Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Visit with Santa
Carter was a champ with Santa! Only two shots needed and this one was our favorite. It even captures Carter's signature drool right down the front of his vest. Merry Christmas!
New Toys?
We've had to get creative lately when it comes to entertainment for Carter. He's lost interest in most of his "real" toys, so I've let him explore household objects that seem to catch his eye. Currently he loves measuring spoons, the bulb of the turkey baster, and the laundry basket.
Unfortunately his interest in the basket didn't last very long as you can see the escape attempt.
Fortunately mom was there to catch him in the act. Back in the basket you go, buddy!
Unfortunately his interest in the basket didn't last very long as you can see the escape attempt.
Fortunately mom was there to catch him in the act. Back in the basket you go, buddy!
Friday, December 9, 2011
'Tis the Season
The Christmas season is here and we are loving the many celebrations and traditions that accompany this special time of year. I am especially enjoying the unseasonably warm Boston weather! I actually ran outside, in shorts, in Massachusetts, in December, and I was able to break a sweat while doing so! This might not seem terribly exciting, but it is truly a miracle when compared to last winter when we seem to get record snow falls weekly. At one point last year we even lost track of the Mini that was parked on the street because it was covered in piles and piles and piles of snow.
Beyond the great weather, we are getting into the Christmas spirit by focusing each day on Jesus Christ and the true meaning of the season. Each day we burn an advent candle to count down to Christmas day. While we burn the candle, we read a passage of the New Testament that highlights the Savior's life and ministry. This has been a great new tradition for our family as it allows us to turns our thoughts to the Savior daily and feel gratitude for Him.
We also thought it would be a great idea to make an ornament for Carter's first Christmas using the imprint of his hand. We of course bought a kit with the necessary items and figured it would be an easy breezy process to create a fun keepsake for Carter. Well, the box should have warned us that making this item with a child over 3 months is practically impossible, but like good first time parents, we were clueless when we purchased it so we were especially determined to make it work.
After several unsuccessful attempts of trying to get Carter to place his hand gently in the squishy material, we ended up with this:
Beyond the great weather, we are getting into the Christmas spirit by focusing each day on Jesus Christ and the true meaning of the season. Each day we burn an advent candle to count down to Christmas day. While we burn the candle, we read a passage of the New Testament that highlights the Savior's life and ministry. This has been a great new tradition for our family as it allows us to turns our thoughts to the Savior daily and feel gratitude for Him.
We also thought it would be a great idea to make an ornament for Carter's first Christmas using the imprint of his hand. We of course bought a kit with the necessary items and figured it would be an easy breezy process to create a fun keepsake for Carter. Well, the box should have warned us that making this item with a child over 3 months is practically impossible, but like good first time parents, we were clueless when we purchased it so we were especially determined to make it work.
Chris meticulously rolling the dough
Carter practicing his hand-printing
The hand-printing attempt (this was probably the 5th or 6th try)
That's right- a footprint! Only took us one try!
Monday, December 5, 2011
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