Monday, December 29, 2008
Snow, snow and more snow
Not so happy in the snow
Snowman on Day 8 of the snow
Southern car
Carter loved the snow until he got stuck
The journey began
We are back from Christmas in upstate New York. Our journey began on the evening of December 19th. We packed the car and headed to NY at 6pm that Friday night. The plan was to drive straight through the night. According to different maps the trek was to be 14-17 hours. It ended up taking us close to 19 hours due to snow and ice! The kids and the dog did great. Once we got to New Jersey, the temperature dropped to about 20 and my southern car went in to shock! The windshield washer fluid froze because of the cold temp and the fluid they have down here doesn't have enough anti-freeze to keep it liquid. Due to the snowy, slushy roads the windshield needed to be washed often to be able to see. We had to stop about every 20-30 minutes to wash off the windshield! Therefore it took us a while to get there. But once there everyone was happy to get out of the car! We got there just in time for a huge snow storm! They got a total of about 24 inches in a matter of 2 days! Carter had so much fun in the snow! Thankfully Brandon's mom (Mim) had snow clothes for the kids! Carter made a snowman, snow balls, snow angels and even snow ice cream! Campbell wasn't too impressed . . . she was so bundled up, she couldn't move! So on the 3rd day when the roads had finally been plowed and were drivable we were to drive up to Brandon's dad's house. Because of the cold weather my car battery was obviously low because it was dead! So we had to get a new battery and while at his dad's house Brandon and his brother thawed out the windshield washer fluid in the garage and put in some fluid that wouldn't freeze! Needless to say we had a rough start. The temperature the first part of the week stayed at about 12 and one morning the temp was 5! Burrrrr! We had a week of parties at various houses and enjoyed a wonderful white Christmas at Mim's house with Uncle Gary and Dandaddy too! The kids had fun and got so many wonderful things! On Saturday night the 27th started the journey home and it went much smoother. Could have been because of the 50 degree temp we drove in to! The drive was long but worth it to be with friends and family during such a wonderful time of year.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Poor Bailey
Bailey didn't want to miss out on the excitement! Sunday afternoon while Bailey and Carter were playing, Bailey ripped off his dew claw! Ouch! We called the vet and he said to try and stop the bleeding and bring Bailey in on Monday. Bailey was at the vet first thing on Monday and thankfully he made a clean break so didn't require surgery. He has a cute little bandage for a few days and only walks on 3 legs! Lessons learned about not staying on top of nail trimmings!Look what's under our tree!
Since we are going to be in New York for Christmas Santa knew that it wouldn't be really easy for us to get his bring present back home; so he decided to let Elfie bring an early Christmas present. Thank you Santa for being so wise! Carter and Campbell received the best table of all . . . the Pottery Barn Activity Table! Carter has a toy bin for storage and so does Campbell. They can play trains, house, farm, or whatever their little hearts desire . . . without making a huge mess on the floor! Santa knows that I like organization or at least try to be organized so he decided to put in his contribution!
Where in the house is . . . Elfie!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Carter's Christmas party
Carter singing "Jingle Bells"
Carter and Mrs. Tammy
Carter and Miss Olivia
Carter had his Christmas party at school today. They sang 2 songs; 1 of which Carter decided to provide the entertainment by jumping up and down laughing like the Hallmark snowmen! Carter was "that kid" - you moms know what I am talking about! I even have it on video if I can figure out how to upload it. They made stockings then had a birthday party for Jesus. When they brought out the "birthday cake" for Jesus Carter announced that it was his birthday (only 4 months ahead of schedule buddy)!
A visit with Santa
Well at least Carter isn't screaming and crying like he did last year. He now looks like one of Santa's reindeer that has just been spotted by a little kid with his bright flash light! I was hoping Carter would share with Santa what he wants for Christmas. I guess we will have to relay the message, since Carter seemed scared of the jolly old man! Carter tells me he wants Santa to bring him a ball, a race car, a boat and an airplane! I have no idea where the boat and airplane came from. No matter how many times I ask Carter and no matter what he is doing when I ask him, he says the same 4 items! Okay Santa, better get working, I know the boat and airplane were a surprise!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Meet "Elfie"
Day 1 - Carter's chair
Day 2 - Play kitchen
"This small little elf has a special job to do as he sits on a shelf watching over you. He goes back to Santa each night to say who's been naughty or nice each winter day. So make sure to find him in a new place each day so he'll be sure to tell Santa to bring toys Christmas Day!"Happy turkey day
Waiting patiently . . . very rare to see this!
Where's Santa?
Madi, Carter and Campbell
Grandmother enjoying time with Campbell
Tired from turkey
Happy Thanksgiving!
Carter and Madi
Enough of the Auburn game, I will go look through Mimi's cabinets!
War Eagle anyway!
Bella and Campbell playing ball
We had a good Thanksgiving in B'ham even though Carter was getting over a sinus infection and Campbell was battling double ear infections! Campbell had her first taste of turkey and seemed to like it. My parents house was full . . . the 4 of us plus Bailey, Mom and Dad, Kirk, Lacy, Madi and Bella and my Grandmother for the day on 2 days! Campbell enjoyed exploring Mimi's unlocked cabinets and Carter enjoyed the unlocked pantry! After Thanksgiving we did lots of shopping . . . although I have only bought 4 gifts so far! Even though it was a busy few days and the stress of being in a different place on Central time with 2 routine driven kids did get to us we had a good time and were reminded how thankful we are for our family and the ability to get together. Being relatively close enough to my family to drive over in only a few hours is a luxury that will probably be missed before too long!
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