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Happy 1/2 Year

Today's is Carter's 6 month birthday...he's half a year old!! Where did time go..... I can't believe it has been 1/2 a year since God blessed us with the second miracle of our life! As I reflect on the past 6 months, I realize how much our life as a family has changed. When we first brought Carter home, I was terrified (No lies!). I had no idea how we would handle life with two small children, so close in age. But I also knew that God gives you what he knows you can handle. As the months have gone by, I cannot imagine life without my kids..both of them. Carter just said "Mama" for the first time (YIPEEE!!). I was so excited to hear this. I know that he doesn't understand who he's talking to, but still..it's so nice to hear those words! :) He's getting so big and almost crawling-he can scoot backwards really well-if only he could figure out the frontward motion thing! Liliana is 20 months old this week as well. Again, I can't believe my baby is almost 2 years old!!! We went with the youth on a trip last night, and as some of the youth were talking in the backseat...all I could think was...my kids are going to be "them" so quickly...

Happy New Year!

For New Year's we went to Pigeon Forge, TN with Grandma and Grandpa (Gincy's parents). We had a great time, but the most fun was had at the Ripley's Aquarium. Liliana LOVED the fish, although she didn't enjoy trying to touch them. :) We had a great time watching the fish and watching the kids' fascination with them! They say that "what you're doing on New Year's, You'll do all year long">....so that's the plan ...be on vacation all year ! hehe..I wish!

Carter's Christening

When we were at Kevin's parents for Christmas, we also had Carter's Christening. We are very blessed to have Kevin's dad to this for us. Carter's cousins, Addison and Wesley Jr., were also christened the same day. It was a great, special day to spend with friends and family!

Christmas Part 3

Here are some pictures from Christmas with Kevin's side of the family. We had a blast spending the weekend with them. Liliana and Carter (as well as cousin's Addison and Wesley Jr.) were very excited about the wagon from Aunt Michelle and Uncle Rob. They each took turns riding around the house in it! I can't wait till this spring when we can go out for walks with it! :)

Christmas Part 2

Well, I realize that it's Mid January, but I promised to keep you up to date! :) Below are some pictures from Christmas morning!
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Yes, I realize that we spoil our children...but isn't that what they are for. (Disclaimer...this is ALL our Christmas presents for the entire family..their stuff only made up a small part of it!)

This is quite possibly my favorite pictures of Liliana all through Christmas! :) She's ready to cook!

Carter look into his new toy! :)

Christmas..part 1

On Christmas Eve, we visited my Grandfather's house and enjoyed dinner and presents with my side of the family. As you can see, we had a blast. Liliana is usually a little weary of my Grandfather (Poppy), but she's getting so much better about letting him hold her. I guess it's just because she's not around him much, but she did great on Christmas Eve. He did have to "lure" her in a little though with a "Sucker Tree". She loved the suckers so much she even shared with the stuffed Santa! She loved opening presents and wearing my presents (see picture with a hat and scarf on her head!). Carter racked up on some baby food/formula (YEah!!!!) and mom started both the kids with a "Collection" that she could add to each Christmas. Carter will carry on somewhat of a family tradition with a nutcracker collection and mom couldn't decide on Liliana's so she gave her both an angel and snowglobe. She so was sweet with the angel. She looked at it, looked at the manger scene that was set up nearby and went and sat it in the middle of the manger scene...wow...

More pictures to come from Christmas morning and Kevin's side of the family!