Forgot to include this in my last posting....does anyone want a Great Dane or a crazy looking mutt? The dogs are a little overwhelming for us now that we have Brody. They are not getting enough attention and to put it bluntly DRIVING US CRAZY! They do not have to be a package deal FYI. I've included a pic so that you can see just how cute they are.
Brody also attended his first birthday party this weekend. For Colleen's daughter Abbey (4 years old already!!) It was a Pirates and Princess theme. He did well, it was a beautiful day and we sat outside. I was nervous about sunburn but thanks to Auntie Julie and her "sunshield" he was just fine! Good to see Meghan, Jeff, and Maureen too. And Jeff made a little boy named Gage cry...

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter! Brody's first major holiday and what a day it was! It started off opening up Brody's basket from the Easter Bunny followed by breakfast for Mom and Dad. Then we headed off to Tinley Park to see my high school friend Beth C. and her mom, Mrs. R. Beth goes to Duke University and hadn't been able to meet Brody yet. So after a visit with them, we were off to my parents house for Easter with Mom, Dad, Phil, Lyndy, and my Grandparents. Everyone loved Brody's easter outfit. We had a great meal there and then had to run to the Fabian's. As many of you know, they have a very large family. So it was pretty exciting over there and by this time, Brody had a very overwhelming day without much naptime. So he was good when we arrived and showed off his outfit and hat but then had a meltdown and had to change into PJs. He had a hard time falling asleep with all the excitement and was pretty crabby. So we headed home around 8pm. What a day!

This morning, after getting up at 4:15am to get myself ready, pull Brody out of bed and get him into his carrier without waking him, scraping the huge amount of snow off of my car, driving out to Orland to drop Brody off at Carmella's, and turning around to get back to Joliet and be at work by 7:00, I GOT A FLAT TIRE!!!!!!!! Why can't I just have a normal life. Luckily, I got a hold of a co-worker that was able to pick me up at the gas station I had coasted into and get me to work on time. All this before some people are even hitting the snooze button. Unbelievable! At least Brody wasn't in the car. I was able to get my car towed to the tire store and replace the shredded tire without further incident. What a day! If anyone knows of a day care or babysitting person in Joliet, please let me know! On a more positive note, Brody is almost sleeping through the night. I think a couple more creative feedings while he is half asleep just before I go to bed and we'll be in business.

Today was Brody's baptism at St Patrick's Catholic Church. It was a very nice ceremoy. Brody did well. He was crabby and crying at the beginning then took a quick nap. When the water was poured on his head, his eyes popped open but no crying! He was awake for the rest and even posed for a TON of pics without a peep. His outfit, made by my Mom's friend Paige, from my wedding dress, turned out beautiful! We were affectionately calling him "Humpty Dumpty." Right now Brody is passed out on the couch...it's been an eventful day! For more pics check out my online photo album....http://lisafabian.myphotoalbum.com