St. Simeon, the patron of big poopoohs

We have been learning what it means to change diapers of a little boy. This morning was an exceptional morning for Simeon, as he dirtied 4 diapers with rather large number twos, and his poor bottom was seeming as though it needed some relief, so we decided it was bath time.

As soon as we hoisted him into the water, he started to exercise his lungs, bellowing his cry of discontentment. Mama started in on the washing, going straight for the bottom. After getting rid of the last of the cheese curd poopooh, we started see some air bubbles. Little Simeon decided that it was time to christen the bath tub as well! It wasn't too bad, and so we decided to continue with the bath.
Moving to the upper body, Papa started in on washing the head. Simeon still screaming at us, let us have it! He completely filled the little hammock that he sits in in his portable tub with a second poopooh! Such a little stinker. So he got a little break, got snug as a bug in a...towel, as Mama cleaned out the tub. He did receive another bath, but this time was much more content.

Proud of both the Men in my life

We have been constantly marveling at our new little one, that I forget to include the last bit of news about Jeremy. He came home and announced yesterday that he had been voted the Movie Gallery Teacher of the Year! I believe that people vote when renting movies. But I think he's a big deal, as he is so new and so young. I think we even get a free movie rental out of it which means date night for Mama and Papa! Wahoooooooooo!

Oxford some day?

So I was thinking...do you think these glasses make me look smart? Do you think I could get into Oxford someday?

Big Man in Town

Now that we are past the first week, we have started to have a few more visitors come around to see our little man. Along with going to the Dr. yesterday and finding out that he is a healthy eater (he gained 6 oz, now weighing 9lbs 3oz) he made his first visit to Benedictine's campus in the stroller. It's a challenge to get across campus when you are missionary without getting stopped, led alone having a newborn! There is now a rumor going around campus that the Cassidy Baby "is the most beautiful baby," and "He's so cute, definitely not an ugly baby like some." We are so proud (as Jeremy was worried we would have an ugly baby. Isn't he terrible!) :)



Tami, one of my FOCUS team mates, and Chris, one of my FOCUS team mates from last year.



Steph and Stacey Parnow loving on our little man.

Storm Chaser 101

There are many things to learn in life. You can see what Papa's priorities are when it comes to teaching Simeon about life. Check it out!

2 months later God put odor in the poopooh

If you are familiar with Bill Cosby Himself comedy routine, you would know that he does a great skit about being excited about seeing your child poopooh for the first time. This kind of describes the Cassidy family's first experience with Simeon Christian doing his thang!

Mama had just gone through the a morning feeding, in the wee hours, and Grandma Piraino was sitting up chatting with her. We had been waiting for Simeon to go number two for three days, and starting to get a little concerned as he was starting to look more jaundice. Mama decided to finger swipe his diaper and see if he was wet from his latest feeding. Grandma Piraino, took him out of Mama's hands insisting that she could check, because in her words "You will be changing a life time of diapers. I can do the first few." Grandma undid Simeon's diaper, and then it happened...Whamoooo! The poopooh began flowing!

Grandma remained calm for a couple of minutes, as she insisted we needed to let him get it all out. The seasoned Grandma had no problem with the odor, while new Mama Cass was no where in sight between the giggling, gagging and running over to wake her husband to let him know that our son had finally made a poopooh! Simeon filled two diapers, Grandma's hand, and even managed to christen his changing table. Being on the deleterious side, it was terribly funny to the three of us, and Mama Cass was barely able to make it to the bathroom herself!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Grandmas

Hi Grandmas,

We wanted to send you a little message from the family to tell all of you how much we love you. Grandma Piraino was such an amazing help being here for the first week of Simeon's life, and Grandma Normi and Rene are going to get there chance to spoil the little boy soon.

Moms, we just wanted you to know how much we love you and how great you are. Till we can spend some much needed time in person here is a little fun message for each of you. Have a great day and God Bless.

Jeremy, Diana, and Simeon

Happy Birthday Grandpa Cassidy

Hey Paps,

We are so sorry that with all the excitement and tiredness, that we missed calling on the big day. But since you and your grandson share birthday months, and within the same week, he wanted to send you a little message. Thanks for being such a great example of strength and love in our lives, and we look forward to watching this little boy grow together. Till June. Love ya paps.

Jeremy, Diana, and Simeon

Simeon Camp Reports.....

Another amazing day with our new boy. He is just falling into line with great routine. Eating and Sleeping, a lot. And giving mama and daddy even more reason to love him. Here are some new pics for you all to feast your eyes on.



Yup, me sleeping again.


Daddy, quit tickling me.


So we have these bright recessed lights in our apartment, and he loves to stare the lights.


A refreshed look after his second bath.


Newest Family Portrait!!!

Simeon Day 3!!

Finally, Wide Awake!!!!



Say no to Crack!!!



Another Great Day today. He is doing a great job of eating and sleeping. Usually down for a few hours, then up to eat for an hour or two, and then down again. We are still awaiting his first good PooPoo at home. So wait with us.

Some More Photos And Videos

We are so excited, we finally found out how to put video on here. So we should have some more to come once he gets more sound in a routine.

Simeon Christian Cassidy Has Arrived!!!!!

He's Here, He's Here, He's Here, and as Grandpa Piraino said, "It's finally a boy!!"

Yes I said a boy, Simeon Christian Cassidy was born May 3rd, 2008 at 8:31 p.m on the Feast of Sts. Philip and James. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of hair and is making great strides in the world by the minute.

Mama is going great. Diana was such a trooper, enduring was ended up being a 48 hour labor, but finished with grace and stamina to boot!!

We are sending out the first run of pictures. We will have many more to come as the week goes on, so stay tuned.

Hanging in there Grandma and Grandpa Hall, and Grandma and Grandpa Cassidy. The time will come soon enough, but we wish you were here so much.