Typical bedtime right now

I'm totally regretting all those times I said bedtime wasn't really a problem at our house...

Carson, on the other hand, puts himself to bed at the appropriate time. That's awesome. :)

Twins

Owen is so whipped. This is what just happened. Owen is laying on the dog bed with Hurley and his blanket. Reed says, "Owen, can I come lay with you?" Then she's sharing his blanket. Then she's got the dog. Then she's complaining because he's taking up too much of the bed and blanket. Next thing you know, Owen is going to get her pillow and tucking his blanket in around her and Hurley and there's no room left for him. All the while he's offering to do everything she wants and she's saying things like "isn't he sweet, mommy?" And he's beaming.

Catching up

Last weekend we surprised Mark's family in NC with a visit. Here are a few photos and videos.

The surprise. Aunt Elizabeth was the only one who knew we were coming. She got everyone upstairs and told them that there was a gift being delivered from Craigslist. We snuck in and were waiting on the couch when they came down. E had them singing so they wouldn't hear us (Grant, you kept saying, "dog!").


On the front porch.


Running in the front yard with Ethan, Madeline, and Elijah.



At Lexington barbecue... Kids' table!



Front porch at night.



Pound cake for everyone. :)



Eli, Grant, and Owen playing DS.



Ethan taking all the little kids for a ride.



Big cousins.



Daddy trying to make Owen's "face"



Owen making the same face. :)



Breakfast before we left to go home.

Last Jags home game of the season

Carson got to take his friend Dylan from school and football.

Anniversary surprise at the Ritz-Carleton

So lucky to have picked him out so many years ago.

One more thing for Reed

Yesterday you poured baby powder all over Grant & Owen's room, opened a gift that my friend gave me and lost part of it during naptime (you were in our room because you and Owen wouldn't stop talking), and then smeared diaper cream all over Carson & Grant'a bed, the rocking horse, the carpet, and your face. Double sigh.

Late night note to Reed & Owen

It's 9:57... 2 hours after your bedtime and you're still giggling in your room. No amount of threatening seems to have any effect. Sigh.

Night out with the kiddos

We took the kids by the house to check out their bedrooms and the view from the front window. Met some neighbors who seemed very nice!



Then we went to Waffle House which was a crazy enough experience that there are no pictures. :) On the way home, there were spy goggles donned to look for the house. When you see our home, yell, "home!"

Grant at the Playground

Weekend with Uncle Dan & Aunt Melissa

On Saturday, Carson had his first Advanced Play scrimmage against the U10 AP team. The other team won but his team played good offense (4 runs) and good defense (10 runs for the other team).







After baseball and naptime we headed to Darci & Josh's house for a family sleepover with Dan & Melissa who were in town from Cambridge! I didn't get many sleepover photos but did get a few from going to Cruisers for lunch the next day. Great weekend.









(Owen & Grant climbing the tree outside of Cruisers)

Family Dinner Night & Elf Movie

Leaving Family Dinner Night of the Arts at Jax Beach Elementary.
Didn't manage to get a picture inside but here we are packed up to head to Kaylee & Brendan's.
Owen wasn't feeling the photo.


On our way to the school we stopped at the house. Floor trusses have been installed... Coming together quick!



At Darci's house, we ate Pinterest snacks, did Christmas crafts, drank hot chocolate and watched the Elf on a Shelf movie with all of our friends. We'll have to see what the elf brings tomorrow morning!

Reed swallowed a plastic eyeball this morning

She seems fine.
This is how she was walking around before the incident... Talking to Strawberry Shortcake.

Last Game of Fall 2012 Season

Carson's team beat the Red Sox to win 2nd place overall!
Alyssa and Mya came to support him along with Kim, Grandma, and Grandpa.



He played 2nd base in the 3rd inning.



Carson's last at bat.

One last, "Gooooo Tigers!"

Carson receiving his trophy and medal from Coach Papke and Coach Ortiz.

And then the boys played wiffle ball and Reed and Grant got in on the action.






On the way home, we stopped by the new house and checked out the slab that was poured this week. Great day!

Magic Tricks

Abracadabra alacazam!

When will Spirit the Elf be here?

Christmas list and letter to Santa

Carson's letter to Santa...
Dear Santa,
Thank you for getting me stuff for Christmas but I'm going to give you material which is wood and we will basically trade stuff you will (please) get me a Wii U and I will give you wood and I hope you use it so bye. Syncerely, Carson

And his Christmas list...
1. Wii U
2. PS Vita
3. DSi
4. 3DS
5. DSi XL
6. Black Ops 2 for Xbox 360
7. Halo Reach Xbox 360
8. Xbox live 360
9. Call of Duty Xbox 360


Reed, Owen, and Grant telling Santa what they want for Christmas.

Everything's funnier when you're not allowed to laugh

"Tom and Tracy got to know each other in prison a lot."


Carson working on his fictional writing due tomorrow. :)