The Zoo

Marco's Christening

This day is up there on the top list of favorite days in my life. Not just because Marco is baptised, but also to be in a moment where you are at the church and thanking God for the gifts of your children. The same priest that baptised Sarah at St. Paul's also performed Marco's christening. I bought the very traditional long christening gown and bonnet for him (not shown in photo). The outfit above is what came under the gown. It was so fun to buy something for such a special day. Marco was trying to be a ham during the actual ceremony - grabbing for the priest's book. When we headed toward the altar for the ceremony, I could hear Sarah from the pew shouting, "Marco, Birthday, February." 殺

Look out, Tiger!

Chris's secret wish is that our kids will share his love of golf with him. He recently bought Sarah her own club, and has been teaching her to hit balls on our lawn.

It's never too early to start training for the LPGA.



This is what a future golfer looks like, before he can walk.

Fun at the Country Club

Thanks to Jeani and Mike, we had a fabulous time in N. Canton, Ohio at their beautiful country club. I can not tell you how happy Chris was to golf...The poor guy is in withdrawl. The kids and I had a great time at the pool with Jeani.

Marco had a good time playing poolside and getting his toes, feet, and legs wet in the water.

Sarah had a blast in the pool. She couldn't get enough of the water. Even when she was shivering, with goosebumps from head to toe, this fish did not want to get out of the water. She had so much fun with her Aunt Jeani! Thanks Jeani and Mike for having us!

Mark-eeto, Mark-ooch, Marky, Marco

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Girls Day at the Pool

Thanks to Katy's prodding, yesterday I took away all my dignity and pride and stuffed myself into a swimsuit to take Sarah to the pool. It was the first time we have gone this summer, and Marco and Chris stayed home. Sarah was not frightened, but a little guarded initally. Luckily, Katy's nieces helped ease her more into it. I hope to enroll her in lessons soon. I loved going to the pool growing up, it was how I spent most of my days in the summer, and hope my kids will too. One of the only perks of our old place was the pool was so close (up a few steps from our front door). While Robinson pool is still close to us, we sure were spoiled with having a pool right next to us last year.

He still smiles, even if he can't come swimming yet.
Sarah practicing on her floaty prior to leaving the house. Boo to the pool for not allowing us to use it. Side note: her hair here is in it's first ponytail do - courtesy of Chris.
Diva enjoying playing with her friends phone, even at the pool.
Katy, Emily, and Sarah
Fun in the sun

Happy Birfday to Yew!

We have had so many birthdays lately... Sarah loves to sing Happy Birthday, even adding, "Blow out the candles, make a wish" at the end. Here on my dad's birthday, she was really having a blast helping him blow out the candles. Especially since she got to do it many times...Nothing like getting little girl saliva spray all over cake after five blows. For a girl who isn't allowed to eat cake, she sure has fun talking about it and being around it. (See, that's all you need!) You can see how happy she was with Marco near her and having him joining in on the fun.

Crafton Celebrates

Chris took the kids to their first parade. He did a good job of holding both at once - Marco is the Ergo baby carrier and Sarah on his hip... It is definitely a talent we have both now acquired!

Excited faces at the parade


Marco really is back there... checking out the festivities from dad's back


The next day, we headed to the fair. Sarah and I petted some animals in the petting zoo. I was probably more scared of the animals than she was.


Marco, Chris, and Llama.


Sarah went on her first "ride" at the fair - a car that went in a circle. She was not happy when it ended.