Marshall's Baptism and Mother's Day

On May 13th, we celebrated my first official Mother's Day and Marshall's baptism at First Presbyterian Church in Boulder.  It was a great time to have the entire family together including my Aunt Lois and Uncle Arnie who met at First Pres many years ago.  We were also introduced at the baptism by our elder Jayne Donatucci who happened to be our wedding coordinator almost 8 years ago to the date.  It's funny how life works out.  It was a great day!

Easter 2012

This post is for my Dad.  He does not have a Facebook account, so I need to keep him updated on pictures and posts.

Yesterday, we all went to church as a family and then to JJ and Nicole's for Easter lunch and fun.  It was so beautiful that we had lunch outside and I even had to put sunscreen on.  JJ fixed a delicious spread.  All of the grandkids had a great time playing and searching for easter eggs.  Marshall had a blast and didn't want to miss a second.

Marshall is really starting to turn into a little boy and not a baby anymore.  He talks his own language and pulls himself up on any and everything.  We are having so much fun watching him grow and discovering his personality.

Amelia Island, FL

After my first week, I was able to take a trip to Amelia Island, Florida for the annual conference/meeting for my new job.  Not a bad way to start a different role!  Medford and I decided to extend my trip and bring out the boys to celebrate my birthday weekend.  We had a great time.  On my actual birthday, we were able to enjoy the beach and let Marshall dip his toes in the Atlantic Ocean.  So at 8 months, he has already dipped in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.  Spoiled already!

Job Transition and Our Army Crawler

It's been awhile since my last post.  Partly due to the fact that I recently changed jobs and am still spinning right now.  I have transitioned away from the bedside as a permanent charge nurse in the SICU that I absolutely adored to take a promotion and become the Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at University of Colorado Hospital.  This is a really amazing program that I participated in nine years ago as a new grad and now have the opportunity to coordinate it for the whole hospital.  The time span of interviewing, accepting and starting was all within a week, which was a little fast.  I am on a gigantic learning curve, now working 4-5 days a week and started my first cohort this week.  I don't really know how to work in an office and it makes Medford laugh with the questions that I have, but I am gaining.  I will keep you posted, but so far I am really enjoying this new change.

After my first crazy week we headed to the mountains with JJ and Nicole and their kids for a little break.  This morning, Marshall crawled for the first time in front of everyone.  It was more of an army crawl, but it was amazing. His cousins Elli, Sam and Sydney were great encouragers as JJ, Nicole, Medford and I watched on.  These are amazing moments in a child's life and we were so happy to share it all together!!!!

Happy New Year.....2012!!

It's amazing how quickly the holidays fly by.  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.  We were surrounded by friends and family and enjoyed every minute.  We are reminded every day  of how thankful we are this year as we look into the big brown eyes of our little Marshall.  Here are a few of our favorite 6 month pictures of Marshall.

Boo At The Zoo

Medford, Schroeder, AnnMarie, our little boys and I took a trip to 'Boo At The Zoo'.  It was a beautiful day and we had a great time walking around trick or treating and looking at the animals.  We love this picture because they are all in matching costumes: a dragon, a puppy dog and a tiger!

Growing Big and Strong

Our little boy is not so little anymore.  He just had his 4 month visit and he is 15 lbs and 15 ounces (75%), 26 inches long (70%), and his head is 16 7/8 (70%).  It is amazing how quickly time flies.  He loves to smile and laugh, especially with Daddy.  We couldn't have asked for a sweeter or happier little baby.  Life is good!