Counting Our Blessings

Happy Birthday Babe!

  

Look at this cute little baby... he's turned into a wonderful man!

Happy 37th Michael, here's to many, many more celebrations.

We love you!

HB, Connor,Colin & Fergus

For the woman I love

Tomorrow I will celebrate five years of marriage to my soul mate. For those of you who know our story, you know the power of God to heal and restore through love. She has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known and has brought a depth and meaning to my life I would not have known had we never met.

Before her, it was just me and Connor. With her, we now have Colin and Fergus...two of the cutest creatures ever created. I can't imagine my life without them...or her. Thank you Jesus for giving me the lady I call wife, lover and friend.

Nicolle, I love you. Forever.

Mike

To the Special Men in our Lives

There are not enough words to say how much we love and appreciate you.

Happy Father's Day!

 

 

 

Road Trip to G.G.'s

There are two things that are a gurantee when you visit Great Grandma (AKA G.G.) and the Golden Girls (Aunts Paula and Cindy): tasty desserts and lots of talking and laughing!

We had a BLAST!

Some of Mike's cousins were there with their kids and we spent a beautiful afternoon going down memory lane, talking, eating and staring at the babies.

G.G. is 92-years-old and let me tell you the woman is as sharp as a tack! She had all of us cracking up and she was the first to ask to hold Colin and sweet little Violet. We figured out that G.G. has 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren!

WOW!

During the trip, Colin decided it was a perfect time to start attempting to roll over. He ALMOST did it!

Take a look at the photos we took during our trip. I just love hanging out with family. We hope to see them all very soon.

 

These are all 2nd counsins! From L to R: Connor,Colin, Rebecca, Violet, Caitlin and Jasper.

 

Mike, Molly & Chris all grew up together. Mike's kids:Connor & Colin; Molly's kids: Rebecca and Caitlin; Chris' kids: Violet (yellow dress) and Jasper (orange t-shirt).

A Legacy of Love

May was very special month for our family. Grandpa Racey came to visit and meet his two new great-grandsons.

He made the trip out from Seattle to Ohio by himself and we enjoyed his company very much. Grandpa told me that he wanted to meet his "legacies" before it was too late.

We got some great photos of Grandpa and his THREE great-grandsons. It was a hoot!

Next up, I took a photo of Grandpa with ALL his Ohio grandkids!

I know Connor, and the little ones, will treasure these photos forever.

Go Cubs!

It's time to batter up!

Connor's baseball season has officially started. This year, C-Dog is CUB. He is loving his team this year because he has lots of his school buddies on the team.

I have to say, our team looks REALLY good out there. We have some great hitters and BIG guys on the team.

I definitely think Connor's PS3 baseball game has helped his batting..he's knocking them out of the park.

This season is special too because Colin is with us and is watching his big brother play. I told Connor that I am going to make a small jersey for Colin that reads "Lil' Cub." On the back, the jersey will have RACEY.

All I have to do now is remember to bring the camera!

I hope to be posting photos soon.

GO CUBS!

Celebrating You

I don't know where I would be without my big sister, Marcie.

She has witnessed every major milestone of my life. She has cheered me on, held my hand, given me a shoulder to cry on and has been my partner in crime.

Recently, Marcie was there to witness the biggest miracle of my life: Colin.

Again, where would I be without you!?

Happy Birthday Sis!

 

Brotherly Love

 

While I was cooking dinner tonight, Connor decided to read Colin one of his favorite books he liked when he was a "little kid." Connor was reading the book in funny voices and Colin was just in awe of his big brother.  This just made my heart melt. LOVE THEM =)

Colin goes to...

This past week, Colin has been on some adventures around town (because Mommy was going stir crazy at home). Check out where he's been so far:

 

Target on Sawmill Road (they have a Starbucks inside).

Mommy's favorite coffee place: DUNKIN DONUTS!

 

Shopping at Kohl's with Mommy and Drina... we had to stop and show Colin who Brutus Buckeye was. Go Bucks!

 

We took a trip to Home Depot with Daddy. I am sure we will be making more trips in the future as we continue to do little home improvement projects around the condo.

 

The cousins finally meet! Their first official playdate. We think Colin and Bo are going to be double trouble in the future.

 

How cute! We can't wait to see them play together.

Welcome Colin Daniel

                            I can't believe our little miracle is finally here!

            After 16 hours of labor our little monkey came into the world via C-Section.

                            Colin Daniel Racey

                            March 27, 2009

                            7lbs 13oz

                            20.5 Inches

                I never knew I could fall in love with someone so instantly.

                Big Brother Connor is so proud and protective of Colin. I love hearing Connor talk to Colin. It just makes me teary all the time.

 

                    Our little family is now complete. I was destined to be surrounded by good looking men.

                    I thank God for the love my boys give me.

 

 

 

 

                    I will have more photos and (hopefully) videos to come. I still can't believe Colin has been in our lives for a week now. Thanks to everyone for their love and support. I can't wait for you to meet our little monkey!