Weekend Adventures

 Last weekend we had a horrible, no good, very bad day on Saturday leaving us all exhausted and with little left to give at the end of the night.  We went to the city and everything on our list to do failed completely, it was cold and rainy, and nothing seemed to go our way.  You were without a nap and in much need of sleep, and Dad and I were both tired from staying up too late as we usually do and quickly regret come Saturday morning!  We went to bed that night feeling defeated, and when Sunday morning came we delighted in the blessing of a new day.

The day started off late due to sleeping in past nine, leading to the decision to stay home from church.  It was a beautiful day outside and I refused to waste it moping around in the wake of the failures of the day before.  Dad remembered hearing about a small palace out towards Lyon built by a postman over a period of 33 years.  After looking into it, we decided to hop in the car and go check it out for ourselves.  It was in a quaint little country town surrounded by trails for walking, a park for you to play on, and a little family owned bar with mediocre, overpriced food that we of course had to try.  It was a complete success, from the hour and a half drive both ways to running around the grounds, the day was perfect.  Marcel slept the entire drive both ways, and you happily laid back just enjoying the ride except when the sun was in your eyes.  You hate the sun, and when it hits you in the car you cry out, "oh no! Sun! Sun!"  We find it a bit entertaining, but you don't seem to find it funny in the least. 

The past week has been beyond beautiful!  The beauty of living in the valley surrounded by a plethora of mountain ranges is the fact that when we want to see the snow it is as simple as a 30 minute car ride up the mountain without the hassle of having it at our doorstep.  On Saturday that is exactly what we did.  The Sanchez family was up in the Chartreuse in Col de Porte sledding, and we decided to tag along.  We headed up after naps and were able to enjoy the sunshine for a couple hours before it began to hide behind the mountain side.  The hills were packed with little ones enjoying both the warmth and the snow.  You LOVE the snow!  Papa would even throw it in your face, which most kids would have, but not you.  Instead you would throw your head back laughing demanding, "aden, aden!"  We love watching you laugh uncontrollably, and love making you laugh even more.  Thank the Lord for sunshine and happy babies! 

For every bad day, we are blessed with many good days!  So thankful for our time together as a family, and our adventures with you and Marcel. 

Marcel at 4 Months!

Well, my sweet boy, it was four months ago today that we met you and every day since then has been nothing short of wonderful with your presence in our lives.  We are continually amazed by your easy going nature, charmed by your contagious smile, wooed by your flirtatious eyes, and touched by your sweet snuggles that we can't seem to get enough of.

 It has been so fun to watch you take more notice in your sister over this past month.  She is all over you and often a bit rough in her affections, but you are never bothered by her antics and light up when she is paying you any sort of attention.  You are becoming more and more interactive with her, and she thinks it is the greatest thing.  I just adore watching the two of you, and can only hope you grow up to be good friends with one another. 

While I was doing the dishes, this is what you two were up to!  I couldn't get over her snuggled up on you with your arm around her.  For the love!

We are still working on your night time sleep habits,  and moved you from the cradle to the crib this month.  I really shouldn't complain, as you don't ever KEEP me up at night, but I can't say that I don't look forward to the day that you sleep you tight twelve.  You are still a rockstar napper, and have mastered putting yourself to sleep without my assistance.  I still soak in as many snuggles as I can before your nap, and thankfully you haven't lost your need for them.

Sleeping in your Uncle Joe's crib with his much loved Tarzan sheets :)

Life with you is absolutely wonderful, and we couldn't imagine our lives without you.  Four months ago we were so nervous about how our lives would change with a new baby, but now we can wholeheartedly say that with you life is better than we could have imagined.  You are the sweetest, most gentle baby boy we ever did meet and are so thankful that you are ours!

Four Month Facts:

• Weight: 6.7 kg/14.74 lb
• Height 65 cm/25.5 in
• You figured our your tongue and love sticking it out while smiling ever so sweetly
• Chewing on your hands and anything you can manage to grab hold of is your favorite pastime 
• All of your shirts are wet within minutes due to your ever flowing river of drool 
• You are SO CLOSE to rolling over!  
• You can do the super man pose with impressive ease
• Talking is your new favorite thing and you make sure anyone that will listen can hear you loud and clear! 
• DTAP was your first vaccine and you took it without a tear shed!  That's my boy!