Just wanted to post some more pictures of the Carter man. He is certainly growing fast! These pictures are already a couple of weeks old. Our last weigh in from last week was 9 lbs 10 oz!! Do you realize that he is nearly half Claire's size already?! Our big man does love to eat and it shows!! Love those chubby cheeks and the rolls in his thighs. More soon...
Despite all the gifts that Claire received for her birthday, there was no shortage of gifts under the tree (of course not all for her)! We had a very blessed Christmas. We were so lucky to celebrate the day with our family of four and also with Grammy, Auntie Kristen, and Uncle Larry. 
This Christmas was even more fun than last, because Claire was able to understand the concept of gifts and Santa Claus. She was so thankful for all that she received.
Look at that excitement (and the tutu)!
On Christmas Eve, Grammy, Claire, and I made cookies for Santa. Claire was so excited to make something for Santa, especially because she got to put sprinkles on the cookies! What isn't better with sprinkles? Luckily we made enough so we could all taste the treats.
Cute pose of Grammy and Claire Bear. Oh look! It is baby Carter in the background!!
Continuing on my quest to catch up our blog, here are some pics from Claire's second birthday back early in December. Carter came home the day before so we were fortunate enough to celebrate all together. We were fortunate enough to also have extended family and friends in town.
Claire received EVERYTHING on her wish list and then some. She was clearly overjoyed by all the awesome gifts. She also really enjoyed the decorations (especially the balloons) and of course her pink cake.
Look at that face! I think with the homecoming of Carter, all the family in the house, and a whole lot of sugar, our poor girl was overwhelmed.
Sorry there has been such a lag in the blog. I definitely was not prepared for being a mom of two! It is wonderful, but I just can't seem to find a spare moment. Carter has been growing like a weed. Our pediatrician is certainly impressed. He is already almost on the growth chart, not corrected for being 8 weeks early. Claire can't even claim that! He is a really sweet baby but unfortunately has some significant reflux which causes him to spit up often and get a little fussy if he is not upright after eating. We all love him, especially Claire who loves to tickle his tiny toes and touch his head very gently.
Trying to catch up on the blogging so I will be brief. Last winter was not very snowing so we did not do a lot of playing in the snow. This year, however, we prepared early and got Claire all of the essentials (coat, boots, snow pants) so she could play outside when the snow finally came. It was a hit for the most part. The mittens are an issue, her hands are so small and they just don't stay on!
