Dylan's Christening

Last Sunday Dylan was Christened at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. On that same day, he turned 5 months!

His Godparents are Aunt Lisa and Uncle Dave. Uncle Dave tried to be funny and arrived at our house with a goofy mustache - just to freak me out. Don't worry, he shaved it off before we left for the church. Aunt Lisa with her handsome Godson. How cute/silly is that little hat!?
The Baptizing part...

The little baby Dylan with his parents and Godparents.

Mimi, Papa, Dylan, Mommy, Daddy, and Nonna. We had some friends and family back to our house after the big event. Our amazing next door neighbors lent us their tent just in case it rained. But we lucked out with a gorgeous fall day!

Thanks to my cousin Jeff for bringing the bouncy house! The kids in this family love that thing.

The kids also had tons of fun running around the yard...that's Kieran (my cousin Jeff's son), Matthew (my cousin Michele's son), Katie, and Isabelle in the background.

...All tuckered out, watching Noggin': Maggie (Jeff's daughter), Matthew (hidden), Katie, Isabelle, Grace (hidden), Kieran, and Scarlett.

Of course Dylan's friend Cy came to celebrate with us!Thanks to Uncle Ben for taking so many amazing pictures! He, Aunt Emily, and Sophia drove all the way from Syracuse to be with us. Here is Ben with his little sweetie pie, Sophia.

Weekend in Weedsport, Part II

On Sunday morning, we woke up and took a short trip to see Papa Scott. Since Papa Scott was still getting over a cold, he didn't get to hold Dylan, but Dylan sure had fun playing with all the toys at his house!! Poor Nana Wendy missed all the fun - she had to work:(










When we got back to Nonna's house, GGMum came over for a visit!

The next day before we left, Nonna got in some last minute quality time...

See you again in 2 short weeks!

Weekend in Weedsport, Part I

Last weekend we headed to Weedsport for a wedding and to meet Dylan's new cousin, Sophia. When we got to Nonna's house, Uncle Ben, Aunt Em, and Sophia were waiting for us. Here are a couple pictures of Dylan and Sophia meeting for the first time...

Here's Nonna, enjoying some QT with her grandson, whom she missed so much!Soon after getting to Nonna's, we all headed to Doug and Nicola's wedding, just down the road.

Doug with his twin brother, Jim.
Sophia, snuggled up to her mom.

And hanging out with her Uncle Tim.

I guess she likes him!

Dylan, showing us that he likes snuggling with his Mommy too. I love my little snuggler...Dylan trying to eat the table...

...and grab the flowers...

...and just looking handsome while Daddy gives him kisses.

Hangin' with Cy...

Last weekend we took another trip to Cy's grandparents' house on Candlewood Lake. In addition to Adam and Maya, our other friends, Pete and Mary-Jo were there. Dylan LOVED Pete (wish I had gotten a pic of Dylan just staring at him - we forgot our camera, so these pics are from Maya and Adam's) and I think Mary-Jo had fun playing with the babies:)

"Hey Cy! Pay me attention! We drove an hour to get here - and you know how I feel about my carseat!"

"Look, Cy! I can stand just like you!"

"Okay, that's enough attention, Cy."

"Mom? Mom? I think Cy might be trying to eat my face! And who is this lady holding me?"
"Woah Mommy, that was a close one...When can we come back?"

4 months old and first family vacation!

This past Friday, Dylan turned 4 months old!

That same day, we also hit the road for our first famly vacation, a weekend reunion for my father, his siblings and cousins, and their families. This year, we convened at the Friar Tuck Inn and Resort, in Catskill, NY. The weather wasn't perfect, facilities could use a little updating, and the resort was kind of empty as the summer is now over, but none of us minded at all. We had a great time just being together!

"I have dibs on this bed. Now, Mom and Dad where are you going to sleep?"

Fun times in the indoor pool! Dylan was a little cautious but seemed to really like the water. Here he is with me, surrounded by family! Clockwise from bottom left are Katie, Isabelle, Uncle Dave with Scarlett, Uncle Brian, and Mimi.

Daddy was so excited to get Dylan in the water!

And Mimi was just happy to get her hands on her grandson anytime she could!

Katie and Grace love to watch me feed Dylan...

...and to help me change his diaper.

The only way to keep Scarlett entertained and in one place for more than 2 seconds...Don't worry Papa, her Daddy's done this a million times.

Our family's table (minus Tim, who is taking ths picture) - so much love.

Talking with Dylan

A fun conversation between Dylan, Mommy, and Daddy. We were getting him ready for his bath, which is why he's naked on his changing table!

Introducing...

...Dylan's new cousin! On August 28, 2008, Ben (Tim's brother) and his wife Emily welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Sophia Aurelia Young! She weighed in at 6 lbs., 9 oz. Isn't she beautiful? Congratulations to Ben and Emily and a big welcome to Sophia - we can't wait to meet you!