A “Charming” Sunday!

The weather has been rainy and gray up in the Northeast, but last Sunday, we were lucky enough to catch a break in the weather and get some time outside to enjoy some fresh air.  Just in time too for a visit from Auntie Michelle, Emma, and Elyssa!  With the ladies in town, we decided to get together with the kiddos to enjoy a trip to the Charmingfare Farm in Candia, NH! (http://www.visitthefarm.com/)
Thanks Michelle and Renee, we got some great photos that captured some oh-so-fun memories at the farm.  (Yes, we DID see animals…but the pictures are all of the real stars at the farm…the kiddos!)

We started our day with a picnic lunch.  AJ was very excited about his “Lunchable”!

Ryan and Emma

"Princess Emma" just HAD to wear her tiara to the farm!  And why not?!

A little temper tantrum at the farm, means Mommy has to pick him up and move on....at least it was done with a smile...somewhat ;)

Ryan thought Auntie Kelly needed some "help" up the hill.

Come On!  Come ON!  There's so much to SEE!!

         

         

Auntie Renee...this is SO cool..you are WAY more fun than Mom!

      

Ryan wanted an opportunity to play photographer....He did a great job!

Another photo curtosy of Ryan!

Auntie Love <3

More Auntie Love with the Boys! <3

A Kairos Moment

Kairos is God’s time. It’s time outside of time. It’s metaphysical time. Kairos is those magical moments in which time stands still. – Glennon

Every week it’s the same thing…I wake up way too early because AJ thinks 4:00 AM is a good time to start the day.  I give him his bottle, let the dogs out, set AJ up with some toys while I shower and get ready for work.  (He particularly likes when I use the hair dryer…he always did like the sound of it.) I pack some breakfast in the diaper bag for the little guy, dress him, then dash out the door to meet Adam at the fire station.  Then we drive the 50+ mile drive to Nashua to make the “baby exchange”…often times I notice that we pass the same cars on the highway at the same spot…but most of the time, we just make the drive.  Mornings are hectic to say the least.

This morning was different.  As we drove down the highway, I heard a very loud *S-l-uuuuuuuurp* from the back seat.  I looked over my shoulder to see AJ strapped into his carseat with one shoe on the floor, a sock on the seat, and his bare piggy toes in his mouth.  I cringed and smiled at the same time.  “AJ!  YUCK!!”  He just looked at me and gave me a BIG smile, then put the palm of his hand to his mouth and started sluuuuuuurping noisily on that.  I giggled a bit and asked him “Are you blowing mumma a kiss?!  Awww….” and so I blew a rather loud exaggerated smooch right back at him.  This sent him into a wild fit of giggles.  I’m telling you…it was ADORABLE!  He then gave ME another loud smooch.  We continued exchanging silly smooches as I continued to drive to Nashua.  But as I drove down the highway, it hit me that the world might as well have stopped in that moment.  We passed along our normal route, cars passed us, we passed cars (yes, I was driving safely), but I truly lived in that one moment with him.  In that moment, my heart was full of love and happiness.  I thought about it all day, and couldn’t help but find myself smiling ear-to-ear when I did.

I first heard of Kairos moments when I read a blog entry that my cousin posted on Facebook back in January.  It’s perfect…sums up how we should all find the little moments in life that are truly meaningful.  I recommend the read…it obviously resonated with me  You can read it here: http://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/04/2011-lesson-2-dont-carpe-diem/

AJ's BIG News!!!

It's a wee bit sooner than we would have liked to make the official announcement...but spring has sprung and things are growing at a rapid rate ;)  And besides....Adam might have "slipped" and let the news fly while out with the guys from the Fire department today.  AJ has some BIG news to share.
Check out his new wardrobe!!

Baby Pouliot #2 is due this November :)  We're very excited to welcome this new addition to our family!!!



I Can Do It Myself, Mom!

AJ is growing fast and learning to do all kinds of new things.  Recently, he's been trying to put his own shirt on all by himself.  I love how "proud" he looks when he thinks he's done it right :)



One Year Old Portrait Session

What a most amazing day today was…83 degrees in March?!!  Who would have thought?!  This certainly makes up for that nasty little October snowstorm.  We all enjoyed short sleeve shirts and some time outdoors basking in the sun and spring-like breeze.  Now THIS was a day we can definitely repeat!!  We also got AJ’s finished portraits from his one year photo session with Auntie Renee.  As usual, she managed to capture some fantastic shots of AJ (which is TRULY difficult now that he is constantly on the move!!).

 

       

     

   

A little pause for tickle time from Mommy!  Check out my top teeth!!

     

Hang on...I need to take this call...



Can you hear me NOW?!



        

Photo sessions STINK!...P.U.!!

An Auntie's Love...

I have the most amazing sister in the entire world. Neither Adam nor I could spend AJ’s actual birthday with him since we both had to work. I felt a bit better knowing he spent the day with his Grammy and that he would get lots of special attention on his big day. But still, I was sad at work today and missed my little guy like crazy. My day perked up a bit when I heard that his Auntie Renee and cousin Ryan went to spend some time with him today too. “Good…at least he won’t be lonely on his first birthday.” But then…Renee gave me the most wonderful surprise. After AJ was tucked into bed ( a very happy little boy from his very busy day at Grammy’s), I opened my email to find this…bring on the water works!!!

Thank you, Renee.  This made my day more than you will ever know.  AJ is very lucky to have you as his Auntie...as I am to have you as my sister.