Shilo

As I mentioned in a previous post, Terri's dog, Shilo, passed away earlier this week. A few pictures of her baby boy....so sweet and well behaved!

Both of her babies....their 12th birthday is today.

Baby and Shilo never knew what to do when the boys came over.....here is Shilo keeping an eye on him. Nope, that's not Jack. It's Carter as a toddler.

Carter, around age 3, walking Shilo.

Lainey's Baptism

Finally found a few minutes to post pictures from Lainey's baptism at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, TX. Many thanks to Ryan for his photography.

Before the ceremony, we attended the 8:30 service. Carter was chosen from Children's Church to help present the offering during mass. It was a very special privelege for him and us to watch!



Sweet Lainey. I wish I could put a bonnet on her everyday.





During the ceremony.



Carter is such a doting big brother. Immediately after the priest poured holy water on Lainey, he ran up to hug and congratulate her.

Pa (honorary Godfather and proxy for my brother, Chris), Caroline (Godmother), Blake and baby.

Caroline lighting the candle.

Lainey loved the flame of her baptism candle.





After the ceremony with the priest and Godparents.





More shots of Pa and Lainey standing.





Outside of the church.

Caroline, Brad, Trysten, Lainey, Carter, Blake, Terri, Casey, Jack and Steve.

Ryan and Caroline with Lainey. Such a great couple.

Caroline and Lainey. I think everyone knows by now how close Caroline and I are. It meant the world to me to finally have this special day with her present, holding our daughter and being the wonderful aunt she is. We are blessed!

Carter and Trysten.

Pa and Mae Mae's House

Nope, this is not a shot from the Botanical Gardens. This is Terri's sanctuary out back. What I would give for her abilities to plant and landscape!



Carter inside playing guitars with Pa.

Taking Baby and Shiloh's food!

Their house renovations are simply amazing. Beautiful custom features - all very well done.

Lovely ornate front door.

Outside.....ready to move on to the next visit!

Loving Her Mae Mae

A picture of Lainey looking up at Terri on Sunday in Boulder.

A Day In Boulder

We had lots of fun in Boulder on Sunday with Steve and Terri. The weather was perfect, we had good shopping and the kids enjoyed being outside. We started on Pearl Street, shopped a bit and then ate lunch.





Nice hat Carter acquired from the balloon man. Subtle as always.





A stop at the playground.



Jack with Daddy and then Pa.

Lunch time! Jack enjoyed some sopapillas with ice cream and candles to blow out while the waiters sang "Happy Birthday".



Playground visit by the river.




She loves her baby doll.

The hat again!

Loving the slide.