The Gallagher kids

Beautiful Fall

I am toddler, hear me roar!!

Celia- Two weeks old with Elpha

Each month, I took Parker's picture with this elephant Elpha in the chair in his nursery. Now that the room has been turned over to his sister, she is taking over and had her first Elpha photoshoot last week. Today marks only three weeks Celia has been a part of our family--- feels like much longer. Everyone has adjusted in the house and Parker is really loving his little sister. Often he asks, "Celia- a comin' too?" when we go to leave the house or even read books before bed. Already he's pretty used to having her around and showers her with LOTS of "huggins" and "kissins." Brother Sister photoshoot pics coming soon. Stay tuned!

Pretty Girl Take 2

Have a great day.

Bridgette E. Gallagher

:)

Celia is here!

Less than a week ago, we were blessed with a baby girl! I can't believe still that we have a daughter and that Parker is a big brother. Just yesterday it seems like we were having Parker and bringing him home. Now we are a family of four!

Introducing my baby sister, Celia Catherine Gallagher

Welcome Celia Catherine Gallagher! 10 lbs 11 oz.

End of summer...Beginning of a new family!

We have had such a wonderful summer. We have been to Colorado (without Parker), Syracuse, Cape Cod and spent the majority of the time at Sacandaga Lake, where we have our boat and spent last summer as well. Our lake house for the summer was wonderful, just a short walk from the lake and our boat. We had lot of friends and family visit and had such a great time. It was a wonderful place for me to rest my tired pregnant body and watch Parker grow even more!

The best thing this summer was watching Parker grow and learn more. He talks very well and has been using full sentences for the past couple of weeks. Some of his favorite sentences are the following:

"I do it. I do it."
"I coming! I coming!"
"I see it! I see it!"
"I love YOU!"
"No, I don't do it."
"I cook. Pasta?"
"I running!"
"I marching!"
"I jumping!"

Also, Parker has developed an affinity for donuts this summer. Yesterday he asked me, "Cook, doughnut? Please?" We might have to discontinue the doughnut consumption!

I have attached some of our favorite summer photos. Parker had a lot of fun with many of his cousins this summer (he has 15 of them!). He loves all of his cousins to much and they are all so good to him.

And now the big change of the Fall. In two days, our family grows into a family of four. I can't believe it. Parker seems to be ready for the change. He picked out a present for his new brother or sister, talks about him/her a lot and has been reading a book about being a big brother. We can't wait to meet him or her. It's been such a long wait, and the whole family is so curious!

We will post pictures of our new addition probably sometime this weekend!

Happy September!

Awaiting a brother or sister....only 2 months left!

Here is Parker doing something he does quite often, kissing my belly and saying "Baby." He loves babies and points them out wherever he sees them. I can't get enough of the affection, so I encourage it! Thought you all would like to see this sweet one!

And YES, that belly is HUGE!

Parker is a year and half!!!

On Parker's eighteen month birthday, I took him out for a little photoshoot at Saratoga Spa State Park where there was plenty of room for him to run. It was great. He, as you can see, is the best model and I loved playing with the camera.

Afterwards we went for ice cream at Humpty Dumpty's to celebrate his half birthday. A tradition we will keep for years to come!

Hope everyone is enjoying the first bit of summer, may the rain be gone!

Memorial Day Weekend!

Parker is becoming quite the little boy. He is always on the move, looking for new places to discover. He is talking up a storm- says Daddy, ball, bus, bath, please, walk, car, happy, orance, apple, applesauce, water, book, night-night and so much more!

Here's some great pictures from our awesome Memorial Day weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt Make-up (Parker was a little under the weather on Easter)