SPRING!!!! (sort of)

Spring in Ohio has been slow in coming this year. We have learned that you can't always trust the groundhog and sometimes March can come in and go out like a lion! But we have had some nice days. One Sunday afternoon we got to enjoy some real spring on a friend's trampoline.

Evelyn loves trampolines!!!!

A couple of pictures from St. Patty's Day

Another blurry smile from Baby Kathryn.

Graduation!

At the end of March, Paul completed the task that brought us to OH. He graduated with a Master's degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. The ceremony took place in the Air Force Museum right next to a giant B-52 bomber! The planes all around really made the ceremony quite impressive.

The Master walks :-)

Paul's family came up for the graduation and stayed for Kathryn's Baptism.

Baptism

Kathryn was baptized at the end of March by our assistant pastor and dear friend, Ken Montgomery. I think I would describe Baptism as hopeful, but sobering. We are praying that Kathryn will indeed "improve her baptism" as she grows up hearing the Good News of Christ.

Evelyn was really curious about this whole process and Mr. Ken putting water on Kathryn's head.

Kathryn was very patient as we quickly changed her into her baptismal gown.

Lots of lace for such a little girl

The Meyers

The Pearsons with the Meyers

Kathryn is pretty much done with all of the fuss.

During the weekend visit Evelyn got to enjoy a lot of fun with her Uncles and Aunt.

It was great to have Uncle Thomas around before his big move to Cambodia!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!

My best friend Angela surprised me with a birthday visit. This is especially impressive considering she had a 20 month old and a 14 week old in tow! The only pictures we have from the wonderful weekend is this one of a sad little Pierce and of course the requisite birthday hats!

It was so wonderful to share this time with Angela and her boys. Thank you for coming Angela and thanks to my dear husband and friends here in OH who also helped me celebrate.

Smiley

A few Evelyn vids

So Strong!

Aunt Cilla

Twirl girl (don't know how to rotate this image).

So Pretty!

Kathryn was so responsive from the beginning, but it was hard to catch her smiles on camera so we could have proof.

A bit blurry, but a smile none the less.

Happy Girl!

Big Sister Now

Evelyn has pretty much adjusted to being a big sister by now, but her start was not the smoothest. Learning to share mom and dad was a bit rough at first. She did have some help, though.

Aunt Priscilla trying to entertain Evelyn in the waiting room of the hospital on one of her first visits. Evelyn wanted to touch EVERYTHING in the hospital room, so Aunt Priscilla's valiant efforts were much appreciated.

Grammie and Poppy came bearing gifts...An Elmo costume to match her Elmo slippers.

Sweet Big Sister still loves to "hug" Baby "Kafryn"

Evelyn sports Aunt Priscilla's sunglasses and a shirt that declares her new status ;-)

Evelyn got to stay with her friend Claire while mommy was having the baby! Claire even shared her sunglasses and rain boots!

Kathryn

Working backwards...here are some pictures of Kathryn's first days

Grandpa and Grandma Elaine came for a visit the weekend after Kathryn was born.

All bundled up and ready to leave the hospital on a cold Ohio night. Going home was such a relief after they said she might have to stay for more antibiotics. However, it didn't feel like such an "event" I think because we weren't first-time parents, so there weren't the nerves associated with leaving the hospital with a tiny, helpless infant.

Aunt Priscilla Frances holding her second niece, Kathryn Frances.

Kathryn smiling at Poppy's funny faces. She smiled in the hospital - FOR REAL!

Evelyn looking somewhat guilty and Kathryn looking tired ;-) Big Sister has lots of energy and can't wait until Kathryn can play!

Kathryn listening intently to Grammie.

Look at all that hair!

Such a good sleeper!