Happy Birthday Bridget!

where's the beach?

Summer is in full swing and Whitney is making sure she's ready for the beach and picnics.

fun friday!

Yesterday Uncle Pat, Aunt Laura, and cousins Henry, Oliver & Nathaniel were passing through town. We met them for lunch at the Rainforest Cafe and celebrated Nathaniel's 3rd birthday. Despite all of the craziness at the restaurant, Whitney had no trouble getting a nap in.

As if that wasn't enough excitement, cousin Elizabeth took the train down from Milwaukee to spend the day with us. Whitney always enjoys her special time with her Godmother. Mom and dad like it too because they were able to have friends over for a bbq and go to a Mason Jennings show.

happy father's day!

Happy Father's Day Daddy! I love you so very much :) I may only be 2 months old, but I'm old enough to know I have the best daddy in the world. Here are a few of the million reasons why I love you...

you help me get dressed

you dance with me

you take me on walks

you explain the World Cup to me

you take me on boat rides

you take naps with me

You're the best! xoxo Whitney

Whitney would also like to give a special shout out to Papa Dave and Grandpa Carlson.... she is very fortunate to have two of the best grandpas in the business!

2 months old!

whitney's baptism weekend extravaganza

One year and one week later, we gathered our family and headed back to Sacred Heart Church and the Heidel House Resort in Green Lake, Wisconsin. However, instead of it being for our wedding, this time it was for Whitney's baptism. It was an incredible weekend and Whitney celebrated like a champ! I mean what baptism is complete without a boat cruise, brunch, golf, swimming, multi-generational gown, and a cake larger than the guest of honor!

Whitney was the 18th person to wear the Kelly family baptismal gown. This beautiful gown was made with love by Whitney's great-great grandmother (on Mary's side) and great-great aunt over 95 years ago!

Whitney's cake was made by the same person that did our wedding cakes last year and was an absolute work of art.

the baptismal gown

the church

the mass

the boat cruise

the godfather: Brian

the godmother: Elizabeth

the Kelly clan

the Carlson clan

the celebratory brunch

the amazing cake

soccer and bears

Whitney proved to be a good luck charm at Godmother/cousin Elizabeth's soccer game... her varsity team is going to the state tournament!

After the game Whitney had her first overnight visit at Nana and Papa's house. It was there that she befriended daddy's childhood buddies. Despite Whitney's attempt to stretch out as much as possible, she was taller than only 2 of the 3 bears. I don't imagine that will be the case for long.

the many faces of baby whitney

getting ready to start the day

interest

bliss

extreme bliss

concern

worry

doubt

distress

extreme distress

submission

repeat cycle...

beautiful blue eyes

introduction to eagle river, wi

Whitney made her first trip to Eagle River over Memorial Day weekend. We were a little nervous about the long car ride, but she handled it like a champ (which bodes well for many more future trips). Whitney was greeted by a personalized message that her cousins made just for her. We lucked out with gorgeous weather the entire weekend and fun was had by all. To top it off, mommy and daddy were able to go out for a nice wedding anniversary dinner due to the abundance of eager babysitters!