The Patrickisims

#1 Never expect things to be easy.

#2 Leaving Katelynn or Abigail alone invites disaster.

#3 Never give up, never surrender.

#4 Even though life is what you make of it,there is only so much you can do with finite resources.

#5 You are only as sick as you let yourself believe.

#6 Just because you can do something, does not mean you should agree to do it. (Jed's new work motto) :-)

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Happy Birthday


On May 3rd Katelynn turned two. Mom worked hard and made Katie's cake. But Katelynn's favorite part was the candles. We had to let her blow them out at least ten times, and we had to sing before each blow. We started to shorten the song by the third time.

Friday, May 15, 2009

I want to mow daddy

This morning I was going about my business mowing our actually green lawn. Upon turning back towards the house I saw my little Katelynn looking at me.
She tapped and asked what I was doing. I yelled through the window that I was mowing the lawn. My too smart for her own good child replied "ME MOW." Which later my sister gave me the idea I should have replied Finding Nemo is in the house. I guess I was not that creative this morning.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Kissin Kate

We have found that Katelynn is getting used to her baby sister, she loves to give her kisses.

Sometimes she wants to kiss her a little harder then we, her parents, like.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Abbie





Announcing the birth of Abigail Mae
April 26, 2009 at 5:00PM
7 pounds 10 ounces
19 1/2 inches

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Disney Playhouse Live

A few months ago we went with my parents to playhouse Disney. She was so very happy to see all of her favorite characters on the stage. However, I think that my parents might have been more excited to see Katie's face then Katie was to see the characters.

After the show, my parents bought Katie Handy Manny and all of his accessories. She is still happy with her Manny toys to this day.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

O Boy

Katie has some of the cutest faces, this one I think of as Katie saying O boy my head mommy. This photo was taken in our kitchen/dining area.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Looking back graduation day

After a long time attempting to get through school I finally finished. My wife had to convince me to walk in graduation, but after I walked I was glad Carrie had convinced me to walk.

You may notice my daughter's tongue sticking out of her mouth, that would be an inherited trait from me when I am really smiling my tongue pops out of my mouth.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Eating Mickey

My parents went to disneyland recently, when they returned they had a gift for us. They brought us a pancake outline in the shape of Mickey Mouse.

For those of you who don't know, Katie loves Mickey Mouse. So naturally, my parents knew she would love Mickey shaped pancakes.

When she saw the pancake shaped like Mickey she screamed with excitement. The problem happened when we attempted to have her eat the pancake.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Running Baby

When we went to see Tia and Richie and there house Katie noticed the treadmill and had to hop on it.

Her aunt Tia was more then happy to introduce Katie to the Treadmill. After she ran on it for a few minutes she wanted to see what her Uncle Richie could do. Richie out ran the treadmill much to Katie's excitement.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Diaper Queen

Once again we found ourselves in Costco shopping for bulk items and I found myself trying to entertain my daughter. We were passing the large boxes of diapers when I thought to put Katie on the diapers and take a photo.