Good Big Brother

Carsen has been really eating up the fact that he is a big brother. For whatever reason, he gets it that Kendall is a very fragile little girl and needs to be handled in a very gentle fashion. After a few weeks of extra crying, he seems to be ok with the concept of having someone around that needs more attention than he does. If anything, he is starting to protect the little girl...

Carsen Has a Sister!

On July 18, 2007 the O'Brien's unexpectedly welcomed our second child, Kendall Victoria. You can check out the story on Kendall's blog for specific details.

Carsen now has a sister, to whom he's adjusting quite well. At first, we kept him away from her due to the risk of infection to her, but now we are letting him get closer looks and even gentle touches every now and then. He stands next to her pack-and-play and stares at her, pointing and saying "baby". It's wonderful to watch, though he has been acting out from time to time, demanding for Mommy to hold him much more lately. He is absolutely enthralled with her every move, stopping what he is doing to look at her whenever he hears her make a noise. Though we're enjoying this time with yet another infant in the house, it will be truly wonderful to watch them interact and bond as they grow up together. We'll post pictures of the two of them soon.

In the meantime, here are a few more of the special little guy hanging out with his favorite buddy - Daddy.

Happy Family!

The family celebrating a truly wonderful, fulfilling year - AND, Mom's expecting Carsen's baby sister, due in July!

Birthday Cake

Carsen has his first taste of birthday cake, and even decides to share!

Carsen's First Birthday!

Carsen enjoyed his first birthday on June 26, 2007 and had a great party to celebrate. He was overwhelmed with gifts, family and friends on Saturday June 23 at his very first birthday party. Some of his favorite things included a dump truck and talking chair from Mom and Dad, tiger phone from the Lucania's, a pool from Uncle Timmy and Aunt Melissa, and clothes galore from Uncle Chris and Auntie Sara! He had cake and played with all his friends, and had a wonderful day!