The Nolan Family: April 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013

Joshua's Baptism

Yesterday my sweet boy Joshua was finally baptized! I work every Sunday, so finding time off to get Josh baptized was difficult! So finally at 19 months, we made it happen! He was a little wild in church, but it could have been worse. What can you expect from a 19th month old and an hour and a half service?! St. Thomas does an amazing job with baptisms and Cora was baptized there when she was about 16 months old. However, I don't remember her walking down the isle waving to everyone like Josh did??! Afterwards we all came to our house for a great party. The kids ran around in the backyard and we had lots of yummy food. It was a great day and we feel so blessed to have so many amazing family and friends in our lives. Joshua is a lucky boy to have so many people who love him. As his cake said, God Bless Joshua:)
I did not get many pictures from the day, trying to entertain 30 plus people got the best of me. Maybe Aunt KK will send me some more pictures later I can post!

Josh's delicious cake

Josh's Godparents-Jay & Suzanne

Ellie and Madelyn joined the group:)

Easter & Spring Break!

We had a wonderful Easter and Spring Break last week! I had to work on Easter Day, but we got invited to an Easter egg hunt in the McGuire's neighborhood the day before Easter. Cora and Josh, especially Cora, loved to run around and hunt for eggs! Last year Josh was not walking, so this year was his first official hunt. He was not too sure what to do with those eggs, but next year he should be a pro! My wild Cora just ran around freely and grabbed every egg she could get her hands on. Poor Ellie was sick, so we missed her and Uncle Bill!
During Spring Break we went to a petting zoo at Short Pump mall and the kids loved to pet all of the cute little animals. It was a chilly day but we were troopers because we were determined to have a great Spring Break! Nana also took the girls to see Lyle Lyle Crocodile and they all had a blast! Nana is just too good to all of her grandchildren, they are so lucky to have her. Lastly, we went to Busch Gardens on yet another chilly day! It was crowded and chilly, but we still were determined to have fun! We had a few meltdowns along the way but all in all we enjoyed our trip and can't wait for many more this year!