Q&C's buddy Alice visits!

Our good friends, the Watson's visited recently for dinner and then again for Super Sunday. Both times Alice (their daughter) really wanted to get in "kin" and "kawter's" cribs. Erin and I couldn't resist some great photo opps... Its interesting to note that Alice is exactly to the date, one year older the Q&C. What a difference one year can make when they are younger.

Out and About

Carter is done with the camera and wants to run!

Shane, Quinn, Carter and I have all fully recovered from the flu, which I might add was just awful! I haven't felt that bad in years. Anyway we decided that we were all up for a visit to our local park; the twinnies had fun on the swings and running around on the grass. Carter was able to break-in his new sneakers and was quite the explorer. Quinn was cracking up on the swing and interested in all the other kids playing around her. It was nice to get some fresh air and have family time as well as enjoy our tax payer dollars at work.

2010... may it be a great year!

Really, is this necessary?

What is this thing?

On a walk with Mom, Dad and Glamma.

Can you say a mini Shane!?

Quinn practicing her monkey sounds.

Quinn still loves her thumb!

2010 is here and we are ready for all the new adventures the new year will bring us. Q&C are now 14 1/2 months (say, what?) and they are still changing, growing, learning and more each and everyday, sometimes hour. Quinn girl has mastered the walk and loves to run now, is a complete book worm, practicing her monkey and bear sounds, climbing on everything and testing Mom and Dad with how to teach her that hitting her brother, Ellie and everything else is just not okay. Carter has been dubbed the "Bruiser" (courtesy of Aunt Nancy) and lives up to his new nickname everyday. He loves to snuggle, is still into Ellie, loves to pick up his toys say "dada" and then proceed to throw it across the room. He has quite the little temper and tends to be a bit more dramatic then his sister. They are still on their routine of 2 naps a day, eating great! down to one bottle a day and love to end the day by playing "I'm going to get you"! Shane and I can't wait for Spring and Summer when we can play outside in our backyard and let them explore more of their environment. 2009 was quite the year and I'm sure that 2010 will be just as interesting...

Christmas 2009

Grandma's Christmas cheer

Carter and 'Little People'

Daddy and Carts

Jon and Jace

Big cousin Jace and Quinn checking out Quinn's new Elmo phone...

The twinnies with their Grandma 'Lainy and Grandpa

Silly Quinn getting ready to head to Grandma and Grandpa's house

Christmas breakfast... yummy! Waffle, refried beans mixed with olive oil (yes, I said refried beans), maple syrup, parsley, hot coppa, muenster cheese and a fried egg

Captain Snack Trap Hand

It came and it went, like it always does... we started out with the four of us, then Aunt Nannie came over for some breakfast and Christmas cheer, then we headed over to Mom and Dad's (Grandma and Grandpa) house to celebrate with family. The twinnies had fun and were very good; Quinn got two baby dolls and Carter got a remote control Jet... thank you Grandma and Grandpa! Jace LOVED his Bat Man gifts and everyone had a wonderful time. Until next year... Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve 2009

For the past few years now, we have been going to Gary and Carol Jarr's house to visit with them, Bry and Amber and all their friends that stop by. This year was particularly special to us as it is the first Christmas Eve without lovable Gary. We had a wonderful time, ate good food, had yummy drinks and enjoyed seeing Carol in her beautifully decorated festive home where there is still so much love, laughter and stories to share. The twinnies had a great time as well and loved opening there gift from Bry and Amber as well as getting into all of Christmas decorations (Carol thanks for pulling out the snow globes!). Here's to you Gary... we miss you dearly.

Carter and Ellie girl

Carter just adores Ellie... he follows her around the house, "pets" her and gives her plenty of kisses.

New Traditions

With the twinnies starting to comprehend the holiday season (to an extent), we are starting new traditions. Friday we got our small tree that is behind the "fence" so the twinnies may enjoy, but not touch, eat or break. :) We also started a tradition with Glamma and Grandpa Gannon of visiting Santa in downtown Seattle. We look forward to building more and more memories with the coming seasons and holidays.