Not a catch-up post!

We actually posted something new in less than a month!

Abby thinks her belly is hilarious...

This is Abby's version of taking turns with Sam's new activity gym...

Sam enjoying some time alone with his new toy...

Lastly, some smiles and goofy faces from Sam...

January Catch Up

Here are the latest from Abby and Sam!

First major snowfall of the season. Abby was a bit timid, but had a great time. She even did some sledding with the neighbors.

Tired of being stuck indoors, we took a trip to the museum. Abby's favorite was driving the cars.

First smiles from Sam!

The Pembers came for a visit and treated us to a home cooked meal at our place. The girls really missed playing with each other and had a great (crazy) time.

Merry Christmas

Christmas has come and gone and Abby and Sam certainly made things fun. With Chris on vacation from Sam's birth to the end of the year we made a few trips out. Abby and Chris rode the Lebanon Christmas train. Abby loves trains but the ride was less than memorable. Of most note was the visit to Santa. Abby got off the train and sat on Santa's lap. She instantly screamed but is now so proud of the picture (we'll have to scan it).

Stef and Abby went to the Niederman Farm Christmas display. A lot of lights and some scenes from the Bible.

Abby and Sam hung out together and got cozy.

Here they are just sitting together

Abby loves her brother

Big sister and little brother shirts


Abby in her blankie pretending to be a pumpkin... whatever that means.

Sam relaxing by the fire

Abby in her new big girl PJs

Abby and Stef made some cookies for Santa

Sam got his first bath

And of course everyone was excited for Christmas

Abby opening presents... her hair is a mess from her nap

Abby enjoying some bubble wrap by running back and forth on it

It's been pretty rough with a 2 year and 2 week old in the house but we'll work on posting some of the videos we got too.

Sam's Homecoming

Just a few recent pics





Last weekend at the horse & carriage parade in Lebanon

Samuel Grant Carter

7lbs 6oz at 2:25pm and mom and baby are doing fine!

Another Round of Catch Up

Its been a while since we posted last. Not for a lack of news, just busy getting ready for our new addition. Since the last post we...

Celebrated Veterans Day at GE...

Abby enjoyed the cool "copter" fly overs (Apache & Blackhawk)

Checked out the zoo...

Abby liked the freedom to walk around

Barnyard animals can be scary though

Fed some deer...

They actually came!

Enjoyed a Thanksgiving at home...

Stef made a great dinner but Abby was most excited for the pumpkin cake

Got everything decorated for Christmas...

Abby was tired after "helping" decorate

Checked out the zoo again for their holiday lights and train ride...
And bundled ourselves against the cold...

She likes hoods

Soon they'll be another to share the holidays with...