Feb 19th: Preparing for St. Paddy's

Feb 17: A Visit from Uncle Josh and Aunt Allie/New Pics

Uncle Josh and (soon to be) Aunt Allie escaped the Chicago winter only to find it in KC this weekend. They were able to get to know John a little better; despite his cranky demeanor today, John left Josh and Allie relatively stain-free.
As I was uploading these pictures tonight, it struck me that John resembles his uncle when Josh was about this age...

Feb. 3: New Pics

We hope Mysterioso is wrong...

On a blanket from our friend Doug Daniel (his mom helped).

Our son and "doghter" at story time

During a break in the weather-- a walk at Mill Creek Park

1/13: New Pics

1/5: New Pics

Swing and suit by Josh and Allie.

Socks by Cezanne and Brandon

Merry Christmas!

John's first Christmas was wonderful. Miranda started a Christmas morning tradition (on Christmas eve this year-- don't tell John!) of a "Dutch Puff" breakfast before we had a quiet family morning of opening gifts and listening to Christmas music. Then off we went to Grandma and Grandpa Baze's for more food, more gifts and a relaxing afternoon of catching up. The whole crew (including Uncle Josh) went to a candlelight mass where we witnessed a Christmas miracle of our own-- an older parishoner on an oxygen bottle holding his own candle and singing "Silent Night."

Christmas day was spent with Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy in Manhattan. John's first road trip was uneventful; his nap through the Flint Hills tells us he has yet to appreciate the splendor that Kansas offers. We had a wonderful meal, opened gifts, and played "pass the baby" as everyone got their "John fix" before the trip home.

We hope you all had equally wonderful Christmas's!

12/14: New Pics