July
We discovered that Liam absolutely does not like anything that goes pop, snap, or bang. The 4th of July was more than a little traumatic for him...
Liam started putting together puzzles without any help and Michael made a self-motivated leap from sounding out words when prompted to reading entire books to himself (and he hasn't stopped since).
We had another lovely visit from my mom.
And John Paul continued to develop his own little unique sense of humor (a prelude to developing his own little unique sense of mischief, naturally).
August
Alex went back to school, we welcomed a new nephew, and the boys and I spent a lot of time in the basement playing Iron Chef America.
We also started what should have been a small house project (clear the drain in our bathroom sink). But it turned into a long, drawn-out process of totally replacing the vanity and plumbing. Michael was a great helper.
September
I started my fourth year of teaching for the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical Schools and worked too many late nights to finish up writing projects before going on maternity leave at the end of October.
October
We started counting down to little Colette's arrival (starting the anxious count down waaaay too soon, as usual). More late nights writing.
At the end of October my mom came out to spend a whole month with us and Alex and I took our very first baby moon and spent a night away at a lovely little bed and breakfast. I didn't get any pictures, naturally.
November
Liam turned 3.
Her brothers have not stopped adoring her.
Okay, none of us have!
Colette was baptized on November 29th.
December
I enjoyed my maternity leave and we worked on adjusting to life as a family of six (okay, we're still adjusting). We had a wonderful Advent and Christmas, and much to my relief neither John Paul nor Liam managed to pull the Christmas tree down on themselves during their daily un-decorating binges!
Liam started putting together puzzles without any help and Michael made a self-motivated leap from sounding out words when prompted to reading entire books to himself (and he hasn't stopped since).
We had another lovely visit from my mom.
And John Paul continued to develop his own little unique sense of humor (a prelude to developing his own little unique sense of mischief, naturally).
August
Alex went back to school, we welcomed a new nephew, and the boys and I spent a lot of time in the basement playing Iron Chef America.
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| Iron Chef Michael presenting his dish to the judges |
September
I started my fourth year of teaching for the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical Schools and worked too many late nights to finish up writing projects before going on maternity leave at the end of October.
October
We started counting down to little Colette's arrival (starting the anxious count down waaaay too soon, as usual). More late nights writing.
At the end of October my mom came out to spend a whole month with us and Alex and I took our very first baby moon and spent a night away at a lovely little bed and breakfast. I didn't get any pictures, naturally.
November
Liam turned 3.
Colette finally made her appearance on the 14th, the day after her due date. You can read more than you ever wanted to know about here birth here.
Her brothers have not stopped adoring her.
Okay, none of us have!
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| a special sweater made for her by a family friend |
We were thrilled to have my mom with us for a whole month, and for Dad to join us for Thanksgiving. We were thoroughly spoiled by all the time we got to spend with my parents in 2015, and I think we are all still going through withdrawals!
I enjoyed my maternity leave and we worked on adjusting to life as a family of six (okay, we're still adjusting). We had a wonderful Advent and Christmas, and much to my relief neither John Paul nor Liam managed to pull the Christmas tree down on themselves during their daily un-decorating binges!
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