Kaleb's 3rd Birthday Party

The Birthday Boy!

Over the holiday weekend we celebrated our cousin Kaleb's 3rd Birthday. Days like this one make me happy to be home. For almost three years I missed out on all the family celebrations and it made me really miss home. When I would hear of a gathering that I couldn't be part of, I was starting to feel like a stranger to my family and the youngest members of our family had no clue who Michael and I were. I am so glad that Sarah has so many cousins to grow up with. I would have hated for her to feel like these people I hold so dear to my heart, be like strangers to her. Being at the party made me excited for her first birthday party. She will be having two birthday bashes, one in Ireland and one here in Pittsburgh.

Addyson hugging Sarah!

Mikayla, Sarah and Ben

Addyson

Owen

Skylar and Sarah

Aunt Nancy reading to the kids.

Sarah hates peas....

Michael and I laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes! I think these pictures say it all.

6 month check up!

Today was Sarah's 6 month check up. She is now 16 lbs 4 oz and 26 inches. I can't believe how big she is getting and to think that she has doubled in weight since she was born. People don't lie when they say kids grow so fast. I have to keep stopping myself from life's craziness and remember to savor these moments. The doctor said that she looks good and she is very happy to see how well Sarah is doing. Her shots went well and she has been taking little naps all day. I think that she is a little whipped out (who wouldn't be).

Happy Easter!

Today is Sarah's 1st Easter! The Easter bunny brought toys, music cd's (thanks mom for the light up ducks and 120 kids songs) and a new stuffed rabbit. Michael got up early with Sarah today so that I could sleep in and they played with her new toys. When I finally got up Sarah had fallen asleep watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Yes, she watches TV. She loves the colors and the music. She is a huge fan of Miss Spider! Anyway, by the time Sarah got up from her nap and we got her ready we missed the beginning of mass. We visited Gi-Gi (great-grammie), Aunt Marsha, Grammie, Pap Pap, Aunt Stacy and Aunt Becky. Uncle Denny, Andy and Jen all stopped in while we were there. I can't wait for next Easter when Sarah can hunt for Easter eggs and her basket! After dinner we watched the Bee Movie, which was cute and my favorite part is when they took out Pooh! (Stacy, I told you there was something wrong with that bear! HAHA) It is definately a cute must see at least once movie! Well, I better get back to Michael and Sarah. Sarah is getting fussy and it is bath time. I hope everyone had a great Easter!

It's official....

Sarah is saying "Mama"!!!!!!!! About three weeks ago Sarah started to say "da" but it wasn't "dada" and we couldn't get her to say it again and again. Yesterday I was in the kitchen getting Sarah's bottle an I heard her call "Mama". I almost jumped through the floor I was so excited, but I didn't want to get too excited. Then last night as Michael was getting Sarah ready for her bath she said it again and he heard it. Today we were getting her pictures taken and while we were changing her she said it again and then later this evening! I know that Michael was hoping that she was going to say "Dada" first and I know that he is a little upset. (whatever upset is for Michael?) Mark my words she may have said "Mama" first but she is Daddy's little girls and he will always be her favorite. Besides, 21 days make a habit (as Michael would say) so well see hw long this lasts, but for now....Sarah's first word was "Mama"

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

As an Irish girl, she has to represent.

Teeth and Blowing Bubbles

Our visit is over...

Our visit with Patrick and Ber was soo nice. Sarah got to spend alot of time with her aunt and uncle. They jumped right in just like they see her everyday. I think Sarah really missed them once they were gone, she kept looking over my shoulder as if to see if anyone was coming. We only wish that their visit could have been longer. Saying goodbye was hard on everyone. We are looking forward to traveling back to Ireland for their wedding in September.

Pa & Ber's Visit

Well, Sarah's Aunt Ber and Uncle Pa are here and we have been shopping like crazy. Last night we had all my family out to the house to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary and today is Ber's birthday. These videos sum up the whole trip......

February 28 - March 7

We took Sarah on her first weekend get away. We went to Reading, PA to visit our friends Anna and Brian. They have a daughter, Brianna, who is two months older than Sarah. It was so cute to see them together. Brianna took Sarah's hand right away, I don't think Sarah knew what to do. Sarah was trying hard to keep up with Brianna. I like that seeing Brianna do things pushed Sarah to try more. I only wish that we lived closer.

We started Sarah on her first vegetables on Sunday night when we got home. Her faces were the best. Michael and I never laughed so hard. She had carrots everywhere. When I gave them to her this afternoon, she looked horrified, but after the third spoon she started to enjoy them.

This is a big week for Sarah not only did she go on her first get away, have her first vegetables, her Uncle Patrick and Aunt Ber are coming to visit on Friday. I am interested to see how she is with them. We had my parents over tonight and Sarah cried all night unless she was in my arms. I hope that she doesn't do that the whole time that they are here.

More pictures....

Sarah at Christmas time.



Sarah at 4 months, she is getting so much better at belly time.



She discovered her feet.



Grammie and PapPap bought her a new toy.



Just chillin out and relaxng.