Mother's Day

I am one lucky Momma 💙

Charlie's First Communion

Charlie was a ball of nerves. Our party venue needed to be changed very last minute. The weather was not very May-like. But it was a beautiful, blessed day with our friends and family.

Charlie and his classmates listening to Father Jason's homily

Bringing up the gifts

Scannell cousins :-)

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Handsome guy with Nana and Poppop

Charlie's Photo Shoot

To avoid any undue stress when Charlie makes his First Communion we decided to do our own private photo shoot a couple weeks beforehand. 

Best. Decision. Ever. 

We had so much fun with no rushing or multiple cameras to look at or other people in the way. It was a beautiful sunny day, so we were able to go down to the grotto and take some pictures there as well. And we got some great shots. I am so glad we made time to do this. 

Easter

We spent our Easter weekend in Saratoga visiting with Nana/GG and Poppop. It was our first trip with Rosabel and she handled it like a champ - aside from puking all over the backseat 5 minutes before we made it to the hotel, despite the $50 I spent on medication for her before we left. (FYI: Nature's Miracle really is a miracle worker if you have stinky messes to clean up!) It was a nice trip with very special memories created.

Handsome boys

They really are the cutest things ever, right?? :-)

 Great-grandparents

 Love these two!!

Rosie is helping the boys find Easter eggs

Easter bunny knew that his newest pet obsession is "mices"

Such a big boy!

Traditional post-egg hunt picture on the stairs

How blessed we are

We have a SIX year old!!!

Hard to believe its been SIX years since this amazing guy came into our lives. He sure has made for a wild ride though! We of course celebrated on his special day with a Cam's Pizza outing with Eman and Noah and then cookie cake at home - his favorites! And then had a epic Mario Bros themed birthday party this weekend.  

Cookie cake and singing...

(Can't you tell he just hates the attention?? :-) )

Vince's creation... He can be pretty darn crafty!

cupcake table spread

presents and games

Ben really thinks he is playing Mario Kart 

with the big kids, but note where his controller plug is...

My little Mario!

group effort candle blowing...

This makes me giggle... :-)

What better way to spend a snow day....?

A Day of Play at Strong

 Considering the big boys didn't want to go in 

Elmo's World, they seem to be enjoying themselves!

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?

 Just about time to pay for my groceries...

I love the concentration with the tongue out!

Here, Aunt Monica, let me ring those up for you!

Meteorologist Charlie

Though I do believe he is using a mixing spoon to point...

Defend the castle!!

Sir Charles heading off for a little jousting match...

 Our conductors for the day

Wants to be just like the big boys beating the bad guys down!

Cutest little Farmer Ben ever <3