Nights Out

Casey and I spent two nights with just the grown ups at our respected company Christmas parties. It was fun to get dressed up...and I loved dancing the night away with my husband at his party. He still sweeps me off my feet! :-)

Smiles

Let's just say we're all smiles in this house!

Life as a family of four is wonderful! Every night I pray in amazement for the wonderful blessings God has given me. Marriage and parenthood is truly a wonderful vocation and a great way to prepare myself for heaven...I see the joys of heaven in the eyes and smiles of my children...I pray that you do too!

Grandmas visit

Daddy had to go to Alabama after Thanksgiving, Mommy was glad that Gamma and Nana came to help! The boys enjoyed their visitors, too!

Hive Five

Abram and Abby celebrating LSU's awesome season....Geaux Tigers!

Road trip

We've taken multiple road trips in Andrew's first few months of life. We went to Eunice for his baptism, Houston for our great friend Mike's wedding, and DeRidder for my grandmother's 80th birthday party. The boys have really been so good in the car. Andrew likes to snooze...as long as the car is moving....and Abram entertains us by reading, singing, or just being silly!

Putt-Putt

Before it got too cold, we took Abram to play putt-putt at a local course. Abram and Daady played, while Andrew and Mommy cheered them on. Abram especially enjoyed celebrating a good putt! He is too stinkin cute!

My maternity leave was a wonderful time spent with Abram and Andrew...crafts, tummytime, and playing together all day!!! I just wish it didn't have to end!

Andrew's Baptism

I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Andrew was baptized at St. Thomas More in Eunice, LA by our dear friend Fr. Cedric Sonnier. It was a beautiful sacrament...a physical expression of an invisible reality...as Andrew was washed clean of original sin and baptized priest, prophet, and king. I am so thankful for our family who made sacrifices to attend and celebrate this joyous occasion.

picture perfect!

We took pictures this weekend of our new family...they turned out great, so I thought that I would share. Life with 2 kids is still picture perfect...Casey and I continue to pinch ourselves to make sure it is real. We continue to be abundantely blessed by God!

Face Time

Here are some pictures of our precious new son. This momma is basking in her joy!

Andrew James Fruge

After a wonderful nine+ months of carrying another little miracle, Casey and I welcomed Andrew James Fruge into the world on October 6, 2011 at 6:18 in the evening. He was 3 days late...and induced at that! He weighed in a 7lbs 11 oz and was 20.5 inches long. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband who supported and coached me through another wonderful labor experience. I also am grateful for our mothers who were present and helpful as well. So far, Andrew is a very peaceful baby! I pray that God continues to work in and through our family to create beautiful, prayerful, joyful children to do His work in this world. Here are some pictures from Andrew's birthday! I hope that you enjoy!


Beholding our second born...





Papa and grandson #2





Daddy introducing Abram to his little brother




Second introduction was better received....



Godparents




Andrew James Fruge




Our Family of Four!

Becoming a Family of Four

We are now officially a family of four. We welcomed Andrew James Fruge into our family on October 6, 2011. Abram is adjusting SO well to being a big brother. He is so very sweet to Andrew...showering him with kisses, helping with diaper changes, etc. We are all VERY excited!

Heading to the hospital and hugging my "little boy" for the last time before #2 arrives!


Abram giving Andrew kisses on our first full day at home!

Mason Turned 7

Our nephew, Mason, turned seven this past week. He had a fun-filled birthday party...gigantic water slide and all. Abram enjoyed playing with the water table, swinging on the swing set, and cheering for the "big boys" sliding down then enormous water slide. We are so blessed to have such a joy-filled, fun-loving little boy!