Baptism Day Videos

The first video is of Gabrielle talking about the "Baptizem" in the morning and the second is the actual Baptism during Mass. (9/12)

Our Sweet Little Child of God

Where could we be flying to that is so exciting? (9/9)

And requires naps along the way? (9/10)
Feeding the squirrels at the park by Grandma and Grandpa M.'s?
Visiting Great-Grandma? (Very exciting to take her little Nicolette to. Great-Grandma wanted to hold her the whole time we were there!)

Uncle Gerard at Grandma and Grandpa's?

Gotta take our naps!
Why, we're off to Gualala, of course! So many friends and family came to celebrate Nicolette's baptism (or, as Gabrielle says, "Baptizem"). We are so blessed to have such love and support! Here we are having dinner at the Gualala Hotel (9/11):
Our first bath together:

Both girls on the "blowing bed":

Getting ready to go to church (9/12):
With Daddy on the way into Mary Star of the Sea:
Gabrielle with Amanda and Alex:
During the baptism:
With Fr. Alvin Villaruel (Fr. Theo, who baptized Gabrielle, passed away about a week before Nicolette's baptism, but he was there in Spirit!):

With Auntie Becca and Grandma D.:

With Godfather Gerard and Godmother Jen:
Our family of 4:
With Grandma and Grandpa M.:
Nicolette's cake:
The party afterwards with Grandma and Grandpa M., Grandma D., Auntie Becca, Godfather Gerard, Godmother Jen and John and Amanda and Alex, the Bousfields, and the Holtams (Mommy's Godparents!)
Playing with Grandma D. and my new book from the Bousfields:
In the baptism dress worn even by Great-Grandpa Drummond and on the blanket made by Grandma M. for Auntie Kathleen and Mommy (along with a hat seen in the picture with Daddy at church):
Our sweet Nicolette Theresa:
Having fun in the pillows:
This big day sure is tiring!
Taking in the ocean (9/13):
Grandpa and Granddaughter in a sweet moment:

San Diego Sun and Fun

We went to San Diego to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa M. for Labor Day Weekend.

What could catch a two-year-old's attention this much? Actually, what could catch OUR two-year-old's attention this much? (9/3)

Why, Shamu, of course! Gabrielle says that when she gets bigger, she will swim with orca whales! We believe her!

Our little cutie at the otter and sea lion show:

Down lower, Grandma, so you can see the walrus under the water!

Sister cuddles (9/4):

Morning on the bay:
Hanging at the beach:

You're so fun Grandpa!

Playing in the waves:
Super Baby!

You can't go to Mission Beach without having some pizza at Luigi's! Yummy and fun olives!

In the tie-dyed outfit Mommy, Auntie Kathleen, Gabrielle, and I have worn from Great-Great-Grandma Jean (9/5):
So cute and groovy!
All this sun and fun is hard work! (9/6)