What we've been up to

What a busy month! When the weather has cooperated, Carter has gotten to play baseball! His last game, he even got the game ball to which he slept with for a week!
Carter has also been taking swim lessons. He was not sure about them but by the looks of his face below, he really started enjoying them. Or maybe it was the fact that he became pals with the only other little boy in there named Conrad. I hope we can spend lots of time at the pool this summer relaxing and having fun.

And if baseball and swim lessons haven't been enough we sold our house and bought this house! Actually our house is under contract and this new house we put a contract on! All before the April 30th deadline! Whew! We close at the end of May and we are so excited to start the next adventure of our lives in a much bigger house. This neighborhood has 5 community pools and a golf course so I don't think we will be too bored this summer. This house is only 1.5 years old and needs lots of personal touches so I can't wait to get started. The cool thing about this house, they both went to Auburn and the girl that lives there was an AOPi too! I don't think I could have asked for a more clear sign! After we get settled we plan on having a party to celebrate our new house and the end of a long house selling journey!

Brandon and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary, Brandon had a birthday and his grandad celebrated his 90th birthday! April is busy for us. We welcome May! Off to start packing!

Carter is 4

On Saturday Carter turned 4! We had his birthday at our neighborhood park. The weather was perfect and everyone seemed to have a really good time. Carter enjoyed having all his friends over to play. Wow, 4 years! How the time flies! What a joy it is for me to be his mommy - most days :o)

Party favors
Ella walking

Joshua on the slide

All the kids

Carter, Jacob, Nathan, and Joshua

Ella, Madi, Sarah Grace, and Campbell

Madi blowing bubbles

Campbell, Carter, and Madi

Campbell

Carter and his good friend Joshua

The girls loved the bubbles

The boys loved playing ball

La Parrilla for dinner!

Not too happy about the hat

Easter

This was as good as I could get for an Easter picture. When 1 would cooperate, the other wouldn't. At least I have a picture! We had a nice Easter. After church we went out for brunch instead of cooking at home! I think I found my new Easter tradition. It was great not having to rush around to get to church, pictures, cook and clean. The weather was beautiful! The kids have been on a sugar high since our neighborhood egg hunt on Saturday! It is spring break this week and Carter's 4th birthday on Saturday so it is going to be busy! Finally the weather is nice but it sure is heating up eary!

Dentist day

The kids had their dentist appointments this week. Campbell did so well! Carter on the other hand was not so sure this time! Sometimes I feel like I get 2 steps ahead with 1 kids and then fall 2 steps behind with the other!

1st "game"

All chasing the ball!

Snack and pep talk after the game.

Ricky got the game ball.

Carter had his first baseball game last night. Actually it should have been the second game but opening day was rained out! Most of our practices were rained or snowed out too! So last night in about 40 something temps was Carter first "game." A game for this league isn't much of a game . . . everyone bats, everyone runs the bases, no one gets out, and they don't keep score! Yesterday the sun was in their eyes at bat so they batted from 2nd base! What a way to confuse them! It is quite humorous watching them. No one stays in their "position" so when the ball gets hit all 7 of them run and tackle each other for the ball! This is t-ball but they get 6 pitches from the coach first and then if they can't hit those they get the tee. Carter was able to hit off the pitches. He can not hit off a tee. All he does is hit the tee when he tries! It should be a fun season or at least a funny one!

The season of baseball

Carter trying on his uniform and being oh so silly! To this he said, "Look Mommy, I am a table!"

Carter's first year of baseball has started. Really it is t-ball but they don't always use a tee. They throw them 6 pitches and if they don't hit it, they bring out the tee. There are 7 boys on Carter's team, everyone hits and runs the bases, no one gets out, and they don't keep score. The next league up, all the competitiveness starts. Carter is really enjoying it. He can hit the ball but fielding is another story. We are also practicing running the bases. On Saturday they had a scrimmage and one time when Carter was on 3rd and was to run home, he ran across the field to 1st! We get many laughs at our children's expense! His uniform is HUGE; really I think 2 or 3 of Carter could fit in it and it is the smallest size they make! It is cute though! It has been so cold I haven't taken any pictures yet. Soon though there will be many pictures. Opening day is in 2 weeks!

