Baptism

What a beautiful day! Saturday we not only brought our little girl into the church to start her faith journey, but we did so surrounded by all those we love, who have helped strengthen our beliefs. My good friend Cindy had her son Carson baptized and friend Ryan had daughter Cassady baptized as well.....after the ceremony we all gathered to celebrate the special day! Caitlin, Lara, Caroline and I
two friends with two holy babies

CofC ladies

Caroline with her parents and Godparents

the Stover side

Deacon Mike Byrne with grandparents, parents, and newly baptized Caroline

Caroline in her baptismal dress (the same one I wore)

Caroline and her Godmother

the Godparents

the ole SJN gang

getting blessed with water (water from Daddy's baptism was used)

our family

Daddy and his girl

Oh to be LOVED!

We are settling back into life out West, but really missing all our friends and family who we got to spend time with over the past two weeks! Caroline is so lucky to have all of you in her life! having a ball with grandpa
Caroline and her cousin Brody

Great Aunt Linda, Grandma, and Great Aunt Mickey with Caroline

Grandma and her favorite grandaughter

Linda Samp with the Stover/Maurer girls

Caroline loves her Uncle Tommy

Caroline and my God-daughter Grace

Caroline and Carson (Baptism Buddies)

Caroline with her Godfather

Charlie (Patrick's cousin Erin's son) and Caroline...Stover Cousins

Caroline and Drew

Aunt Kristen and Caroline

Great Aunt Linda and Caroline

Perfect Traveler

I was a bit worried about traveling alone with Caroline for her first plane flight, but she was a super great flyer! The first leg of the flight (4 hours) she slept almost the whole way, and on the second leg (2 hours) she just layed on the empty seat next to me and smiled! What a trooper!

SMILE

I FINALLY figured out how to turn my pictures.....and just in time for Caroline's first SMILE caught on film! Doesn't that face just make you smile right back!

How Big is Caroline.....SO BIG!

Caroline's first day in her Bumbo chair Caroline had her 2 month check up yesterday, and she certainly is a growing girl!

She measures:

Weight: 11lbs 14 1/2 oz (75%)

Height: 22.75 in (70%)

She also had 4 shots, which I think were harder on mommy and daddy than on her! She continues to be an easygoing baby! We certainly love her to pieces!

We can't wait to see everyone in Atlanta, say a little prayer for our first time on a plane together, and without Daddy!

Winning isn't everything

This weekend was a rough one for the Stover's sports teams! Saturday night we took Caroline to her first ASU basketball game, and while we had fun, we did not come out on top! AND we all know the results of the Superbowl....what a BUMMER!

Patrick's first run with the baby bjorn, he fought it at first, but ended up loving it!
Our first ASU family night!
Go Devils!

The cutest lil devil in the stands (outfitted in her ASU warm up!)

Our Cardinals gear!

3 boys and a lady!

The Wetzel Family (ter weele) has just expanded.....my cousin Katy gave birth to a darling baby boy last night! Nicolas Robert is adorable and we can't wait to meet him! Congrats Katy and Andre! (my three cousins my age have either had or are having boys....hence the title!)