Chistmas 2009

Here are some pics from Christmas. They start with a few from Cleveland. The sweet girl with the boys is our cousin, MG. The boys adore her and she is so good with them. She bought them a garbage bag full of gifts with her own money. What a sweetheart!

Then the pics continue with a few from our week with family in Cincy. We took the boys to a place in Mason called Run, Jump and Play. It was a blast! Indoor park equipment and inflatables. Then there are a few from my parents house. I didn't end up with too many pics. As the action increased throughout the week, I forgot to take my camera out.

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Pictures from C's 1st Birthday

Momma and the birthday boy! I love my sweet C!

Partied out. Not liking the big crowd of people staring at him. He didn't even try the cake.

Didn't want to open presents, either. Just enjoyed chasing this ball around the house while his brother and cousin opened his gifts for him.

C's new sled. Now all we need is some snow!

Playing with his big brother.

Happy Birthday, C

I can't believe it's been a year. C, you are such a smiley, happy baby. Despite the rough start to your life and all the sickness you've dealt with this year, I am continually amazed by the great attitude you have. Anytime I take you out somewhere, strangers tell me what a happy baby you are. I love the happiness you display. Your smile is contagious and leaves me smiling even on the days when I am tired.

Happy Birthday, C. You are no longer Baby C. Just C. I can't wait to watch you as you continue to grow this year. I love watching you learn new things. You are so proud of yourself when you learn something new. You get this huge grin on your face. I love you, C, and I can't wait to see what this year has in store for you.

Birthday Party

We had a family birthday party for baby C last night. It was so fun to have the family together. Of course I had to laugh that C wasn't interested in cake adn didn't open many of the presents. Luckily he had a 2 year old brother and cousin to help with both. :)

I haven't had a chance to download any pics yet because we took off this morning for Cleveland to visit P's family. Tomorrow will be Christmas party #1 of 5. I know the boys will be overwhelmed by the 40+ people there, but that should melt away when the presents get pulled out.

For now, check out my sis's blog. She posted some pics from the birthday party last night. Thanks Aunt M! You are way more on the ball than I am :)

Some Good Books

I've been doing some more reading lately. Here are some great books I've finished, in case you are looking for a good read.

Irresistible Revolution
The Barbarian Way
Crunchy Cons (still working on this one)
Reckless Faith
The Outward-Focused Life
Sacred Parenting

And I just picked this one up at the library today. It doesn't exactly fit with the rest of the list, but I am a huge Nicholas Sparks fan. I am automatically put on the waiting list for his books when he comes out with a new one. :)

Night night, mommy

P got up with the boys today and let me sleep a little longer. Before they went downstairs, A came to the side of the bed and started belting out the Alphabet Song. When he finished, he patted my back and whispered to me, "Door opened or closed?" Then tiptoed out of the room and said, "night-night, mommy." It made me laugh so hard!