Violet stands and talks to Nana

Trying to capture the kids and the Christmas tree shot!

 Violet is growing up before my eyes! She can pull to stand already!

 Looking cute as a button!

 Trying to get the Christmas tree and kids shot. Ashton was not in the mood.

 Giving Violet some kisses!

 More lovin'

 Violet pulling at the ornaments!

 Violet loves her new light ball toy from Nana and Papa!

 As good as it gets!

Cutie pie!

Local news recognizes Matt

The Kids Baptism

 Ashton in his little white tuxedo which stayed clean until the end of the day!

 Violet with Papa Tomate

 Matt and Grandma Besmer

 The Besmer family

Violet is baptized

 Ashton quite enjoyed his baptism. He even closed his eyes like the water was warm.

 Great Grandma Perta with Violet

 Godparents Nina Lucy and Nino Frank with the Deacon

 The Besmer family

 The Tomate family

Sleepy Violet during the actual mass before the baptism. Can you believe the kids made it through 2 hours of mass plus their baptism ceremony?!

Fun in the tub

 Splish splash I was takin' a bath!

 Violet is happy she can finally take a bath like her big brother!

Watch Violet Grow - 7 months

Go Colts!

 Even if we live in California now... and they are not having a stellar season, we are still Colts fans!

 Oh my! Is this a picture of both of them smiling?! Gasp!

 I love that Violet is using her feet as extra arms!

Some lovin'!