Retirement Party

I was able to meet more family today at Uncle Ed and Aunt Irene's Retirement Party. It was so nice meeting my cousins. RJ and Lucy had a blast playing with them too. You should see my wardrobe now Daddy, Mommy is so jealous. Oh, and can you find Mommy a wine glass like Aunt Irene's for this deployment thing coming up?! Just kidding. Love you.

First Days at Home

Elliot is doing really well Daddy. We are taking good care of her. Of course we get a little jealous here and there, but I think we can keep her. She went to the Dr. for the first time today and did really well. I took some of these pictures all by myself. I hope you like them Daddy! Mommy is very thankful for everyone's help and support. We could not do it with out them.

Sweet Elliot

• April 4, 2011 3:10 pm


• 7 pounds 11 ounces (just like mommy)


• 19 3/4 inches long


• Mommy went to Dr. in the morning, 4cm, stripped membranes


• Within hour started contracting, called Nana from work


• Got to hospital at 1:00 dialated to 6 cm


• Contractions coming hard and fast, waiting for room for epidural


• Just made it to delivery room, checked and was fully dialated


• Started pushing right away, out in 3 pushes


• Mommy screamed her head off


• Nana was good support the whole time


• Mommy cut your cord


• Mom Mom, Pop Pop, Aunt Kate, Aunt Jacki, RJ and Lucy came to visit you that night


• Daddy came for a surprise visit


• Nana, Nan and Coach came to see you the next day


• I am sure we will have many more people to meet these next few days!

Jack's Baptism

Today I went to Baby Jack's Christening. I had a lot of questions in church Daddy. I really liked the "sword" they had there, Mommy told me it was a cross, but I still think it was a pretty cool looking sword. Then, they even poured water on Jack's head, what?! It was crazy. We took a walk to the restaurant and I had fun running and climbing on a big stage. I even drank chocolate milk out of a jar! When we were leaving, I made sure to say goodbye to EVERYONE there, I think I even said it to the dishwasher and bartender. Derrick, Aunt Cake and Mommy got a kick out of me falling asleep in the car on the way home. I don't know what the big deal was though.

Jeff's Birthday

We went to Aunt Lisa's house for Jeff's birthday today. Coach and I went for a walk in the woods, found lots of sticks and threw them in the water. Lucy just ran around non-stop as usual. We both loved playing on the piano. We also had a dance party with Jeff in the basement. He really got a kick out of Lucy dancing. Furthermore, I thought it was pretty silly when his candles kept relighting on his cake. They were crazy and I just could not believe it. We miss you so much Daddy that we composed a song for you.

Philadelphia Zoo with Aunt Jacki and Mom Mom

We went to the Zoo today with Mommy, Mom Mom and Aunt Jacki. I had fun chasing the goats. RJ liked feeding the ducks. After I warmed up to it, we both enjoyed the Merry-Go-Round. It was a beautiful, fun day! Thanks Aunt Jacki and Mom Mom.

Happy St. Pat's Day

The leprechaun came to see us last night. He (Mom Mom) left a trail of stickers downstairs that led to a secret message. We each had to find six gold coins and then we found our presents. I got a new fishing game, which Mommy is probably wishing she did not buy now. You should see how frustrated I get when the fish fall off, I honestly don't know where I get my temper from. Lucy got a new pair of bunny slippers. Mom Mom also got us new PJ's, mine has fire trucks on it and Lucy's say "Big Sister." We got more St. Patty's Day treats from Nana and Nan at Nan's house on Sunday. I got a new workbook and badmitten set and Lucy got a new baby. Nan got us hats and of course there was a little something special inside to use for later. We miss you so much Daddy, we can't believe it has been another whole month. We hope you are doing well. Love you.