Carlsons on the Move...

Labels: snow

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 10:48 AM | Permalink | Comments

It is snowing right now and I have crocus and daffodil's growing in the yard!

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Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 9:37 AM | Permalink | Comments

Andrew did really well until someone cut him off!

Labels: Andrew, Auntie Bekah, skiing, Uncle Jarrod

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 10:20 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today Andrew (age 4.5) went skiing for the first time with his Auntie Bekah and Uncle Jarrod to Crystal Mountain. He just walked in the door at 9:15pm and he was beaming with excitement from his day. We bombbarded him with questions. Some of his responses were:

Yes, I had fun.
I got a ski pass.
I went up the Discovery chair 8 times and went up Tinkerbell once.
Yes, I did fall some.
I got a ski pass.
No, I didn't throw snowballs at auntie.
Yes, I did eat snow.
I got a ski pass.






Thanks again Auntie Bekah and Uncle Jarrod for spending the day with Andrew and helping him learn how to ski!

Labels: Andrew, Auntie Bekah, skiing, Uncle Jarrod

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 9:22 PM | Permalink | Comments

Labels: Nicholas, swimming

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 4:25 PM | Permalink | Comments

My oldest brother Greg turned 38 today! It doesn't seem possible that he is nearing the BIG 4-0!

Hope you had a great day and didn't have to work tonight!

Labels: birthday, Uncle Greg

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 10:40 AM | Permalink | Comments

Happy 1/2 Birthday!

Labels: Andrew

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 5:39 PM | Permalink | Comments

This morning a friend came over to pick up Chad. He walked in the door and Nicholas looked at him and said, "I don't like him!"

Labels: Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 7:27 AM | Permalink | Comments

Sweet Nicholas! He is such a happy energetic kid. No major accidents yet, but I am sure glad he enjoyes wearing a helmet, because he needs one.

Labels: Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 6:24 AM | Permalink | Comments

Park! Andrew is working on the letter P at school. Everything they do at school has to do with the letter they are working on. So on thursday, they are making pizzas and popcorn.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to spend the morning at different parks! We went to 3 parks around the Seattle area.

Labels: Andrew, Nicholas, park

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 2:10 PM | Permalink | Comments

who lives under the bridge" "Hey"! (does anyone know what that is from?)

This was Andrews first trip to see the Troll under the Fremont bridge. He had a great time climbing. He also took my photo...kindof fuzzy.

Labels: Andrew, Cindy, Troll

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 2:02 PM | Permalink | Comments

Labels: Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 1:51 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today we continued packing up our stuff. The boys had a good time playing in the boxes and helping Chad with a fire in the backyard. They took a break to drive around the neighborhood. And ended the day with fun treats! Nicholas wore more than he ate!

Labels: Andrew, Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 6:37 PM | Permalink | Comments

Well this evening was a hard one for the Carlson Family. Tonight we said our first of may good-byes! Ginger and Clover are now in a new home. The family is from our church and has promised to keep the boys informed on how the cats are doing. A little history on Ginger and Clover. Chad and I got them when they were 8 weeks old. They lived with us at our condo in Lynnwood, transitioned to Lake Retreat in Ravensdale, moved back to Edmonds to live at my parents house, and joined us as we moved to Mountlake Terrace. Ginger and Clover adjusted well to lots of people coming through their house as well as adapting to little boys who LOVED them to pieces. They have been such fun cats with tons of personality: playing fetch, drinking out of the fauct, meowing when you sneeze, sleeping under the covers and many other unique things.

Thank you to the Lazaro Family for caring for our Ginger and Clover. Enjoy them.

Labels: family pets, Ginger and Clover

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 7:54 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today the boys and I went to the Seattle Children's Museum. They enjoyed playing there and seeing the new exhibits. Bob the Builder is the newest addition.

Labels: Andrew, childrens museum, Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 3:17 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today was Andrew's party at school. They had a great time exchanging valentines. Very cute.

Labels: Andrew, Pre-K

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 1:16 PM | Permalink | Comments

Part of the moving process includes finding a new home for Ginger and Clover. So, if someone knows anyone who is looking for two great indoor, domestic short hair, de-clawed, kid friendly, healthy, fun loving cats let us know.

Labels: family pets, Ginger and Clover

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 2:29 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today Nicholas, 2 years, asked if we lived in a new house. To him it seems we do, since we have all new white doors. A special thanks to Dad, Bruce, and Oscar for helping Chad out with this project. Much appreciated.

Labels: house in MLT

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 7:50 PM | Permalink | Comments

re·source·ful [ri-sawrs-fuhl, -sohrs-, -zawrs-, -zohrs-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.

Nicholas is very resourceful. This morning I asked him to turn off a light and this is what happened.

He tried to turn off the light. "Mom, I can't reach it". He left the room and came back with a small glass bowl. He tried to stand on it, "that not working". He picked up the bowl and took it back to the cupboard. He got a larger bowl and tried again. "that not working." So he tried again with a bigger bowl. "it worked...my do it myself"

Labels: Nicholas

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 8:08 AM | Permalink | Comments

Today Chad and I, along with the boys, and a friend, worked in our yard. Chad and our friend pressure washed the roof of the garage and the house. Chad also did some other misc projects. The boys helped me shovel gravel. By 7pm, Andrew and Nicholas were worn out. Chad went in their room at 7:15 and they were both asleep!

Labels: boys, Cindy, house in MLT

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 7:53 PM | Permalink | Comments

Labels: boys, holiday

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 12:08 PM | Permalink | Comments

Coupon + 2 busy boys = 1st time to Chuck E Cheese!

Labels: Auntie Bekah, boys, outing

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 3:21 PM | Permalink | Comments

Labels: flowers

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 6:32 PM | Permalink | Comments

Today Andrew's preschool class went to Albertsons grocery store for a field trip. It was educational and fun! Did you know that lobsters need to burp? Things you find out on a preschool field trip! The best part for the kids was getting to scan items and make the food move on the belt at the check out stand. The first photo is of Andrew and his buddy Austin.

Labels: Andrew, Pre-K

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 1:31 PM | Permalink | Comments

Labels: Back

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 9:18 AM | Permalink | Comments

This afternoon we took a walk around Audubon park. It is like Greenlake in WA, large park with a walking/running path, public golf course, pond with ducks and geese, and several playareas.

Labels: Brantley Family, Chad, Cindy, NOLA

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 2:08 PM | Permalink | Comments

Andrew and Nicholas love trains and ferry boats. Well, I found in New Orleans where the trains and ferry go. So now its all good to move!

Labels: NOLA

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 3:56 PM | Permalink | Comments

We had such a fun dinner last night at the Brantley House. On the menu was crawfish, shrimp jambalaya, and other great food!



Paul Rhoads, VP of CRM
Connie Kennemer
Gary Mayes, US Director
Brad Sprague

Labels: CRM, NOLA

Posted by Cindy Pruitt Carlson at 7:52 PM | Permalink | Comments