Another cradle filled...Welcome Josephina

Saturday we went and got a yard of loam for that stubborn area of the lawn that stays discolored as well as the makeshift infield that has become a staple of the front area. The kids helped rake out the dirt keeping most of it on the lawn. Catherine was doing her best plumber impression. They all took turns helping the old man and little woman out.

Saturday night we all went over Nenee's house for a family party. We used it as a Birthday party for Jack, who will be two this Friday.
The highlight of the night for us was Catherine and her new friend. I cant even come up with an adjective for her excitement in getting an American Girl doll. It was so exciting just to watch her face all night after Lauren gave her one of her American Girl Dolls....named Josephina. It was so fun just watching the smile on her face all night. It was one of those moments that makes you happy to be a parent. She was floating on air, just smiling and looking at that doll all night long. She couldnt quite comprehend that she could keep it. The girls got a suitcase filled with clothing too. She is a happy child but its probably the happiest I've ever seen her. Beaming, how about that....maybe thats the word. Personally, I just couldnt keep my eyes off of her.
Jimmy had that same look the first time we went to Fenway. It was a couple of years ago when we went to the Futures at Fenway games. . Lyn and I were sitting a row behind him when we all first sat down. He had seen Fenway on TV many, many times before. We just sat and watched him. He had that eye opening look where he was just speechless panning from left to right field. He was just frozen staring at the wall, then to the bullpen and beyond. I swear it just takes the breath out of you. For Laura, it was the American Girl Doll day, taking the taxi and then seeing hundreds of those dolls all in line. Definitely the benefit that makes everything else worth it.
Little Franny was also at the party Saturday night. She is a cross between Little Patrick and Maggie. Overall, a very good time with lots of laughs.














JimJim had to have a picture taken to bring into school for some class project. He set up the photo shoot and told me where he wanted to go and how to pose.