Loves the Camera

Madelyn loves to pose for the camera. She is pretty funny. I tried to get Carson in there, but he wasn't quite as eager. She wanted to show off her new outfit from Gramma Boo-boo and her fancy new swim suit--you can't see them in the pics, but she had to pair her swimsuit with Dora slippers, of course
This one is my fave. She has her cheeks stuffed full of grapes.

Big Girl Bed

Madelyn is growing up!! She spent her first night in her big girl bed last night. She loved it!! She was all smiles when it was all done being put together and couldn't wait to go to bed. I don't know how long that will last, but we'll take it!!!

Yayyyy look at me!!!

Here is Carson when he spent his first night in his big boy bed back when he was Madelyn's age. Look how cute he looks.

Christmas Day

We had a great Christmas. The kids got up to see what Santa had left for them under the tree and played with all their new stuff and then it was off to Salem to spend time and eat breakfast with the Allen family. We then went back home to have dinner with Grandma, Carol, Cam and Amy. Christmas Dinner was one of the best thanks to Grandma and Carol. Carson and Madelyn didn't want the night to end. They were having too much fun playing with their cousins, Jacob and Isaac.



This ball pit was a big hit, it was the first activity of the day--look at that bed head.

The day ends the same way it begins. The bed head is replaced with static.

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful time Christmas Eve with Grandma Kate and Uncle Daniel. We hardly ever get to see Daniel. It was great for us all to spend some time together. The kids (and grown-ups) had fun playing video games and just hanging out.

Christmas Cookies for Santa

Madelyn and Carson did our annual Santa Cookie Bake. They did great. Santa loved his cookies. We even left a piece of celery for the reindeer.

Baaa, baa

Carson had his church Christmas program today. He practiced and practiced for weeks and got to stand next to his cousin, Thomas and his friend and neighbor, Aardgen. They look too cute in their little "sheep costumes". We were so proud of our shy little boy getting up in front of the whole congregation and doing his very best. He is becoming so brave.



Madelyn tried on the sheep hat and did some sheep noises during the rest of the service. She can't wait to get up there and be singing along with her brother next year.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

HO HO HO

We went to visit Santa Claus today and Carson got to tell him everything he desired to be under the tree Christmas morning. Madelyn was totally excited to sit on Santa's lap until we got there and then she flat out refused. So Carson got him all to himself. Maybe next year Madelyn will be sitting next to her big brother.