One of those days

Today was one of those days when I wanted to run away with her and smooch on her cheeks!

Grow baby, grow!

Veronica is now 8lbs 14 oz and 21 1/2" long. I can't believe how she has grown.
I'm also very glad that we had her baptism when we did because she has a full blown case of baby acne now. She's still cute of course, but not quite as picture-worthy. :-)
Our doctor said she was perfect...but we knew that already!

Karate

My mom had the opportunity to watch Aidan at karate while she was here (since she was the taxi that took him to karate). Like a good grandma she brought her camera. He will test for his orange-stripe a week from today. We are so impressed with the progress that he's made in just one short year. The sparring that you see above is "point sparring". You try to score points on your opponent, not kick the tar out of them. We like that.

Lent?

Do you think "recovering from childbirth" is enough of a sacrifice for this Lent? Yeah, maybe not. I will admit that I haven't really thought about Lent much this year. Today is the day. My "live-in" help is gone and our life needs a new rhythm that involves a precious newborn (who is convinced she has to grow up too soon to keep up with the rest of these little people). There's no better time than Lent to make this happen! After all, Easter couldn't have happened without a Good Friday!

A New Creation in Christ!

Veronica Therese was baptized on February 22, 2009 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI. The bishop was scheduled to do the baptism, but because of health related problems was unable to do it. Ah well! We got the job done. My mom and grandma were there and it was so special to have them.

Veronica was wearing a baptismal gown that belongs to an old (really old..lol!) family friend. The gown is 98+ plus years old.

Our priest suggested taking a picture by "Veronica's Station". I can't believe we hadn't thought of that, but love the idea!

Loving!

About Her Name

Veronica means "true image" in Latin, and she is a true image indeed of God's love and greatness!!!! We waited a long time for this little one and feel so blessed that we've been entrusted once again with a little soul.