MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

We had a good Christmas this year! As you can see Carter was super excited! He kept saying that he was so lucky as he opened his presents. We did learn that next year we need to get more for Bryan and I, even if it is things we already have and wrapping them up, so that Carter sees that he is not the only one getting presents! We are trying to save our money so that we can do more to the house, so we didn't get anything for each other. We also just got two presents for Hailey since she is so little, and we have so many toys from when Carter was a baby. When Carter got to the last gift under the tree he said "I hope this one is for Hailey because she only got two presents". We thought it was very sweet that he thought of her.

Because of the weather we were not able to make it to any of our families Christmas parties. We have to go through Sardine Canyon to get to them, and didn't want to drive in the snow storms. We really missed being around our families and it made us appreciate them that much more.

Daddy got this guitar for Carter so that they can play together. Too bad Carter has already broken a string huh? Maybe he needs to be a little older?


This bear is what Carter got for Hailey. I asked him a few days before Christmas what he would like to get for Hailey. He thought about it for quite awhile. He actually has a little bear exactly the same, but it is a camoflauge bear. Hailey is always trying to grab it from him. So he decided that she needed her very own pink bear. As we were going to the store I was telling Carter that we might not be able to find exactly what he wanted, and that he might have to settle for something else. What are the chances that we walked right to this and found Exactly what he wanted for her! She of course loves it.

9 Month Checkup

Hailey had her 9 month checkup today. All is well! She weighs 15 lb 7 oz, which is in the 8th%. She measures 27- 1/2" tall in the 50th%. I was surprised to see that she is only in the 8% for her weight. Our kids have always been smaller, but not that small! The doctor says no worries though, she's good and healthy!

I had to throw this picture in also. The other day I put these cute socks on Hailey with beads on the edges.(thanks Paul and Rachel!) Hailey was fascinated with them all day long.

You're Gettin Coal For Christmas!

So I cannot threaten Carter with the old "You're gettin coal for Christmas if you aren't good". This is the reply I get back from him: "Oh Cool!!! I can use it for a habitat for my animals!" He seriously really does want coal! He is into animals and dinosaurs big time right now. He will set up the coolest little habitats with trees, rocks, sticks, etc. He actually does a really good job thinking of everything they would need. I think its the cutest thing when he says "habitat"! He says when he grows up that he wants to be a "Pet Collector". I tell him as long as he is moved out of the house by then, that's cool with me!

HoLd On FoR DeaR LiFe!!

I don't know if this tells you what kind of a driver I am, but every time I put Hailey in her car seat, she grabs on with both of her hands, and doesn't let go until I pull her out. I guess she doesn't approve of my driving!