Hank's baptism!

It was a weekend full of blessings!  We know some special people who were not able to be there with us were definitely watching over us!  We cannot wait to go back out there for the family reunion this summer! 

mother's day... continued :)

We just can't get enough of this celebration.

:)

The Wednesday after Mother's Day we were able to take Nana out to dinner!

We had lots of fun catching up, while Jack had plenty of time to entertain us all.

He had a little entertainment from smaller creatures too.

Jack's first time to see fish - he was pretty mesmerized 

We all had a great time!  We are so blessed to be able to be living near all of our family!