Visiting Memere and Pepere

Mem made these bunnie hats for Kenron and Axel. I will get a picture of both of them wearing them - they are too cute for words!

Mem snuggled Axel like he was never snuggled before :) hehe

Auntie Susan showed Kenron all around the apartment.

And Ron read to us from the Farmer's Almanac - I laugh out loud everytime I see this picture. Ron reading is hysterical, and the fact that Mat is the only one paying attention is classic.

I hate that we only had a short time to see them. You Tremblay's better come down and see us soon! We have plenty of room for you! We miss you a lot.

The Tremblay Man Cave....

Axel and Pepere having quite a conversation.

Kenron got to play with all the boys "old toys" - Kenron was never bored.

There were Cars, and Men, and trucks, and horses and castles and everything in between. AND an Uncle David to play with :)

Those of us who know Mat... well enough said. He, Noah and David had a grand time playing together on their computers.

I want you to know Ron informed me over the phone he doesnt offer to change diapers... however, I found this scene as I rounded the corner one day. I almost fell over dead. What a Pepere! He didnt even have to ask where diapers or wipes were - he just took the initiative and took one for the team!

Axel had some pretty great naps while we were gone, but this one was the best :)

We had a great time at the Tremblay man cave. All the guys were never bored, we ate well, and I got to have some wonderful relaxing days. AND *drum roll please* I didn't have to clean the toilets this time. Yes thank you Tremblay men for hosting us for the New Year, we can't wait to see you in February.

Kenron's first snowman

Kenron's first snowman, built by Daddy and Uncle Bub...

watch the video - Hilarity ensues.

Kenron's first time sliding

The boys took it around the house for a test drive first..

Axel's face is crakin' me up

Then we took it outside for the first maiden voyage!



Yaya took it for a spin...


Axel got in on the action, but didn't seem to impressed :)

Thanks Pawpaw for buying us a sled!!

Why didnt we take a family picture?

I guess we were having too much fun Christmas morning...

Kenron got lots of cars from yaya and pawpaw, (his favorite thing at the moment)

Axel got lots of attention (his favorite thing at the moment)


lots of love and kisses to spare

and lots and LOTS of laughs.

We had a great Christmas all together, lots of good food, and relaxing.

Merry Christmas Eve!

We hope you "Think of your fellow men, lend him a helping hand, and put a little love in your heart - We hope when you decide kindness will be your guide, and you put a little love in your heart." The world will be a better place.

Thank you God for sending your son to die for us. We know the pain of losing a son, and I will be eternally grateful for the sacrifice you made to share your son with a world who did not deserve it. Thank you for the joy this holiday brings, and the reason we have to celebrate it.
Merry Christmas.

This pretty much sums up my week...

Kenron has aquired and shared a cold with Axel and me. We are now pretty much over it, and we are smiling again. But we haven't recovered completely yet to clean our shirts or the snacks stuck in our boogies :)

I really do love this cutie
On a high note Axel is falling into a lovely sleep schedule, which includes sleeping 11 hours at night.

Honesty.

This is the latest I've ever put up my tree, and it's not even done. I cant seem to catch up since Thanksgiving. I have this little "Christmas Corner" that feels kind of pitiful..

I feel like I'm bursting with energy to really dig in and make this house "Ours" and yet it seems like its in a constant state of chaos lately..







And have I mentioned Axel cries.. A LOT. SO I dont get to do all the things I would like. Somedays things get done with a crying baby in the background. Somedays having two little kids really kicks my butt.

Then this sweet face shows up and things arent so bad.
Axel and I haven't quite found our groove yet, but I'm so happy he is here I get choked up just thinking about life without him. He has truly filled a very empty spot in my heart that has been aching for another little boy. I cant tell you how lovely it is to have a baby boy this time of year to hold in my arms, when three years ago I was dying to hold my first son who was too far away in the NICU.

So even though I may not feel so comfortable in my body at the moment, or the clutter of my house is making my hair stand on its end... I can take comfort in the joy that I dont get to take any of these things to heaven. Honestly the only things I get to take to heaven with me are my boys, and isnt that really the only thing that matters?
~ remind me of this tomorrow when they are both screaming and I'm opening up my own Ebay account to see how much two fussy boys go for these days :)

Hope your holidays are joyful and remember to slow down and enjoy the little things, because it all goes by too fast.

Thanksgiving 09

Axel's FIRST THANKSGIVING - I'm not sure he was very impressed.

Kenron liked his dinner.

And he liked playing on Mac's chair. He would say "Up-ah There!"

But he loved playing with "Carter" (Claire) more...

Ivy was so good at holding Axel.

Kenron joined in on the tradition of bowling but was more interested in the arcade games behind us.

The little carousel was the BEST!

He played "Marbles" at Mac and Pa's, who he kept calling "Beesie Pa's" He would call Mac, Mac and Pa - Pa, but when we were driving to their house and we were talking about Mac and Pa's he kept singing "Beesie Pa's, Beesie Pa's" hehe too cute.

and OF COURSE Pa worked his magic on Axel-rooney.

I had a REALLY good time, and the boys were awesome on each 8 hour trip! Thank you God for a wonderful and relaxing time with our family.

Axel is two months old

yikes, we aren't going to talk about how fast my baby is growing up. So instead we'll talk about what a huge baby he is...

At his appt monday we found out he is 13lbs 14oz (one full diaper away from 14 lbs!) and 23 1/4" - Kenron was 11.5 lbs and 23".

Kenron is still loving his brother - He is really proud to show him off to strangers in the store and people at church...

We haven't mastered "holding" the baby yet :)