Finally, Blake is Holy...OMG!

On August 6, Blake was baptized at our Catholic Church. It was so great because we finally had the Lafflam family together once again. It had been since February 2010 and it was much needed. We also were in desperate need of a new family photo (that will be another post) because we have a new family member, Blake, and also because in February 2010 I was very pregnant and looked like a cow in the last family photo. Uncle Matt and Aunt Ally were the godparents for the big day and they did a fantastic job. We also had Andy's cousin, Lisa, come up for the big day. We truly felt blessed!

Before the baptism we snapped some family pics.

The Godparents!

So during the baptism, we had to stand the whole time. This isn't really a big deal, but just hard when you have to hold a 26 pound baby who wiggles in your arms the whole 45 minutes. We tried distracting him with all kinds of things. Binkies, camera lens caps...

Bepa taking the pictures...

...and don't forget the cell phone distraction. Blake was texting to God throughout the baptism as well..."OMG, this is so fun."

Whoa, where did this water come from? I was doing just fine up until that point!

Maybe a candle can take his attention away from the cell phone. Maybe not.

Deacon Don did a great job with the baptism.

Our little family with our holy kiddos! Holy moly, that was a lot of work!

Our Escape to Yellowstone...

This year's trip was fun filled with family, fly fishing, and a bunch of "firsts" for the kids. We headed up to the family house in West Yellowstone for a week of relaxation in July. I must say that Barb and Steve were fantastic hosts again and we got our well needed rest and family time we had been looking forward to. Blake learned how to walk and Tyler learned how to fish. Which is more important? Well, it depends on who you ask. My luck at fly fishing increased this year as well. Last year it took me 3 days to catch just one little fish. This year, on day one, I caught 2 fish and day two I caught 6 fish (more than Andy even though he said, "I didn't know we were competing."). We also saw some animals...3 moose, Andy saw a bear, lots of elk, and of course buffalo. Here are some pics from this year's trip.

T Man learning how to fish.

Relaxing with Daddy on the dock.

Fishing on the Firehole River. I am told this is a world famous fishing spot. Here is my first fish of the trip. It was very exciting. In the background (you probably cannot see it) there are 2 elk and an elk calf just by the river.

Day 2 I brought in 6 trout! Woo hoo!

The anglers! We sure are dressed the part...

Tyler and Bepa waiting for a big fish.

We rode bikes through the neighborhood, too. Tyler is doing really well on his bike.

We visited Old Faithful. Blake was fascinated by the water shooting in the air.

The family...

Mema and Bepa with the kids.

The kiddos...too stinking cute!

We picnicked in the park and Tyler played in the dirt with some of his new friends.

He was very busy digging.

Heading down to enjoy the scenery.

Checking out the beautiful river in Yellowstone. We just love it here!