Christmas Part I: The days following Christmas

On Thursday Micah, Tricia, and Sara James came to celebrate with us, followed shortly by my Dad (Pops) and his wife Carol (Nana). We got to celebrate Christmas morning for the second time in a week which Carver thought was the greatest thing. Thankfully by this Christmas morning he felt back to normal and full of energy. He paused for a few minutes to snuggle with his cousin Sara James and play Memory with Aunt Tricia.
I don't think any one has beaten him yet!

Pops enjoys breakfast with his girls...

and then heads out for a little outside time.

Christmas Part II: Christmas Morning

The four days prior to Christmas brought a yucky virus to Carver. He managed to rally for Christmas morning, but crashed shortly after. I don't believe that he picked up a single toy all day. The poor little fella just felt awful and kept a very high fever for days. Besides the virus (and subsequent ear infections for both he and Springer) we had a wonderful holiday. G's mom joined us for close to a week and G and I enjoyed knowing that we were staying put for the entire Christmas season. It's a first for us and one that we have greatly appreciated.
Springer and Lulu the lamb

Carver and Curious George

Springer models her present from Nona

Christmas evening

 

Christmas Part 3

Two Saturdays before Christmas we headed to Atlanta to celebrate Christmas with my mom's family. Carver and Springer had a ball playing with their cousin Sara James and their second cousins, Madison and Isabella. Granny tries to gather all of her 'greats'-not an easy task!

The Smith, Rotondi, Hunsucker, Carver & Hiatt clan

Carver's big surprise from Granny!

Testing out his new wheels...

 

Christmas Kisses!

As I tried for the perfect Christmas card shot, I happened to get an adorable series of Carver kissing Springer. I think these shots capture their pure delight in one another.
These are sweet days....may they last a long, long time.

 

Still Here!

Sorry to be away so long; we've had, of all things, camera problems. I am sure it's due in some part to some very little fingers messing with it. Anyway, there have been no pictures around here lately. We have been busy, though, with lots of decorating, shopping and parties. Carver has become very excited about presents (both giving and receiving) and just this morning asked if Santa would still be able to come if we didn't get snow (we had been listening to the very warm weather report on the radio and I think he became concerned!). I assured him that Santa could come in spite of any weather conditions and I think that relieved his mind. Springer loves the tree and all the lights. So far we haven't lost any, but there are several that she really has her sights on. She is talking so much these days and is quite full of herself and all that she's able to do on her own. I promise to post more pictures just as soon as our camera issue is solved. Until then, enjoy the season!