Snowpocalypse, aka Groundhog Day

Well, this time the weather prediction was correct. We got 16 inches of snow, plus enough winds to make 4-6 foot drifts! Andy used our new snowblower that we bought at the beginning of the season (a worthwhile purchase!) and it still took over two hours to clear off our driveway and sidewalks! Below are some photos of the effects of the Blizzard of 2011...







During the storm, before we went to bed...













This morning's view!























Needless to say, our local groundhog didn't make it out of his den to predict the length of the remaining winter. I'm thinking that's a bad sign...

Super Bowl Bound!

As most of you probably know, our family LOVES the Pack! We are sooo excited to see them going to the Super Bowl, and can't wait to cheer them on as a family! We all really enjoyed watching the games the season and are looking forward to victory in Super Bowl XLV! Below are some photos from the NFC Championship vs. the Bears! GO PACK GO!

Tripod Sitting!

Our boys learning to "tripod sit" at 4 1/2 months old. Damien is wearing the blue shirt in early September, 2009. Blaise is in brown (the photo was taken yesterday, 1-5-11). See any similarities? ;)

Christmas 2010

Christmas is such a special time of the year, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Our Christmas season has definitely changed a lot over the past couple years. The once relaxing and reflective holiday has turned into something a little more crazy and exhausting! I guess that's what happens when you celebrate Christmas with a 20 month old and 4 month old! Wow! We wouldn't change anything about it, though...except maybe we could have done without the stomach flu that 3 of the 4 of us had a couple days after Christmas... ;)

Here are some photo highlights of the Hebert Christmas!

Thanksgiving

Since it's almost Christmas, I thought I better post some of the Thanksgiving photos! Damien enjoyed his first time being able to eat and enjoy the Thanksgiving meal, and Blaise enjoyed hanging out with the family on his first Thanksgiving.

1st Halloween & 1st Time Trick-or-Treating!

Blaise celebrated his 1st Halloween and Damien enjoyed going out and trick-or-treating for his first time. Damien was proud to be Elmo, and Blaise was a skeleton!







Damien and Blaise in costume!












Damien in front of a very festive house while trick-or-treating! (He looks very happy!)

"I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

We celebrated Blaise's baptism this past Sunday, October 17th, during the 9 am mass at Blessed Sacrament. It was beautiful to share in our son's first sacrament with the support of our family, friends, and church community.





"Blaise, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit".













Damien helping to give Blaise a blessing.











Blaise with his parents and godparents, Mary Ellen and Steve.














Looking handsome in his baptism outfit--the same one Damien wore June 13, 2009!