New Decade

Here we are in 2010. Do you remember where you were when you entered the new millennium? I look at 10 years and see an amazing marriage, a home full of memories, two amazing families, two beautiful children, and MANY lessons learned.

There is so much to look forward to. My dad got a job!!! Praise the Lord. They are doing great and I know they will be back before we know it. God has HUGE plans for them....He always has.

"Over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley."

"In the path of silence the soul finds the path in clearer light and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after truth."

I thank God TODAY for the path I am on. I thank God that He loves me enough to see what is best for my life and has kept me on that path...even when I may have tried to take another. I know this path, this truth, is the one I don't deserve, but I gratefully accept.

Sorry for the ramblings...we all get inspired around this time of year. I wish you and yours the absolute best.

I have HUNDREDS of pictures to sort through....stay tuned.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Joyeux Noel! We have snow at our house!!

And we are off to the little cabin in the woods to celebrate. Love to all!

Ice Queens

We took Alex and Kaitlyn to an ice skating lesson the week of Christmas. They had the best time ever. Wow! Two super excited princesses on the ice = a great memory for all. This was Alex's first time on the ice, and she handled it beautifully. This was Kaitlyn's third lesson and it was amazing to see how much progress she's already made. I literally had to pull Alex off the ice kicking and crying because she didn't want to stop. We got lucky and the instructor (per Alex's suggestion of course) took the girls back out on the ice for 15 minutes of undivided attention. Alex even skated on her own for a few moments. We certainly plan to go back as soon as we can!

Alex learning the ropes

Oh, this is going to be fun!

Here she is skating all by herself!

Show off!

Kaitlyn was a total pro. Check her out.

Sweet friends holding hands

All smiles

So cute

The sadness sets in. Sigh. Pitiful! It's over.

They had a blast and so did the moms. We are ready to go again!

Merry Christmas

Stressed but blessed will be our holiday motto this year. I just want to say thank you to all for your prayers, support and blessings over the past few weeks. I am blown away by the generosity of our friends and family. Here is our Christmas timeline since having kids. I love to look back each year and reflect:

Alex's first Christmas, 10 months old

Alex was too freaked by Santa, so we skipped this year. She is 22 months old.
Almost 3 years old
Carson's first Christmas. He is 3 months old, Alex is almost 4
Christmas 2009: Carson is 15 months old, Alex is almost 5
2009 Christmas card
Many blessings to you and your family. Merry Christmas!!

He's Bananas...B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

His favorite new word, on record:


If you can't view the video, click HERE

I'm in love with a boy...

Our little man is 15 months old and his motto is "game on!"
He is everywhere, into everything, and discovering all sorts of new things daily. He has really enjoyed our Christmas tree this year. We've caught him double fisting glass ornaments and have had a few causalities. He is ALL boy! He loves to throw anything he can get his hands on. His favorites are: my cell phone, the TV remote, plastic bottles and plastic bowls.
He's also learned several new words...his favorite words are "banana" and "ni ni" (for bedtime). He is still the biggest waver-- will wave at anyone that looks at him....so cute.
His 15 month stats:
Height: 29.75 inches (22%)
Weight: 22lbs., 1.5oz. (23%)
Head circumference: 18.5 (53%)

Here are a few cute pics we caught this month. Really and truly, my mission is just to keep him alive right now. Fortunately, I know this is a stage and not something that lasts forever...but he's so darn cute I don't even mind!

Checking myself out in the mirror. Do I look okay ladies?

Loves, loves, loves baths and throws a huge fit every time he is taken out.
Splish, splash
The boys are having so much fun together

I love making a mess!

Cutie on the go...

He's quite the little poser

This is Carson to a "t." He LOVES spinning wheels and he always crosses his feet. I love his little toes.

And finally, my favorite....what a little mac daddy!

No he isn't auditioning for Chippendales...this was a pic of mommy trying to get him undressed after his dedication. He was on the go so much I had to grab him in phases. HA!

Bathing Buddies

How precious are my babies?! I had to post these if for no other reason, to show Alex someday that she DID adore playing with her little brother and even playing in the tub! She continues to blow me away with her love for Carson. Yesterday she asked me if we could wake him up from his nap so he could take a bath with her. Aww. Just had to share these priceless photos.

Alex, mommy didn't photoshop these pictures. You REALLY did this...and you loved it!