The Gothreaux's

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day!

This morning before we left for church, Andy asked if he could hold Catie and for me to take some pictures of them!!!

Mother's Day was absolutely wonderful...we had a wonderful day at church and then enjoyed some family time at home. Being a mommy is so rewarding and such a huge responsibility. Billy and I are adjusting to our little family of 4 and getting used to the busyness. Catie is now 5 weeks old and is growing so fast. She is smiling more and more and has started giggling this past week. We've noticed what triggers her giggling is when she lays on her play mat and watches the star that plays music and changes colors. Her greatest fan and the one that is showing his affection more and more is her big brother. Andy just adores Catie Claire. He is always wanting to help with her and is constantly hugging and kissing her. Thank you again Lord for a smooth transition and two little blessings!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Easter

MawMaw, PawPaw, and Uncle Moon came to visit us Easter weekend.

Andy shared his tiger and puppy with Catie while she was sleeping.

Proud big brother!

Andy checking out his new baby sister!

Andy loved Easter this year! Needless to say, he made a complete mess with the eggs. They ended up being a brownish, blackish color, but we all enjoyed watching him decorate them.

Andy hunting eggs in the backyard.

PawPaw, MawMaw, and Andy made and decorated a chocolate bunny cake. Andy enjoyed putting all the jelly beans on the cake!

Andy checking out his Easter basket before getting ready for church!

Playing on the floor with her big brother!

Andy was so proud to hold his sister. He actually asked if he could hold his Catie. It was so sweet to watch him hold, kiss, and talk to her while they sat in the rocking chair!!!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

More of Catie

Mimi and Andy waiting for Catie to be born!

Dad came to pick us up at the hospital. He's such a proud Poppy!

Going home!

Home sweet home...all four of us!

The Newest Lil' Gothreaux

Welcome Catherine Claire Gothreaux!

Proud Mommy and Daddy!

Andy checking out his new little sister!

Yay our little Catie Claire has arrived! I went into the hospital on April 8, 2011 at 5:00am to be induced. Catie made her arrival at 6:15pm. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. (which is exactly what Andy weighed) and was 20 1/2 in. long. We are so thankful for our little miracle! She is now 2 weeks old and weighs 8 lbs. 7oz. She's doing great and changing in looks already! Andy has been such a big helper and loves his baby sister! He helps get diapers, wipes, and poopy bags. He turns her swing on and off as well as the music. He likes to make her smile and tickles her check when she is crying. He's such a sweet little guy!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Catie's Room

Here are a few pictures of Catie's nursery. A good friend of mine painted her name using wooden letters. It came out absolutely adorable! I have another good friend working on two canvas paintings that will go above her changing table. We are down to two weeks or less until the Gothreaux's go from a family of three to a family of four! Thank you Jesus for family and children!

We were all actually ready early Sunday morning(which is not common) so before heading to Sunday school, we decided to take a few snap shots!

Andy was helping read the directions to Billy as Billy was putting our new coffee table together! Andy is our little helper and was right in the middle of all our projects we had going on that day!