WA Trip - Part 2

The original reason to take our visit to Washington was for Alexander Theodore's baptism. The baptism was held on Sunday, Feb 1st. Even though it was too be a long busy service, I chose to keep the kids with me as they don't really know anyone at the church and I figured they'd enjoy getting to watch the baptism. I'm so proud of them for being so well behaved especially considering that there were 2 baptisms and 3 confirmations.

My brother Five (Frank), nephew Jakub, sister-in-law Kathie and guest of honor, Alex Theo.

Just being sweet.

Boopy couldn't get enough of her new baby cousin. She kept telling me she was going to hold him because he was a baby and just born. It was cute listening to her talk about his little tiny baby hands, especially considering he's not really that much smaller than her!

We had a private lunch at a lovely restaurant courtesy of Kathie's great uncle Ted. The kids loved getting to watch the dessert being prepared. Big Boy enjoyed his peanut butter and jelly sandwich not being the daring food connoisseur that Boopy is, while Boopy got special made fancy macaroni and cheese and ate half of my squash soup!

All in all a busy Sunday afternoon, but nice to be with family!

Stay tuned for our adventure at the Seattle Zoo, the Tacoma Children's Museum and just more hanging out.

Lack of Posts

I'd love to come on here and tell you all how busy we've been and how that equates to my lack of time to post. In reality though, it's finally slowed down in our lives the past couple of weeks that I've been able to just sit back, relax and work slowly on reclaiming my house after the holiday madness. That and enjoy fun time, like going to the zoo and gymnastics with Big Boy and Boopy. And while I still haven't posted any Christmas pictures or the really fun Snow Day we took on Jan 1st, I've kinda enjoyed my self imposed break from blogging. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE blogging. I blog for me and the hope that anyone that wants to read our little family blog enjoys a peak into our lives, but it was nice to kinda force myself away from the computer and focus on home. That said, there will still be a lack of current posts this next week, but not due to my self imposed blogging vacation.

Big Boy, Boopy and I are packing up and heading up to the freezing cold Pacific Northwest to meet the newest family addition that joined the Prohaska clan in October. Baby Alex "Theo" will be baptized on Sunday with almost all his family there as witnesses. Due to the cost of plane tickets and Papa Vaughn's work schedule, we'll unfortunately be leaving him behind. At least he'll have some great weather to enjoy as the sun is currently shining and it's warmed up to the mid 60's. Me and the kids, however, are packing gloves, scarves, and piles of clothes to layer us up and stay warm in the 40 degree weather we'll be enjoying. I can't help that we've been enjoying the early spring fever here in central California! Regardless of weather though, we're really looking forward to meeting little Alex and getting a chance for the cousins to play together, sure makes me wish we all lived closer in proximity. That certainly doesn't mean that you'll catch me wanting to move north any time soon, it is pretty up there but way too cold for me! (And yes, I know Aunt Kat, cold is relative since you're dealing with even colder temperatures in Connecticut and you too Grandma in Virginia!)

So enjoy the weekend and know that yes, posts are forthcoming. Just think, I'll have even more to share when we return!

Welcome to the World, Alexander!

It's official - I have another nephew! My brother and sister-in-law welcomed their second child into the world yesterday morning at 7:30am. Alexander Theodore was a healthy 8 lbs 3.9 oz. I don't know his length yet. He surprised everyone with his early presence! He wasn't due until Oct 31st. Guess he wanted to make sure he could partake in Halloween activities versus being the treat!

Congrats Five & Kathie! Sending lots of California love to my sweet new nephew and his family in Seattle! Can't wait to meet him in person.