4 Months

Carson's 4 month check-up: Height: 26 3/4" (95th%) and Weight: 15 lb. (60th%)
(Lane at 4 months: Height: 24 1/2" and Weight: 12 lb. 11 oz.)

Like Mom, Like Dad

This is role-play in action. Can you guess which parental figure each of our kids is mimicking? And can you also guess who stuck our 4-month-old in a seat in front of a hockey game and took a picture?

First Haircut

The time has finally arrived for Lane's first haircut...or should I say trim. I have waited 2 1/2 years for this moment. I love God's sense of humor....after all my wishing and hoping for hair for my little girl, He blessed her with a mullet. The 'business in front, party in the back' look was getting a little unruly so we called in Miss Cricket to help. There wasn't much she could do but it is a little more manageable for the time being. Thanks C!

Cottage Fun

Our family of four spent Valentines Day weekend at my parent's cottage. Chris and Lane enjoyed the outdoor activities while Carson and I held down the fort. Lane would live outside if we let her so she was in her glory.

Carson hamming it up fire-side!

Activities for the weekend included; make-your own pizza night, watching movies/Olympics, sledding, reading a million kid's books, staying in pajamas all day and Lane's favorite, keeping a close eye on all of the ice-fisherman and their shanty's.

Carson Boy

Our little boy is already 3 1/2 months! He is such a good baby and smiles and giggles often. He is only getting up once during the night to eat, which makes everyone a little more pleasant around this house. I do still get up 2-3 times to put the pacifier back in but he always goes right back to sleep...just waiting for him to find his thumb like our first-born! He is in 6-month clothes already and is showing no signs of slowing down. We are all thoroughly enjoying this BIG bundle of joy.

Meeting Santa...or Not

This is Lane's first glimpse of the 'real' Santa. I believe the picture directly below best represents her response to the meet and greet.

This is Lane on the way out of the store from "meeting" Santa. She happily posed by his wooden cut-out. Hmmm...I guess theres always next year!

And, on a positive note, Carson was a trooper and really seemed to enjoy his first Santa experience...I'm sure that will change next year as well :).

Christmas