Snow snow and more snow

As most of you know the East Coast was slammed with a huge snow storm. It was a good excuse to stay in and have some hot chocolate, or so we thought. Cameron's friend "Big Bloom" from the Air Force Academy flew in and Cameron drove into DC to pick him up and bring him back out here. When Cameron left to go pick him up this is what it looked like outside:

As you can see our explorer is covered even up around the tires. Cameron took the Escape to pick Bloom up which was good since that car has 4 wheel drive. He said Felicity (that's the name of the Escape) did great and he only slid a couple times, and that was because the roads were really bad! Thankfully he made it back just fine!
Then this morning we needed to dig the explorer out because my brother and his family are coming up to stay before they fly out tomorrow, and oh my goodness- it was an adventure. In the pictures we are standing next to the car and we aren't even touching the ground because the snow is packed under us! We got the car dug out and in the process we got our workout for the day!


We thought it would be fun to take Colby out in the snow, however we were worried that if we put him down at all we would loose him because there is at least 20 inches. So instead Colby took a nap and Cameron and I grabbed shovels and got to work! Seems like everything came to screeching halt. Airports were closed and church was canceled. We are just glad that Cameron drove safe out there and that we didn't loose power! I love the snow, but this is a little over the top for me!

Merry Christmas

When Colby and I got back from Florida we decided to have our FHE with Dad on Friday night. We ended up going to the mall to visit Santa. Cameron got home from work a little early and we dressed Colby and headed to the mall. There wasn't a long line so we thought it wouldn't take too long. However, the short line was moving VERY slowly. Colby ended up taking a short nap and then right before we went up to see Santa we woke him up. I think when he sat on Santa's lap he was still a little sleepy. But he did great! It was very fun! I think Colby just made Santa's "NICE" list. Here are some pictures of us with Colby and then Colby with Santa.



We wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that each of you make Santa's "NICE" list too!

Our Trip to Florida

Last week just as the weather was getting colder and colder, Colby and I headed down to Florida to enjoy some sunshine. We found some cheap tickets with an airline called Spirit Air. $9 each way (plus the cost of luggage) you can't beat that! We visited our friends the Epperson's that used to be in our ward up here in Virginia. I have to admit it was a little strange to be going to the beach and the pool in December, but at the same time, it was so great! So again it was a lot of first for Colby. He had his very first plane ride, and he did great! It's about a 2 1/2 hour flight and he slept the whole way down there, only waking up right as we were landing. I didn't have my camera handy so I had to use my phone, so the picture isn't great but here is Colby and I in the plane.

It was so nice we took the kids for a walk- in the first picture is Colby and Izzie and the second picture is Colby and Isaac who both fell asleep on the walk.

We had lots of fun at the beach!

We also had fun at the pool. We borrowed a pair of Izzie's sunglasses because we didn't have any for him and it was really bright.

We took a couple videos of him going in the pool, but this is the one where he wasn't crying- the pool was a little cold and you can see in his face he can tell it's no like his normal bath water, but he actually ended up loving the water and fell asleep when Maria was holding him in the pool!

It was a short trip but a great visit. Thanks Maria and the kids for such a great time showing us Florida! We can't wait to come back again soon and hopefully our husbands will be able to join us!

SNOW!!!!

This morning we woke up to a winter wonderland! Outside it was snowing and with really big flakes and hasn't stopped yet! It's actually starting to feel like winter! We decided that Colby needed to experience his first snow fall, so we bundled him up and went outside for him to see how fun snow can be! I would like to say that he liked it but I think he just didn't care much! But it was still a lot of fun!

Our Little Man

It seems like Colby has moved past being our little boy and has now moved into being our little man. When we went in for 2 month check-up (which ended up being his 2 1/2 month check-up) the doctor told us that he was off the charts in how long he is (25 inches), in the 95% for his weight and 75% for his head. Cameron thinks this is a good sign for him to grow up to be a defensive end...I think he is going to be growing up to be the center. However, we are just happy that he is growing and healthy, and every day getting happier!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

This year was great because we actually got to set up and decorate the house and the Christmas tree. Last year we were in the midst of moving and then we were gone for most of December so we didn't get a chance to do any holiday decorating. So this year on December 1st I got all the boxes down and decorations out. So Wednesday night we decorated the tree. Colby put his ornament on the tree this year and as you will see from the pictures he is very very excited..ha ha! Regardless to say we are excited for this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Shots Day

Last night we took Colby into the doctor for his 2 month shots. Both Cameron and I thought he only needed like one or 2 but we were wrong. He had 1 oral vaccine and 3 shots. However, he did so good! I think it was more traumatic for Cameron and I. The oral vaccine he ate right up and didn't spit it out! Then the first and second shot he kind of just looked up at Cameron and moved his eyebrows in a concerned look, but didn't cry. But the third shot is what brought the scream that just about made both mom and dad loose it! Cameron quickly picked him up and put his pacifier in his mouth and he was just fine. Like I said I think it hurt Cameron and I more to have him get the shots. All in all he did very well and came home and went right to sleep and has been good ever since. He is such a trooper! I think it was because of his chunky thighs- that's why it didn't hurt very much. Here is a picture with the 2 band aids on his thighs!