Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Nolan's Baptism 7/14/13

We had a very special baptismal day on Sunday and were so thankful my dad could perform the ceremony and that Uncle Jason and "Aunt" Mary were there to serve as Godparents.  I have a baby on my lap who is making typing difficult, so for now, enjoy the pictures!  (Thanks to Uncle Dan for taking them).













Sunday, July 14, 2013

Naples, FL and Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Nate's cousin got married last weekend in Naples, and Nate and I headed down to Florida with JUST NOLAN.  It was fantastic - relaxing, beautiful, and calm.  Not that we don't find Tessa and Morgan relaxing and calm, but it was nice to get away with a child who cannot move on his own!  We stayed at the Ritz Carlton, which was an experience in itself.  (The bride scored an awesome rate).
 Yes, that is Nate in the ocean.  Don't see that often!  We spent most of the day Saturday at the beach and poolside before the wedding festivities began.
 Nolan napping on the beach.
 And this one was from later this week, napping at our neighborhood pool.
 We also had Tessa's friend Kendall over for a playdate and they had a blast running around all day!
 And for my birthday on Friday, I decided we were doing something new, mainly so I didn't have to listen to fighting.  We tried out SkyZone indoor trampoline park and the kids had a great time.
 That little speck in the distance is Tessa.
 Birthday festivities continued with a Panera lunch with Nate's mom and Steve, a quiet evening at home.  (All three kids in bed by 7:30 and Nate and I enjoyed sushi and a chick flick).  The next day, my parents took us to the Moerlain Lager House to celebrate and afterwards, the kids played in the fountains.  I had not been down there since they created The Banks.  It is so nice!

 And finally, one picture of my hubby and I at the wedding rehearsal dinner.
Today is Nolan's baptism so I promise I will post again soon!