from the Carr Family Sick Ward! UGH! As of Wednesday night, every single one of us has been sick! Caitlin started @ 3am Wednesday (technically Thursday, I guess)...I started while getting ready to shuttle the kids to school on Thursday...Austin started @ school on Thursday...and Ryan started yesterday!!! We took the kids to the doctor just to make sure it wasn't "swine flu"...it is just an ordinary virus. She thought Austin might have strep so she did a culture (THAT went over well!!! NOT!). It was negative, but she informed us that his tonsils were huge...I see a tonsillectomy in his future (that thought makes me want to cry.....I don't want my babies having surgery!!!). :(
This week will be busy around here...hopefully we will all be on the mend. I am beginning to make the kids' birthday invitations. Can't believe they will be 4 already!!! We are doing a Candyland theme this year since they love the game and also consider candy to be a primary food group! Really, who doesn't?! I have grand ideas for the party, but still need to set up a budget to see what's feasible. You wouldn't believe how many websites have ideas for this theme!
It has been so rainy lately! Finally today the sun is shining so I think after naps the kids and I will go outside to play. Austin LOVES riding his tricycle in the front yard. He always says he's going to work to "watch the big guys on his computer" (like daddy!). Then when he's done "working" he pulls his bike into the garage right between our cars. So funny! Yesterday he told Caitlin he'd bring her a "cheerleader poster" from his work. Classic. Caitlin loves to play in the sandbox...she just stands there and makes creations...she pats the sand into the toys, makes hills, talks to herself. It's really cute to watch. She also still loves hopscotch!
The kids love playing a Diego game we found on noggin.com...it's like Tetris for little ones! I am so impressed that they both can do it all on their own. They even figured out how to use this crazy mouse we have! Speaking of which...Caitlin is pestering to play it now...I'll post more later...Hope you had a great weekend!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Cousin Ethan's Christening
On April 19th we got to see Courtney and Edward's son, Ethan, Christened. He was very cute and we were really glad to be there to see it. It was the first time I had been able to see Ethan, as I have only heard from Kim and the kids how cute he is. I agree with that after seeing him. He did great, didn't cry at all. We enjoyed the service and were really happy that we could be there. Austin and Caitlin did great sitting through "grown up church." We only had a small adventure in the middle of the service trying to find a restroom for Austin, but it all turned out well!
Here are some pictures that Kim took...
Here are some pictures that Kim took...
Clint and Sarah's Visit
Well, since it has been 2 weeks since they were here, probably about time we get a post up! Clint and Sarah came and visited for a few days and we had a great time. They had lots of time to play with the kids, which was fun, we played some Guitar Hero and Wii Bowling, and I even managed to get them to the last Pacer game of the season.
We didn't do anything really out of the ordinary, but the weather was beautiful so we got to spend plenty of time outside playing.
Austin and Caitlin will be talking about Uncle Clint and Aunt Sarah until the next time they can see them. They always have so much fun with them.
Kim and I enjoyed catching up with them too after the kids went to bed...at least until the last night they were here when we were all exhausted from a few days of playing non stop with the kids.
Enjoy the pictures!!!
We didn't do anything really out of the ordinary, but the weather was beautiful so we got to spend plenty of time outside playing.
Austin and Caitlin will be talking about Uncle Clint and Aunt Sarah until the next time they can see them. They always have so much fun with them.
Kim and I enjoyed catching up with them too after the kids went to bed...at least until the last night they were here when we were all exhausted from a few days of playing non stop with the kids.
Enjoy the pictures!!!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter
We had a full and exciting day today. Of course, we had the Easter Bunny show up, although Austin was very worried because he didn't see the baskets when he woke up, so he climbed in bed with us telling us the Easter Bunny didn't come. We had shut the gate at the bottom of the stairs to keep them from getting to the baskets in the morning, and he didn't see that they were on the kitchen table. As we walked down to take another look once Caitlin was up, we saw that the kids could open the gate on their own...Who knew?
After checking out the Easter baskets, full of toys, a book, walkie talkies for them to talk to each other, and some candy, we all got ready for church. We hit the 9 a.m. service and as always it was thought provoking. Austin said that they learned that "He has risen." Pretty cute. They seem to really enjoy their time in their class. Seems like they do all kinds of stuff in there. Sing, dance, videos, play, hear stories...They always are really happy when we pick them up.
