Crystal Christmas

We had the Arnett's over for pizza tonight and then all went to Crystal Christmas. We made it just in time to hop on the tractor/hay ride to the park, then countdown to flip the switch and see all the lights and fireworks! It was great weather, not too cold, and perfect to walk around in! We had a great time! I put all of the pictures up in my shutterfly collection so check it out there...the password is reidfamily if you need it! Here are a couple if you don't want to see them all!

Caden's new toy

Pops bought Caden the "cool" new toy and we have been playing with it non-stop! It came from Bass Pro Shops


Caden played with it all evening Thursday, woke up during the night asking for it, took it to school on Friday for Show and Tell and then had it outside all afternoon on Friday.

He got it dirty so he had to wash it in the "car wash"

Then decided to make a "river" to fish in. He turned on the hose himself and went to town. He then decided there was too much mud and it wasn't deep enough to actually fish in. He then proceeded to shovel out the mud to make room for just water. He put his boat in the water and went fishing!

By the end of the afternoon he was covered from hip to foot in mud...I had to soak the clothes for several hours, prewash, and wash twice to get it out! It was so nice that day, I didn't mind he staying outside all afternoon!

Child Labor

Carter thinks he can help me do most chores now. He is walking pretty well and has to follow and help me do whatever...today's chore was unloading the dishwasher!

Oh the weather outside...

When we were in Red River over fall break, it was a little on the cold side, so these pictures, although look a bit confusing now, were accurate of the weather then in Red River. It was a beautiful sunny day, but cold and windy, so we put our coats, hats, and gloves on.

Carter loving that tongue...

I am surprised he face wasn't frozen with spit!

Caden got so hot running around,

that he took off the hat and gloves, and unzipped the coat!

Too bad it isn't cold like that today! Caden was outside this afternoon playing in water it was so warm! It is hard to believe it is almost Thanksgiving and time for Christmas soon!

My Least Favorite Thing Christmas Carnival

This blog that I visit, called Real Life, is hosting Least Favorite Thing Christmas Carnival. So I thought I would join in the festivities...check it out if you want to play too!

My least favorite gift, has to be the grease splatter screen my wonderful husband got me our first Christmas together as a married couple. After 5 months of marriage he realized how bad my cooking was and got me a few kitchen items he thought I would love! How romantic :) It has been a family joke every since. So I suggest anyone newly married NOT get a grease splatter screen for their wife!

Storytime with Caden

Caden wanted to read us all a book tonight, so here is the video...ignore the whiny cat in the background, she was in a wierd mood last night :)

My Music Man

Cory received a saxophone from his parents for his birthday. He gets it out every week or so and plays around with it. So Saturday evening, Caden was begging Daddy to play his "fax-it-phone" so Cory got it out. He is pretty good actually so we danced and sang a little. I have a video, but it is sideways and I can't figure out how to turn it, so just watch and tilt your head I guess :)

Here are a couple of pics of my music man!

As you can see Carter loves it!

Campaign promises moms want to hear

These were taken from my November 2007 Parenting magazine...some were too funny I just had to share!

Beginning with 2009 models, all family cars will have to come equipped with soundproof barriers behind the front seats.

Dads will be required to sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door (and, therefore, the parade of cranky nightwalkers in footy pajamas).

National and local weather alerts will also be able to predict temper tantrums.

MY FAVORITE!
For every hour of baby-induced sleep deprivation you endure, the government will compensate you with a state-sponsored spa experience, including a 60-minute stond massage, aromatherapy facial, and all the things you'd dream of if you ever got any sleep!

Have a blessed Tuesday!