Charles's Baptism

On Sunday, April 19th, it was my nephew Charles Watts's Baptism. The baptism took place at St. Jude's Church. We were blessed to have the whole Watts Family in to Peoria from Canada for Charles's Baptism. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Great Grandaunt, and Great Granduncle attended the baptism to bless Charles. Charles was so good baby. Charles's godparents are Michal Dynda and Susanna Riley.

After the baptism, we had party to celebrate Charles at the Dynda's house. We all had a great time, and the foods were delicious. We missed them dearly after they had to flew back home in Canada; Gabriella and I flew to San Diego, CA.

Enjoy looking at the video of Charles's Baptism:

Chill'....

On these few days of April, my family and I had nothing much to do and were just chilling out around at home. My sister, Marta, and her family were in town from Canada for a few weeks. Grandparents, parents, and kids were playing and spending time together to catch up.

Dzia Dzia, Charles, & Gabriella

Cousins: Gabriella & Charles


Babcia, Gabriella, & Charles

Tomasz with Doll (Plan telling him when gets older about doll issue)

New House

While we temporarily lived with my parents', we were looking for houses in the suburbs of Chicago close to O'Hare Airport. After our house hunting, we finally found a house in Bolingbrook that we liked the best, a great deal plus excellent space! We and six other couples were interested in this house. The agent was interested in us and another couple so we counter offered. We won and bought this house! Whew...what a relief. We closed on the house on May 20th.

After closing, it required a lot of remodeling work, such as repainting, floors, tiles, etc. My dad and I were working our asses off with our house for almost two weeks while Kevin was in CA working. We were so exhausted and sore! Thanks so much to my Dad for all of his excellent work: I don't know what we would have done without him! We are so lucky to have Dad in our life. Thank you and I love you, DAD!! Also, Thanks to you, UNCLE TIM AND HIS FAMILY, for watching Gabriella while I worked with Dad around the house!! I was so happy that we live close to them and were looking forward to spend time with them and other families.

By the way, there are several projects that Kevin and I want for our house, but we will work on them later. I will explain to you about them soon in the blog with "After Remodel". For now, here is the video of our house (before remodel).

Gabriella's First Easter 2009

On April 12, 2009 (Easter Day), it was Gabriella's first Easter. We were spending the Easter Day with the Dynda, Watts, and Morge Families. We had delicious foods to eat, opened wonderful gifts for Gabriella, and hunted the eggs.

Daddy and I helped Gabriella find the eggs. Of course, she didn't understand what was going on. Otherwise, she seemed to enjoy picking up the eggs and putting them in the basket. Sometimes, she played and tried to open the eggs. It was so adorable watching her on her first Easter Day!