After church, we got home and colored eggs. We haven't been able to do it because I was out of town most of the week, and I didn't want to miss their first time. They had a great time and each did a great job. Once they learned they needed to GENTLY drop the eggs in the coloring they did great. It was actually not very messy. They took a nap while the eggs dried and then added some stickers to them in the afternoon.
Also in the afternoon, we did an easter egg hunt in the backyard. I put some coins and dollar bills in 20 eggs and hid them around the backyard. Austin wasn't too into it at first because he wanted to mow, but after Caitlin found the first one, he had to take the challenge. They found them all, and added some money to their piggy banks.
After the Easter egg hunt, Austin and I mowed while Kim and Caitlin played hopscotch and blew bubbles. That seems to be what Caitlin always wants to do while we mow. After mowing, Aunt Bubbles and Uncle John came over for dinner. They gave the kids some candy and small toys, and then we had the non traditional Easter dinner of roast beef, salad, veggies, and some great bread. Austin had some chicken on a stick and Caitlin ate some lettuce and then dipped green peppers in some ranch dip and ate that. She loves her veggies! After some play time with Bubs and John, they left, and the kids hit the hay. A pretty long and full day. We had a lot of fun and the kids were pretty funny all day.
A thanks to the Grandparents who sent stuff for the kids. It was very nice and they loved everything. They definitely love you all and talk about you regularly.
Below are some pictures from the past couple of days...the first ones are of them putting carrots out for the Easter Bunny, just for clarification...The rest are from today...
We hope you had a great Easter today!
After checking out the Easter baskets, full of toys, a book, walkie talkies for them to talk to each other, and some candy, we all got ready for church. We hit the 9 a.m. service and as always it was thought provoking. Austin said that they learned that "He has risen." Pretty cute. They seem to really enjoy their time in their class. Seems like they do all kinds of stuff in there. Sing, dance, videos, play, hear stories...They always are really happy when we pick them up.
After church, we got home and colored eggs. We haven't been able to do it because I was out of town most of the week, and I didn't want to miss their first time. They had a great time and each did a great job. Once they learned they needed to GENTLY drop the eggs in the coloring they did great. It was actually not very messy. They took a nap while the eggs dried and then added some stickers to them in the afternoon.
Also in the afternoon, we did an easter egg hunt in the backyard. I put some coins and dollar bills in 20 eggs and hid them around the backyard. Austin wasn't too into it at first because he wanted to mow, but after Caitlin found the first one, he had to take the challenge. They found them all, and added some money to their piggy banks.
After the Easter egg hunt, Austin and I mowed while Kim and Caitlin played hopscotch and blew bubbles. That seems to be what Caitlin always wants to do while we mow. After mowing, Aunt Bubbles and Uncle John came over for dinner. They gave the kids some candy and small toys, and then we had the non traditional Easter dinner of roast beef, salad, veggies, and some great bread. Austin had some chicken on a stick and Caitlin ate some lettuce and then dipped green peppers in some ranch dip and ate that. She loves her veggies! After some play time with Bubs and John, they left, and the kids hit the hay. A pretty long and full day. We had a lot of fun and the kids were pretty funny all day.
A thanks to the Grandparents who sent stuff for the kids. It was very nice and they loved everything. They definitely love you all and talk about you regularly.
Below are some pictures from the past couple of days...the first ones are of them putting carrots out for the Easter Bunny, just for clarification...The rest are from today...
We hope you had a great Easter today!
Art Projects
Our home has become a great rotating art exhibit of the things the kids create either at home, school, or church. We thought it would be neat to share some of their latest creations with you. We have actually saved just about everything they have ever made in plastic bins. Hopefully, we can continue to do that. Enjoy the creations...My favorite are the astronauts! Also, notice the plants that they were growing (have recently bit the dust, however!)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Separation
Oh today is kind of a sad mommy day for me. We finally put the kids in their own rooms. They were both excited to have their own space for "privacy" but I could tell at bedtime they were trying very hard to be brave. They've never slept apart since Caitlin was released from the NICU...it's sad for me because they really aren't babies anymore. :( Once we did our routine tonight, Ryan & I came downstairs...I could hear Austin shooting hoops in his room :) but then he started crying. Right after that, Caitlin started crying. So Ryan went up and Caitlin asked if he went in Austin's room because he was crying (Ryan told me he didn't even hear Austin crying!)...so Ry went in there and Austin was sitting on the edge of his bed and asked if "Sissy could come into his room." They are definitely bonded in a spooky, loving twin way! I love that but times that they are separated are really difficult for them.
