Snapshots from My Year . . .

January:  Addison turns 3!

February:  David Paul Arrives

March/April:  Visited Costa Rica

March/April: Rode a horse for the first time in 20 ish years in Costa Rica

April:  David Paul is baptized

May:  Memorial Day at the Botanical Gardens with my friend Matt

 

May:  Flower Day at the Detroit Eastern Market

 

June:  Alaina turns 5

July:  Visit to Ishpeming

 

 

 

July:  Family Time at Seul Choix

 

July:  More fun at the Eastern Market

July:  All day adeventure to the Detroit Institute of Arts

David Paul's Baptism

Hello Nadeaus!!

Tim and I wanted to share a few pictures from David Paul's baptism.  The day was a beautiful one - sunshine and 70 degrees.  David Paul was able to wear the "onesie" that Paul wore when he was Christened so many years ago.

He was also able to wear the Christening gown that was worn by Emily, Tracy, Tim, Peter and their cousins.   

He was baptized in the church where my grandfather was pastor for 16 years.  It was the church where my parents met and were married, and where I was also baptized by my grandfather.  In fact, my dad was able to baptize David Paul and to wear my grandfather's robe (my grandfather passed away several years ago).  We were so blessed to have such a deep, rich history of faith and family as part of the special ceremony.  And even though David Paul screamed throughout almost the entire ceremony (he was only quiet when his daddy played the guitar and we all sang "Jesus Loves Me" and "Come Thou Fount" - our little man loves music!!) we know that he will appreciate it all someday.

David Paul is also blessed to have such wonderful men to show him how to be a man after God's own heart.

We were sorry we all couldn't be together but are so thankful that David Paul has such a wonderful family to surround him, love him, encourage him, and help him grow.  We can't wait to see you all again soon!!

Happy New Year!

Things to look forward to on the blog in 2011. . .

New Things

1. A Monthly Scripture Memorization Challenge
2. Book Club - Reading Challenge
3. Recipes from the upcoming cookbook (please don't ask me about the cookbook - it's coming)
4. Monthly Updated Prayer Requests Tab
5. Tutorial on the "Musts" for each post (Title & Labels)
6. Ticker Counter for upcoming babies and weddings
7. Updated Birthdays and Important Dates
8. New Winter Header & a New Look

Old Things

1. Pictures
2. Wordless Wednesdays
3. More Pictures

Names

So as the days roll on and the countdown begins to finding out what we are having, The name game has begun. Its funny I thought we had our names nailed down and now im like hmm, but i like this name, oh and that one. (We don't always agree) LOL So lets here what everyone things! What should we name the baby???? boy??? girl????

Faith said girl- Angel boy- Michael

It's a GIRL!

We are expecting a baby girl! Addison Jane looks perfect on the ultrasound and we couldn't be happier that she is healthy and growing strong. Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts!

Pete, Emily, and Alaina

Baby Nadeau Update

Hi all!

We are going to find out on the 20th of August whether we are having a girl or a boy, so we thought we should finalize our name choices. If it's a boy, he will be Joseph Paul and if it's a girl, she will be Addison Jane. Thanks for all the name suggestions and being involved in this exciting time for us!

Love you all,
Emily Ann and Peter

i'm not biased - i swear

5 months old - Thanksgiving 2008

So Young . . . Yet So Many Faces . . .

What are you lookin' at?
No, I simply will not!
Here, Here Matey!
and my favorite Bliss - Pure Bliss!

Welcome

Welcome to the World Alaina Marie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pete and Emily what a beautiful and precious little girl you have. We are so glad to welcome her to the family. Congratulations from the U.P. We enjoy looking at the pictures of Alaina.

Love from Aunt Debbie and Uncle Pete

These are a few of my favorite things . . . by Alaina

5.  Smiling or Opening one eye at a time

4.  Giving Kisses (yes she really does give kisses)

3.  Sleeping

2.  Mom 'n Me Time

1.  Daddy's Snuggles

whisper sweet nothings to me. . .

