Baptism Weekend

On May 15th, Taylor was baptized at St. Martin's by the Rev. Stu Shelby. All of the grandparents and great grandparents came into town for the big event. Lindsay and Jonathan Roumel were the Godparents, serving a short two days before their beautiful daughter, Alexis, was born (Taylor's new BFF). Taylor wore the dress I was baptized in a short 31 years ago.

Family shot at BBQ pre-party

Lindsay, Jon and Mom

Woa...Taylor you are learning things too fast

Showing off for the crowd

"I do NOT want to let go of Grandad's thumb...no matter what!"

Lindsay (Looking great at 39 weeks) and Natalie

Daddy time

My sweet Taylor!

All dressed up for the big event...wearing Mom's baptism gown from 31 years ago!

Grammy looking good on the big day!

Gobbie, Papa, Meme and Nani

Taylor is so content at the beginning of the ceremony!

Not so happy at the later part of the ceremony

Group shot

Beautiful ceremony by Rev. Stu Shelby

Sharron, Ryan, Taylor, Natalie and Clive

Gayle, Ryan, Taylor and Natalie

Picture with the Godparents - Lindsay and Jon

Snuggling with Grandpa

Lori has the perfect touch to send me into a nap!

Snuggling with grannys

Papa and Taylor hanging out

The cake from Decapo's was amazing!!!

The buffet table

4 Months Old

Just a few highlights (and outfit changes) from last month. Baptism weekend pictures I will put in a separate post.

Love my sailor suit!


Dancing to the music at Discovery Green with GG

All ready to swim with Holy Strollers - I love my swim cap and suit from the Hardcastles!

The water was freezing!!!!

Grammy came to watch me "swim"

Hanging out on a park bench at Discovery Green

Playing in my Bumbo chair

Tummy time!

Hanging out with Uncle Bubba

1st Mother's Day

I'm way behind in my posts so I'm starting from where I've left off last. My first Mother's Day was truly special. We all made it to early Church and then had a great brunch at Houstonian. Taylor's squeals, burps and poops made for quite an eventful brunch. Ryan surprised me with a little "T" necklace from him and Little T.

3 months old!

What a busy month it has been. Taylor had her first Easter and attended her first birthday party. She is kicking, cooing and grabbing for objects. And she has discovered toys! Unfortunately, she has also discovered her thumb which keeps me busy trying to pull it out all day. She's sleeping well and is pretty happy overall (unless she's hungry and then she'll let you know).

All ready for Charlotte and Virginia's birthday party - my first one

Hanging out in the swing at the party.

Easter morning - all ready for Church

We made it to Church! And guess what - The First Lady, Barbara Bush, came over and told Taylor she was cute. I wish I had a picture of that.

At Easter brunch and having Daddy time.

Checking out my Easter basket

Contemplating her new toy

Reaching out for a lick from Chloe

Puppy love!

Taylor's First Rodeo

Thank you Jonathan and Lindsay for humoring us and documenting Taylor's first trip to the rodeo. However, Taylor took one peek at the crowd and one sniff of the livestock and was perfectly content sleeping under a blanket in her carrier for the entire trip. Taylor is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her new BFF Baby Roumel...who is also moving 3 blocks down the street. In the meantime, the daddies spent their time at the rodeo exploring the big trucks and tractors...we all know it's going to be playing princesses and driving Barbie cars from her on out!!! Sorry guys. :(

10 Weeks Old

I can't believe my baby girl is already 10 weeks old. We had a big month with a visit to Dad's new office, a hello from the Bregman clan, a visit from Aunt Patti and Vicki, a hat fashion show, multiple shopping trips to Nordstrom's (notice I'm smiling in all of these pictures) and a trip to the Rodeo.