Anyway, enough of my blabbing sorrowfully about that! Now we can move on to the fun part of decorating 2 kids' rooms! We are going to paint Caitlin's room pale green and lavender with a butterfly/fairies/princess theme. Austin's room will be pale blue and he wants it decorated with "balls". That's all we know right now. We have a few jerseys that Ryan has been accumulating to hang on his walls so those will go up too. Mommy is picturing a ledge of some sort w/various signed bballs all around the top of the room...
Oh...we've got some travellers now....can't keep them away from each other! More later......
Anyway, enough of my blabbing sorrowfully about that! Now we can move on to the fun part of decorating 2 kids' rooms! We are going to paint Caitlin's room pale green and lavender with a butterfly/fairies/princess theme. Austin's room will be pale blue and he wants it decorated with "balls". That's all we know right now. We have a few jerseys that Ryan has been accumulating to hang on his walls so those will go up too. Mommy is picturing a ledge of some sort w/various signed bballs all around the top of the room...
Oh...we've got some travellers now....can't keep them away from each other! More later......
Saturday, April 4, 2009
sugar head?!
The title is the current hilarious thing around here...one night Ryan was reading 'Angelina Ballerina' and instead of saying "shook her head" it came out as "sugar head". Now every time we get to that part, the kids say "sugar head" and laugh hysterically.
The other day Caitlin discovered her "cloth" (think security blanket on a smaller scale) had fallen under her bed. She told me she'd get it and proceeded to lay on her tummy, wiggle backwards, and then wiggled out from under the bed with her cloth secured between her monkey toes!
Also tonight, we were all watching the Final Four and Ryan said, "There's Magic and Cookie Johnson!" Caitlin thought it was sooooooo funny that the lady was named Cookie Johnson. She kept repeating "COOKIE JOHNSON?!" and giggled after each repetition. Funny stuff!
Austin LOVES watching "The Price Is Right". He claps and gets so excited when people win. We collaborate on the opening bids...I name a price and he tells me if he agrees. During the wheel he'll shout, "one dollar!" It's pretty cute...reminds me of when I was little and would watch that and all the other daily game shows with my gramma.
This week has been fairly uneventful...this was the last week of school & speech before spring break. UGH...next week is going to be loooooong!!! We are trying to arrange a play date with Kellen and on Thursday we are going to an Easter egg hunt at one of their school friends' house. Ryan leaves on a trip from Wednesday to Saturday. Friday Aunt Bubbles will watch them for a bit while I go to Good Friday service at church. It's supposed to be cold so I'm going to look up some new crafts that we can try.
They just brought home one of the cutest preschool crafts EVER...a cardboard cut-out silhoutte of a bunny that they painted with a combo of chocolate pudding & paste, decorated with sprinkles and one googly eye with a blue/pink bow around the necks!!! The point of the craft was to have it exactly model a chocolate bunny (which it does down to the SMELL of the darn thing!). Sooooooooooo cute!
On their last day of school, they had an Easter egg hunt. Each kiddo brought home 8 plastic eggs filled with little toys/non-food items. You would have thought each egg had a million dollars in it from Austin and Caitlin's reactions! Caitlin discovered 3 sticky creatures, a bunny tatoo, several stickers, a capsule that dissolved in water to "hatch" a bug sponge. Austin found a couple erasers, lots of stickers, a race car, a bracelet and a compass ring. He was most excited that one egg he found looked like a basketball.
