Cousin Isabella's Baptism

Isabella was baptized on Sunday, November 29 at St. Joseph. Jeremy and I were her Goparents, and I guess that makes Kirk her God-brother? HA! Both of the babies were very good throughout the mass and ceremony and little Bella didn't make a peep. She looked precious in her gown-the same gown worn by my Aunt Terry and all of the "Kirk sisters." We were so glad that we could be there for her special day.

Bella, Erin, Zac, and Monsignor after her baptism. Monsignor offered to put some oil on her little "bald spot" to help some holy hair grow! I don't think that would have worked anyway. Ha!

Bella with her Godparents, Aunt Kelly and Uncle Jeremy.

Rainforest TV

Kirk has been hanging out in his crib lately (not to sleep, of course) watching his "rain forest TV." It's apparently an enthralling display of cute little rain forest animals and sounds. He stares at it, makes faces, laughs, and squeals. Jeremy and I love watching him and are so proud of how strong he is. He holds himself up for 10-20 minutes and is sad when the "show" is over!

Kirk's first Marshall game

We took Kirk into the staduim for the first time on Saturday, November 21. We thought it was a good time, since it was our last game of the season. He was a trooper through the tailgate and stayed almost the whole first quarter! It got pretty cold, so we headed home. Next year we'll be chasing him all over the stands!

GO HERD!

Kirk and Mama wearing their shades while tailgating on Saturday.

Kirk hangs out with his Daddy on Tuesday nights to watch Daddy's favorite TV show, Sons of Anarchy. Adam and Kate got the matching shirt and bib. Don't they make a cute motorcycle gang?

Kirk is three months old!

It is hard to believe three months have gone by! Kirk is growing so fast and changing each day. He smiles and laughs all the time and we've even found a few tickle spots! He can roll over from his belly to his back to the right and left and can lift his head up high and look around. He's started noticing things more, and stares at mobiles and faces. He has started noticing the TV and watched a little bit of football with his daddy. He has started sleeping through the night more and has developed his own little schedule. We are amazed at what each day brings us with him and we are so thankful that he is in our lives.

Go Herd!

Kirk has been a tailgating trooper this football season. These pictures are from Satruday, November 14. Kirk's onesie says "Future Herd Lineman" and the front and "Walker 77" on the back. Adam and Kate got this for him....needless to say, his daddy really likes it.

Kirk's first walk in Ritter Park on November 8, 2009.

Goodbye, Titan

Saturday, November 14, 2009 Jeremy drove Titan, our 8 year old dog, to Cincinnati to be transported into Indiana by the Louisville Weimaraner Rescue. It was the hardest thing we've ever done. Since Kirk came into our lives, Titan had become destructive in our home and was adding a lot of stress to our lives. We just don't have the time or attention that he deserves anymore. We worried about Kirk's safety and sadly decided that the best thing for all of us was to find Titan another good home.
We had Titan since he was 6 weeks old. Jeremy and I were dating when he brought Titan home. Titan is the first pet I ever had. Jeremy gave Titan my engagement ring to bring to me when he proposed. I remember sleeping with him the night before I got married and scratching his belly the morning I went into labor. He has followed me around for 8 years, snuggled with me when I was sad or sick, and licked my tears when I cried. It was so hard to do, but I know he is in a good place that will give him the time, attention, and love he deserves. We will be sad for a while, but we have to remember how much joy our new precious boy will bring us. Titan will always be remembered and loved. He left an 80 lb. hole in our hearts.

Kirk's Baptism

Kirk was baptized at St. Joseph on October 25, 2009. We were blessed to have lots of good friends and family with us. We were especially thankful to have his Godparents, Aunt Erin, and Adam. Kirk did really well through his first mass and only cried a little during the baptism.

Happy first Halloween!

Kirk, Jeremy, and I enjoyed our first trick-or-treat together. Kirk had a love/hate relationship with his lobster costume. We had TONS of trick-or-treaters, like we always do. Aunt Erin, Uncle Zac, and cousin Isabella came to share the day with us.

It is hard to believe that our baby boy is almost 3 months old! Time has flown by during my maternity leave and it's almost time for me to go back to work....scary! We have a wonderful babysitter that I trust, but it scares me to miss so much of his little baby life. He does something new everyday, and I will cherish the time we have with him. He has truly shown me the meaning of life and I have never known love like this before. Please keep us in your prayers as we make the transition from home to work.