Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Tag We're It!



This picture doesn't require much explaining. MSU Pre-game, Maury is unhappy about having her picture made with Bully.

Not really sure if I did this right, the first time I went through "My Pictures" the 4th pic, in the 4th folder was LA, Reagan, and Char at the beach in 2006 so then I started over via Picasa.

The object of the picture tag is to:

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer

2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same

I tag Leigh Ann, Amy, Rebecca, and Nancy Catherine


Thought I'd better add this one too so I can be sure that I followed the rules:

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas in North AL






First on the agenda....a birthday party for Jesus! Mimi had everything set up including the manger complete with Baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes. There was even a cookie cake for Baby Jesus! I didn't have my camera out yet but LA has great pics on her blog (The Wise's). Then dinner and more presents. Friday we had Christmas at Nana's with all of the Weatherwax cousins! 12 kids, the oldest being 10! It was wild! We got back to Birmingham late Saturday afternoon with another car load of stuff! We had such a wonderful week with our families! We are blessed beyond measure!

Santa Came!





Even though both kids were sick we managed to have a very Merry Christmas! Santa came and dropped more than Maury and Carter can play with. Despite ear infections and fever they both managed to get several hours of playing in Christmas morning before we headed to Decatur! Santa only left 100 balls in the ball pit so it looks a little sparse in the photos (we've added 200 more since). Maury changed pj's three times in the night because she threw up each time we tried to give her medicine.....oh the memories!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas in Mississippi






Saturday we headed to Mississippi to celebrate Christmas. We began in Forest and then headed to Brandon where the spoiling continued. Maury's favorite part of Christmas seems to be handing out the gifts. Carter likes the wrapping paper and bows. I'm sure when it warms up and Carter is big enough (I should say old enough) to ride there will be many Power Wheel races in the driveway! Maybe Santa will bring Maury a helmet, Carter can use the one that goes with his MSU football uniform (complete with shoulder pads)! Thanks Migi, Papa C, Aunt Cami, Uncle Lee, Aunt Alex, and all of our other aunts, uncles, and cousins for everything! We had so much fun!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Holly Jolly Bowling





That's right, bowling! Owen and his crew go every year for their Christmas party (I think there's a tournament and trophy involved). We were invited this year! What fun! Maury even got to sport some lovely bowling shoes! Carter was an attentive spectator, I think he could have watched them bowl for hours! When she wasn't helping Daddy bowl Maury would run away to the arcade! If you are wondering about Owen's pants, I think he thought they went well with the shoes?

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

New Trick

Carter has learned a new trick. Maury is a little jealous of the attention it brings him as you can see in the video. Turn your volume down if you don't want to hear me singing!

New Trick from Sally Coulson on Vimeo.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Live Nativity and Braving the Mall



Sunday night we went to watch the live nativity at church. Maury shouted out each addition to the scene as they walked out (she has studied her Little People Nativity carefully). Carter was very interested too. Maury was excited to pet the animals after the show!


I got brave Monday afternoon when both kids woke up early from their naps and headed to the mall for one last gift. I got Maury a cookie to keep from having to juggle two on the carousel and she shared a large piece with Carter. This being his first cookie I hurried to get my camera but he had gobbled it up by the time I got a picture. I swear he signed "more" when it was gone....I'm thinking it's too soon for him to pick up on signing though.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Grandma Christmas Party






Today we had lots of fun at the annual "Grandma Christmas Party" in Moulton. Mimi's friends, their kids, and grankids get together every year for the big event. We have snacks, gifts, and fun photo time. The group picture gets a little more difficult every year! Maury loved her Dora doll and Carter loved his wrapping paper! Thanks Mimi!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Santa, Round 2





A couple of pics from our visit with Santa at Vestavia CC on Monday. While Carter was cozy in his lap, Maury took the candy Santa offered and quickly got off the stage! She did blow him a kiss (from a distance) as we left.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

A Visit With Santa

 

 


 


Thanks goodness the entire Patterson family (including Henry's Mimi and Papa) were present for our visit with Santa because I definitely needed the extra hands (Owen ended up not making it last minute). I will lend a hand next year when Brooke has 3 to place in Santa's lap! Carter did fine, he didn't love Santa but didn't hate him. Maury, as expected, wanted nothing to do with him! Henry wasn't sure at first but quickly got up the courage to sit in Santa's lap. Maury fell fast asleep before we exited the parking deck with her cookie in her lap! Can't wait till Monday when we get to do it again at Daddy's work!
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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Look Who's 8 Months Old.....




Carter celebrates 8 months today! He is more precious by the day. He spends most of his wake time laughing and shrieking. I would say Maury is probably his favorite person even though she constantly tortures him. She does give him a lot of hugs and kisses too. He only cries when he is tired and he loves to go to bed (but only sleeps in his bed at home). We can't seem to get him to stay up past 7:00. I must give him 5 stars for his photogenic-ness. He always gives me a great smile for the camera!

Cookie Party!!!




At our Sunday School Christmas party tonight Maury really got into the cookie decorating!!! Her favorite decoration was the green sprinkles, she poured most of the jar out when I wasn't looking! Carter watched and waited patiently while we enjoyed the party wishing he was in his bed!