Oh Christmas Tree!

At the tree farm
Trimming the tree
Isaac and the singing tree


This year for Christmas we went to a tree farm and cut down our own tree. It was tons of fun with hundreds of trees to choose from. We will never go to Home Depot for a tree again! Jarom wanted to get one that touched the vaulted ceiling and we were sucessful. It is one good looking tree, but a booger to decorate- up and down, up and down, the ladder. Isaac was entertained by the talking and singing tree as we worked; he couldn't get enough of it and thought it was such a crack up!

What up Cuz?!

The cousins: Liam, Kimberly, Temet, Elise, and Isaac

5 Renfeldt girls were prego together this last year. Now when we get together you can find us all under our Hooter Hiders while the babes chow down! Liam belongs to Bret and Audra Davis, Kimberly to Kari and Garrett Hall, Temet to Kaycee and RJ Munoa, Elise to Pennie and Dean Gunnell, and Isaac to us. What a bunch of cuties!

Blessing Day

Our little man!

Me and my handsome boys!

Getting dressed

What up, G!?

We had a busy week full of turkey, Thanksgiving, family, and Isaac's blessing. Thank you to everyone who came to share with us on this special day! A quick count told us there were almost 60 people squeezed into our home Sunday and many came from far distances sacrificing much to be with us. We love you all!

The blessing went better than I could have hoped. No diaper blow outs in his little outfit (phew!), crying was quickly averted during the blessing thanks to a binky and the finger of a friend, and everyone who came made it in time despite the early hour. Jarom gave Isaac a beautiful blessing of health, wisdom, faith, and obedience. I'm so glad to have a husband who does not take lightly his priesthood responsibility. His preparation was evident, the Spirit was present, and inspiration given.

Isaac is 8 weeks old now and as happy as can be. He loves to laugh and use his voice. He loves to be sung to and to sing along. Aunt Kaelin seems to have a knack in getting him talking and laughing. The pair are highly entertaining!

Getting The Word Out

FYI- We will be blessing Isaac on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 8:30 am ( sorry so early), at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 18220 Dexter Ave, Lake Elsinore 92532. The service will be about an hour and brunch will be served at our home afterward. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Jr. Mechanic

I just couldn't resist sharing this picture. So sad, how could I possibly refuse him anything?!

Here we have our jr. mechanic, Daddy's little helper. Dad has been in the garage all morning working on his Jeep and can't wait until Isaac can join him to pass on his passions.

Isaac is now six weeks old. This week he has started to become more social; he smiles in response to our smiles and talk, and is beginning to share his voice with us.

Isaac Update

Our sweet little Isaac is now almost 5 weeks old! The time passes quickly. He is usually a happy boy, though he does like to be held constantly or that happiness can turn to a quivering lip and a whimper...and then a cry. He likes to be sung to when he is tired and needs help falling asleep; his favorite songs are "As I have Loved You" and "A Child's Prayer".




He is recovering from "thrush" (a yeast infection in his mouth) that caused some pain and misery for us all. Not only does it irritate his little mouth, but the excess yeast in his system causes gassiness and HORRIBLE SCREAMS OF PAIN. He pretty much screamed non stop for four days. I thought I'd loose my sanity (I did have a break down one day which Jarom rescued me from). We were worried that he was going to be a colicky baby, but it appears to have just been the thrush- THANK GOODNESS! The treatment for the infection is a deep purple antiseptic that we swabbed in his mouth turning his mouth purple and staining everything his mouth touches, spits up on, or drools on. Quite the messy hassle, but in good time for Halloween as it made him look like a little vampire!

Isaac loves his bath! The warmth calms him when he is fussy. He almost instantly goes into a quiet alert state and listens to all that Mommy has to say. As much as he loves his warm bath, he hates the chill of being removed from it to dry off and get dressed. The same applies to having his diaper changed and the cold wipe touching his little aft -->angry screams.

The bun is out of the oven!

Isaac Jarom Renfeldt born September 30, 2007; 10 lbs. 4 oz.