Snow Storm in Atlanta

I'm ready to go outside Mom:)

We had a MAJOR snowstorm all over the Atlanta area in January.  They had been saying for days that it was going to be bad but you know how that goes.  We had no idea it would be quite so bad.  We ended up not even working until Thursday I believe and it was a nightmare just trying to go 12 miles.  We had between 5 & 6 inches.  For us Southerners.....that's a lot!!

Probably the only time she'll wear these "snow boots"

***Clearly I'm still learning when it comes to blogging.....these last two posts are in reverse order***

Valentines Day 2011

What a great Valentines weekend we had.  We went to a party at Carson's cousins Elise and Merryl.  Such a cute idea!  They had invited many of their friends and they were so sweet to include Carson.  She was the youngest there but she didn't care.

They played freeze dance, twister and ate yummy brownies.  What a precious idea for a party!

Mom & Cousin Mark in his "Valentine jacket"

Dear Carson

Dear Carson-

Time is flying by and as much as I don't want you to.....you just keep growing.  We are amazed by you every single day.  Sometimes I think you have more words in your vocabulary than I do.  I'm not kidding! 

Just the other night while trying to play your Barney CHRISTMAS (yes I said Christmas movie....even though it's almost the middle of Feb.....you are obsessed with Barney Christmas movies).  I swear that dinosaur has a spell over children.  At least he seems to have a good message:)  We play your movies in the Playstation mostly but we can also get them through Netflix directly through our downstairs television.  The Playstation was giving us trouble and wouldn't play your movie.....you said "It would be better (sounded more like It'd be better if it was on Netflix).  WHAT?!?!?   You are 2 1/2.  Like I said we're amazed.

You're doing awesome with potty training.  We'll have to credit Honey for kickstarting this one last week when she stayed with us.  Thank you!  We have a couple of the small stand alone potties in our bathrooms.  But Daniel also brought home something that goes directly on the large potty.  This morning you pointed to the stand alone potty and said "Babies use those potties."  Well, alrighty then....but I already miss my "baby" terribly.

Daddy is teaching you the months of the year each morning on the way to school.  It is just precious to hear you say the hard ones.  You love to go over the days of the week too:)  You love your Daddy to pieces and I love that too.  It is hard sometimes when you prefer him but really.....I wouldn't have it any other way.

It's so bittersweet watching you grow.....we are so proud and in awe of you and excited for your next stage.  But at the same time we just want to keep you little:)!

Your biggest fans-

Mommy & Daddy

Chirstmas in Macon 2010

Later in the day on Christmas Eve we headed to Macon.  We are very fortunate that our families get along great and my parents were going to join us on Saturday.  We always have such a big party when we are all together!  Carson is a very lucky girl to be surrounded by such love.

Carson on Christmas morning surprised to see what Santa brought her in Macon

Honey and her girls~

Evidently these Sing A Magigs are all the rage......they are something else.....and all of the children got them:)

Ava in her new chair~

Monte with a new toy that I think the adult men were quite jealous of:)

Later that evening we went to Aunt Kendra and Uncle Josh's new house for Christmas dinner.  Their new house is FABULOUS and perfect for entertaining.  I see many holiday dinners there!

Sweet cousins!

Christmas in Woodstock 2010

Well it is a shame that it takes a snow day (pics. from that to come) for me to blog:)  We had a BIG time at Christmas this year.  It is so true that having children makes the holidays such a joy!  I kind of feel like we all reverted back to our childhood having Carson, Monte and Ava around.  They are such sweet children and I am so thankful Carson has cousins so near by.

We started Christmas the week before by having our dear friends Lisa and Tim over.  They love to spoil Carson (and us too!)  Lisa and I have been friends since Athens.  She is such a sweet friend and would do anything in the world for anyone.  She is going to be an awesome mommy when the time comes!!  She's a natural.

Spoiling Carson:)

Oh my....what is it??

Yay!! A "brother" for one of her dolls.

We went to see Santa.  An interesting experience and some lessons learned.  1.)  Go early...that is in the season and in the day!! 2.)  Perhaps long before your child needs a nap.  Seriously, Carson really did do well, despite the fact we waited for quite some time and she did not have a nap the whole day.  And, she didn't even cry.  She told us she told Santa she wanted baby dolls!  I think she's covered.

At the mall....waiting.....

Riding the train with daddy

She's not quite sure about him

We had Christmas (round 1) on Christmas Eve morning in Woodstock with my parents.  Because my parents and Santa were getting Carson bigger items we needed to have part of Christmas here.  It was such a nice morning.  We had hashbrown casserole, cinnamon rolls and mimosas:)  We kept Carson upstairs until about 8:30 and then brought her downstairs.  I think she understood the Santa thing a little bit.

She's a sleepy monkey

She has just discovered her new trampoline and kitchen

Would anyone like coffee?

What a cute Ne-Ne

Bringing Carson downstairs....She didn't know what to think w/my parents and brother standing at the bottom of the stairs

Thanksgiving and Ava's 1st B-day

We'll start with Thanksgiving!  We went to Macon this year and had a really nice time.  The weather was perfect.....we even ate outside.  I wish I had take a photo of the tables set up outside.  It was right out of a magazine!

Ava & Honey

Carson counting Ava's piggies:)

Ava turned 1 over the holiday and we were excited to share in the day with everyone.  She is such a sweet little girl and we are  blessed to be her Godparents.

Honey and The Birthday Girl~

Kendra & Carson (and Honey hiding in between them)

The Birthday Girl and her Mommy

Her cute cake that was delicious!!

I think she likes it~

Halloween

Well here it is the day before Thanksgiving and I'm writing about Halloween!  2011 is gonna be a whole new deal:)  Sure it is.......Better late than never.


Yep, Halloween fell on GA/FL this year.  We had a great time watching the game with Carson.  She would say GOOOO Bulldogs!  Dissapointing game but hopefully they could hear us cheering them on.



My Witch hat I bought for $2.00 this year in hopes I would dress up.....sadly I did not.....good thing Carson put it to use.



 

Carson and Cady (in Carson's class who happens to be one of our neigbor's)

I really wasn't sure Carson was going to be into dressing up.  As you can see from the above pic. it took her a bit to warm up to the idea.  She kept telling people she was going to be a lion for Halloween but then was not so sure about the actual costume.

Yay!

Our other neighbor's from next door came over and we ended up rushing out the door with them....hence why Carson has on what she does underneath her lion costume.  It was still super cute.

From the back was too cute!!

The aftermath.....sorting candy w/Daddy

Carson was really a trooper.....she walked around the whole block almost.  The later part Cooper carried her.  She just loved going to the door saying trick or treat and saying "Thank You."  My goodness I hope she continues to use the great manners she has!!


Until next time (hopefully not next month).....Happy Thanksgiving~