Carlsons on the Move...

Hope your 34th year of life is a great one! Thanks for hanging out yesterday!

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Jill and I have known each other for 25 years. We have played soccer, basketball, softball together. Went to elementary and high school together. And kept in contact over the years. We got together last night for our annual once a year dinner. She lives on the east coast, so maybe we will get a chance to see each other more often.

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The boys received more Geo Trax for Christmas. I had to move the furniture in the living room to fit it all. It still doesn't all fit! When we move to New Orleans, we will have to look for a house that can fit the Geo Trax! Thanks Mom, the boys love it!

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Their cousin Dillon brought his quad to Nana and Pom Poms house. They were able to ride around the gravel path. The boys had a great time.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

The Carlson Family!

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We have lots of family traditions, but these are some of the Christmas favorites...

going downtown Seattle to ride the holiday carousal and looking at Christmas lights,

reading the story of Jesus' birth and celebrating Jesus birthday with cupcakes


playing games...this year we played Uno Attack, Disney Scene it, Whoonu, Pinochle, Happy Feet, Boggle Jr and Buckaroo.


spending time together

making waffles

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Andrew and Nicholas went to see Santa last week. They both did very well. Andrew made it very clear that Santa isn't real, and that he believes in Jesus.

Cousins: Kayla almost 10, Nicholas almost 2, Andrew 4, Dillon 7, Dawson 6 months

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Conversations/situation this morning with Nicholas after he ate his breakfast.

Nicholas: "Potty Mommy"
Cindy: "You need to go potty?"
Nicholas: "Yes"
Cindy: "When you go on the potty like a big boy, you get a prize. Would you like a toy?"
Nicholas: "No"
Cindy: "If you don't want a toy, what do you want?"
Nicholas: "Breakfast hotdog"

So Nicholas went #2 today on the potty! Oh Happy Day! Its a start! :)

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THANK YOU Mary Esther for the BIG blankets! What a fun surprise for the boys. They are having a great time wrapping up in them and they are sure to keep them warm at night.

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After a long day out and about, the boys spent the evening with Chad. They listened to loud music, ran around and were super silly! Lets hope they sleep well tonight!

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Today we went downtown Seattle with Kayla, Dillon, Dawson and Lita, my parents and my sister. The kids all sat on santas lap. Nicholas made it without crying...to much!

Labels: Auntie Bekah, boys, cousins, Seattle

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Last year my sister and I decided to start a tradition of baking cookies one saturday during the month of december. Today was the day.We baked cookies...5 different kinds
The boys enjoyed helping auntie.
We dyed our hair...darker and redish!
Uncle Greg came by and hung out. He and Andrew watched "Cars" and did puzzles.

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Last night most homes in our area lost power...except us. But this morning, Chad didn't have to work (he is working tonight) so we went to the Everett Childrens Museum. Its a great place to play and get tired!

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I wasn't prepared for this one...although I knew it was coming.

When Nicholas (2 yrs in January) takes naps during the day he likes to sleep on "Andrews bunk", the top. Well last night Nicholas slept on the top bunk for bed. Chad and I thought that was fine, because he doesn't know how to climb down. Well, this morning he proved us wrong. He is fully capable of going up and down the ladder all by himself. His newest phrase is "I do it myself."

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Tonight Andrew was a cow for his program. Very cute. His costume kept falling off.

This is his special christmas project. This is one that I will kept for a long time!

Andrew and his friend Emma.

Andrew and Teacher Debi.

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Today we went to downtown Seattle for our annual ride on the holiday carousel, to see the center house train, lunch and visit the childrens museum.

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This morning was our churches annual Jingle Bell Breakfast. Chad was the cook. He made breakfast (eggs, sausage, oatmeal, pancakes) for everyone. We had a great time. Andrew and Nicholas both had their photos with Santa. So did Great Nana!

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Last night Chad and I went out. It was great. We went to dinner at the Melting Pot restaurant. What a fun experience that is. Then we went to the Key Arena and saw that Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I have wanted to go to this concert for several years and received floor seats this year for my birthday. Thanks to all who helped make this evening possible.

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With Chad working at church, he has a more flexible schedule, so he took advantage of it and went diving this morning. The boys and I went to the beach to see the ferry, the train and to see daddy.

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We are teaching Andrew the reason for Christmas. Jesus' birth, and the joy of giving. Here he is working on wraping and writing names on the gifts he found for our family

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Tonight Andrew and I spent some time together. We went out to dinner and went christmas shopping. We had a great time. As we were eating dinner this was one of our conversations...

Cindy: Isn't this fun, having time alone with mommy.
Andrew: Yup, without Nicholas.
Cindy: It is important to spend alone time with mommy and daddy.
Andrew: Without Nicholas.
Cindy: On wednesday night, mommy and daddy are going to spend sometime together. We are going out to dinner.
Andrew: to Ruby's?
Cindy: No. To a nice restaurant. Then we are going to a concert.
Andrew: Oh Wiggles!
Cindy: No

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Andrew 4, Dillon 7, Kayla 9.5, Dawson 6 months, Nicholas almost 2

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Tonight we (Chad, the boys and I) were at the store, Albertsons. Andrew and the cashier had a conversation:

Cashier: How old are you?
Andrew: 4 (holding up 4 fingers)
Cashier: Is santa coming to your house this year?
Andrew: No
Cashier: (with a concerned look) Why?
Andrew: He isn't real

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This is the phrase Nicholas chants from the back seat of the car.

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