We've started off the new year with a smack! Grant slipped at a holiday party, hit his head on the edge of the door and got to go to the ER. He ended up with 2 stitches under the skin and 12 on top. We had them removed yesterday and he was a major trooper. The stitches really never phased him. In fact, when they were putting them in his head, he fell asleep! We'll never understand the workings of Grant's mind! If you are brave, here are pictures of the damage... http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dgrx4wth_0f9qm78hs
Grant celebrated his 5th birthday at the Great Wolf Lodge. It was a ton of fun, and so nice to not have to plan a party. Poppie & Cookie, Nathan, Lindsey & Abby, and the Riley's (Matt, Katie, Aidan & CJ) all joined us.
We had a great Christmas. We DROVE to Kentucky for a few days before Christmas. It was quite the adventure driving that far, but the kids did great. We stopped in Memphis to spend one night with my grandmother and had a nice time with her and then continued on to Kentucky. We saw all of Chris' family amd as usual they gave us way too many presents. The kids were excited because it snowed a teeny-tiny amount, but that was enough to build a snowman. I'm not sure Kendal had ever seen snow before- and she lived up to her princess ways- and only stayed outside for a couple of minutes. The kids and I lucked out and flew home and Chris made the solo drive back to Texas. He claims he enjoyed his solitary 15 hours in the car, but I think he is crazy. And then we enjoyed Christmas day at our own house with Poppie & Cookie. We really tried to scale back this year, we just don't have any more room for toys. But it still seems like a toy factory exploded in our house. Grant got among many things a drum set & Hot Wheels set, and Kendal got a lighted vanity and tons of 'girly' things- Barbies, princesses, etc. Cookie & Poppie got them a Power Wheels Ford F-150 that they absolutely love. Grant loves to drive and Kendal loves to ride. She already looks like a pagent princess being driven around. 
We're getting close to the arrival of baby #3- and we still have a ton to do. Like pick out a name and move Kendal out of the crib, just minor things! My c-section is scheduled for February 24th at 7:30am. I have so many friends having babies #3 & #4 in January and February, so hopefully they'll all give me pointers before I join the club. That's all for now- let me know of your name suggestions!
