Sunday, April 18, 2010
Easter
Here are a few pictures of our Easter this year. We had a special time with the kids all week leading up to Easter doing our Resurrection Eggs and reading a few books talking about what Easter is all about. He is Risen! We are very thankful!
Family Easter picture at church on Sunday. God would bring us little Silas four days later.
We had an Easter egg hunt at my sister's house with her family. My mom and step-dad came in also for the weekend.
I like this picture of Caleb...eager anticipation!

He eventually decided he had enough hunting and sat down and opened his eggs and ate as much candy he could. We told them there were still more eggs...and he kept saying he had enough eggs. :)

My sister and her family.
Grandparents with all the kiddos.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Welcome Little Guy!


We are excited and thankful to announce that our little guy has arrived!
Silas Evan Carter
-Silas, because we liked it
-Evan, because it has the same meaning as Caleb's middle name (Tobin), God is good/gracious.
Born: 11:57am
Weight: 8lbs 4oz
Length: 20 1/2in long
We are doing great! Will post more pictures later.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Baby Re-Org & To Do Lists!
Over the past few months at our house there has been a lot of reorganization and to do's to get ready for baby Carter's arrival. The kids have been helping, too. This has involved cleaning out closets and under beds, transforming the office/guest room, getting baby furniture out of Caleb's room and turning it into a big boy's room, painting, etc. Things are coming together although may not be totally finished before he arrives. But, babies don't need a whole lot, really, so I am sure he won't mind!
Caleb's big boy furniture and bedding....One piece built, two to go. Jeremy also built a train table for Caleb to hold a starter train set he got for Christmas! In an effort to buy less diapers because of the new baby...Caleb has been potty training lately. He is now wearing underwear during the day, even for outings and doing great! Actually, great with #1, but still trying to catch #2 on the potty. Not worried though, that came second with Ella too. He is very motivated from watching his sister, M&M's and that he gets to wear Buzz & Woody underwear.

The kids are really now at an age where they play so well together and enjoy each other's company. They find all sorts of things to do together. I am glad they are so close in age! It has really helped me out a lot lately as I am trying to get things ready. Snuggling and playing on daddy's phone.
Rodeo
We decided to go to the Austin Rodeo that was recently in town, especially since we had never been before. I found out from a friend that the particular day we went was "Farmer Day", so if you wore overalls, you got free admission. So, Jeremy and I dug out our overalls from college. Of course I couldn't really fit into mine with my big belly....but anything for free admission...I had to leave them totally unbuttoned. What was even more embarrassing is Jeremy wore an undershirt that he pulled out over his overalls once he got in. And, not many other people knew about the overalls day, so I felt like I was the only one wearing overalls! Oh well, we all had a fun time! We didn't actually go to the rodeo performance, we just walked around the fairgrounds and saw the free events.
The kids loved the tractors and golf carts!

The kids area had a petting zoo and pony rides, although the pony ride did not go so well for Ella after the horse started moving...teary ride!

We also watched pig races, had some dinner and looked at all the animals. The highlight for the kids was the two carnival rides they got to do - a motorcycle and helicopter ride.

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