Wednesday, January 6, 2010

November and December, 2009

Once again, our lives have been busy and we've neglected to post pictures on this blog. I could say we'll do better in the new year, but I doubt that will actually be the case. Please forgive the delay!

Both boys continue to grow both physically and intellectually before our very eyes. Aidan has started to remember his dreams in the past couple of months, or at least begin to tell us about them. It is fascinating to hear him describe in detail what he dreams about. He continues to love to dance and sing, and continues to come up with words and expressions that, we think, are far beyond his years. He is becoming quite the negotiator when it comes to getting what he wants.

Alex loves playing with and learning from his big brother. He seems to copy everything Aidan does, and it is fun to watch the two of them play together. Alex's vocabulary is also increasing, and he certainly knows how to get what he wants as well. He has nicknamed himself "Al" and Aidan "A," and is very concerned when "A" isn't around.

December was a very exciting month for us. We got the news right before Christmas that we will be having another baby boy. We are all thrilled to welcome this newest member to our family in early May! Both Aidan and Alex love to kiss and hug their little brother, and Aidan is a great interpreter for us...what the baby is saying, what the baby wants, and what the baby is doing (which is usually sleeping!). In other news, we found out shortly after Christmas that we sold our house (finally!), which had been on the market for close to 11 months. We will move to Becky's parents' house at the end of January and stay there until our new house is completed this summer. We've had to make a lot of big decisions quickly, but we are very happy with what our new house will be and excited to begin this next stage in our lives.

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and wish you all many blessings in the new year.

November, 2009


December, 2009