Lots of traveling

We've been all over the East coast the last few weeks, and I haven't been able to sort through all the pictures. Mario's mom has added a few slideshows of pictures from our recent vacation on their family blog, so you are welcome to check that out if you are curious as to what has been going on with us. Here are a few pictures I wanted to add to their collection.

These are from our visit with Christian and Michelle's family in North Carolina for little Christian's baptism. I am completely amazed at Michelle's energy for having just had a baby 2 1/2 weeks before the baptism and yet preparing for a major sacrament, party, and large group of family to stay. Also, their house is so neat and well kept. Michelle, you will have to share your secret with me, though I'm pretty sure even with the great tips I won't manage to keep my house as well-maintained as you have.

The baptism was quite lovely. Christian David was very well-behaved (he nearly slept through the entire ceremony). I enjoyed meeting Christian and Michelle's friends. Their baptism party afterwards was so much fun and I am impressed at how relaxed they were - this is another thing I will try to learn from them.

Sunday we went to mass, then off to the Dixie Grill for a delicious brunch, and a visit to the USS North Carolina battleship museum. I have so many more great pictures, but haven't sorted through them yet. So, here are four as an appetizer.

Mario's mom came down with another van-load of Suarezes on Sunday afternoon. Here we are at the end of Mom's birthday celebration on Monday.