Chocolat by Daniel

We had a fun date night tonight with friends. We went to Chocolat by Daniel to end the evening right! Chris and I split the fondue plate, so yummy!

Harvest @ Play

Matthew and his "girls" doing the 100 meter at Harvest @ Play last night. He would have crawled around the track ten times if we let him...

Happy "Home" Day!

One year ago today, we picked up the best gift ever...our son Matthew! Here we are picking him up at the home he was staying at...he was 5 days old...so tiny and cute!
Matthew having his first "meal" at home.

Birthday Photo Fun

Here are a couple more cropped and edited photo's...had to have fun with some birthday pics!

1st Birthday Party Part 2

In the mayhem of opening gifts...
The two birthday boys...Matthew and Grandpa Doherty!
Let me at the cake!
Matthew enjoying the cake...he didn't go too wild on it...but he did like it!
Cute pic sitting with Aunt Cathy...

1st Birthday Party Part 1

The birthday boy!
The family enjoying themselves...
Family portrait...
Decorations...
The cakes! Aren't they fabulous! A gal from my MOPS group made them. Thanks a bunch Kynda!

Happy Birthday Dear Matthew...

It is hard to believe that Matthew is now 1 year old. Our lives forever changed for the better with one phone call a year ago today! Such an incredible blessing and joy he has been to our lives. Happy first birthday buddy!! (Pictures from the his party today to come...)

"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me." ~Matthew 18:5

12 Months Old

Contemplating who he should call with Papaw's Blackberry...
Grammy's phone is fun too...
Happy Boy!
Standing for a long time while occupied with Grammy's watch...

Matthew is 12 months (1 year!) today! He is such a happy boy. He is now standing for 10-20 seconds at a time. Likes to walk behind his walker, and is into everything as usual! Our baby is almost a toddler!

Tired and Cute Boy

This was a cute pic of Mathew tonight with his Papaw. It is so sweet when they lay their head on your shoulder...

I Want...

Notice I did not say "I need"...I really would like a new camera. My parents have the Canon Rebel EOS xsi, and I love it! With Matthew's birthday tomorrow, it will be put to good use. I have recently taken an interest in photography and photo editing, and I think a new and improved camera is on the list, as soon as the budget allows. (Notice I added that Honey!)

Goofy Video

My husband and son, last night at dinner...my two favorite goofballs!

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day from the Doherty's!!

Love~ Chris, Beth, and Matthew

XOXOXO

Collage

Learn something new everyday...Here is more fun with photos from last fall, and my first attempt at a collage using picnik. Thanks Laura!!

Valentines Dinner Party

The chocolate-oreo cheesecake I served...

We had friends over for dinner this evening. Ten adults, and seven kids 3 years and younger. What a blast! I even was brave and served spaghetti! Good times, good times...

Table Setting For Valentines Dinner

Here is the table set for the Valentine's themed dinner party we had...

Bathroom Pics

The "finished" product hanging in the bathroom...

Helping/Hanging Out

Here are a few recent pics of Matthew. He had to help empty the dishwasher (his favorite thing), and we had a fun time playing on the floor together...

More fun with photos...

I altered a few more photos today. I'm thinking about framing the bottom two and hanging them in Matthew's bathroom for decoration. I used the site www.picnik.com to create the "matte" effect. I am having too much fun creating these pictures!