Obviously not the last catch-up

Shea was baptized today. It was a fantastic day and all three kids had a blast being surrounded by loved ones. I'll post photos eventually (we know how great I've been at that in '09!) We missed Jon and his family, but are celebrating all the improvements Jon has been making, recently. D.R. even had his first conversation with his brother in nearly two months yesterday. There is so very much to be thankful for.


A few other things to be thankful for...

Dexter, explaining to Shea which toys she can touch and which toys she CANNOT touch.

I took these photos about a week after Shea started sitting up. I love the fact that she has a baby toy and a spiderman toy... and the fact that she's sporting a cute outfit from Great Great Aunt Norma. :)

I love how the boys share their space. They eat next to each other, they sleep next to each other, (they even use the potty in tandem... SO wish I could post a photo of that!!) they play side-by-side, wrestle almost constantly and basically just love to hang out with each other. This makes me so happy. Here, the two of them get comfy for movie night. It also cracks me up that they usually feel the need to bury themselves in pillows.

So thankful for Theresa and her energy!!

Dex, showing off his new seat. I love how three-year-olds think the goofiest things are funny. The two of them will do something silly and then repeat it over AND OVER again. The "aren't-I-funny" expression has become one of my favorites.

I'm so thankful for the brief, but special, visit we had with my family in late December. We were home about 15 hours, but it was good.

I got to see my little bro, Jonathan. SO wish he was closer!

LOVED watching the boys deem themselves gift passer-outers. Jax, in particular, was quite proud of this title/responsibility.

Seeing my children with my siblings and parents (as well as D.R.'s siblings and his parents), gives me an immeasurable amount of satistfaction. It's completely heartwarming. Here, Shea with my little brother, Seth and his fiancee Nichole.

Shea, trying to get in on the gift-opening action with her brothers and Granddad.