Ahh.. spring!!

Celebrating the festival of Ridvan with the Bellingham Baha'i community. 

Grammy Sharon and Alden enjoying the service

Taking the view in at the Skagit Valley Tulip festival. 

I'm in love with this baby :-*

I am SO thankful that the weather is finally warming up (although, I really can't complain - it's still snowing in our hometown Juneau, Ak!!) I think when you have young children your day can be transformed when it's nice out and they can get some good outside time. Parks, a walk, playing at the beach or just hanging out in the back yard can be the cure for a cranky toddler (which we have a lot these days) We also feel so grateful to live in a place where family can visit frequently, this month we've spent a lot of time with Grammy Sharon and Uncle Corey who came up for a weekend. We also drove up to Vancouver for my cousin Jessica's baby shower, where we met up with her family.

I can't believe that Alden is already 4 months old! It really has gone so much faster the second time around. I learn more about his little personality and about myself as a parent every day. He is smiling and laughing, rolling over from his back to front, grabbing at toys and hair (ouch!), and loves watching his big brother's antics all day long. Keelan talks pretty much non-stop from dawn till dusk, is loving is outside time and much more engaged when interacting with is little buddies at playgroups. He's understanding the concept of 'sharing' and will say "my turn!" when another child tries to take a toy from him (or visa versa!!). He is now climbing out of his crib, which means toddler bed - here we come!

I'm getting more comfortable in my new role a little more every day, and reminding myself to pause and enjoy these fleeting baby moments ;-)

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Baby Alden*

Alden Denton born 12/31/12

Our 'big boy' enjoying the snow at Mt. Baker

After a loooong break from blogging, I've decided it's time to start documenting our lives again. It's been quite the transition from one child to two and it seems like a miracle if both children are sleeping/content at the same time and I get a spare moment. I'm sitting here right now looking our sleeping two month old in his swing (and our 26 month old in his room) and know how much I've been blessed. Alden Bruce Denton was born December 31st, 2012 at 7lbs 13 oz and 21 3/4 inches long. He had a bit of a slow start as far as gaining weight but now is rocking out in the 90% for length! He is a sweet little baby and we're loving him more and more each day.