Bluebonnets!

The bluebonnets had a good year this year.  We pulled off the road one afternoon and snapped a few pictures... and here they are!

Baptismal After-Party!

Well, after that baptism everyone needed a drink!!  We had a great time eating BBQ and drinking margaritas at the after party with our friends and family!  Here are a few pictures from the celebration!

There's a happy newly baptized baby!


Emily with her godparents, Aunt Jenn and Uncle Andy!  Seems like nothing could upset this baby...


Ah... and now it seems like we've found the source of the problem...


Not blurry, buddy... but now I kind of wish it was ;)

Kites! Kites!

Joshua and Alyssa have had a great time flying their new kites in the central Texas wind.  Here are some pictures of them in action...

A Memorable Moment... Scratch That... An Unforgettable Moment!

Well here are the pictures from Emily's baptism ceremony.  I would like to thank Uncle Thomas for capturing some great shots that are misleading enough to make it look like a pleasant and joyous ceremony!  Of course those in attendance know what it was really like...

Smiles all around...


Deacon Bob...


It looks like Deacon Bob was talking during the baptism... I don't remember hearing him...


The exact moment at which Emily convinced Aunt Jenn to wait AT LEAST 7 more years before having kids...


Very pious...


A blessing for Emily...


Tense moments...


A second round of smiles...


Aunt Jenn is excited to see the exorcism... oops... I mean baptism...


Here we go!


Emily is baptized!  Way to go Emily!!


Aunt Jenn looks satisfied...


Relief!


Uncle Andy double checking Deacon Bob's work...


Another blessing for Emily...


"Steady Hand" Andy holding the baptism candle like a seasoned veteran...


Third blessing's a charm!


Emily sporting her new baptismal garment...


A little post-baptismal flourish...

Emily's Baptism Dress and Necklace...

Easter's over and it's time for yet another baptism!  Here are a few pictures of Emily getting ready for the event.  She's wearing her baptism dress and opening her necklace from her godparents, Andy and Jenn.

Savor those smiles...


Because as we all know... they won't last!


Mom and Emily...


What a beautiful necklace!


Thank you Aunt Jenn and Uncle Andy!

Scooters!

Hold on to your hats!  Joshua and Alyssa have been cruising around on their new scooters!  They are both fast and fearless!  Here are some pictures of the fun...

Surprise!!


I think she likes it!


It came with an optional seat...


I'll tell you now that seat did not last long!


The natural!


Scooter star!


These will be hours and hours of fun!


Lookin' good, Alyssa!


Whoa, whoa, whoa!  Where did that car come from?!


Happy scooterer!


He's off again!


Scooter crash!


Hmmm... perhaps a little play-acting there!


She hasn't stopped smiling yet!