Feeling the Love

Man, Carter was feeling the love last night.  While Daddy was on the phone with Bo, he spent his time loving on his sister.

Who, thankfully seemed to enjoy the embrace.

Daddy also got in on the action.

Valentine's Day must be rubbing off on him. 

Funny for the Day

Mike has a little saying that he uses when the children are at their most charming.  If Carter is in the backseat complaining loudly for mints when there are no mints in the car....Mike says this.  If Ava is fussing every time we set her down.......Mike says this.  If Carter is being grumpy and crying at every little thing....Mike says this.  If Ava is pestering her brother over and over....Mike says this.  (All situations are purely hypothetical, by the way.)

So what is this little saying?

Mike will look at me and in all seriousness say "Gordon (his boss) called.  He needs me to come in tonight" (or this weekend or right this instant.) 

So, Ava had a rough night last night.  I would say that rough is an understatement.  I was up with her from 3:30 - 6:00 and she spent much of that time screaming.  I gave her tylenol, vicks vaporub and sat with her all the while Mike was in dreamland.  So at 5 am when Mike arose he went downstairs for breakfast.  I whispered loudly down the stairs at Mike so as to not wake the monster Carter.  "Mike?"  Mike came to the steps eager to help me, "Yes?"  I decided to throw it right back at him "Gordon called.  He needs me to come to work today instead of you."  Thankfully Mike and I have the same sense of humor and he burst out laughing.  Which, if you know Mike, it's quite an accomplishment to get him to show any sign of life at 5:30 in the morning. 

We will now return you to your regularly scheduled blog posts of cute children.   

Valentine's Day: A recap

Curious about what we did on Valentine's Day?

Well, good have I got some pictures for you.

Each of the kids got a bag from Mommy and Daddy.  Carter got two books and two candy bracelets.

They were delicious!

Avery recieved two books, she's just a little too small for candy this year.  I love her staring so closely at the upside down book!

This book is hilarious, guys!

I hope you had a wonderful day with your Valentine!

Piggy tail girl

Yesterday Meme gave Ava her very first pebbles piggy tail.  It was so very cute that I had to replicate it today.  Unfortunately she has been feeling a little under the weather.  She has a little cough, runny nose and as you can see her eyes are watering like crazy.  She took three naps today, which she hasn't done for a month or so.  I think she was in part needing a little extra rest because she dosen't feel good but she's also recovering from happy hour at the bar yesterday with Meme and Bob-Bob.

Mommy Love.

Daddy love. 

I hope that you are feeling better tomorrow!

Although if you need a little more time to recover, we've got plenty of that.  With all this snow, I don't know if we'll be able to get out of the house until April!

Happy Ten Months Old!

Happy Ten Month Birthday Avery Marie!

Today just happens to be Valentine's Day and you are our sweet, adorable Valentine girl.

Here's what has been going on this past month:

You are talking so much!  You love to say mama, dada, tat tat, meow like a kitty and woof like a dog.

You have been pulling up to stand.

Last night you crawled all the way up Meme's steps!  Seven of them!

You love to wave.

You are eating a ton of baby food, A TON.  Six jars a day, and more and more table food every day.

Sometimes, when asked, you will stick out your tongue.

You love to sing La, la, la, la, la, la, la (an arpeggio.)

You take your shoes and socks off just about every time we get in the car.

We love you so much, baby girl!

How Quickly the years pass, Valentine's Edition

How quickly the years pass, the Valentine's Edition.

February 2009

February 2010

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Our little drummer......family

If you were to walk into our house you would expect to hear the shrieks and giggles of small children.  But lately a new sound has been added to the cacophony. 

The sound of a drum.  Morning noon and night.  With hands, drumsticks, and whatever nearby toy can be found.  Little Ava is so excited when Carter puts the drum down for one minute, because she can get her groove on.

Every time Veggie Tales "Rock Monster" comes on, we have to drum along.  For at least twenty minutes this morning Carter had a drumming parade.  He circled downstairs wearing a sock on one hand (what?!) and drummed up a storm wearing his puppy dog pajama pants and browns football shirt.

Our little drummer family.  If you plan on visiting anytime soon, bring earplugs.