Baptism and New Years

-Mackenzie was baptized at St. Joe's after Christmas. Born (8 years+) 2 days after Justin, she also was baptized the same days apart as him and has the same godparents (John and I)...a nice thing.

-Such a good baby during the whole thing!


-The happy family.

-The happy kids after!

-Great grandma enjoying her great granddaughter and the star of the hour.
-For New Years we went out to Top of the Greeks (see the food blog for more) and later to Mulligans. I bowed out early, but still a good time had by all.
-After a hearty meal and a lot of laughing...Jennifer, me, Sheryl, Sandy (Brian taking the picture).

Christmas, Part Two

St. Joe's decked out for Christmas.
-Frank, Thomas and Justin having fun at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

-Angela and Alex hanging out.
-Grandma and Mackenzie taking it all in.

-The next family get together was the day after...Grandpa and Alex.

-It was too much for Mackenzie.

-Bradley and Mary
-Justin getting his gift from Great Grandpa.

-The "Rasch" girls.

-The "Rasch" boys.

Christmas, Part One

This Christmas the word was snow...and a lot of it!
-Ellic got into all the snow!

-Justin had to try to walk in it!

-Alex and Bradley...well, we tried to go sledding!
-And finally got it packed down to go fast!

-Then snow angels...

-...a snowman...

-...and a snow fort!

-Mackenzie liked her solid foods.

-Justin liked his pokemon.

-The first and the last!

-Alex and Mackenzie.

-Grandpa and Bradley.

-A rarely somber Mackenzie.

-Alex getting ready for Christmas mass.

-Mackenzie's excited,too.

-Bradley and old dog, Mattie.

-Mackenzie trying to sneak under the couch!