Introducing Alaster Xaeden Penberthy...

...the latest addition to our family who is set to arrive on the scene October 18th, 2010. Not only will this be our second child, but our second son, and we're so excited that we can hardly wait.

His name has special meaning in a couple of different ways. Alaster is a Gaelic and Scottish name derived from Alexander which means "Defender of Men." Not only is this awesomely prophetic name, but it's the same meaning as Xander, our first son.

Xaeden is a combination of Xander Caeden, which are the first and middle name of our first son and it means "Sower of Seeds". This too can be viewed as prophetic.

Below is a video with the first glimpse of our baby boy. He could hardly keep still long enough to capture any of this, so we are certain he and big brother will have no trouble keeping Mom and Dad busy.

Xander's New Ride

Xander took advantage of the big Fourth of July sales and got himself a new ride over the weekend.

One Handsome Little Boy

I know all parents think their kids are cute, it would be foolish for them to think anything but. However, when I say that we have the cutest son in the world I have the proof to back it up.

These pictures are from a wedding on Saturday in which Xander was the ring bearer. Not only does he look like a perfect gentleman, but he behaved as one. The flower girl was a number of months younger than him and barely able to walk yet. He had to hold her hand and lead her down the isle and when she tripped trying to take a step up to the stage, he turned back to help her.

Assimilation Complete

Xander moved from a crib to his toddler bed the other night and he is assimilating to it very well. It's hard to see in this picture, but if you look close enough you can see that he's taken to sleeping in a bed very well. He looks very comfortable as he hangs his arm off the side of the bed just like any of us might do.

Go Boston!

With the series tied at 3 games a piece, we want to do all we can to ensure a Celtic victory. Xander is sporting his Boston Gear today in hopes that will give our team the encouragement they need to squash Coby and the Lakers.

Right of Passage

Xander surpassed a significant milestone the other day and took a right-of-passage that all young boys have the joy of experiencing. He got his very first skinned knee. The first of many more to come I'm sure.

Needless to say, Daddy and Mommy are both very proud.

Our Flirtatious Boy

On Sunday we went to a small Family Reunion for Lisa's side and during the picture taking time Xander was very excited to invite himself into the picture of all the nieces. He is quite the flirtatious boy.