Best.Day.Ever.

One of the best days of my life was the day you were born. But, I must admit it wasn't THE best.

Why?

Because, although, I have had many amazing days in my life so far (the day I was born, when I married your father, finding out I was pregnant with you, etc) no day will ever compare to the day I was baptized. 

I may not remember February 22, 1991, but it was definitely the best day of my life! It was the day I became a daughter of God and was welcomed into the Holy Catholic Church. My sins were washed away by the waters of baptism and I was claimed for Christ. How could any other day ever compete with that? 

And now, my sweet girl, you have experienced the best day of your life! As Fr. Crispin poured the water over your tiny head, as you screamed because you were starving and had no idea what was going on, you became clean in the truest sense of the word. Your soul was washed clean and the gates of Heaven were opened to you. Christ claimed you for himself and never will he let you go. 

You're a princess now. A daughter of the Most High King! You. Are. Catholic.

Welcome Home, Cana Marie! 

Our little sinner about to become a Saint!

BAPTIZED!

So done didn't want to wake up and have a giant gown placed on her... Lol

Proudest parents alive!

Cana with her amazing godmother, Katie!

Such a beautiful cake for a beautiful girl!

Your Baptismal gown that my grandfather and great grand parents got baptized in as well! 

LoveNotes: week 2

Monday October 6, 2014

Cana and I relaxed at home and prepared the house for my parents to come for a visit. Sometimes a day in pajamas is all you need. 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

Happy one month birthday, Cana Marie! Read up on what we learned and experienced during our first 30 days with the Canester. 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

We took a trip to Estes Park with my parents. It was sad that Frankie couldn't join us because he had to work, but we had a blast in one of my favorite places. And boy am I proud of how well Cana did on her first big trip!

Thursday October 9, 2014

Frankie and I went on our first date since pre-Cana. My parents so graciously offered to watch our girl while we went to dinner and dessert. I spent the entire day stressing and preparing for the (less than) four hour date. And yes... I cried in the car on the way to dinner. Judge away! But once we got to dinner, I relaxed and enjoyed the rare quality time with my amazing spouse. It was a blessed few hours!

Friday October 10, 2014

Today, we went to dinner at Frankie's moms house and Cana got to meet her auntie Megan and uncle Leslie while they were visiting from Utah! Big props to Les for being brave enough to hold her! Haha

Saturday October 11, 2014

Cana Marie, welcome home! You're officially a child of God!!! I've never been such a proud mama!

Sunday October 12, 2014

My parents left today, which is sad but we are so grateful for their time here. It was also rainy and cold, which is the best! And lastly, it was bronco Sunday which meant Cana's godmother, Katie, came to hangout. She brought our newly baptized girl a perfect gift: an Immaculate Heart of Mary doll (made by the awesome Raquel)! I can't wait for her to play with it!