Mother's Day

We went to Burlington and spent time with the MawMaw's. We had a cook out and played outside. It was a lot of fun!!! On Mother's day we went to Uncle Norman's lake house. It was Carter's 1st boat ride. He liked it. He even fell asleep. What a great weekend celebrating being a mom!!!

Easter Hunt 2010

The Hileman's invited us to an Easter Egg Hunt at their house. There were about 20 kids and babies at the hunt. The kids all enjoyed having to find a certain color and having surprises in the eggs. Caroline wanted to eat all of her candy immediately and Caden saved his. Carter just liked sucking on the plastic eggs. Sorry, no candy for you this year Carter! :)

Christmas @ MawMaw.E's

The day after Christmas we went to have dinner with MawMaw.E and uncle Tommy. MawMaw was very sick so we had to spend a lot of time in her room. I feel so blessed that we were able to go there and let her see the kids open her gifts. We had fun eating dinner and playing games. I have always been so close to my MawMaw's. I feel so blessed that my children are able to know and love them too!!!

Christmas morning was great! Caden and Caroline came out of thier rooms and saw all of "Santa's" gifts. They were very excited. Caroline got the doll house she wanted and Caden got a Leapster 2 and other fun toys. After playing we went to MawMaw's house and then Aunt Kris's for dinner. We had a great Christmas. Our family is truly blessed!!!!

Singing Christmas Carols

We started a new tradition this year. All of our friends came over to our house and we went to several neighbors singing Christmas carols. The kids rang the doorbell and then started singing. The neighbors were surprised and the kids loved it. We can't wait to do it next year!!!

Christmas Pictures

We always have our Christmas picture taken under the tree with the kids and the dogs. The more children we have the harder it is to take a good picture. MawMaw works really hard trying to get the perfect shot for our Christmas cards.
This year we let the big kids sit on Santa's lap. They both loved it. Caroline asked Santa for a doll house and Caden asked for little ceramic statues to paint.
Love, love, love Christmas with children!!!!

Trimming the tree and More Thanksgiving!

On Thanksgiving Day we decorated our tree. Caden really enjoyed going through all of the ornaments and hearing their stories. He couldn't get enough of the decorations.
Later that night we went to Aunt Kris's house. All of the cousins were there. We played and even tried to take a group photo of all the kids.

Thanksgiving and Suhr reunion

Before Thanksgiving we went to the Suhr family reunion in Roxboro. We were able to see many of daddy's relatives. The kids were able to play with their cousins.
After the reunion we rode to MawMaw Scruggs' house for dinner. We ate and the kids played. The highlight of the evening was decorating MawMaw's tree. The kids loved it. We have so much to be thankful for!!!!

Easter was an exciting time. We had our yearly Egg Hunt at Colby and Abby's house with our playgroup. Caden loved finding his 12 eggs and Caroline was just excited to find anything chocolate.
We also had our Egg Hunt outreach at church and Caden was able to help. We focused a lot on the resurrection eggs this year and bought "The Passion" for kids. Bobbie and Killian came over for dinner. Caden and Killian acted out the crucifixion for everyone.

New Year's Eve

Brandon and I have always gone to Kanki on New Year's eve. This year we thought it would be fun to take the kids. They loved it. They didn't really love the food but they thought the fire was cool.
After lunch and a nap we decided to go down town and watch the acorn drop (@ 7:00 for the kids) Many of us were going, but several families decided not to go because of the cold, cold weather. The Richardsons were the only ones brave (or crazy) enough to come with us.
We started out at the Science museum where we fed the kids a picnic dinner on the floor of the museum. They we bundled up again and walked in the parade to where the acorn would be dropped. We had to wait a while for the big event to happen so we had to walk the kids around to keep them warm. Finally at 7:00 we were able to say Happy New year!!! It was exciting and a very special time with the kids but way to cold. Hopefully next year it will be a little warmer!!!

Christmas

Christmas was very exciting this year. Caden and Caroline woke up early to find many presents under the tree. Before opening them we walk through the Christmas story using our Little People nativity scene. After opening presents at home we then went to Maw Maw Scruggs' house. We ate breakfast and opened presents with everyone there. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins and seeing all of the MawMaws and PawPaws and aunts and uncles.
After naps we headed back to Raleigh to have dinner at Aunt Kris' house. The kids were able to play with their older cousins and see Grandma and Grandpa. Caden enjoyed watching the Planet Earth videos (but not the lions attacking the elephants).
Christmas was such a special day. We are so blessed to have so many family members to share it with.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve Grandma, Grandpa and the Richardsons came over to eat pizza and then we went to church together. The kids did pretty well in church. Caroline did have to go out and walk around a bit. Caden really enjoyed singing Silent Night and lighting the candle. We chose not to let Caroline light hers:) After church MawMaw, PawPaw, Aunt Kristin and Uncle Patrick came over to open gifts. Caden loved his new remote control truck and Frog game. Caroline loved all of the "babies". We had such a great night!!!