Family Photos (October 2013)

*one last catch up!*

I somehow convinced Pat to combine Dylan's two year photos with family photos.  He absolutely hates getting his picture taken, the only thing that he hates more is spending money to have someone take his picture!  The whole experience was kinda a disaster!  Both Pat and Dylan were total grumps, but despite all that we still got some good shots.  We had the session scheduled long before I found out I was pregnant, but the second I found out I knew I wanted to do some announcement photos.  I was still pretty early in my pregnancy (9 weeks), but I took a gamble and had her take them, I'm so glad I did!  

 

 

I'm not sure I'll ever talk Pat into family photos again, so I better cherish these!!

A name and a blessing

Our little Neko Ruby was blessed on July 6th.  Pat gave a beautiful blessing, I wish I would have designated someone to take notes, but the reality is, every adult was holding a kid.  I know he blessed her with grace and wisdom, which I love.  She wore the same blessing dress that me and my two sisters, along with my niece wore on our blessing days.  We were small in numbers, with just most of my immediate family (we missed you Jared and Vinnie!) but it was a pretty perfect day.  In addition to blessing Neko we got to meet the newest member of the family.  Jana and Vinnie are in the process of adopting a little boy!  Until everything is finalized we aren't allowed to share anything about him on social media, but I will say he is adorable and sweet and we are so happy to have him in our family! Once everything is finalized I'll have some group photos to share, but for now, here are a few of Neko and the rest of us on her special day.

 

 

 

 

 

June 2014

June was a good month!  Complete with a visit from the Hankla's as well as Grandma and Grandpa Holloway and Jack!  We played at the beach, the splash pad (dylan hated it!), went to the aquarium, and played outside!  We also celebrated daddy a lot with both Father's Day and his Birthday this month! The celebrations were pretty low key, but it was fun for us to be together!  

 

 

May 2014

Obviously the biggest thing to have happen this month was the birth of Neko and Dylan becoming a big brother!  He welcomed us home with flowers that he picked out himself and lots of hugs and kisses.  He is an excellent big brother and loves to hug and kiss on his sister.  He loved having both sets of grandparents in town helping out right after the birth!  Also, with the arrival of little sis, Dylan and daddy went on a lot of "man dates".  I'm not sure what triggered it, but this month he became obsessed with "the beach" so dear old dad found some water and sandy places where he could play. 

To say it's his favorite place is a total understatement!  He's also done a lot of playing outside.  We're so thankful for our kind neighbors who let him use their trampoline whenever he pleases!  W also made our first visit to the Museum of Natural Curiosity!  The museum was awesome, aside from being crazy busy!  And last but not least, Dylan turned 2.5!!  We celebrated with lunch at his favorite restaurant...McDonald's.