The monster truck show is in Dallas this weekend and we kept going back and forth about taking the kids...but considering in Carson's young life he has already been to one we decided to skip it. Instead, we opted for the more budget-friendly grocery store parking lot monster truck viewing. This is near the top of the list of things that I never imagined myself doing...prior to meeting Carson of course. Here are Carson and Morgan meeting Iron Warrior.
In January we went to Ft. Myers, FL to see Chris's family and to go to Disney World. I took almost 350 pictures! These are just of our time in Ft. Myers. 
The weather wasn't perfect, but we still spent lots of time outside and enjoyed as much sun as we could. 
Grandpa B. and Carson
Someone had built this sand castle on the beach where Chris's parents walk. Luckily Carson didn't knock it over.
Our smaller version.
I love these pictures from behind.
Even better when I catch them holding hands.
LOVE. At the moment.
Looking off the pier on a windy day.
Look at those cute little legs.
A huge sandbox for Carson! Of course he could have stayed here all day. I loved just sitting and watching him play.
Morgan had her birthday party the weekend before her actual birthday. She had it at a gymnastics place and invited a bunch of her girl friends. No boys (except Carson)! This is her cake for the party. It was as yummy as it was cute.
My pictures from the party were horrendous, but here is a cute action shot of Morgan.
I asked for a group shot, but not a totally corny one! But as least I got one of everyone looking. 
Morgan opening presents after school on her birthday.
All of my boys watching. 
Too cute. 
Her cookie cake for our party at home. With her party on Sunday, her birthday on Tuesday and Valentine's Day squeezed in between, I think Morgan had a great celebration! Chris left work early on her birthday so we could open gifts, head out to dinner, play outside and come home for dessert. Fun day! 
Tomorrow Morgan will be 7 years and 1 week old. So I'm officially one week behind on posting about her birthday! Here she is just before her first birthday.
Christmas 2006, almost 3. Just before she became a big sister.
Halloween 2008, age 4 and 1/2.
Easter 2010, age 6.
January 2011, almost 7! 
We don't have that many pictures from Christmas. I did tell myself to just enjoy the kids opening presents and not try to take pictures. As if I had a choice, really? It was chaos. 
The kids with their stockings and laundry baskets to put all the goods in. Sad really...but it does contain the mess!
My little helper.
Carson and Holden got this awesome fire house (doll house for boys) from their aunts and uncle. 
Could not get these rain boots off Holden for some time after he opened them!
Morgan and Holden.
You've seen on this blog before...Carson shouldn't skip nap. If he does, he may fall asleep in a box.
On Christmas day we surprised the kids with these cookies...telling them that we were going to Disney World in January. Pictures of that trip to come soon!
In December Morgan's first grade class performed at her school's Rise and Shine on a Friday morning. It is basically a little pep rally that classes take turns performing at and also one student from each class is recognized as a "Marvelous Maverick" for working hard, being a good student, etc.
Her class performed the Rudolph Rap and wore these cute antlers. Morgan and one of her best buds, Carson.
Morgan was the Marvelous Maverick for her class that day too! Here she is with her teacher Mrs. Young. Morgan loves her!
Morgan and Gracie cozy during some tv time. The two girls will have to stick together with four boy cousins!
Uncle Eric reading to Holden and Milo.
Grandpa P. and Holden.
I had to cut Morgan out of this picture because she wasn't dressed, but Milo's face was too great to not post. Uncle Eric had them jumping off the chair onto pillows below. 
