Headed South

The weekend of June 20 we headed to southern Illinois to visit family and have Haddie Rose baptized. On Friday we went to Grant's Farm...the kids had fun, but it was a little warm and humid....gotta love that St Louis humidity!

 Feeding the goats sounded like a great idea...hence the smiles....but when it came time to go in with the goats there were quick screams and tears....feeding them from the outside seemed to go A LOT better....

 Notice his pouty lip

 Which was turned into a smile once he got out of the goat pen....

 A fun ride on the carousel...

 Quite possibly their favorite part....the mister fans

 Lunch and FREE beer....

On Saturday, June 21,  Haddie was baptized at our family church in Belleville....St Teresa's.  The day was beautiful and of course, she was so good.  Her great-grandma made her this adorable outfit....and of course the baptismal gown too (which was my mom and grandmother's wedding dress, and each of the boys wore it as well)

We tried to get a quick shot of the 3...but someone is always not looking or making a silly face :)

 Marshall wanted one with just his sister

 The ceremony---we were blessed to be surrounded by our family

 They were thrilled....

Not even a little cry while the priest pored the water on her head..she actually smiled

 My cousin Louis is the godfather and Ashely stood in for Natalie (Aaron's sister) who is the godmother...this little lady is in good hands with these families

The grandparents

4 generations

Tried to capture a quick one of her in her gown

 A few family shots before we headed back North....a little one was not cooperating...as you will see....

Finally Summer around here....

Over Memorial Day weekend, we got to see Little Sadie and Lisa....here are Sadie and Haddie holding handing....I think they are friends already!

The girls held hands while the boys enjoyed brunch...

Daddy's Birthday!!!!!  Daddy turned 33 (we had to celebrate a day early, since I was headed back to work on his actual birthday---and we all knew the water works would be on).  So here are some pics from our celebration....  Brayden wanted to get daddy a star wars shirt like his....so we did!  Along with some other running gear

We also made him an angel food cake with fresh strawberries and homemade whip cream....so yummy!

On May 29th, Daddy's birthday, Brayden had his last day of preschool (for this year----he will still be in preschool next year).  He has grown so much since the beginning of the year....socially, academically, and physically!

Of course little marshall needed to hop in the photo too...

Here are some pictures from the ceremony...the kids sang, there was a slide show...and of course I cried!

Miss Raupp

Mrs. Heller

Proud Parents

After the ceremony, I had to head back to work :(  Needless to say, it was an emotional day.  I was home for almost 5 months (actually over 5 months, if I count winter break...and I LOVED IT).  But it was back to work for 11 days....we all survived, but I am PUMPED to be back home for the summer!

Little Haddie (just about 1 week shy of 5 months) tried rice cereal....she was not too sure about it, but the boys thought it was amazing to watch her eat!

This is Asher, his mom Stacy (along with her husband and/or sister) watched the kiddos while I was at work....they were in good hands...and these two really enjoyed eachother

Crafting

One happy lady!  She is now 5 months...weighs in at 17 pounds and  26 1/2 inches long.  She had a great growth spurt!  She has eaten rice cereal, oatmeal, avocado (not a fan) and last night tried banana and LOVED it.  She rolls like a little rollie pollie....never still.  She loves babling, yelling and looking at her brothers.  She is holding objects and is just so stinkin happy all the time!

My loves

Trying the bouncing seat

LOVING the WARM weather