April 30, 2013

Cael | 6 Months

Happy Half-Birthday Sweet Baby Boy!!


How time flies when you are having the best time of your life!  Every month of your life seems to get busier than the one before.  The past six months have  been the craziest and most-rewarding of my life.  My son, you are constantly keeping me guessing and you amaze me everyday!  Just when I think you've mastered something new, within the same minute, you are already doing the next thing.  I would like to say that I wish time would slow down, but this is way too much fun; so we are just trying to capture each moment and fully embrace everything with the most open arms and hearts.  The past month was yet again jam-packed with exciting events.  The beginning of the month we were lucky enough to go to Ohio for daddy's spring break week to celebrate Easter, Harper's baptism and your baptism and your first opening day for the Reds, in Cincinnati!!  It was so special to see you baptized where we were married almost three years ago and where Daddy grew up going to church on Sundays.  Mid-month you showed us you were boss of the  house and impressed us with more milestones...sitting on your own, eating baby oatmeal with a spoon (video), rolling over in your crib while you were awake so you could "get comfy" to sleep on your side and stomach, and saying your first deliberate words...on top of your funny babbles.  You went to watch your first baseball game to see Daddy coach, and you made the fans and team laugh like crazy when you squealed at everyone on the field and even reacted when a ball was hit.  I knew you loved to see baseball on tv, so I was equally excited to see you loved it live because it has always been a passion of ours.  Toward the end of the month, we had a visit from Gammy Kathy, Auntie Jennifer and Michael.  We went into DC, and you had your first metro ride (and of course, loved every second of it!!).  I absolutely cannot wait to see what the next half-year hold.  I do however hold my breath every time I realize you are that much closer to being one-year old. 
I thank God everyday for choosing me to be your mommy!!
I love you Caelbo!

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April 7, 2013

Child of God


"What a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!"

Cael's baptism was one of the most special days God has blessed us with so far.  We were lucky enough to arrange it to be in the church where we were married, just two and a half years ago.  We were surrounded by our wonderful family and friends!!  It is amazing to us that our family is so close and loving that they made the time and trip to see our sweet boy baptized in the Catholic church to join us on our journey through life, in Christ.

The ceremony itself was shared with five other children (two sets of twins actually, and another little boy).  Cael behaved amazingly throughout....until he got hungry.  I had to take him from Daniel, turn around real quick to whip out the milk, and feed him until I heard "Cael Thomas Rambo" being called again for his turn.  It made the people that actually noticed what was going on (eh um...my mom!) crack up!

We had a small reception of cake and punch in the hospitality room of the church, where we gathered as a bridal party for our wedding.  The night before we celebrated with a party at the Dolinski casa. 
Our little family is so blessed!!






















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April 1, 2013

Spring Break: Baby Style

Gone are the days of soaking in the sun and libations on spring break (yes, even as adults we get a "spring break" because I married a teacher...and it.is.awesome!).  However, this year was the most special trip yet!  We were able to go to Ohio for three amazing events, and a very fun mix of family and friends.  First up, Easter...which was also Harper's baptism day!  We wanted to divide our time between grandparents houses, so we headed to Cincinnati first. 






The next morning we traveled up to Newark to celebrate Easter with the ever-hospitable and wonderful Weekly crew.  It was a beautiful day (ok, I take that back...it was raining and freezing!) and the ceremony was so moving.  Harper lapped up the attention from the priest....
and Grandma's noodles were right on the money!!











Then we spent a few days soaking up family and friends in the nasty 'Nati.  Our good friends, Chad and Christina were finally able to meet Cael!  The Gilbert dogs, Carson and Gracie, loved having a baby in the house, and were as much protective as they were curious about this little human bouncing all over the place.  The weather was nice for opening day, and
Cael loved watching the Reds!








Then mid-week we headed to Antwerp for some Dolinski/Gonya lovin.  Everyone was so excited to see Cael again, since it had been since Christmas (when he was 8 weeks) and his personality is so fun now!  When we got to town, everyone was at work...so we were able to relax and unwind after the drive, soak up some sun and wait for the madness to start!  The rest of the week was filled with visitors and fun, ending with a Baptism party for Cael.  Waylon's birthday was also that week, turning two years old already!! Waylon loves to go outside, and begs to do it all the time (video).

It was so neat to see his eyes light up when he saw that we brought him presents!!  We were able to meet baby Carter at the party, and Great-Grandma/Papa Dolinski came down from Michigan!!

























We went back to Cincinnati for Cael's baptism Sunday, then headed back to Virginia the next morning.  I swear our baby is the best traveler ever...I think even more tolerant than most adults I know! haha  He did love to stretch it out when we would stop to rest/eat/nurse...and he really enjoyed our make-shift changing table in the car (because let's be honest, rest areas and McD's are not the ideal place to change the babe and let him roll around a little!)




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