Paisley Laine was baptized on Sunday.  She loved being the center of attention of course.  She was not sure what to think of the water.  But after the Pastor was done, she said "More Water" :)  Here are a few pics to recap the morning. 

Picture with Pastor Ray.

She got flowers after the baptism.  She was so excited!  And I know she looks kind of Amish but I loved the dress on her.  Thanks Sprout Fitters for dressing Pais from head to toe :)

The Godparents :)  Thanks Justin and Allie for being so special to Paisley.

Thank you to my mom and Bill, Rob and Debbie, Robbie, Matt and Brittany and boys, Grandpa Louie, and Cheryl for joining us for the ceremony and IHOP afterwards.  Love you all!

We decided on behalf of Pioneer Seeds to take a trip to St Louis for a Cardinals Game.  So we all got sitters :)  It was not until we were about 15 minutes from St Louis that we received a phone call and learned that the game time was switched from 1:15 to 7:05.  Are you kidding me?  We quickly rearranged sitters and decided to make a full day trip in STL. 

Somehow Britt and I convinced the guys to take us to the Galleria.  They went to Cabelas to pass the time though.  After we shopped for a few hours, we went to PF Changs.  From there we had no clue what to do, but we finally decided to take a tour of Anheuser Busch. 

Here are a few pictures from our tour...

Even though I do not drink beer, this tour was long but pretty amazing and very CLEAN.  So clean that we wondered is this really where they make the beer :)

Quick pic of the scoreboard at the game.

Memorial Day weekend was a very fun weekend at Lake Shelbyville.  Here is a little recap...

Adam driving our new fishing boat :)

Paisley and Finn fought taking a nap back at the camper so we took a boat ride and within 5 minutes we had two sleeping toddlers.  Nice and relaxing!

After naptime, the kids begged their daddy's to get in the water :)  I am glad it was the dads and not the moms in the water.  Look how clean the water looks!

After the boat ride the kids went swimming at the pool at the camp site!  Actually I think this was before the boat ride.  I don't remember.  It was a blur of aweekend! 

Paisley sporting little Griffen's hat and her pink floaties:)

All three kiddos cheesing for the camera.  Well Griffen is really not cheesing but instead saying get these kids away from me...

Things in our life have been crazy this past few weeks.  And I am afraid they are only going to get crazier.  We have Paisley's Baptism, birthday party, actual birthday, Marissa's wedding festivites, and the Christian County Pageant all in one month....whew!  Oh well that is what summer is all about :)

So we caught Paisley in the kitchen tonight with daddy's boots on.  And yes Paisley does not have any pants on.  What a funny little girl!

Stay tuned for pictures from our lake trip on Memorial Day weekend, Cardinals game, and more....

We had a very busy weekend at home this past weekend.  Paisley and I were planning our day and evening with Baby Griffen.  We wanted to do a little cleaning so my little helper (in her pajamas still) wanted the broom and dust pan and away she went!

Now it was time to get out a few of Paisley's old baby toys to entertain Griffen.  I think Paisley forgot just how fun they were!

And the next series of pictures looks like Paisley is harassing Griffen but she was very gentle. 

Patting his back to help him go night night!  She often wanted him to go night night.  I am not sure if she wanted the attention back on her or what :)

A hug and kiss from Pais!

Awwww and now she is lying next to him holding his hand!

And now the normal Paisley cheesing face comes out :)

Here are some precious pictures of Baby Griffen!  Even though he did not sleep very much he was a very happy baby!

Paisley had a snack on her picnic table right next to Griffen.  She then threw her cheese popcorn in the grass because the birds need to eat to according to her!  Oh and I forgot to mention she tried to eat a few off of the grass too.  Yuck!

Last picture of he two of them together.  Paisley could not get enough of rocking Griff!

On Sunday evening, we filled Paisley water table up with water and this is is what she started doing.  I think I should hire her to water my flowers every night :)  I think she watches me just a little too much!

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!!!!!!

Mother's Day Weekend / Griffen's Baptism

Mother's Day

On Saturday evening, we went to Firefly Grill in Effingham for dinner.  We ate with my mom and Bill, Justin and Allie, and Allie's parents.  We chose this place as a test for Justin and Allie's Rehearsal Dinner.  It was good.

Here is little miss Pais and Allie.  Oh does she love Aunt Allie! 

Uncle Justin wanted in for the picture and this is the look he got from his niece :)

Paisley was admiring the very large fish in the pond through the sliding glass window at Firefly.

I just realized that Paisley and I did not get any pictures on Mother's Day. How sad! I am getting used to that since I am always the one behind the camera!

Griffen's Baptism

Griffen Louis Swinger was baptized on Sunday.  He was not very happy in this picture.  Here is a family picture minus Robbie :(  We missed you Rob!

I had to take a picture of Paisley in this little jean jacket.  Even though she is not looking at me in this picture I loved her jean jacket :)  She is growing up too fast!

This past weekend was Marissa's Bridal Shower.  I am her matron of honor so I had a lot of planning to do.  We had an Ice Cream Social and of course we had Dairy Queen icecream.  The shower was a success!  Here are a few pictures.

Paisley with Aunt Marissa.

Paisley and Aunt Allie.

Me, Jamie (cousin), Allie (my brother's finance).

Jamie, Marissa (bride and cousin), Me.

Good Luck Marissa on your Wedding Day!  You will be a beautiful bride!  I love you!