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this is how our little 9 weeks old little guy is. He is just so happy all the time. Starting to smile when we look at him, making happy sounds, moving around his little hands, and looking sweetly at us when we hold him, cause he sure loves to be held.

practice

practice, practice, makes perfect. That is what Julien is going for these days as he is working very hard on his Christmas piece for his recital coming up in about a month.

Julien has been making a lot a progress in the last 4 months playing his violin. I think it now makes sense to him and he is enjoying it. He does not complain when its time to practice, and that we repeat the same piece over and over again.

I can't wait to be able to sit back and listen to him lull me with beautiful music piece from Bach or Mozart. Right now it is more screechy and sounds something like Frere Jacques, Mary had a little lamb, Twinkle twinkle little star or Hot cross bun but it works he is only 5.

first smile

Last Wednesday, November 5, we where so happy to see our little boy make his first smiles for us in the early morning. I got the first one right after a feeding then we came into the kitchen to have breakfast with daddy and there again another smile for daddy.We got a few more smile throughout the day. Everyday now we get those sweet smiles, my favorites one are those side one or the crooked mouth. It is just so charming. I have had a difficult time catching them with the camera so this is why I waited to post it. So enjoy these little smiles and hope that they will brighten your day as much as it brightens ours!

these kids

are my pride and joy. Every day I am thankful for them. I always dreamed that one day I would be a mommy. But I never thought it would be that rich of an experience. Even tough there challenging, frustrating, demanding and questioning moments it is well worth the ride. And with all the love that is brought from these little people you forget all the rest. I cherish these children and I try to enjoy them to the fullest every day since we never know what awaits us tomorrow. I try to forget the wining, crying, sleepless nights, at the end of the day and focus on the gift of life, joy, love and giving we share together.

fall walk

We went for a nice walk this past weekend at Hemlock Crossing. We walked a mile and a half. The kids where tired after the walk but had a great time. It was nice to see the fall colors and enjoy a beautiful sunshiny day.

We can't believe Xavier is almost 6 weeks old! Still such a good baby. He sleeps a lot, smiles, cuddles, a very sweet baby what! He now sleeps 6-7 hrs at night, we are so spoiled.

I am almost sad to see him grow up and to leave the newborn days behind us, as they are my most favorite moments

just a few snapshots

of my kids last Friday. We went to a park to play and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. I had a good time running down the sand dunes with the kids, pushing them on the swing and then even had some quiet time for myself and got to read a magazine. I took my camera along and got a few good pictures. I have to say that fall is one of my favorite season after summer.

When I got home and looked at the pictures I was shocked at how Julien looks so much older. He has grown so much, he is not my little tornado toddler boy anymore, he is my boy and still a tornado!