Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Frankie & Jules: 3 Months Old!



Francesca and Julianna are growing fast and really starting to develop little personalities.  Frankie is our social butterfly - full of smiles and giggles for anyone and everyone who will show her a little attention. Jules is also a very happy baby, but a little more reserved and sometimes makes you work for the smiles. Nicholas loves putting on a show for the girls and can get them both belly-laughing. Julianna has the temper to match her red-headed Irish roots, but she is a little better at shutting out the world and napping on the go. Francesca is way too nosey and social to nap much outside her darkened room and white noise machine.

Baptism: September 14, 2014


The girls were baptized on September 14th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.  We are happy to share that Julianna's godparents are my brother, Mike Smith and our beloved daycare provider Christine Gabriel.  Francesca's godparents are my sister, Colleen Smith and our wonderful neighbor and family friend, John Piacentino. The girls were very well-behaved during the mass and ceremony and all the celebrating afterwards.  Their gorgeous baptismal gowns were custom-made from their Great Grandmother's (Frank's mom's mom) wedding dress, courtesy of Grandma and Grandpa Busso. We really can't thank them enough - the gowns turned out beautiful and will live on as a family heirloom. Thank you! We were so happy to have lots of local and out-of-town family visiting for the big event - check out the pics below!

Francesca takes her religious vows seriously!

Julianna loves the soft satin and lace

Christine and big brother Nicholas


John, Colleen, Suzanne & Francesca, Frank & Julianna, Christine, Michael



Uncle Doug Smith & Julianna
Hosanna & Francesca

Grandma & Francesca
Cousin Jackie and Francesca

Aunt Trish, Jackie and Francesca

Jackie, Francesca  & Aunt Christina

Cousin lovin' - Caroline and Nicholas

The Busso Bunch

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All dolled up!

Christine bought each of the girls these gorgeous cross necklaces - thank you TiTi!!

Nicholas' First Trip to the Dentist:

Nicholas was a champ at his first visit to the dentist. He opened up wide and was inducted into the "No Cavities Club".  Yay!




Here are some additional great shots from the girls 3rd month of life:





Francesca's cutie toes!

Julianna's tootsies!

Cousin Traci was in town for business - we loved seeing her!



Auntie Coll-Coll got a few extra days with the girls!

Uncle Mike got his fill of baby time too!



Nico loves his baby sisters!