We're still here....just recovering. Our bellies our recovering from the overload of yummy food we ate, our house from the overload of toys, and our pocketbook from overspending. Christmas is much like a wedding, so much planning for the big day, then it is over way too quickly. Carter is already asking when Santa is coming back. For the first time, we spent Christmas eve/morning at home, just the four of us, and it was SO wonderful! Jeremy and I made up a super special candlelight Christmas eve dinner including crab legs and prime rib, appetizers and of course dessert. We got out our Christmas plates and used our dinning room table for the second time ever! Carter was excited to have his milk in a special wine glass just like mom and dad (ours had the real stuff in it). We opened presents that night and did stockings and Santa gifts the next morning before heading out to see both sides of our family. It was a crazy day but nice to be home in our own beds at the end of the day. On the 28th, we headed back home for 2 more Christmas' totaling 4 in all. Carter was pretty funny as he really never asked for anything this year, however everything he opened he squealed in 3 year old delight " THIS IS JUST WHAT I WANTED!!) I hope his excitement over things he never asked for continues for years to come. He was also excited to help Claire open her gifts "she's too little mom". Thanks to everyone who remembered us at Christmas this year. We feel so lucky to have such great family, friends and neighbors. Here are some shots from the big days:
our big feast
Christmas at G&G Berry's
Batman jammies from Aunt Darcie he HAD to put on!
Trying out his new computer from grandma and papa
Yet another picture under the tree
Claire enjoying some paper
Claire telling Carter he better tell Santa what he wants instead of posing for the camera!
She is getting braver and more motivated to get things out of her reach. Luckily I had her buckled in the bouncy seat when I caught her doing this trick trying to get a hold of a toy on the floor.
She is close to sitting unsupported and is really loving touching our faces and reaching out to touch the dogs if they get close enough. She is also able to get a hold of her feet now but her chubby thighs stop her from getting them into her mouth just yet!
Trying out his new computer from grandma and papa
Yet another picture under the tree
Claire enjoying some paper
Claire telling Carter he better tell Santa what he wants instead of posing for the camera!We spent New Year's at home with pizza and a movie. Carter was sick and I had to work on New Year's Day so we just hung out at home. I think the kids and I were in bed by 8:30. Pretty exciting!
In all the excitement, Claire turned 5 months old on the 27th.
Poor girl has had a rough last couple of days. She is battling a bad cold (snotty nose, cough, the works) and her first tooth decided to make an appearance. Our normally happy go lucky baby is needing a lot of extra love right now. I have been spending quite a bit of time snuggling with her. I'm not sure who enjoys it more, me or her. She has been spending a lot of time sleeping and sucking on her favorite fingers which seems to soothe her too. She even found the exercauser a good place to rest her head for a quick nap.
She is getting braver and more motivated to get things out of her reach. Luckily I had her buckled in the bouncy seat when I caught her doing this trick trying to get a hold of a toy on the floor.
She is close to sitting unsupported and is really loving touching our faces and reaching out to touch the dogs if they get close enough. She is also able to get a hold of her feet now but her chubby thighs stop her from getting them into her mouth just yet!
Gotta run, the new season of 24 starts tonight. Let's hope Jack Bauer can save the world once again!
