Happy Mother's Day 2013

The three reasons why I get to celebrate Mother's Day...

3 Kids and a Mommy on a Sunday

So inevitably, I had to get three kids ready for church for the first time on May 5.  Isaac's first Sunday was his Birthday, his second Sunday was his Baptismal Birthday, his third Sunday forced my to put my Mommy organizational skills to the test.  We succeeded and had time to take a picture.

None of the pictures are first-rate, but they are proof that I have earned the "Got 3 kids ages 3 years and younger ready for church by herself" Mommy badge.  Whoot, whoot!

Olivia is an amateur photographer.

The Baptism of Isaac Timothy

Isaac Timothy was baptized on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the 10:00 AM service of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albion, Michigan.  His sponsors are Emilee Nieman and Pastor Tim Koch and his wife Emily.  We were delighted to have them bear witness to this grand event.  Isaac wore the same baptismal gown his sister, brother and mother wore on their baptismal day.  He slept through the whole service.  Later Mommy and Isaac shared a nap.  7 days postpartum makes for a tired Mommy.

The people of St. Paul were especially gracious in celebrating with our family.  The choir director arranged a special piece for the choir to sing to honor the young baptismal candidate.  After the service over 100 people shared a potluck dinner.  It was a blessed day for all of us.

The Matyas Family

The Irion Family

Isaac with his family and Godparents

The delicious cake from Battle Creek.

Isaac Timothy

Happy BIRTHday Isaac Timothy!

Mommy, Daddy and Baby Isaac

 Isaac Timothy was born at 6:40 AM on Sunday, April 21, 2013.  He waited an extra 11 days to be born, but when he decided to come Sunday morning around 4 AM we had just enough time to call our sitter, get to the hospital and have what the nurse described as a "lovely delivery."  Isaac measured 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Our family

Olivia and Ethan were able to visit Isaac in the hospital.  Olivia was very interested in the hospital bed with all of its buttons to push.  Ethan was happy to see his Mommy and eagerly took the graham crackers I had saved from my lunch.

Isaac Timothy

Isaac is an easy going little guy.  We are blessed to have another happy healthy baby.  He will be baptized on April 28.

Happy Easter!

Easter 2013

The Chelsea Treehouse

Earlier in February our family was invited to the Chelsea TreeHouse for a Saturday morning meet up with another young family.  Dennis had a great time keeping up with our active Olivia and I took a slower pace with Ethan.  We had a fantastic time exploring and burning energy.

Daddy and Olivia the ultimate adventurers.

A slide Ethan's size.

Olivia was excited to sit in this gigantic chair.

Happy 3rd Birthday Olivia!

We celebrated Olivia's 3rd birthday this weekend.  She got to pick the menu of her birthday meal: hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, applesauce and peas.  It turned out to be a crowd pleaser both with the adults and the kids.  For dessert Olivia asked for a Honey Bee cake and mint ice cream.  We had a wonderful time visiting with relatives.  Olivia is a blessing in our life.  Dennis and I are very blessed to celebrate our third anniversary of being parents.

Happy Birthday to You!

A happy family.

A happy birthday girl.

Setting the table.

Olivia with her new hat from Nana and Papa.