Here today gone tomorrow

Yesterday left us with a beautiful snow only to be melted away 24 hours later when 45 degree temps returned. The snow reminded me of the beach.  There was a bright warm sun and snow. We dug, shoveled and sculpted for over 3 hours. I shoveled 3 sidewalks, an entire driveway to the back yard and eventually the street! Needless to say, after today's 16 mile marathon training run, I can barely move now!!

The girls built a great fort in ms marylins yard (our neighbor), while across the street the boys just stockpiled snow for snow ball wars. It was at least two hours of building and shouting "ready??" While the other group responded "no!!"  

Finally the show down started and the girls were ultimately more prepared. They took shelter in their fort and threw snowballs across the street. I'm not sure if a winner was ever declared! 

Because it was so nice out, I stayed out with the kids all morning. A neighbor and I kept an eye on each other building snowmen from down the street. Both of us continuing to add to ours, as neither of us wanted to be outdone! 

It was a great day! To complete the day, I was blessed to become the godmother of the most adorable baby boy, Matthew Charles.  He is the son of our own children's godfather! It was a beautiful service and little Matthew is such precious baby. It was so cool to be a witness to his baptism, which was total immersion...a bit scary for a little baby and for all of us too!! But It felt very special to be a part of his ceremony. Matthew did a great job and it brought back great memories of baptizing my own children. It's funny how when I was a kid, I would be so disappointed to see a church baptism. It added at least 10 minutes to the service!! But now, I look forward to every part of it, even when I don't even know the child. It's such a beautiful thing to watch and we all can feel a spiritual part of that child as he/she becomes part of the church community. Afterwards we all had a fun time catching up with everyone at Macs party! Hopefully I can include a picture of him sometime soon!

More snow pics...

Vincent's Baptism

This past Sunday Vincent was baptized at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church. I was so excited when I found out that they just happened to have a baptism scheduled for the weekend Keri was in town. Keri is the godmother of Zachary and Isabella also. However, the joy turned to disappointment when I learned that Jed (the kids godfather) was going to be out of town! Luckily his Dad, Eddie, was able to stand in for Jed and it all worked out. All the grandparents were able to come, except for PaPa who was at his own church that Sunday morning. Keri, Toots and Eddie (Jed parents), and Adam and Sarah were also there to celebrate with us. It was very special for us as parents because we have seen the impact that SSM has had on Zachary and Isabella. They love their church and school community. Everyone there truly seems to care for our family. It is a wonderful place to be.

Vincent was very good for his baptism. He got quite a bit of water up his nose and I think he stopped breathing for about 30 seconds. He had been peacefully asleep until the moment father poured water on his head and then rubbed in all in his face...I'm pretty sure he was in shock and had no idea what was going on. He looked totally stunned. However, he didn't cry until the end of the ceremony. Even though it has been two days he still smells like chrism.

Afterwards, we grilled steaks at our house and then had a relaxing evening. We are so blessed to have a wonderful family. Aunt Keri and Uncle Jed are the best godparents one could ask for! We are so grateful for all the love they have shown our kids!