Mother's Love

Beautiful Blossom

Welcome to this World Sweet Girl

Emily Ann and Alaina snuggle together. She feels so good right next to mom.

Alaina already recognizes her Daddy's voice.

Alaina is the first grandchild on both sides of the family.

Here she is meeting Nana Emily for the first time.

Here she is meeting Aunt Tracy (CC) for the first time too. She (tracy that is) is overjoyed.

Tomorrow she gets to meet Grandma and Grandpa Donnelson! She can't wait.

Emily did an amazing job - the nurse said that she was an incredible pusher. Pete encouraged Emily along the way. They are already great parents! Everyone is healthy and happy. (ps. Alaina was 8lbs14oz)

Just A Snipet of Alaina in Action!

Still Waiting . . .

But it should be soon. Emily Ann is feeling a lot better today since they have given her an epidural. She is resting right now - but the contractions are getting much stronger. It shouldn't be too much longer.

TN

She's Coming - She's Coming

Alaina has decided to make her debut early!

Emily is in the early stages of labor.

I'll try to keep you all updated.

Love, Tracy

School's Out

We are finally out of school! I finished up last Saturday with my end-of-year requirements and had a quick meeting yesterday morning. Tim checked out on Monday. (He has to go in all week, though, to finish up odds and ends.) It is so nice to be able to sleep in a little bit.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Alaina. I wonder when she is going to make her debut on this earth. I am guessing June 25th. When do you think?

90 Days

I was just noticing that Alaina's due date is 90 days away. What a joy we will all have in our lives in 90 days. Be sure to keep Emily Ann & Pete in your prayers as they move in to the final phases of preparation!

Exciting news from our house

I thought I'd take a minute and update everyone on the exciting things happening in our little family during the next couple of months.  

Pete got some great news this week about a job he applied for as a Software Engineer at Shure --a company that specializes in professional audio equipment.  He had a phone interview this week, and the next day they called to schedule a second interview for next Friday.  I am so proud of Pete! Please pray hard for him. A new job with this company would mean a lot, including a  much shorter commute and more time with family.  

I am in the last quarter of the school year. The last day of work for me is June 5.  Then I'll be at home getting things ready for our most exciting change this summer!!! Pete and I are so excited to welcome Alaina, and I'm having a great time planning the nursery. Thanks to both sets of grandparents, Alaina's room is already shaping up nicely with the additions of a beautiful crib and dresser/changing table combo that are both in white.  We are going to paint two of the walls in sage green, and the theme will be Classic Pooh.  

We have a some very happy celebrations to attend in the next few months.  Some of our friends are getting married (Marie and Rob 4/5, Brandi and Brad 6/7, and Lindsey and Travis 6/28) some have new jobs, and my sister, Anna, is graduating from Purdue at the beginning of May. 

Pete and I have been trying to find a church family here in Chicago since I moved to the city in December, and last week we finally found a church that we feel could be a great fit for us.  We attended CitiChurch of Chicago, and loved the feel of the small gathering of young professionals, couples, and families. We felt welcomed right away; a few of the worship leaders for last week introduced themselves to us and explained about how the worship service would run and how they got involved in CitiChurch.  The church meets in a middle school about 15 minutes from our house and has a children's program starting at age 2 which of course is a big plus thinking ahead.  

CitiChurch has a great worship setup that really lets you connect with God and prepare to hear the message.  The guest speaker --the regular pastor was gone due to the birth of his third child the Thursday before!-- was wonderful and spoke about the need for God's people to be generous to others through the gifts and talents He has given them, not just through monetary tithes.  Pete and I left feeling like people in this church wanted to make a strong connection with God and each other, and I can't wait to see the message for this week.  

This will be a very busy, but very exciting spring and summer for us. We'll try to keep everyone posted.

Take care,

Emily Ann