In honor of Ash Wednesday

Lily and Bridget are sitting in a laundry basket right now eating goldfish. Lily put one in Bridget's mouth like it was communion and said, "Christ the King, thanks for God." More posts to come since I've taken quite the break. Who knew growing twins was so exhausting?

Michael's Solemn Vows

Last weekend we travelled to St. Louis. My cousin Michael took his solemn vows to be a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of St. Louis. There ceremony was 1 hr 45 min (sans Lily and Bridget :)) and was absolutely gorgeous. There was lots of Latin and chanting...definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Michael (Brother John now) will be continuting his studies in Washington D.C. this fall, so keep him in your prayers. Below is a picture he painted...absolutely amazing and definitely a talent I didn't know about him!!!!!

Recent Randoms

At the museum with her Buddy Norah.

Riding the motorcycle from Maureen.

ha! She rides is all by herself.

Showing off her Mickey towel from Santa!

Bridget Update: She finally just got her second tooth. So now she has one on top and one on bottom. She can most definitely walk, but she's not fast enough to keep up with her sister. Therefore, she usually crawls. Our petite little lady is 15 months and still under 20 pounds.

Winter Wonderland

All you Chicago people...Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier is a must. It is decorated so cute and they have tons of stuff to do. Lily had a blast! Riding rides with Daddy...hands up of course!

Lily also took her first skating lessons from Bamma and Auntie Emily. She was getting the hang of it by the end.

Bridget hanging out while everyone is skating.

Lacing up!

Christmas Morning in Chicago

After we played with our presents for a while, we headed up to Chicago. After about 3 1/2 minutes of being in the car Lily asked, "Are we there yet?"

Opening presents with Auntie Em!

Laughing with Aunt CC!

ha!

Christmas was amazing this year! I was also finally starting to get my appetite back. Bamma's meals were delicious. The next morning I even snuck some leftovers while everyone was still sleeping...shhh!

Christmas Morning

Believe it or not, Bridget was awake before Lily. I think Lily was worn out from all the festivities. Lily could not believe Santa had left a half eaten cookie in her room.

Modeling some princess clothes from Santa.

Bridget opening one of her presents.

Bridget playing with the doll house before Lil was awake.

Opening presents! Lily couldn't believe it when we told her Christmas will come again next year. She thought it was a one time thing! ha! Seriously, three-year-olds are the best!

Christmas Eve

We were with my family for Christmas Eve. We went to church at St. Monica and had dinner and presents at our house. We had a blast! I almost forgot one of my favorite Christmas stories. Every morning, Bridget would want to go around to all the Santa decorations in the house and say "hi" and wave.

Bridg excited about opening gifts.

Thanking Uncle Bubba for his awesome presents!

All dressed up!

Bridgey in her dress.