I Love my Auntie!

Boy, oh Boy, do those babies love Aunt Laura... and why wouldn't they?? She shows up with new fashionable coordinating outfits for them, sings lots of fun songs, dances with them, and gives plenty of hugs and smiles. Thanks Aunt Laura!

Nessa & Patti in the House!

We always could use some extra hands to feed and who better to stop by for a visit than my awesome friend Vanessa and her mom Patti? These ladies sure know how to get the job down while adding in some humor for mommy's sake. It was so nice to laugh and share my crazy world with two of my oldest gal pals. Thanks!

When You Wish Upon a Star...

Welcome Syndey Jane Wright...Charlotte's new friend! Charlotte's been surrounded by boys so far and she's so excited that Sydney has arrived!

We all are so very excited. Jen and Steve, two of my dearest friends from college (Jen was my freshman roommate and Steve lived down the hall), welcomed baby Sydney last week with great anticipation. I said "when you wish upon a star" because Jen and I shared many, many phone conversations supporting each other and our "wishes" to become mommies over the recent years. She was my sounding board and I was hers. (I hope they do not mind my writing this). We both got our miracles and I am over the moon...just to add to the celestial picture :).

Welcome baby Sydney. Charlotte is so glad you're here and I hope you don't mind those pesky boys during our playdates!

Goodbye Corporate Catherine ...

... for now. The time had come and my last day in the office was this past Thursday. I can't say that the day did not pass me by without tears and all types of emotions. It was a hard decision to make, but when I picked up my purse to head to work one day it hit me. I looked down at the floor and saw all three of my babies were looking back at me. This time they were smiling and giggling...they were trying to get up on their knees or rolling. Things are happening so quickly and it's time for me to slow down while everything else speeds up.

On my last day my awesome friends at Lutron brought in an adorable cake along with some other delicious sweet treats. On Tuesday we went out for lovely group lunch where I held back tears. Here is a picture of the cake along the old Catherine and office that I waved goodbye to. I made so many friends throughout my career and even met my husband. From Sotheby's in NYC, to the K'NEX toy world and Lutron Electronics in PA; I can honestly say that I'll miss that part of my life for now. I'll be back though...but first I need to get down to some serious baby business.

Grandmom Stimson

Our First Cold

It's official...we have a cold. Well, when I say "we", I mean the majority of the house. Alton, Baxter, Charlotte, and Kreg are all miserable with runny noses and coughs. Like hurricane Irene, there's not much you can do except stock up on supplies and ride out the storm!

Do Not Disturb

This is how Charlotte sleeps. You can't blame her considering her nursery company. I mean, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to get her beauty sleep!