Ordinary Day

I really like this! Cherish the ordinary days! How simple to do and yet life is so busy we often forget about the ordinary! When I first started watching this and seeing all the pictures, I thought it was going to have a tragically sad ending - it doesn't, by the way. Just a simple reminder to cherish the time we have because it goes so fast and we aren't promised tomorrow! Be sure to pause the music at the bottom of my blog.

A fun snow day

Carter is ready to go out!
Campbell
Campbell just wanted to eat it!

What fun a snow day is! We watched it snow all afternoon yesterday and after the kids naps they got to play in it! Carter had the most fun throwing snow balls! And Campbell kept saying, "Ssssssnnnnnnooooowwww!" She loved it! We made delicious snow cream last night. This morning we played in the park and made a snowman there then came home and made another snowman. We have to make the most of these big snows because we may not see this much snow again for 5 more years! The snow is slowly melting and all will be back to normal soon. What fun adventures the snow can be!

I heart cookies!

I guess it is fair to say that I have been in a cookie mood lately! I made these cookies for Carter's Valentine's exchange for school tomorrow. We had a taste test with some leftovers and they were yummy!

First cookies

I have been wanting to make sugar cookies for a while now and finally had a reason to do them. I don't guess I really needed a reason but I didn't feel so bad eating them when I did have a reason to make them! Anyway, I made these football sugar cookies for a Super Bowl party. The big ones were for the adults and the little ones for the kids. They were a big hit! I have to say, for my first time ever making sugar cookies from scratch and the first time ever use a rolling pin; I think they turned out well! I am making heart sugar cookies for Carter's preschool class this week! Actually I already made them but accidentally left the uncooked ones sitting out all night; the heartbreak when I realized it and had to throw them away! Guess it was good practice!

Blog friend's Blogiversary

One of my blog friend's is celebrating her 1 year blog anniversary this week with GREAT giveaways! Go check it out and maybe you will win!

2 year stats

Last week Campbell had her 2 year appointment. She is slowly gaining weight but staying with her skinny and tall model stats! She was 24lbs. which was the 20th% and 35 inches which was the 80th%, her head is just perfect at 18.5 inches for the 50th%. Her hair is getting thicker but is still just as curly! She has a large vocabulary and is already speaking in sentences. She loves to sing and dance and really enjoys listening to music. I have to be careful with what kids CDs we listen to in the car because if the kids like them that is ALL they want to listen to - over and over and over again!

Filling Bailey's bowl and probably sneaking a snack too!

A snowy day

About 2 weeks ago we had a snow day, or really a snow/ice weekend! Brandon was out of town for the weekend hunting so me and the kids decided to stay home and stay in. I mean, after all, Carter did have pneumonia with no symptoms! And yes, I am well aware that Carter should not have been outside with pneumonia in 10 degree weather but after the 100th time of him asking, I decided to bundle him up and let him play for 5 minutes outside. Worked like a charm! I did have to drag him in but he never asked again to go back out! He got his wish, I got pictures and we were all happy!

I will throw this snowball at you since you are standing inside taking pictures Mom!

Campbell turns 2

On January 2nd, little Miss Campbell turned 2! My how 2 years have flown by. Seems like just yesterday we were introducing her to Carter and now they are fast learning their roles as siblings! To say that Campbell keeps us on our toes is an understatement. Campbell does everything that Carter did not, including things like eating dog food and taking diapers off at nap time! We love you Campbell and we look forward to all the many adventures that are in store for you . . . and us! We had a nice family day celebrating Campbell's 2 years. My parents, along with my brother's family came over for the day while also Brandon's mom was down here visiting for the week. Campbell is a pro at opening gifts but I think the highlight for her was eating cake! She kept saying, "cake" every time we would mention it or she saw it. What will 2010 hold from our little drama queen - we shall see!