Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Carter + Guitars= Happy Kid



As many of you know our Carter has a strong passion for music! He absolutely loves guitars and is constantly singing songs and playing his instruments at home. I know that in some way Carter is going to be musically talented. As a mother, I can just "sense" it. Therefore, Darrell and I really encourage his "hobby." We have him enrolled in a music class where he is seriously the best kid in the class. He just has the "beat." Santa Claus will be bringing Carter something really special for Christmas this year. Hint, hint.....
It really is amazing though to see how passionate a little 2 year old can be about something. As my mother in law once said, Carter "feels" the music. Whether he is in the car listening to his favorite Laurie Berkner CD, at church singing along with the choir or at a play area (like we were today) he just is a sponge when it music. Especially guitars, which he calls "mig." Although he knows the real word for guitars, when he was very little he pronounced music as "mig" and ever since the name has just stuck. The picture on this post is from today's sing a long time at the Family Grounds Cafe. Ms. Emily plays the guitar there everyday from 10-10:30. Of course Carty loves it! It was too cute today, he felt comfortable enough to actually go up on the stage and be Ms. Emily's helper. Where she wanted it or not, she had Carter right next to her singing along, just staring and mesmerized by her fingers stringing along the guitar. That's my Carty, my little entertainer. Maybe one day he will be a famous rock star and I can tell everyone " I knew it!" Whatever his dreams are, whatever his passion is.... I will whole heartily support because that is what mommy's are meant to do!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Captain Gavin


How cute is this? Love the cheeks and eyes!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Happy 4th Anniversary


Us taking a self potrait after one too many glasses of wine!

Darrell and I celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary this past Thursday. We actually "celebrated" over the weekend because my parents were SO KIND enough to watch our little guys for the weekend. Yes, 2 whole nights of uninterrupted sleep, leisurely sips of coffee, non rushed gym work outs, a delicious steak dinner and yes....PLENTY of Lifetime TV for good old mommy! It was such a relaxing weekend. Although we did miss our little ones, it was nice to get a break and spend some quality time with my partner, love of my life and father of my children. Although life is definitely different now and Darrell and I don't always get to spend much time together or do the fun little things we used to take for granted, we wouldn't change a thing! Having our boys has completed our family and made us whole. Happy Anniversary D! Love you always~

Gavin the Conductor


Concentrating really hard on moving the train around

Ok...big brother Carter I could use a little help now. You are so silly you always make me laugh!

Little G is having so much fun! What a happy baby playing with his choo-choo trains AND what strong little legs. I was obviously holding his back, but those legs of his were standing pretty strong.


ok. daddy enough pictures already!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

C & G


I love this pose!! Playtime fun!

Silly Boys


Lady and the Tramp impersonation!

Like father....like son!

Halloween


Me and my boys at the Bubbles Academy Halloween Party.

Chase "the Monkey" and Carter "the Guitar" at the Gymboree Halloween party. Chase and Tricia drove up to the city to go to the party with us!

Carter & Gavin in their costumes. This picture was taken at the Spring Valley Halloween Parade.

Mommy's little pumpkin just hanging out in his stroller. Happy 1st Halloween baby Gavin

One tired little ghost!

Carter with friends Jonah & Caitlyn at Sofia's Halloween house party