Time is flying by and Carson is growing leaps and bounds! In the past month he has learned so many new things, which is great! He is now waving, we don't think he knows what this means, but he'll copy you if you do it. It really is adorable to see his chubby hand start to wave at you, kind of trying to get your attention. Carson is now starting to get up on his hands and knees, but then falls over after a second. He knows how to army crawl though, and if he really wants something, he will roll to it. He loves to stick out his tongue, and suck on it. Makes some pretty funny "old man" faces. He still doesn't have teeth, which is okay. When I was a baby, I got my teeth really late, but we are expecting Carsons to come in soon. He has the little bumpies on the bottom, and he is pulling at his ears a lot and chewing on everything in sight. It's only a matter of time.
Not quite ready for the playpen, but this will do.
Mmmm, corner of a box..
So, this month has brought many new interests for Carson! On the 13th, Adams Parents came up to do their annual shopping trip for Christmas, and during that time, it snowed. We took him out in it for a picture, but I think he didn't like the cold that much. We weren't really prepared for the snow that came later. We had plans for my 25th birthday, on the 18th, to go out to eat at the 3rd Floor Fish Cafe, but the reservations were cancelled due to the snow. So, my birthday was spent playing with Carson and Parker and watching Adam work. It's okay though, I'll always remember that day :) The snow didn't let up, as everyone knows, and we ended up having almost 10 inches by the end of the weekend. We made due by walking to the store, with the baby in his baby bjorn. Still, don't think he's a fan of the snow.
Us during the Winter Storm...
After 2 days of snowing, the city and everyone else shut down..it would be another week before the rain meleted the snow to get cars out..
Took the opportunity to put keebs in baby bjorn and walk to the store!
Throw baby in snow and take picture...
Like a snowman, it's snowcorgi!
On Monday the 22nd, Adams Dad came to pick us up from our house to take us to Wenatchee for Christmas. It was incredibly generous to drive from Wenatchee at 4 am, to be here by 7 am, only to drive back again. We're so lucky that Carson is so good in the car, because really, he slept almost the entire way. Parker was confused as to why I was in "his" backseat though. He liked the extra attention, after he got used to riding on my lap! The passes weren't that bad though, just some compact snow and ice, but it was a pretty drive!
Grandpa to the rescue!
Everyone was excited for Carsons first Christmas :) He had many gifts underneath the tree, and had a stocking full of goodies from Santa as well. We spent time with Adams family that were missing Keebs....and it was nice to have a little break while he got lots of loves from Grandma Dorene and Grandpa Wayne...as well as GG (Great Grandma) and Great Grandpa. He is really lucky that so many people love him!
Christmas Eve at the Sannes household is one filled with lots of food, and fun white elephant gifts. Adam stole a popcorn movie thingy, but later got it stolen by someone else. He ended up with something that neither of us can remember. I ended up with a book (which I get every white elephant exchange)...that Adams cousin later took home with her :) Adams dad gave me his monkey slippers that he won. Hey, I love monkeys, what can I say?
Aunt Kris, Grandpa Jack, and Dorene at X-mas Eve white elephant gift exchange.
Mom, Dad, Keebs and Wonk
Sweet...a santa sack with candy in it...my white elephant gift.. =(
Uncle Sandy and Keebs!
Lots of people in this one, fun but chaotic!
Something tells me that Ash is gonna be upset with me putting this up here :D
This is the way the farmer rides, the farmer rides, the farmer rides...
We also did the family gift exchange that night. Adams Cousin Sarah spoiled us! She got Carson his first laptop, which is a toy he absolutely LOVES. He rolls over on it, kicks it and hits it so it lights up and sings different songs. I think Parker likes it to, at night we randomly hear it start to talk...and Parker is sitting by it :) She got Adam a new clock/pen set engraved with his initials for his office. It's really pretty! I got a bracelet with my initials on it, and I love it! Sarah spoiled us....THANK YOU!
Go Cougs!
Keebs opening up his gifts!
Carson also got to open his yearly gift of Pajamas. He is more interested in the paper than anything else, it's adorable. The rest of the night was spent playing poker and relaxing.
Christmas morning we were welcomed by full stockings courtesy of Santa! Carson got a new WSU hat (that he looks so cute in), new binkies, a Christmas ornament...and tons of other stuff. Santa brought me some mint lipgloss, that Parker later ate, and bath stuff! Adam got candy and all of the essentials that he loves opening. We were so lucky to get a video camera to record Carson's first Christmas! It was great getting video of all the wrapping paper he was eating, and his reaction to his toys. Grandma Dorene and Grandpa Wayne spoiled him, as did his Uncle Scott and Aunt Sarah. We spent the rest of the day relaxing, and getting ready for Christmas dinner. Everyone came over again, and we got to hang out and have fun.
Adams Dad drove us back from Wenatchee on the 27th, which we thought the roads were going to be worse than they were. It was a pretty easy drive, other than the spots of slush. It was nice to be home and relax at our house....
During all of this, Carson turned 6 months old! We had his 6 month check up yesterday, and the doctor said that he's perfect. He weighs 15 lbs 15 oz and is in the 20th percentile. She says it's okay that he's not gaining as fast, and it's normal for gaining weight to start slowing down now. He is 27 inches long, and is in the 70th percentile. He's long and skinny, like he always has been :) He did get 4 shots though, poor kid. He cried once and fell asleep in his car seat!
We are excited to spend New Years Eve relaxing and not doing much. It'll be different than any other year. I don't think I've spent a New Years at home since I was 16, but it's okay.
Thank you for everything everyone did for Carson for Christmas! We are so lucky to have such loving families! Have a happy New Year!
Love,
Adam, Taran, Carson and Parker
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