Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Soccer Star




This was Caden's 4th soccer season. He had his best friend Kyle playing on his team this season. They had a lot of fun competing in the games. Jack always came and hung out while they were playing. Caroline and Sammy had a lot of fun too playing on the side lines!!!

Lambs




We have really enjoyed LAMBS this year. The kids and I studied the book of Daniel. We learned how Daniel was a great man of God and we need to be more like Danie. Caroline especially loved her class. Her teachers were Ms. Robin and Ms. Cathy. She loved them so much and would sing all of the songs she learned. Wow, what an amazing job they did at touching his little girl's heart and teaching her more about Jesus!!! Thanks LAMBS!

My Little Guy!




Carter began sitting up in his crib. Now that he can get from laying to sitting he doesn't go to sleep so quickly. One afternoon I caught him sleeping in a sitting position. :( He looked so sad but so cute!!
Caroline loves to dress baby Carter up in her princess gear. He has been Snow White, Ariel and any other princess she can think of. I am sure he will love these pics when he is older!!!

From Africa to North America in one day!





I took the kids to the NC Zoo for the day. We went with several of our friends. We started in Africa and then took the bus over to North America. I think the favorite animal was the Polar Bear. We also loved watching the seals swim. Can't wait to go back with Daddy!!!

Easter Day!!!






On Easter day we went to MawMaw's and had lunch and an Easter Egg hunt. The kids had fun but I think that Daddy had the most fun climbing the tree!!!

Friday, June 4, 2010

No more training wheels!!!



The kids and I went over the Barbours when Brandon was out of town. Caden wanted to try riding his bike without training training wheels. Heather said that she would help him since she taught Cailey and Braden. He hopped on Cailey's pink bike and Heather only had to help him twice. After that he was cruising around on two wheels. He was so excited that he had to tell everyone including his buddy Kyle. Kyle was very upset about this news. He said, "don't tell me anymore about it, it is stressing me out". Kyle and Caden are very competitive. It was about a week and Kyle was on two wheels and the two boys were cruising around together.

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! :)

Big Snow of the season



We had a big enough snow that we were able to go sledding and have snowball fights. Caden really enjoyed sledding with Daddy and Jack. Caroline just wanted me to pull her around the neighborhood. Carter put on his snowsuit just for a picture. We love playing in the snow and then coming in for hot chocolate!

Carter's 1st Haircut




Carter was 6 months when he got his 1st haircut. His hair was the longest of our three kids. He did really well for his cut. He didn't cry at all. What a great baby!!!

Friday, April 23, 2010

GWL!!!






This winter we took Caden and Caroline to the Great Wolf Lodge. We had so much fun. We played at the waterpark all day. Caroline went down a slide when we first got there. That was her last.:) She stayed close to the baby pool after that. Caden, on the other hand wanted to do it all. He was tall enough to ride all of the slides except the tornado. Kyle could ride it and that really disappointed Caden.
After a day filled with slides and swimming we got on our jammies and went to story hour. The kids loved this. This was a really sweet time!!! The whole trip was so fun. We can't wait to go next year. Maybe Carter will be old enough to join us. We really missed him while he was at Grandma's!!!! GWL, we will see you next winter!!!

Friday, April 2, 2010

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!!!!

Monday, March 29, 2010

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!!!



We had a party for Daddy's birthday. All of the family came. (Even baby Santa) Daddy loved all of his presents but everyone loved the new Carolina Snuggie!!!