Tale of Two Sisters & A New Brother

Well what about our favorite 4 year old??
-- enjoying making up plays to share in her puppet theater ("ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, babies and babies")
-- singing like a rock star with her new microphone-- "Battlefield" "Grace", "Blast Off", "Single Ladies" (if you would like to listen to any if these I have a vacation Bible school cd I would be happy to lend out - after 4 mos even sings about God get old)
-- helping out by making her bed (willingly without being asked) every morning. Of course after making she says "didn't I do a good job Mom?"
-- loving her Good Shepherd class at St. John Newmann and has some great new songs to share.
-- having fun at gymnastics - I guess, b/c parents aren't allowed to watch anymore - no more take your kid & have fun watching them!
-- loving her new blue jeans and pink belt!
-- keeping us in stitches everyday just being her funny sweet self:)!

New updates from your favorite 9 month old:
-- crawling all over the place and pulling up on the furniture
-- getting lots if bruises on her head from her new found freedom
-- saying ma ma ma and da da
-- chasing after her sister
-- waking up when I say " you want to go see Caileigh?"
-- taking her sister's toys
-- spending some quality time with her Grandpa when she was sick and making him change his first dirty diaper in many years (thanks Grandpa ) ;)

Sorry no updates for awhile. Like most it's been all about trying to get healthy and stay that way around here. The girls had their checkups last week and both had low grade fevers so neither got shots (good and bad). Keira's been hanging onto a cough and runny nose for 2 weeks so after the diagnosis of a double ear infection she is on the mend hopefully! Caileigh is hanging in there so far.

Stats from their visits;
Caileigh= 33.5 lbs and 37.5 inches
(6.5 more pounds gets her in a booster!)
Keira (9 mos) = 17.9 lbs and 27 inches.
Keira's percentile has dropped some likely due to her runny noses or love of solid food vs bottle!

We're all excited for Halloween and Jack's 3rd birthday party. Oh and John's 1/2th marathon on Sunday!! We can't wait!!

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We'll be lighting a candle at 7pm in memory of Baby Stephen and Baby Duffy and praying for all those little Angels in heaven and those that loved them.

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Happy Birthday Caileigh Cecelia!!

I can't believe its been 4 years since you were born - right at 10:14 pm! How happy we were when you came out crying ! Then we asked you if you wanted to be called Caileigh and you went "waaa" and then we said "how about Keira?" and you went "waaaa" so we made the first big decision as parents!!

You've been a joy to us ever since you were born, we are so blessed that you are our daughter. We can't wait to see what the next year brings and all the new things you learn. You're a wonderful loving daughter and big sister. We love you! And remember, you're never too big to hug and kiss, "4 means more"!

Love
Mommy & Daddy!

Birthday celebrations continue! We took cupcakes to school today for Caileigh's class (she made them) and for all the teachers too. They loved them! Poor Keira wasn't feeling well so she stayed home with mom all day and Daddy had to work so late he didn't get home until 10:00 pm! I told Caileigh I didn't want her to get big and turn 4 and held her in my arms just like I did 4 years ago - aw!! She loved it!!

Off to build the puppet theater ! shhhhh!

Well everyone slept in this morning and we spent the morning playing with all Caileigh's toys and making cupcakes for school tomorrow. Caileigh LOVED the pretty dress Great Pap Pap bought her - she wore it all morning and then after her bath before bed! And her baby doll wore the matching dress too.

Caileigh Sydney & I went to see Click Clack Moo at the International Children's Theater at the Byham. We had great seats and the show was really funny. We met the cast after and they sand Happy Birthday to Caileigh and I thought she was going to burst into tears! Deja vu to last year at Eat & Park!

Daddy was feeling better this morning but Keira is still coughing and has a runny nose. Hopefully they will both be better tomorrow!

Its Birthday Party Day!! Happy almost Birthday Caileigh! Even though it was colder than last year it was still a fun day. "Belle" looked beautiful in her gown and glass slippers, and we played "pin Cinderella in the window", opened presents and had delicious cake! Belle got all kinds of wonderful gifts from all her cousins, friends, aunts/uncles and grandparents. Thanks everyone for coming!

Too bad Daddy wasn't feeling well and had to go to bed early. And then Keira woke up with another croup cough so it was a long night for she & Mommy. Just a few more days till she's officially 4 years old!

Happy 9 Months Keira!! Sorry Mommy couldn't be there to celebrate but Daddy did a great job of taking your picture! I can't believe you are 9 months already! Just thinking back to January 5th (which was also a Monday) we were so excited to meet you and you have been a joy ever since! What is Keira up to nowadays?

Almost crawling! She scoots backwards and then puts legs into a split and then sits up...

Eating anything - beans, rice, chicken, pork, avocado - everything that Caileigh used to like but doesn't anymore!

Babbling and sort of saying "Mama";

Still happy and giddy to see her sister every morning but

starting to grab what is in Caileigh's hand and take her toys (which Caileigh is taking quite well so far);

loves Caileigh's Curious George bear (which Caileigh doesn't like to share); and

clanging toys together in her hands;

I'll update after her 9 month visit but she is right around 17 1/2 pounds I bet!

We love you Keira Marie!

Happy Anniversary to Mommy & Daddy!!

6 years - wow, that's more than I have been alive! Daddy spent the day at the Mellon Arena waiting in line to get his picture taken with the Stanley Cup - see the picture! Mommy, Keira and I went to church, planted mums outside (which are mom & Grandma Burke's favorite flowers by the way) and then I took a really long nap. Mommy wishes she took one too! She's off to Chicago tomorrow but just for one night and back in time for my Good Shepherd class on Tuesday!

Oh yea and FINALLY, the site fixed the audio on some of the videos we uploaded a few months back so you can see the "Fun with the Son" one now in stereo! We'll fix the rest soon...

Go Steelers!!

Happy Wedding Day Erin & Victor! It was a gorgeous day and Keira & I got all dressed up to go to the wedding - Erin looked so pretty! We saw Aunt Amanda & Aunt Ashley and all our cousins.

Mommy & I bought all kinds of mums and pumpkins at the store to plant outside so the yard looks nice for my party (its in one week you know?!).