Slater Rory McKnight

Four years ago today we still lived in the Chicago area, newly married and welcomed our first puppy (a cairn (terror) terrier) into our cozy apartment home. We named him Slater (after Kelly Slater the surfer) Rory (I thought he was not too cute, so the "ugly" name fit) McKnight. He weighed in at a hefty 3 lbs and was so tiny he could not jump up on the curb in the parking lot. He was a source of constant energy and ALWAYS into something. Today he has calmed down (to say the least) and definitely does not weigh 3lbs anymore. We love you Slateman!

First day of "school"

Today was Aksel's first day of "school"! He went to work with me and the center has a baby room that he can play in while I work with my clients. He did great! The teachers loved him and his peers loved to look at him. He loved it when everyone would speak Spanish to him too! When I went to pick him up he was fast asleep in the arms of one of the teachers.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear ....

In honor of one of Aksel's favorite books, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, here is our own "little" brown bear.

Yes We Can!

Barack's elegant style speaks to people of all ages!

Talkie, talkie...

Well, we'll have to work to clean up the grammar, but he likes to make his opinions known!

3 Months of Aksel

Well, we're home from Mexico and we're just 4 days shy of Akel's 3 month birthday. To celebrate, I put a chronological video together for everyone to enjoy!

Some Aksel Images...

From his first visit to the Chicago area. He had so much fun meeting all of his relatives and helping his Grandpa making coffee and assisting in JesusCreed posts!

Helping with the espresso:

With the Nelson clan for the Turkey Trot 5k:

4 generations of Normans:

4 generations of McKnight men:

G'day from Aksel!