Because Lane's birthday is in the summer, she was able to celebrate her 1/2 birthday in school. She helped make and decorate EACH cookie to pass to the class, made a poster to tell about her family, friends and favorite places, and got to bring in her favorite toys. It was also pajama day that day which made her think the day was even that much more amazing. I was able to be her 'special visitor' which I realize may only happen for a few more years, so I'll definitely take it while I can!
Lane and Carson donned their Christmas presents from their 'Uncle Mikey' (who lives in Oregon), to help cheer on the team for the National Championship football game. Unfortunately the game didn't turn out in their favor but they still have room to grow in their new attire!
I think I forgot to post Carson's one year picture. He is 31 3/4 inches (93rd%) in height and weighs 20lbs. 6oz (20th%)
We lost our camera for our Chicago trip and our own little family Christmas so we only have pictures of the Phelps side fun. Overall a busy but great Christmas time. On a side note, we have since found our camera!
This years Santa attempt was an exact mirror of last years event. Carson was neither overly impressed nor disappointed by the meeting and as you can see by the picture below, Lane has yet to get over her small fear.
Happy as ever by the wooden cut-out!
I can't believe Carson is already a year! It truly has flown by and I couldn't be more in love with the sweetest, most destructive little man I know.
We first celebrated Carson's birthday trunk-or-treating at my parent's church with the Phelps cousins. The day was completed with a hayride at Tuesink's Farm and a pumpkin cake.
Our second celebration was with the TeBrake and Borchert clan. Since trunk-or-treat was on a Saturday and real trick-or-treating was on Sunday, the kids got to do it twice!
This was the only way I could sit down and enjoy lunch the other day. The 5 minutes of uninterrupted time was worth every piece of tupperware strewn about the room.
Lane just finished her first gymnastics class. Lane seemed to have fun and it was nice for Chris and I to take turns one on one with her for the class. I believe we may have the next Kerri Strug on our hands and Chris her Bela Karolyi. Just saying.
Lane had her first sleepover hosted by her gracious Auntie Maribeth. She and her cousin, Addie, were the guests of honor that night. Lane came home with her nails painted and what seemed like a thousand stories to tell of her fun evening. Thanks for the great memory Auntie M!
