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Here are few fun comparisons. 

Having two boys allows me to hand down clothes from Kyle to Alex. Even though they were not born during the same season I have found that a lot of clothing is able to be used from Alex. Each time I get out Kyle's old clothes for Alex I can remember him wearing the clothes. It brings back so many memories and at the same time reminds me how big Kyle is getting. When I got his out today I could remember this exact picture of Kyle wearing this outfit. Kyle was 20 months old when this picture was taken and Alex is 14 months old. 

I also decided to look at a picture of Kyle when he was 14 months old and compare it with Alex. They look so different from each other. As different looking as they are different in their personalities. I had forgotten how bald Kyle was when he was so young. I remember him not having a lot of hair but compared to Alex he is very bald. But of course they are both adorable!!!!! 

When I was looking for a picture of Kyle at 14 months old I came across this picture of Kyle with his friend Abby.  I love this picture because it is so true of their personalities now. And I was so amazed how it shows even when the first picture was taken. Abby is so outgoing and Kyle is very cautious. Still today this is how their pictures look. I hope that their wedding pictures won't look like these.... 

Christmas

It felt like Christmas was never going to get here and then all of the sudden it was over. I just get so excited for the boys. My favorite part of Christmas was watching them on Christmas morning! This was the first year that Kyle really understood about Santa (enough to tell me that Santa was not allowed to tip toe in his room while he was sleeping to put his stocking on the bed.) anyways.... while he was opening presents he would say "Santa must have known I liked/wanted this!" It was so sweet. Alex did not understand what was going on just that all of the sudden there were tons of new toys to play with in the family room.
It was so much fun spending time with all of our family and running from place to place to celebrate with everyone.

Presents from mommy and daddy on Christmas Eve.

"No Alex these are for Santa not you!"

Santa came!!

Alex liked to climb on all the gifts.

Kyle sat on this and opened all his presents. 

It took the boys a while to open all their presents. Kyle likes to take his time and look at and play with everything and Alex has no interest in opening presents.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Berning Family. 

Tis the Season....

for a farting Santa butt (or as Kyle would say a "tooting Santa bumie") Christmas tree ornament.

Farting Santa ornament was a gift to Brian from Dawn and Randy last year. Thank you for such a festive Christmas decoration that we will enjoy for years to come.

Some Random Pictures

Just thought these were cute and I wanted to share.  These were taken a while back when it was not too cold to play outside in the leaves.

Happy First Birthday Alex

I can't believe Alex just had his first birthday. This past year has just flown by. He is such a happy, joyful boy, that just loves everything. He is always smiling and has a mind of his own. His laugh is just infectious and he is a very busy boy.  But he will stop and come to me for some mommy and Alex cuddle time. He loves his big brother and his big brother loves and adores him.  I love seeing how my family has grown and watching the two boys play together.

Big brother Kyle showed Alex what all this present opening stuff was all about.

We had an Elmo birthday party for Alex.

 Of course Alex got to dig into one of those yummy cupcakes after we sang happy birthday to him.

This stuff called sugar is pretty good mommy. I think I like it. 

Ok I have had enough time to be cleaned up.

We love you so much Alex and can't wait to see what your next year brings!

Brothers

Kyle sure can keep Alex entertained. These little moments make me so so happy, that something so silly and simple can make Alex laugh so much and Kyle just loves to try and make him laugh. 

Friends Forever

My friend Stephanie  and I have been friends since 2nd grade. Her husband Ben and their two kids, Abby and Owen are part of our family! A few weekends ago we went to Quiet Waters Park to play. Of course I decided to take some pictures of the kids together.

We told Abby and Kyle these would be shown at their rehearsal dinner. 

I hope that Kyle, Abby, Alex and Owen can remain close friends for years to come!