We've brought Claire home, and have settled into somewhat of a routine. However, I head back to sea tomorrow, and Lola will have to go back to Virginia Beach at some point as well. So at least until I return in late May, Cicely will have it rough for a bit, but nothing she can't handle, for there is light at the end of the tunnel. This will be my last time at sea onboard the Farragut - for those who don't know yet, we'll be moving up to Virginia this Summer, as I'll be attending the College of William & Mary for my MBA. We've yet to be so close to our family since we married, so this will be a nice change, at least until 2014 when we'll have to move again.
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Grace is ready to take her little sister home! |
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Givin' her some lovin' at home. |
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Grace changes her first diaper - and a #2, no less! |
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Claire's first Sunday Mass. |
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Final quality time w/ Daddy's girls before going back to sea. |
We were also able to have a newborn photo session on Claire's 1 week Birthday - we'll be sure to post those once they're available!