Mother's Day

Me and my four kiddos on Mother's Day!!

School Dance

Jenna and Marissa recently went to Steck's second annual school dance. And these are the fabulous outfits they deemed perfect for this outing! Sunglasses and all. (Thank you, Aunt Jan!) Both of the girls had a wonderful time! :)

Marissa and her best friend, Brianna.

Jenna and her best friend, Stephanie.

Wondering where the boys are?? After experiencing the dance last year, Jacob and Nicholas decided the event was way too girly! They wanted nothing to do with it and stayed home with their dad and did "guy" stuff. :)

Meeting Anthony

Marissa and Jacob were the first of my kids to meet their brand new baby cousin. They just couldn't believe how little he is! Jenna and Nicholas had their first introduction a few weeks later. The four of them are so excited to finally have a first cousin!

My Nicholas

One of my favorites of him so far this year. :)

Jacob's First Communion

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Jacob received his first Holy Communion today! He was excited and everything went great. After church, we came back to the house and had a little celebration with our family. Isn't he handsome?! He is holding the same missalette that his Dad held at his First Communion. We gave him a cross tie pin for his special day.

Jacob and his grandparents.

Great Yia Yia Pagonis.

Aunty Sarah, Tom, Papa, Uncle Jeremy, Gramma Fran, Aunty Ali, Uncle Rob, Jenna, Jacob, and Nicholas.

Proud parents!

Deacon Tim. :)

Congratulations, Jacob!

Baby Anthony!

I'm finally an aunt! It's true! My beautiful nephew, Anthony Robert Alejandro, was born today at 12:12 pm weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. and measuring 19 3/4 inches. Congratulations Melissa and Rick! I am so excited!

Proud daddy and new mommy.

I love this photo. Melissa framed it and gave it to me as a gift. I am so blessed to have been a part of this day and so grateful that I was there to support my sister. She is going to be a wonderful mother.

I'm your Aunty!!

Grandpa and Grandma Pagonis. Great Yia Yia Pagonis. We love you, baby!

Jacob wove this special little blanket for Anthony. He worked really hard trying to get it done in time for his birth. Blue and orange for U of I, of course!

Happy Birthday Yia Yia!

My Yia Yia celebrated her 92nd birthday on March 11th! I'm so grateful to have her in my life. She's singing "Happy Birthday" to herself in this picture. :)