Today we went to see the reveal of the Indy house that was chosen for "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition." Our view wasn't great, but we did get to see the bus and chant "MOVE THAT BUS!" and we saw Ty and one of the designers, Michael. The house looked great on the outside and they also built a library next to it because the man mentors kids. It was located on the East side of Indy which is about as bad as it gets around here. The show helped several home owners in the neighborhood by power washing & painting exteriors, replacing roofs & trim, and planting about a 1000 new trees. Hopefully this will be a turning point for the neighborhood. It was really cool to see how all of those volunteers worked together & produced something that is so beautiful and life changing for that family. Unfortunately, our kids didn't last until the family returned from their vacation (PARIS!!!) - so we had to leave before the most exciting part. We got there around 12:30 and as of 3:30 they still weren't done with the finishing touches for the reveal. Doubtful that they got any film of A & C but you never know...I think it airs on May 17th.
Oh yeah, we told the kids we were going to a TV show and Austin said, "We're going to a TV show?! I'm ready for my close-up!" :-)
I've been taking pictures so I hope Ryan will have a little time to post them before he leaves for his trip...
Less than 2 weeks till the newlyweds (Uncle Clint & AUNT Sarah) arrive! We are all excited!
Guess that's about all. Hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing weekend!!
The other day Caitlin discovered her "cloth" (think security blanket on a smaller scale) had fallen under her bed. She told me she'd get it and proceeded to lay on her tummy, wiggle backwards, and then wiggled out from under the bed with her cloth secured between her monkey toes!
Also tonight, we were all watching the Final Four and Ryan said, "There's Magic and Cookie Johnson!" Caitlin thought it was sooooooo funny that the lady was named Cookie Johnson. She kept repeating "COOKIE JOHNSON?!" and giggled after each repetition. Funny stuff!
Austin LOVES watching "The Price Is Right". He claps and gets so excited when people win. We collaborate on the opening bids...I name a price and he tells me if he agrees. During the wheel he'll shout, "one dollar!" It's pretty cute...reminds me of when I was little and would watch that and all the other daily game shows with my gramma.
This week has been fairly uneventful...this was the last week of school & speech before spring break. UGH...next week is going to be loooooong!!! We are trying to arrange a play date with Kellen and on Thursday we are going to an Easter egg hunt at one of their school friends' house. Ryan leaves on a trip from Wednesday to Saturday. Friday Aunt Bubbles will watch them for a bit while I go to Good Friday service at church. It's supposed to be cold so I'm going to look up some new crafts that we can try.
They just brought home one of the cutest preschool crafts EVER...a cardboard cut-out silhoutte of a bunny that they painted with a combo of chocolate pudding & paste, decorated with sprinkles and one googly eye with a blue/pink bow around the necks!!! The point of the craft was to have it exactly model a chocolate bunny (which it does down to the SMELL of the darn thing!). Sooooooooooo cute!
On their last day of school, they had an Easter egg hunt. Each kiddo brought home 8 plastic eggs filled with little toys/non-food items. You would have thought each egg had a million dollars in it from Austin and Caitlin's reactions! Caitlin discovered 3 sticky creatures, a bunny tatoo, several stickers, a capsule that dissolved in water to "hatch" a bug sponge. Austin found a couple erasers, lots of stickers, a race car, a bracelet and a compass ring. He was most excited that one egg he found looked like a basketball.
Today we went to see the reveal of the Indy house that was chosen for "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition." Our view wasn't great, but we did get to see the bus and chant "MOVE THAT BUS!" and we saw Ty and one of the designers, Michael. The house looked great on the outside and they also built a library next to it because the man mentors kids. It was located on the East side of Indy which is about as bad as it gets around here. The show helped several home owners in the neighborhood by power washing & painting exteriors, replacing roofs & trim, and planting about a 1000 new trees. Hopefully this will be a turning point for the neighborhood. It was really cool to see how all of those volunteers worked together & produced something that is so beautiful and life changing for that family. Unfortunately, our kids didn't last until the family returned from their vacation (PARIS!!!) - so we had to leave before the most exciting part. We got there around 12:30 and as of 3:30 they still weren't done with the finishing touches for the reveal. Doubtful that they got any film of A & C but you never know...I think it airs on May 17th.
Oh yeah, we told the kids we were going to a TV show and Austin said, "We're going to a TV show?! I'm ready for my close-up!" :-)
I've been taking pictures so I hope Ryan will have a little time to post them before he leaves for his trip...
Less than 2 weeks till the newlyweds (Uncle Clint & AUNT Sarah) arrive! We are all excited!
Guess that's about all. Hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing weekend!!
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