Annie Bananie

Yes, I'm publishing 4 pictures of Annie in the same outfit and in the same position on the couch. She was so playful and happy the other night that I couldn't stop taking pictures. She is the happiest baby I have ever seen, constantly smiling and laughing and spreading joy. She honestly has very few cranky moments. In this house we have enough cranky moments between the rest of us to last a lifetime so she probably figures she'd might as well be happy!

I'm off to check on my sleeping babies! They're so cute when they're asleep!

Cute pictures and another milestone for Ann!

My gorgeous daughter meets Katie!

Look how great Karla looks - can you believe that Katie was still in her belly less than a week ago???? Amazing!

Molly took this picture of Katie and is very proud of it!

Abaigeal putting on a show for us when we brought the kids over to meet Katie!

Annie and I were watching the UCONN game and she suddenly started playing peek-a-boo. She is such a joy!

I don't have a topic to blog about just cute pictures to share and fans to please! (Auntie Beth, KK and Mrs. Nelson)

Katie is doing well - sleeping, eating and pooping and keeping Karla and Pat smiling! Abby put on quite a show when we went over last night and tonight we are taking Abby and Tyler out to Friendlies (their choice) for a special Big Brother and Big Sister dinner and ice cream! On another note Abby hates the bottom of my bathtub - its old and cracked and hurts her tushy so I went out and got a very large bathmat to cover the bottom. Bob made fun of me for catering to Abby but I say anything to please my goddaughter - we'll see how tubbies go tonight!

Off to Friendlies for bad food (french fries for me) and fun with the gaggle of kids! Jealous, Auntie Beth????????

More of Baby Katie

Baby Katie

Uncle Bob and Katie - does he look smitten or what?
My big strong brother and his tiny new daughter!

So I am going to make you all indulge me for one more blog about my niece. I finally got to hold her and am as in love with her as I am with Tyler and Abby. Holding a newborn is such an amazing experience - knowing that just a day ago she was floating around inside of Karla is amazing to me. Katie slept the whole time I held her but she looks wise - like she already know things about the world. And seeing my brother become a father again..........it doesn't get better then that. Patrick is an incredible father, gentle, loving and affectionate. He is as comfortable with newborns as any man I have ever seen - sweeping his daughter into his arms easily and handling her as if she has been here forever. I am so proud of my brother and the family he and Karla have made together. My new niece is a lucky little girl!