Carly's birthday pictures

 

Carly's birthday pictures didn't exactly go as planned.  She wasn't really feeling great, but since the appointment had been cancelled once before, I decided just to do it. 

 

This is what she looked like, probably half the time :(

 It was frustrating because she is never like this.  She would scream when I sat her down and then she would lay down on her tummy and cry.  It didn't help that the pictures were being taken 5 feet from the toy box.  It's not often you tell your kid, 'Nope, sorry you can't play with the toys.'  

             I really do love this one.  Just because she's unhappy doesn't mean she isn't gorgeous :)

                                                   One decent one in her birthday dress

                            She perked up a bit when I brought out the balloons. But still no smiles.

                                                       The cake was sure to be a hit..........

                                                             Yup! This is priceless!

                                                                        Yummy!
                                                                     

                            And we finally got one!!  The lone smile of the whole photo shoot.  Look at all    those teeth.  Six teeth in less than 4 weeks!

 

Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!

Easter 2013

We were so sick the week before Easter.  It was miserable.  Probably one of our worst weeks as parents. Mason didn't sleep for 3 nights, he got a total of 5-6 hrs of sleep each night for 3 nights and no naps.  We found out he had a double ear infection and sinus infection.  Then Carly got sick and she didn't sleep well either. We were so happy when everyone woke up feeling well enough to go to church on Easter.

 

 

                                          Mason and Carly were still a little rough at times......

                                            Surprisingly, we got some good shots of the kids.

                                                   And a good family picture on a timer.

                                 The kids had a little egg hunt at Nana and Pop Pop's house.

                                                      Snuggling with Pop Pop.  So cute.

                                                                            Sisters

February

Catching up a little bit from the past couple months.  Here are some highlights from February....

 

 

 



SWIMMING

 



 

 Alyssa started taking swim lessons at Donna's Dolphins in Januray.  She has done so well and can now swim across the pool by herself! ( swim, float, swim).  She been in swimming lessons off and on since she was 9 months old and she finally got it.  Donna's is great!

 

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

We went to Steamboat in early February with my family.  We had a great time.  Steamboat had it's 100th anniversary winter carnival and they had a fireworks display on the mountain.

 Alyssa and Mason both tired skiing.  We didn't expect much with Mason since he's so little.  But he liked it for a little while and didn't complain at all.  He liked walking in his ski boots the best, crazy boy! We thought Alyssa might get the hang of it this year.  When we went two years ago she seemed to like it better at the end, so we had hopes she would do well.  She didn't really like it.  I think it was a little overwhelming to her to have 5 adults shouting out instructions.  She did a couple runs, but was pretty frustrated by the end.  I think we'll try ski school next time:)

Cocoa on the gondola

 

 

 

We went tubing the next day and everyone got to go, even Carly! She was such a trooper. It was chilly and very windy going down the hill, but she smiled and laughed and never got upset.

 

                                          Alyssa went by her self a few times and loved it!

                                                      

                                                            Sweet Carly in the tube :)



VALENTINE'S DAY

                                                         Carly's First Valentine's Day

SNOW!

We have enjoyed the snow this year.  I'm so glad the kids had the chance to play and build forts. Nate was really into building a fort, he was out there for over an hour. The kids thought it was pretty neat, but unfortunately it melted 2 days later.

 Carly wants to be wherever her brother and sister are.  She just sat there and watched.  She has changed so much in just 2 months!

A snowman is next on their to-do list.  We haven't had great snowman snow.  Maybe the spring storm coming in tonight will have some wet snow.