Nolan's Baptism

Nolan was baptized on January 27th at St. Catherine's Church by Fr. Bill McFarlane. Our immediate family attended, and we had a celebration at our house after the baptism. We went to noon mass before the ceremony, and Nolan had enough by the time the baptism occurred. He was ready for a bottle and made it known to everyone at the baptism with his loud voice! There was one other baby baptized with Nolan...friends of friends of ours. It was a really nice ceremony. Nolan wore the O'Shea family christening gown made by Great Grandma O'Shea. Mommy and all of her cousins and their children were baptized in this family heirloom gown.

It was very special! We had a wonderful day with our family!

Nolan and GG before we left for church Nolan in his christening gown

Nolan with Daddy and Mommy before heading to church
Cousin Henry Lecauchois with Nolan at church
Nolan being baptized by Fr. Bill McFarlane
Our immediate family members who attended Nolan's baptism
Nolan with his godparents-Uncle Xavier and Aunt Maura

Nolan with Daddy, Mommy, his four grandparents and one great grandma (GG)
Nolan with his special cake
Nolan with Jack, Liam, Uncle Colin and Henry...so many boys!
Nolan with Henry who is just five weeks younger!

Stretching and Moving

Nolan is quite a healthy boy and has a great figure! He looks good in his Nike outfit, too!

He loves to stretch and move around.

Nolan is thinking about stretching...

But he would rather eat his hands!
Thinking about stretching again...
Yeah! Nolan is stretching!
He can even stand up with Daddy's assistance! Nolan is very strong!

Superfan!

Nolan is a University of Chicago basketball superfan! They even gave him his own t-shirt! Nolan went to the game against Emory on Sunday...and the Maroons won again!

Pops and Nolan in his new shirt

Slamdunk!

Nolan's Night with Pops and Grandmo

Daddy took Uncle Colin to Cincinnati to visit the Ohio Leonards last weekend. Mommy had a girls night planned with her friends. So...Pops and Grandmo took care of Nolan on Saturday night. They took Nolan to dinner at the Rosner's house. Mr. and Mrs. Rosner were taking care of their granddaughter that night, too. Nolan met Marisa and had an evening of fun!

Thanks to Pops and Grandmo for a fun night!

Grandmo, Nolan, Mrs. Rosner and Marisa

Pops, Nolan, Mr. Rosner and Marisa
Nolan...settling in for a long winter's sleep after a wild Saturday night!

Happy Baby

Nolan is so happy! Here are some fun pictures...

Nolan in his towel after taking a bath

Nolan hanging out in his Boppy chair

Nolan's First Trip

Nolan went on his first trip! He flew to St. Louis for his cousin Jack's first birthday party! He loved it! Nolan was the best passenger on the plane...he didn't even make a sound! On the way home, he slept through the entire process from waiting in the airport to boarding the plane, taking off, landing and getting in the car to go home. He can travel anywhere!

Nolan and Mommy waiting in the airport

Nolan waiting for the plane
Nolan with Mommy, Grandmo, Aunt Maura, Pops and GG during the flight
Jack and Nolan in matching Irish sweaters
Nolan in his Irish sweater
Nolan hanging out with GG
Nolan with Uncle Kevin and Jack...Jack loves giving Nolan hugs!
Nolan taking a rest with GG during Jack's birthday party

Happy 1st Birthday Jack!
Nolan with Uncle Kevin at the University of Chicago vs. Washington University basketball game. Nolan is a superfan!
Jack and Nolan hugging
Jack and Nolan in their matching Baby Gap stripes...they can nicely pull off stripes going around!

Nolan's First Butler Game

Nolan has been to many basketball games lately...he loves the lights and excitement! We went to the Butler vs. Loyola basketball game on Monday night. Butler won! Nolan wore his Butler blue to show his support!

Nolan's First High School Basketball Game

Nolan went to the St. Ignatius vs. Loyola basketball game on Friday night for the Battle of the Jesuit Cup. St. Ignatius won, and Nolan loved the game! Nolan joined us at Hamilton's for a pre-game drink!

Two Months Old

Nolan had his two month appointment on January 2nd. He weighed in at 13 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 22 1/2 inches long. He is in the 90th percentile for weight, the 30th percentile for height and the 60th percentile for head. Nolan is quite the healthy boy!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Our new year started with a beautiful snowfall. We took Nolan out to take a picture of him in the snow. He loved it! It was snowing while we were outside...we only stayed out long enough to get a few pictures!

Nolan and Mommy

Nolan and Daddy