Rachel's First Blog! It doesn't get any cuter than this! (At least we think so!)

This is Rachel! This is the first time I have ever blogged! Justin usually takes care of all the blogging, but this time I thought I would take a shot at it. Justin thinks blogging is a chick thing, but I reasured him that he is just breaking down gender barriers - and not getting in touch with his femine side :)

Now, we try to avoid being the cliche parents that post their baby's every move. I just realize that everyone might not think our baby is as cute as we think he is. But I just loved this video and couldn't help but show him off. Every morning Axel smiles, laughs and talks to us - he is always so happy when he wakes up. He just babbles on all the time - I love hearing him "talk".

Axel is 2 months old and now weighs close to 14 pounds! He has almost doubled his birthweight! So I guess he's getting enough to eat! I just love being a mom - life is awesome right now!

Thomas is back!

So Thomas is home! It is crazy for us to have him back home, well home with my parents. I remember when I came home the only major change among the family was that, people were older and taller. But for Thomas it was a whole different ball game, he came home to a new niece, nephew, and sister in law (Rachel). Crazy fun stuff.

Here is Grandpa and Anna waiting anxiously for Thomas to come off the plane. Which took forever by the way, I guess all the missionaries were in the back of the plane. This is Mom getting the first hug, I couldn't believe how old he looked. He has always just been my younger brother, but now he is more like a man!
He is looking good! I think that missionaries always looking their best when they comes right off the plane. It is like a cookie, always the best when fresh out of the oven.
We made Thomas, Amanda, and Ryan all sit in the back. That way they could all still understand their place in the pecking order! The bottom!We always put out the Welcome Home sign. He is a good looking missionary, I remember when I got home it was all just one big blur! It is good to have him back!