Monthly Archives: December 2013

Christmas Celebrations

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Rachel

MERRY CHRISTMAS!  This past week was full of Christmas celebrations! We spent Christmas Eve morning/afternoon opening presents with Grandma & Grandpa and Uncle Matt, followed by Christmas Eve Mass. Then it was off to Great-Grandma’s house for Christmas Eve dinner … Continue reading →

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Christmas Morning

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Rachel

We were all eagerly anticipating Christmas morning this year. Being almost 28 months old, Samuel finally really understood what was going on this year with Santa and Christmas and presents. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we had read … Continue reading →

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Leah’s Baptism

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Rachel

Leah was baptized this past Sunday, December 22, at Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University. Many family and friends were there to witness this special event, including Leah’s Godparents: Laura and Mike Roman. Leah’s baptism was extra special because our two … Continue reading →

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Leah’s 2 month stats

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Rachel

  Leah is 10 weeks old today and we finally got to the doctor for her 2 month appointment. She weighs 9lbs. 10oz. (20th percentile) and is about 22 inches long (25th percentile). She’s got the “Herrel Head” just like … Continue reading →

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Santa

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Rachel

We went to the zoo tonight for The Festival of Lights. Samuel had a great time checking out all the lights – especially the floating light bulbs on one of the ponds that changed colors every few seconds. While the … Continue reading →

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Kissy Face!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Rachel

When Samuel was 1 month old, we took a spur of the moment picture of us holding him and kissing his cheeks. We ended up loving it so much that we framed it and it’s still on display in our … Continue reading →

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2 months old!

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Rachel

Leah is 2 months old today!!! She seems so different than the newborn we brought home almost 9 weeks ago. We don’t go to the doctor for her checkup until the 23rd, so we don’t know her current weight/height, but … Continue reading →

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First SNOW

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Rachel

We had our first snow last Friday and Samuel was super excited to see all of the snow on the ground and snow falling from the sky. Daddy worked from home that day, so he and Samuel ventured outside right … Continue reading →

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Samuel’s New Clothes

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Rachel

We bought Samuel some new clothes the other day and I wanted him to try them on before I washed them. I was anticipating a battle of some sort because he generally does not really ever want to get dressed … Continue reading →

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Leah Smiles and Coos!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Rachel

Leah is now 8 weeks old – crazy! About two weeks ago, at 6 weeks old, she started smiling at us – not just random smiles, but actual smiles in response to us talking to her and looking at her. … Continue reading →

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