Summer's Here!

It's hard to believe that it's July 1st tomorrow...and that Brendan has been with us for 7 weeks! He is changing everyday...he is smiling and cooing, he loves looking at his hands, and loves his big brother! Colin will talk to him and he just smiles it's adorable...We had a rough 5 weeks, he has a sensitivity to milk which made feeding him not a pleasant experience, but now that we've been on special formula, he is really coming out of his shell and is having some very happy days! This weekend was pretty low key. Friday Kelly, Adrie, Shelby, Charlotte, and Maeve all came over for lunch. Colin and Charlotte played together for a couple of hours and seemed to have fun. Of course I didn't snap any pictures :(...Saturday was an errand day and Sunday we helped celebrate Rylee's birthday with Sunday brunch. Colin loved the chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream and he and Rylee made cupcakes that they then decorated and ate. As you can see from the pictures Colin loved them!

To Grammy and Grampy

We just wanted to wish you a very happy 41st Anniversary! Thank you for all you do for us - WE LOVE YOU!!!
xxoo Colin & Brendan

Smile!

Look Out Tiger Woods...

Here comes Colin! After this week's fantastic golf match we decided to venture out for some mini-golf, Colin's first time. Very cute - this picture says it all, he would put the ball at the end of the green, hit it, then run, pick it up and put it about three inches from the hole, then hit it, and jump up and down with excitement. It wasn't too crowded, so there was no waiting which was great, which meant no 2 year old tantrums! We love that!

What a Special Day...

Today we not only celebrated Father's Day, but it was also Brendan's baptism. Despite the slightly rainy weather, the day was perfect. This time last year we weren't sure if Uncle Rob would be alive to baptize Brendan, but thankfully he was...it was also cause for another celebration...Uncle Rob's 71st birthday. All around it was a day filled with love and happiness. We had the baptism in a small chapel at my Uncle's home and we continued the celebration under a heated tent in the yard, it was perfect. Brendan slept during the entire mass including the actual baptism (water on his head). Thanks to Auntie Kim (a.k.a. godmother Kim) for the beautiful handmade baptism sweater, bib, socks, and blanket, he looked like an angel...we are so grateful to have two healthy and happy children, to be surrounded by such loving family, and to have had my Uncle Rob here to baptize Brendan Robert, a day we will hold in our hearts forever.

Daddy's Day

Happy Father's Day Daddy - we love you!!!! ...thank you for always playing sports with us no matter what, thank you for making us laugh, thank you for teaching us, and most of all thank you for loving us! We love you and think you are the best Daddy in the whole world!

To all father's...we hope you enjoyed your day with those that you love!

A First

So today marks a first...a trip to the pediatrician with two children, back to back appointments...Colin has had a low grade temperature going on three days and not eating...and I believe that Brendan is somewhat colicky...I know Colin's will be viral and I know there is no real treatment for colic, but I thought a discussion with the pediatrician might be worth it and to rule out any stomach issues since he appears to be in quite a bit of pain in that area at times...thankfully Ryan will meet me there, not quite sure I could do it myself just yet! So hopefully things will get better...we have Brendan's baptism this Sunday and I want everyone well!!!!

Hot, Hot, Hot!

We traveled to the beach today to hopefully escape the heat and meet up with our friends. The trip was fantastic...the kids had a blast and we only managed to get slightly sunburned! But I must say the three newborns were super, they slept, woke up to eat and then went back to sleep again! It was a great day especially spending it with friends!

p.s. I realized when we got home that I didn't get any good pictures...I was having a hard time seeing the screen on my camera at the beach...Shelby and Kelly can't wait to see yours!



Nothing beats the fresh air and the sound of crashing waves to soothe a sleeping baby...

Brodie and Charlotte playing

Eating lunch...his new favorite peanut butter crackers!

From left to right - Maeve, Adrie, Brendan

I LOVE THE BEACH!!!!!!!

What Day is It????

It definitely is hard to keep track of time these days...we are settling into life with 2, this week Daddy is back at work full time so Mommy is on her own with the 2 boys four out of five days (Colin still goes to his daycare one day per week). I will let you know how it goes next week wish me luck! Brendan is doing well, a bit of a different eater, but all in all he is a content "little buddy" as Colin has named him! Colin has shown some of his true colors this past weekend - favorite word being "NO" - but he is doing well and loves his little brother...lots of kisses, hugs and he always wants to see what he is doing. I can only imagine that this love will grow as will their relationship, which will be remarkable to watch!