Easter Morning with the Denning Brothers

Here are the boys Easter morning before Church. We went to 8:00 service, so imagine how hectic this morning was...but we made it on time...early even! I love my two boys so much!!! I can already tell that I will love being the only girl in a home full of boys...I know I will be well taken care of by my sweet boys!!

































Our sweet Trippy on his first Easter...Walker wore the same bunny ears on his first Easter too!!

I cannot believe how big my Walker is getting!! I remember when we brought Tripp home and immediately saw Walker as such a big boy!!! He is our sweet, tender-hearted and loveable boy...and at the same time is such your typical boy with his AWESOME athetic ability and the love of all his trucks, balls and rough-housing!! He was so proud and handsome in his new outfit this morning. Can't you tell from his huge smile!!!

All Aboard!!!

Thank you Nanny and Grammy for our day on the Easter Excursion Train to Watertown!! It was our first time on a real train and Walker had such a good time. We had an Easter egg hunt and a great lunch once we arrived in Watertown. The Easter Bunny even made an appearance on the train while Walker was having some grapes. He was interested in the Easter Bunny but didn't want to get too close for a hug, but he gave a high five instead!! Walker had such a good time looking out the window trying to find trash cans when we were going through neighborhoods....those of you that know him know that we might have a future garbage man on our hands!!! We bonded with our train guides and Walker told them his jokes and he did give them a hug when we were done for the day. It was a fun-filled day!!!

Night Night Sweet Baby

In the above picture, Tripp is sleeping in his boppy pillow.

Tripp is sleeping in my arms in this picture and I swear I could just stare at him all day long!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!

Brotherly Love

As you can see from above, Walker loves his baby brother!!! It really is such a sweet thing to watch them! He seems to still be adjusting very well. He loves to show him off to other people. It is so cute when I pick Walker up from school because he ALWAYS has to make sure that his teacher gets a look at Tripp! And Tripp loves to watch Walker and laugh at him when he is playing and sometimes Walker gets a little loud when he's playing and will startle Tripp and he gets this scared, pouty face...it is too adorable!!

Like Father, Like Son...

I think this picture speaks for itself!! I'm sure Walker will not be too happy about this picture when he's about 16 years old and dating...but I couldn't resist!!!

Two Month Update

Well, we have made it two months! At times it feels like it is going by so quickly and other times it feels the opposite. Regardless, I am trying to cherish every moment of this precious time...even on those sleep deprived nights:) Speaking of sleep, it is getting better and better...yeah!! We still have a restless night every now and then, but for the most part, he is getting his last feeding at 9:00 to 9:30 and not eating again until 4:00!! Hopefully, we will be sleeping through the night within the next few weeks...Walker did at 3 months! Tripp is such a happy baby. Yesterday at his 2 month checkup, the nurse even commented on how he looks like he is such a good baby! He is smiling ALL the time and beginning to laugh and make all kinds of coos, babbles and ah-goos. He will follow us around the room with his eyes...especially Walker! I can't wait for him to be able to interact with his big brother. Tripp had his first cold at 7 weeks...Walker was sick first and even after trying so hard to keep Tripp seperated, we ALL got sick!! But, we made it through just fine and are all back to normal. Thank goodness for my mom!! While we were sick, she was such a huge help. Even now when we're not sick, she helps me out so much and I just wanted to publicly thank her for everything!! I couldn't imagine the past 9 weeks without having her help...thanks Mom! Below are some pictures of Trippy at 2 months! I have realized that pictures of Walker have dwindled....oops....I will post some recent pics of him very soon. He is doing great though...about to start gymnastics on Thursday and TeeBall in May! Hope all is well with our great friends and family....love to all!

Tripp weighs 13 pounds now and is 24 1/2 inches...Growing so nicely!!

One Month Update

Tripp turned one month old on Friday!! It really does go by so fast. The past month has had its good days and not so good...I guess that's to be expected though. Overall, he is such a good little baby. He only cries when he is getting his diaper changed, ready to eat, getting tired or in the bath. At night he lays down really well...he has been giving us a five hour sleep too the past few nights...yeah!! During the day, sometimes he is a little harder to lay down. He gets gas and it makes him uncomfortable. Thankfully, Walker was gassy too and we know that this phase is only temporary!

Walker has been such a great big brother! He gives hugs and kisses, helps me go get things and always includes Tripp's name now when he talks about our family! It is amazing to see how in just one month, Walker has completely taken him in and can't remember life before Tripp! My emotions are getting better each day, but I have had to work through lots of guilty feelings regarding not being able to just "BE" with Walker and play and snuggle like I would before Tripp. We make an effort everyday to give that one on one time, but it is definitely different now and harder! We hope and pray that we are giving each of our boys what they need to thrive and feel loved and secure.

Hope you enjoy the pictures...

Tripp has begun smiling...this makes being tired so worth it!!

Tummy Time!

Both boys all clean...Walker had his shower and Tripp his bath!

Brotherly love...so precious!

Tripp and the family at Old Hickory Country Club for Tripp's one month birthday dinner and Uncle Dustin's Birthday.