A-Zah-Zah the Great
Well, at nineteen months old, Alexander has made quite a name for himself! Well at least he has a name for himself, and he’s not afraid to use it. “Azahzah” is now a very vocal part of our family and not afraid to tell us what he sees/needs/wants/is thinking about Continue Reading
A Big Boy Sleepover…
Serena and I attended a Marriage Connections Weekend Seminar this weekend. It was a great retreat hosted by Buddy and Carmen Griffith in Novi and sponsored by the South Lyon New Beginnings Church. Nana watched Alexander most of the weekend including Saturday Night which gave us some time together to Continue Reading
Going Bananas for My Very First Birthday
“Alexander, how old are you?” asks Papa.“onne!” says Alexander holding up one finger- or maybe sometimes “donnne!” or “nonne”No Alexander, you can’t say ‘none’ anymore- and believe us, you’re only getting started. Last Sunday we celebrated a most very special birthday in grand festive style. The theme could only appropriately Continue Reading
We’ve Got a Walker!
It’s official! Alexander has declared himself the newest little biped in the house! Not long after he was wobbily standing (late November), he was taking an uncontrolled step or two here or there. At Christmas time, he could cruise around- his feet playing catch up with his leaning torso in Continue Reading
So This is Christmas…
“So,” said Alexander, sitting amidst strewn paper and bows, and in the shadows of towering presents, “this is Christmas!” We celebrated our Christmas “gala” day on Monday, the 24th. Brian and Renee had been staying with us since Saturday Night, and Sunday evening after baby was in bed, we transfered Continue Reading
First Picnic at Hidden Lake Gardens
This Sabbath we celebrated the gift of awesome weather with a trek out to one of our favourite places on earth, Hidden Lake Gardens. The trees were all in blossom along with the field of Narcissus. We drove the winding Woodland Drive and took pictures at a few favorite spots. Continue Reading
Five Weeks!
How time flies! On Sunday, Alexander celebrated 5 miraculous weeks of life. At his doctor’s appointment last week he weighed in at 9 pounds- 2 ounces (35th percentile) and 21.5 inches long (75th percentile), and he’s finally starting to have a bit more consistency in his schedule and days, which Continue Reading
Sabbath Stroll at Gallup Park
Spring is finally here! It’s been so gorgeous the past few days we’ve just had to get outside! We took our first walk around Nana’s neighborhood on Friday and made the monumental first trek out to Gallup Park Sabbath afternoon. Gallup parks holds a special place in our history from Continue Reading
Meeting the Grandparents
Proud does not begin to describe Grandma, Grandpa and Great Grandma’s excitement over the new little bundle of joy. Each took their turn holding and oogling over the cutest little Winkler ever. Grandma brought pictures of Daddy David when he was a baby to show Alexander his remarkable resemblance to Continue Reading
First glimpses of baby winkler
Well, here HE is! We were able to get our first picture of our little treasure on the way. It’s a boy! David is just so ecstatic, and was thrilled to edit and put together this little video. Here is a first glimpse of our new little life. Click here Continue Reading