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Yves the Bull....

A Dad. A Son.

Happy 4th Baptismal Birthday, Handsome Boy!

You are four years cleansed, united, forever a dear son of God's. We are so blessed to share a part of your life; we thank God for His love and kindness in allowing us to share in your life. We love you so much. You are a pure gem.

Happy birthday, you are loved!

You teach us so much. You give all day from beginning to end. You smile, you laugh, you make us all happy. We are grateful for you and the stability you bring to our family. God's love is within you and we thank Him for sharing you with me in marriage, and now with our family as you father each of our children daily. You are always ready and willing and going in giving. Thank you for your love. May these days be blessed as you go forward seeking God's will and ways in your life, on your journey toward Him. He loves you so much, and we are so blessed to be a part of your life.

The Moments We All Prepared with Excitement for Penelope's Baptism

In the week leading up to Penelope's Baptism, the girls, Caleb and I were busy baking and stirring, cutting, and coating cookies to serve after Penny's Baptism. Maddy and Pita made beautiful cards to share with the guests who were able to join us at Penelope's first sacrament and thereafter at her reception at the parish. We were so grateful and happy for our beautiful girl to have a cleansed soul and become a beloved daughter of God's 3 days before we all celebrated the birth of Christ. What happy hearts we all had for God's protection of Penelope and gracing her with a beautiful life, which is so-loved by us all. Thank you, Lord, for your birth in our souls daily. Please help us always to renew our Baptismal Promises and open wide the doors of our soul so that you may live in a humble dwelling.

Pictures of the Kids

From yesterday's photo shoot: Madeleine, Guadalupe, and Caleb. Mom and Dad love you guys so much! You enrich our lives and brighten our days. Thank you for your love, your joy, your simplicity, your laughter.