A long weekend for one little boy....

I was making lunch for Carter and the two other boys I watch for daycare and they were all being very crabby today. ....must have all stayed up too late last night watching football.  Carter was being especially quiet during this time.  This means one of two things....1) he was doing something he knows that he wasn't suppose to be doing or 2) he was asleep.  Below is how I found him.......

Yes, he is standing up sleeping!!!  Needless to say, he slept well for nap time today....which makes mom very happy!!! :)

We do have two other children, they are still around, but they really haven't been up to much lately.  Saturday they play basketball so we will get them in action!  Until then......  

Carter playing the Wii

Saturday night we were at our good friends house, the Lamfer's, for our "game night with the neighbors" - we try to do every couple of months.  (We really do play games!!!)  We had a great time!  We made it downstairs to play a little Wii.  Carter loves to play the Wii (loves bowling but don't tell him it is really daddy who is playing).  Watch him "play".  He gets into it!  So funny!  Might be one to send into funniest home videos!  Enjoy!

                                             

Art Class at Daycare

Tate's masterpiece

Carter's Masterpiece

Carter and Tate having fun

Carter Cheesing out!!!

So, since today was sooo cold (almost -40 wind chill) and I am getting a little sick of staying inside since this winter is NEVER going to end, I decided to get the paint out and let Carter and Tate have at it.  Well I think that they did an excellent job, but you can be the judge.  They weren't so sure about it at first but they got into it.  

"I'm Batman"

There have been rumors of The Joker running the streets of LeMars.  After hearing that, Carter sprung to action and donned his crimefighting outfit.  While it was originally Jaxon's and is approximately 4 sizes too big, he still is able to display his "six-pack" midriff in a clear fashion statement unlike anyone could.  That's out boy...as he says in his low, garbled voice: "I'm Batman!"

An Angel meets her Lord!

 Althea Williams was a GREAT Grandmother (Grandma Toys my kids called her).  She went to see the Lord today.  Pastor Fred reminded me last night the Lord tells us DO NOT BE AFRAID!  I know that my Grandma was not.  It makes me smile!  It is still hard and I will miss her but I know that she is going to be just fine!  I love you Grandma and I will miss you!!  Until I see you again.....  ~ Lynn

Blog-O-Rama, another Sidney Prayer

It's Christmas Eve and we just got back from Church, so you should consider that in context of what you will read next.

Prior to eating, Sidney said our prayer.  And actually, it was one of the best prayers she's said in a long time - very thoughtful and sincere.  Then, at the end, just like Pastor Fred said during church, she decided to bring us home with a powerful, collaborative close:  "And All God's People Said: (AMEN)."  

As if that wasn't enough, she decided to go for an encore.  After we were done eating, she asked if she could say another prayer.  This time she was talking about Christmas and what it really means (again, very nice), when she threw in another one-liner (talking to God): "and it's pretty incredible that you're able to go through this every year."  While very funny at the time, it's pretty appropriate when you think about it.

With that, we're off to track Santa.  In addition, 24 straight hours of "A Christmas Story" is on TV, and I'm committed to watching all 24.  OK, I may throw in a quick 2-hour break for "Christmas Vacation," but that's all!

Until next post...God Bless, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Love, The Baumi's

So, here are the recent Family Pictures. Yeah, you all can submit them to the "Best Looking Family" contests if you want, I know that's nagging in the back of your mind...

On the Christmas Card, that little guy in the middle is just so cute! And Carter's not bad, either!