Catherine's Blessing

We blessed Catherine this past Sunday. It was so nice to be here with family and to enjoy the day together. My mom knitted her beautiful dress and the blanket we wrapped her in, that is just one of the many reasons we are so glad my parents are home!



We love Catherine so much, she is always so pleasant and happy. She sleeps well, loves to smile, and loves all of her aunts, uncles and cousins!

Happy Halloween

We had a fun Halloween this year. The day started out with Joseph getting sworn in as a member of the Utah State Bar.

Then we took the kids downtown to trick- or- treat at Grammie Doll's and have some chili and cornbread. We went to Grandma and Grandpa Koelliker's after that and then went to a few neighborhood houses. It was our first Halloween in Salt Lake and it was so fun to take Owen trick-or-treating to grandparent's houses and to hear him say "trick or treat" over and over again. And I loved handing out candy to all the trick-or-treaters; every year we have been married I have bought Halloween candy even though we have always lived in apartments where no kids would come trick-or-treating- and I would always wait and think maybe somebody would come knowing that no one would- but this year the doorbell didn't stop ringing and it was so fun to see all the kids and to hand out the candy!

Our Little Red-Head

Catherine's hair has only gotten thicker and more red. She's even started to smile! We love having her in our family.




With the fantastic fall weather in Salt Lake, Catherine and Owen helped us plant bulbs in the front yard.

T-ball

Owen started t-ball a couple of weeks ago. He loves it, every week he gets so excited and wants to wear his uniform all day. At least once or twice during the game he runs off the field to say "hi" to me and Joseph, but he looks pretty cute in his Boston Red Sox uniform. It is fun for him to have something new and exciting, especially with a new baby sister that is getting a lot of attention these days. Go Red Sox!

Catherine Camille Hinckley

Born on September 9, 2011 at 3:34pm; 8lbs 7oz, 20.5 inches. Welcome to the world, Catherine. We are so glad you are in our family.

First Day of School

Well, not having the baby yet does have one benefit- I was able to take Owen to his first day of pre-school. He was so excited; last week we went to visit the class and meet his teachers so he knew where he was going and was only a little bit hesitant about going in when we got there. I think he will really like the school and enjoy his teachers and new friends.

"What should we name her?"

No, we do not have a new baby girl yet. Here I am at 39 weeks and the doctor says she won't be here this week, but we often talk to Owen about what we should name his new baby sister. For a while now he has been saying "Laura" after my dear friend of the same name who took pity on him at the pool and slid down the slide with him. Then he switched to "Kate," probably after his friends and cousins named "Kate." But yesterday when I asked him what we should name baby sister he said "Bob." This could be for a couple of reasons: one of his favorite stories/songs talks about all the pets being named "Bob," or Owen could be thinking of his wonderful Uncle, who he refers to as "Bobby." Either way, the point is I am 39 weeks pregnant, and apparently when she does eventually decide to come Owen will be calling her "Bob." Wish us luck!