Francis John Heimann

A new nephew was born into this world last night!  Francis John Heimann. Kyle and Kate's second baby. I had trouble getting to sleep last night, just thinking about this cute new babe. And I get to hold him this weekend!!! Kyle is suggesting Paco as a nickname. I like it although not sure how you get Paco from Francis. Kate likes Frank. And I am still proposing Fritz. (We had a great Uncle Francis who went by Fritz - I think he played the harmonica). But the parents would have to approve first.

Love you kiddo! Can't wait to see you in person!

Oct. 10, 2001

6 lbs. 14 oz

21 inches

We are so proud of you Kate!

Silver and Gold

This might be my first post without pictures. Gianna is not her normal photogenic self lately. She is wide awake ALL day and somewhat on the cranky side. Her new teeth are popping through and I think it is taking a toll on her.

I love google sometimes. Two nights ago I googled "recipe chicken broccoli" and I found a great stir fry recipe! I was pretty pleased with myself. Yummy!

Make New Friends but Keep the Old..

Last night Jacob and I were invited (by our parish) to a dinner for the Alternatives Pregnancy Centers. They have 9 locations in the Denver area and one mobile office that moves to different areas and college campuses. We were so excited to learn about the good that this organization is doing to battle the evil of abortion. And we also got to meet some more people from our new parish! We have a renewed zeal to find out other ways we can help with this important cause.

And today we are just having a relaxing Saturday and tonight we are making pizza for our new friends Angela and Brian and their two boys. I am SO excited to start entering into this new community! I am ready for friends! Tomorrow we are going to a baptism for Jacob's boss' baby girl! Starting to feel a little more like home. Just wish I could move all my favorite people out here....siiigh.

Getting So Big

Gianna is now 7 months old and she is in charge. She is finally crawling on all fours instead of swimming on the floor. She has started to search out things to hold on to so she can stand up. It cracks me up because I am not expecting her to pop up on her piggies like that. And she is Miss Jabberjaws 2011.

And first a video: Saying Mom and Standing!

All Clean!

Skyping with Geema and Papa!

She looks so guilty

What a BIG girl!

At Last

Here is the theme song for this post: At Last  Please play as you read...

The story is too beautiful not to share. My brother Cory proposed to the love of his life last night, Marie. And I couldn't be happier! Eek. I can't stop the tears! Happy tears of course.

He had her meet him in the chapel where he was praying alone in front of Our Lord in the Eucharist. They prayed. He gave her some hydrangeas. The word hydrangea means vessel. He talked to her about how Mary was a vessel of Jesus and how much she has prayed for them in their courtship and led them to being better Christians. He proceded to ask her if she would be a vessel for his children someday and grow in relationship with the Lord together for the rest of their lives!

Then he placed this beautiful handcrafted ring on her wedding finger. A hydrangea flower with 3 petals symbolizing the trinity! Lift your jaw and check it out.

Two of my favorite people, soon to be one in some mysterious gift from God; the vocation of marriage! Love you two! Yeah, Gianna seems to make it into all our pictures these days.

My most favorite picture of them.  I mean doesn't it just look like Joseph and Mary?

The bride to be

The groom to be

The happy couple

Garden Fresh And Sloppy Kisses

My husband is amazing. Have I mentioned that before? He has a beautiful garden going and this weekend he brought some fresh flowers into the house and they are absolutely beautiful. I love having them to look at.

From dirt...

To decor!

Jacob likes to play with Gianna and sometimes he gets a little wet. The following is a snipit of his daily life.

And mom requested a picture of me. I was thinking about how Jacob and I never have pictures together anymore so we took one before our date on Saturday. Yes, I said date!

Gianna has been sitting up more now AND she rode in a cart last weekend without her car seat for the first time! She wasn't sure what to think.

Meet Shirls

My friend Shirley is an amazing woman and she is so good to us. Below is a picture of her at Gianna's feast day party! She recently sent us a package with 3 books in it. One for Jacob, one for me, and one for Gianna. I wanted to show what we have been up to with them.

Shirley!

Jacob reading the sweetest book ever to Gianna! She loves it!

And the "Holiday Bread" recipe from my book! I took a picture in the oven in case I burned it.

Phew that was close. It was so fun and easy to make! I am so proud of myself!

And tasty too. Love this pic.

Jacob received a book too about faith and politics that he can't wait to read!

THANK YOU SHIRLEY! WE LOVE YOU!

Seeing Clearly

Today was an unproductive day in the eyes of the world. I didn't get much done at all. I am pretty sure Gianna is about to get her first tooth and she has been fussy and needy. She just wanted me to hold her and play with her. So I did. I am just so blessed that I get to be the one to take care of her when she is having a rough day rather than a daycare or sitter. I consider it a productive day. Thank you Jacob for taking care of us.


Poor thing. I couldn't get a picture of her without her hands in her mouth trying to soothe herself:

With Daddy before work

I think she looks like an old lady here.