The Original Charest Family Holidays

I debuted this movie from Christmas past at my mom's Christmas party, which has been going on for quite a long time. It has a familiar character to introduce the footage.

Happy Holidays to our friends and family.

The Original Charest Holidays from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Tree Trimming Action Figures

We are all getting very excited for Christmas around here! Although we'll be spending time up North, we did get a tree and decorated it together. It was fun and Ben really got into it. Some of the ornaments he claimed as his own and still remain missing. But it should get you in a good spirit if you aren't quite there.

See you soon.

Tree Trimming from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Meeting the man in red!

Sarah and the boys braved the mall crowds to get some face time with the big guy with a few days to go! Tyler is also 3 months old today! Merry Christmas everyone!

You Gotta Have a Baby (for Tyler)

Wow, Tyler is twelve weeks old (that's three months if you don't usually count in weeks like I have for the last two years). He has grown so much since those first few days. It was a very special time when we were wondering, 'how's Ben going to take his little brother?'; 'are we going to be able to afford two kids?'; 'where are the pee pee teepees?'; 'will it ever be quiet in this house?'

So happens that I've been working on his special video that captures this short time in our lives and it's ready for you to see. Enjoy!

Gotta Have a Baby (for Tyler) from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Christmas Raabing: A Holiday Party

We had a fun filled get together at the Raab's house over the weekend. Good kids, great friends, and something new-chicken parmesan calzones. Oh and check out Ben's hair. Something was up. He also had to borrow some special jammies after a mishap. A very fun night.

Christmas Raabing from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Christmas card 2010

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Polar Express Story-Time

On Friday Night, we continued with holiday happenings and attended a Polar Express Story Time. It was also a fund raiser for an elementary school in Framingham. I don't know why but I just love that story. We took a copy home for our own readings for years to come.

Polar Express Story-Time from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Tree Lighting

This year, is all about low key celebrations. Instead of the Bigger Fancier tree lightings around Metrowest, we did our own mini version.

Enjoy. It's quite mini.

Hello Everybody!

Finally back in action. New computer, new desk, and lots going on here. Both boys keep us busy! We are certainly looking forward to the holidays and are excited to share Ty with more friends and family.

So, we just wanted to say a quick Hello again.

Hello Everybody from Mark Charest on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Pepere!

Hope you are having a GREAT day!

The Blairs visit!

Tyler was excited to see everyone.



The Blairs/Charests



Chilling in his bouncy chair

Tyler found his thumb!

Lindsey was pretty psyched to hold "baby" Tyler

So was Auntie Steph...

And Caitlin...

Brotherly Love!

Thanks for coming! It was great seeing everyone!

Happy Birthday Nana!

Nana showing Ben his new trains!




Nana and Tyler 1 day old









Nana and her boys!

Tyler's Birth Announcement

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Places to Sleep

Tyler has been getting settled into all the different places there are to sleep.













Good nite.

Leaving the Hospital

On Wednesday, Sarah shot out of bed ready to head home to start our new life as a family of four.



Tyler took a little bit longer for his enthusiasm to join us.







Still unsure about our little boy's eye color.



I felt much more confident getting this guy ready than the last time we left the hospital.



We did make it home before noon and Tyler went right into the awaiting arms of his Nana. It was great to get home.

Weekend Before Showtime: Farm and Fishies Part 2

Fishies!!!

We headed to the NE Aquarium to walk around and see our fishy friends the day before Tyler was born.





Myrtle







Don't be crabby.





This was our last family outing as 'the three of us'. We're glad to be four now!

Weekend Before Showtime: Farm and Fishies Part 1

The weekend before Tyler was born, we decided to get out and stay active to help Sarah pass the time and let Ben have some fun. First stop, Drumlin Farm. It's a free stop on our Audobahn membership.





Silly Billy goat.





That's a good looking goat!



Giddyup and get this baby out!



Hayride fun time.





Bigass pigs.





Unfortunately creepy butterfly guy showed up so we quickly left to avoid him.