So... I'm Carrie

Happy Birthday Sweet Sid.

We celebrated Sidney's second birthday over the weekend.  We had a nice little celebration with family and friends.  There were cupcakes and cookie monsters.  what more could a two year old ask for???

these amazing cupcakes were made by my friend Chrissy

I know it's cliche, but I really can't believe how fast these 2 years have come and gone.  WOW.  

Sidney is such a sweet little girl.  She loves to give me hugs and sit in my lap and snuggle while I read her books.  She loves to draw and color and build with blocks.  She's determined.  She loves music, and loves it L O U D.  She loves her babies just as much as she loves playing cars with Carter.  She loves pink.  She's quiet and observant.  She's fearless.  She loves changing her clothes and picking her outfits.  Sidney is simply amazing.

We love you sweet girl.

Happy New Year

a little late.  This year has already proved to hold quite a bit of excitement in just 11 days.  We've had some ups, some downs, some lazies, some busys.  But one thing is for sure, I've been reminded of my blessings.  

this years resolutions.

• continue exercising regularly
• clean up a little bit everyday so it doesn't stack up until the weekend.
• cultivate stronger relationships with my family
• focus on spending individual time with both Sidney and Carter.
• listen.
• love harder.

The older I get, the more I feel like I am becoming my authentic self.  Parenthood has given me a new perspective and I am learning that my kids are a direct reflection of me.  When they are funny, or smart, or sassy, or disrespectful, all of this in some way is a reflection of me.  It is becoming abundantly clear that it is my job to help shape these little guys into responsible, respectful adults.  this is a big job, with a lot of weight.  I feel up to the challenge.  I feel blessed to have been chosen and trusted to be the one to teach these two.  They simply amaze me each and every day.

Sorry for going all Oprah on you.

SANTA CAME!

We had a LOT of fun watching the Christmas Magic unfold this year.  Neither of the kids asked for anything REALLY big.  Carter asked for a Jeff Corvette car from Cars 2 and a Cars 2 book.  Sidney asked for a CAKE and presents.  

Santa managed to drop this in the yard for Sidney

I hear it was QUITE the effort.  He put a picture of the playhouse and Chocolate the Elf in the Tree for the kids to find.  It didn't take Carter long to spot it.  and he put together pretty quick that the picture was taken in our backyard.  

The kids got everything they asked for and then some!

The ONE thing Sidney asked for OVER and OVER again anytime anyone asked her what she wanted for Christmas was a cake.  ?????  well... Santa came through.