PEPS Memorial Day BBQ!

We invited the PEPS group over for a farewell BBQ last month!  It's amazing to see how everyone has changed over the past two years!  We will certainly miss everyone once we go and hope to stay in touch!

Ryan and Lily


Linus


Oscar


Lily

Alyssa's Baptism!

Alyssa was baptized last weekend during Saturday evening mass.  The ceremony was very nice and she looked beautiful in her baptismal gown.  Here are some pictures from the ceremony.  Also, this is the first post of what turned out to be the biggest update ever!!  We had a very busy April!!  Be sure to click on the link to "Older Posts" at the bottom of the screen to make sure you don't miss anything!

Mom, Dad, and Alyssa at the church


Godmother, Godfather, and Alyssa at church


Mom and Alyssa


What a pretty girl!


The Godfather and Alyssa











The parents, godparents, and Alyssa


Joshua!


Mom, Dad, Amanda, Aaron, and Alyssa


Great job taking pictures during the ceremony, Aaron!  They turned out great even with the handicap of not being able to use a flash!


During the ceremony...


The Baptism!


The Baptism!


Anointing with oil...


The blessing...


Baptismal candle...


End of the ceremony...


Aaron, Amanda, and Alyssa


The Godparents and Alyssa


The Godfather and Alyssa


Mom, Dad, and Alyssa


The family

Lounging Around in the Park!

Here are some pictures of Alyssa lounging around in the park on a fine spring day!

Lookin' good!


Catching some rays...


Pretty baby!


Alyssa's version of "Blue Steel" from Zoolander...

Happy Six Month Birthday, Alyssa!

Alyssa is now six months old!!  And with that milestone comes baby food!!  Here are some pictures from her first meal of sweet potatoes!

I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for this... wait a minute...


Bestill my beating heart... the moment has arrived!


Through the lips and over the gums, watch out stomach here it comes!


Hmmm... solid food seems to make her cross-eyed...


More please... faster please...


Looks like I'll just have to do this myself!


Mmmmm...


I think she likes it!


Yum!


Cute close-up!


Who needs a spoon?


Licking the bowl?!  Where did she get that?  Maybe we should ask Uncle Andy...


I'll save these for later!

Happy Easter, Alyssa!

Alyssa had a great first Easter!  She had a new dress she wore to Church.  She then watched Joshua color some Easter eggs and then go find them in the backyard.  Here are some photos to document the occasion...

Loaded Easter baskets!


What a beautiful baby girl!!


Family photos take 1...


Family photo take 2...


Family photo take 3... what a ham ;)


Pretty shoes too...


Easter smiles...


Smiles for Mom


Alyssa and Mom


Coloring Easter eggs...


What great fun!!


Watching Joshua on the hunt!