Checking In

So, I actually have quite a few things to update everyone on as well as pictures to share, however, I'm not exactly sure where the cable is for the digital camera... Maybe in one of these boxes?

Matt actually took this one on his phone... Malibu is a little confused as to why she is in heaven... We are not usually this nice to her and the land of boxes is great fun for her! More to come later!

The Happy Church Goer

So, who would've thought that a baby's idea of a good time was going to church and being dunked in a bowl of water? Apparently, this was baby Jack's dream day, because he was giggling, squealing, and smiling through the entire baptism.

Matt and I were recently given the honor of becoming God-parents to our youngest nephew, Jackson! Matt was so completely surprised when I told him that all he could say for about two minutes was, "Wow!" As many of you know, we aren't really big church goers, but no worries! We have the moral guidance thing down! I'll be crushed if he ends up to be a republican, though!

I will say that Drew had a tough time dealing with "Jack's Day." He is always such a good big brother, but I think that all the attention just got to him. When we were at the church he hit Jackson. Could've been worse... When I was a baby, Joe bit me. I guess all siblings go through that stage! And I don't hold grudges anymore against Joe... often.

The American Dream

Once we got home from Italy, we couldn't sit still for long... We decided that we wanted to pursue the American Dream of being homeowners. After over a month of searching, we discovered this cute bungalow in South St. Louis City. It has everything that we wanted, more than one bathroom, a fireplace, and a kitchen that didn't need to be gutted the moment we moved in! We have an accepted contract and are in the process of inspection and financing and if all goes well, we will close on August 16th.

It will be difficult for me to leave this apartment after almost four years as there are a lot of memories (good and bad) to leave behind, but we are very excited to make this place our new home... It will help that the orange walls will be coming with us... If only I could find a place to paint stripes... And I almost forgot the best part! Our annual Halloween party will have new meaning as this house backs up to a cemetery... We won't even have to decorate!