F A M I L Y

All Because Two People Fell In Love . . .

This week, we gathered as family to say goodbye to the man that meant the most to us.

Ask any of us and we will say he was the best Daddy, the best Gramps, and the best Great Gramps (aka "Bob") you could ever ask for.

He was the glue that held us together as family.

With his passing we realized that it was up to us to continue what him and Granny started . . .

. . . a beautiful family and making amazing memories!

It was so hard to say goodbye.

But to know his Irish eyes are smiling again with Granny gives us such comfort and joy!

October Fun :)

I have never really liked Halloween, besides the candy part.

However, this year, I have come to realize I have really fallen in love with pumpkins.

Not only in our home decor...

But in the smell of our kitchen . . .

And the taste of sweet pumpkin bread . . .

In the evening specials on television . . .

And this year in our new little pumpkin . . .

This year for Halloween, Daddy was adventurous and had two costumes. We forgot to get a picture of the last one, which was way better. He was a rugby player, scrum cap and all! Mama dressed up as a mom, complete with spit up on her shoulder! Jack dressed up as a cute little pumpkin.

Our little pumpkin was wore out after handing out candy!

What a wonderful month of October it has been!

1 Month Already?

This has been one incredible month!

Incredibly busy.

Incredibly fun.

Incredibly fast.

All because of one INCREDIBLE baby boy! :)

Mr. Jack Anthony is a busy little man.

In just one month...

• Jack has met his family and friends through dinner dates, lunch dates, a trip to the airport, and many Skype calls.
• He has spent his nights in the bouncer, bedside in the pack 'n play, and has graduated to the pack n' play closest to the door!
• He is slowly getting the night routine down. 11 pm bedtime, a late night feeding around 4 am and wake up and cuddle with Mama around 8 am. :)
• He has trained Mama and Daddy to make him the happiest baby in the world. This month they have become pros at the 5 S's (sideways, swaddle, suck, shoosh and sway)
• He is slowly transitioning to cloth diapers while at home.
• He has had his first weekend get away to Brazos Country, where he rolled from his tummy to his back two times in a row!
• He has also had a few shopping dates, which his Mama thoroughly enjoyed.
• And to top off this busy month, Jack Anthony is beginning to show off his sweet smile!

Yay! Happy 1 month birthday sweet boy!

A Beautiful Weekend

"Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet especially your family" - Mother Theresa

This weekend was quite the special one.

Our family was brought together for two very special Sacraments.

Saturday morning we gathered together at St. Roch's Catholic Church to honor Matthew Helfich, Richard's second cousin, who had passed away tragically just a week ago. We celebrated the Sacrament that led our family member into eternal life with Christ.

The very next day we welcomed the newest member of our family into a life in Christ here on Earth.

October 24, 2010

We welcomed

Jack Anthony Pagel

into our beautiful Catholic faith.

We gathered together with his godparents (Granny and Gramps).

As well as his Papa and Nana, Great Uncle Timmy, and Great Great Aunt Barbara and Uncle James.

Jack met his Uncle Mike for the first time, as Aunt Dana and his cousins came to join us!

We had such a special weekend with family and friends. I'm so excited for Jack's future journey in his faith! He is such a blessing to our entire family!

You Can Gig Em, You Can Hook Em . . .

One thing remains the same . . .

my parents like to dress me up :)

So In Love . . .

Sweet love . . .

We are just a few weeks behind on blogging . . .

Because we just can't stop loving on you Mr. Jack!

love, Mama and Daddy :)

We're Growin!

Our 2 week check up was great!

Jack weighed in at 8lbs 1 and 1/2 ounces and also grew a 1/2 inch!

The last two weeks have been so memorable, as this little man has everyone falling in love!

He met his Uncle Albie for the first time!

As well as his Aunt Kindle all the way from Kansas City!

Becoming more alert is so much fun!

Even though you are happy and content I don't want to put you down!
You are growin too fast little man... Mama and Daddy are enoying every second!