Letters of Hope

Dear Ethan, when you were born, you were perfect from the first second. I have tried my hardest to be a good mom to you. I am now counting on you to be a good big brother. Be strong in all things, and protect those around you from bad things. Always have love and compassion in your heart. See the good in others.

Dear Axel, we were so excited to have you join our family. Love your big brother and follow his good example. Don't feel hidden in his shadows, be yourself and aim high for your dreams. Use your intelligence and calming voice to be a peacemaker. Remember we are a family, a team, we stick together through everything. Always be honest.

You two are brothers, how lucky you are to have each other. Be friends. Be kind. Be the kids others look up to, because you are good kids. Be the first to volunteer. And the one who extends a handshake. 

Still so young, yet we are already so proud to be your parents. We love you. x

Axel Jacob Larson

Axel's arrival has been long anticipated and now that 3 weeks has gone I am still looking at him saying "You're finally here! I love you."

He was born Sunday, June 26 at about 7:30pm weighing 7lb 2oz. Labour went remarkably well. I did much better this time than with Ethan, however my recovery is taking much longer.

I think he looks like me. And sometimes he looks like a grumpy old Japanese man!

Every morning Ethan runs into the living room exclaiming "Axel! Axel!" and wants to hold him. He loves his brother. It's so cute when Ethan 'hugs' him because he bows his head down and barely touches Axel's head. 

Axel is named after Shaun's gr-gr-gr-great grandpa from Sweden. The first Mormon in his family, he was one of the first missionaries in Finland and he was one of the early settlers in Utah. Axel also means 'father of peace'.

Welcome to our family Axel, we love you and hope you like it here with us! x