Christmas 2012

I didn't take nearly as many pictures as I would have liked this year.....

Christmas Eve we spent with Andy's Family and Christmas Day we spent with my family. 

Once again we were very spoiled with some very nice presents and good company. 

As always it went way too fast!

Holidazzle Parade

Since Carmen is so into Christmas Lights we thought she'd enjoy the Holidazzle parade.

It was a bit cold but so short that she did really well and really enjoyed all the lights.

Like Father like Daughter....

Had to capture this picture of Carmen and Daddy both playing/working on tablets.

More Daycare Pictures

We are so fortunate to have Carmen at a daycare where the teacher will occasionally post pictures from their days.   I think they are all from a cellphone, so they aren't the best quality, but still cute.

Christmas posts to come soon.

First Snow of the Season

We went out and "helped" Daddy shovel for the first snowstorm we had last week.  

Carmen and her Babies

This is what Carmen is into right now.....

Carmen's Birthday Party

We were very fortunate to have a bunch of family over to help celebrate Carmen's birthday.


The day was filled with lots of fun.  We had a pinata for the kids, pin the ring on minnie and even a special birthday cake for Carmen.   She was exhausted by the end of the night and I'm sure that she had an awesome 2nd Birthday. Beware of picture overload in this post.....

Many More Carmen!  I Love you!!!

Day with Mommy and Daddy

Andy and I took the day before Carmen's birthday off to celebrate with her.


We started the morning off by letting her open a few of her presents.

We went to the Mall of America and started out at SeaLife.

We then went to Nickelodean Universe and went on a few rides.

We finished the day off with Rainforest Cafe for lunch.

It was a fun start to celebrating Carmen's birthday!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Carmen!

Wow, it's so hard to believe 2 years ago today we welcomed Carmen into our lives!!!!

10 days old

1 Year Old

2 Year Old

This year is bittersweet for me! I am so happy, proud and excited to be a Mommy to a 2 year old but at the same time we are on the verge of welcoming Carmen's baby sister into the world and I will have to share my love between 2 girls.

Carmen - You are growing up to be such a smart little girl. You have just begun to use more words each day and Daddy and I are loving that you are learning to communicate better with us each day. You continue to amaze those around you at how smart you are. When we recently had a conference at your new daycare, they couldn't believe how advanced you are for your age. When you want to try, you know most of your colors, you can count to ten (or more sometimes), you know your ABC's, can sing the U of M Rouser and many, many more things.

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Girl! Daddy and I Love you to the Moon and Back and couldn't imagine life without you!