Matthew's First Easter

I said it before at Christmas and I'll say it again for Easter, there's something so special about a baby's first Easter! Matthew thoroughly enjoyed Easter Sunday, from getting all dressed up to trying his first chocolate bunny. Here are some pictures, including one with his Uncle Luke, who joined us for the special day after he celebrated his Masses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new pope and a milestone!

Today was an exciting day as we followed the election of Pope Francis! I had been teaching about the papacy during school lately and Maria and Michael have been talking a lot about the black and white smoke. I appreciated how interested they were in the whole process and how two different colors of smoke could get the point across to them so well. They were in naps when I saw the white smoke, so I called them down to see the coverage on EWTN. Habemus Papam!


This may not seem like a big deal to most, but Matthew had a big accomplishment today- going from being on all fours (quadruped) to sitting. We've been working on this a lot during PT and Matthew has always resisted a lot. His therapist encouraged him to get into the sitting position by either starting in a side-lying position or on all fours, he chose the latter. We are proud parents tonight!


We're in the midst of tax season and Michael continues to work long hours throughout the week. Bedtime is a special time for daddy and his kids, especially for Matthew. Lately they've been playing the monster game, where an undressed Matthew goes after his siblings.

Ash Wednesday

I love it when babies get ashes!