Best Buds

I have always wished, hoped and prayed that our boys would be good friends to each other. It is really awesome to see the different and new ways that they are interacting with one another. Most of the time they are the best of friends- although we do have days that could be described as one incredibly long wrestling match. Here are a few pictures of the boys hanging out together.

They have been enjoying the boots my dad bought them when they were babies- they are about 4 sizes too big. They are watching Raffi singing a song on T.V., this is about the only time I can get them to stand still for a picture.

PJ's and boots- only the latest fashion trends at the Adams'

A rare occasion- nicely sharing a book

We finally found another crate- which is awesome!

In other news the boys are starting to feed themselves- which I am really excited about! I probably should have started them earlier on this, but I am not a big fan of food messes. Isaiah really likes to feed himself and he does really well. Atticus is not so thrilled- he really prefers for me to feed him and he has learned that if he starts to play with his food I will come over and feed him. It is saving me a little more time which is always nice, and I think they are enjoying the independence.

Atticus playing with his food

Isaiah eating like a champ

We have moved the wicker chairs out of the living room, because the boys were slowly picking them apart- lovely. Anyway they now have more access to the curtains, which means more fun!

Isaiah hiding behind the curtain, laughing the whole time.

Here's a final shot of the cousins, minus Claire- hopefully we can get a good shot next weekend with everyone!

2010 Blizzard hits the Dirty South

After 5 long years of living in Augusta there is finally some snow to speak of. One the things I miss most about Richmond, besides my wonderful parents and extended family, is the occasional snow. Of course I know Richmond is getting slammed this year so it makes it harder then usual for us not to get any snow down here. We've had a few close calls but the snow never seems to quite reach us. They were calling for snow today but I didn't think we'd get much and I certainly didn't think it would stick.

Well, not only did we get some but it stuck to everything. It's a solid 2-3 inches so far and still coming down. The tress are covered and it's pure beauty in ever direction. There is something so peaceful and humbling about snow.

These pictures are obviously of the beginning of the snow. It started right as I got home from work. There's a lot more on the ground now and I'll be putting up some better pictures tomorrow morning.

Atticus in the snow

Isaiah in the snow

The boys love all things "outside" so the snow coming down was another thing for them to get really excited about. Carrie tried to teach them to say, "snow" but the best they could do was to say "no." Isaiah was swatting at it when we were outside. He also fell over and did a face plant into a snow covered pile of leaves. I'm sure they'll be out in tomorrow. More photos to come. Oh yeah, Carrie would like for everyone to know that this post is by me and not her if you haven't already figured that out yet. I think she's a little offended by the phrase, "dirty south."

Busy Boys

We have been up to all sorts of things lately. Mainly getting rid of one cold only to get another cold...so we have been spending lots of quality time at home. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Atticus favorite spot on the stairs

Atticus playing in the tub- Dan stuck that on his head, surprisingly he left it there for a long time.

Atticus and Isaiah

Isaiah sitting on his truck

Atticus sitting on his truck

Sew, A Neddle Pulling Thread

A few years ago the adults in my family decided to do white elephant gifts instead of real gifts for each other at Christmas. The kids still get real gifts and the adults get to enjoy the less stressful/less expensive side of Christmas. Its really awesome because I have always managed to get really great gifts from people. This year I told my mom that I wanted her old sewing machine as my white elephant gift from her. She was very eager to give it up- I think that it has been over 20 years since she last touched it. She was however very skeptical that it would work.

But she gave it to me anyway and it works like a champ! Here is a picture of my new/old sewing machine:

I had bought pillow forms to make pillow for the boys a couple of months back. I went this week to Joann Fabrics- my new favorite place to spend hours of time- and picked out a fun train pattern for their pillow cases. I watched a few how to sew videos on youtube (you've got to love technology) and viola I present the boys new pillow cases.

The pillowcases are not perfect, but they are relatively rectangular and the boys love them. When I gave them to them they laid down on the floor and pretended to be asleep. Atticus even did some pretend snoring.

The sewing machine also came with an awesome, seventies yellow craft box. Inside the craft box was a rockin pattern for some bell bottom pantsuits- Charlie's Angels style. I think that this may be my next sewing project. :)

And because no posting would be complete without a picture of the boys here they are playing on the steps together. They like to sit on the bottom step and talk with each other.

- Carrie

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

We drove up to Richmond Friday night in the rain, sleet and snow. It was quite an adventure, but we had a lot of people praying that we would arrive safely. Praise the Lord we did arrive safe and sound at 12:45 am. We got stuck in the snow as we pulled in the driveway. It was a good place to be stuck. Dan measured 8 inches on his parents deck Saturday morning. Yesterday was pretty cold, so we only took the boys out in the snow for a few minutes. Today was sunny and not too chilly so we played in the snow for a while. Here are a few snow pictures!

Atticus really enjoyed the snow

Isaiah was a little more reserved- which is not characteristic of him

Granddaddy gave them fun brooms to play with in the snow

Grandmother and Isaiah going for a walk

Granddaddy showing Isaiah the snow

A family snow shot

- Carrie

A Busy Month

I (Carrie) tried to post this under my own name, but I have run out of picasa room so I am posting under Dan's name and using his picasa album. I have been terrible about blogging this month! So I apologize to the handful of relatives that look for updates and are disappointed day after day. :) The boys have been very active this month. I will summarize most of this month by the following pictures.

On cold days we stare out the window and watch our neighbor who works in his yard all the time- the boys love his lawnmower.

Atticus love rides from Daddy

Isaiah doesn't know how to get on the right way...

Isaiah enjoying some bean bag time

Atticus finding Daddy's nose

I love the face Atticus is making in this one

Isaiah disappeared one afternoon, we knew he had to be in the living room but we couldn't see him, he had crawled behind the drum set- it was fun trying to get him out.

Isaiah likes to wear his bear hat a lot

Isaiah is considering taking up baby modeling- look at that those washboard abs

My mom brought them these boxes- they love getting into small spaces

They have learned where plugs go- I am very thankful for socket protectors

Atticus enjoys hanging out on this slide out shelf

Saving the best for last, the boys love to wrestle with each other, this is how I found them this morning

Atticus sitting on Isaiah, who is giggling....

On a side note I just wanted to plug a few websites that I have been enjoying.
1. etsy.com If you have never been there you should go, it is really awesome because all of the stuff is handmade. I could spend hours browsing this site and not have to buy anything.
2. grooveshark.com This site is awesome because unlike pandora you can listen to whatever you want for free. I have made several playlists depending on the mood: one for the kids (veggie tales, school house rock, raffi, etc), one for Christmas (with my favorite Amy Grant songs that I grew up on), one that is only hymns ( lots of Indelible Grace, Fernando Ortega ie. piano genius) and a new stuff list which I am adding to often, the latest favorites being Muse and Phoenix. If you are into music and you want to search a very large database of free music this is the spot.
3. Netflix- yes you have to have a membership to enjoy this site, but it is a favorite for lots of reasons. We got rid of our cable entirely because it is a total waste- there is never anything on. Instead we pay $9 a month for 1 movie at a time and free streaming anytime. The free streaming is what I get sucked into...and lately I have been watching a lot of BBC series. A new favorite is North and South (please do not confuse this with the Civil war movie with Patrick Swazye, they have the same title, but they are not the same!)- if you like Pride and Prejudice you will LOVE this movie and I will even venture to say you may come to love it more than Pride and Prejudice. I am sure that some of you devoted Jane Austen fans may have just gasped, but it is truly an amazing book and movie- so give it a try! A few other favorites are Bleak House (Dickens characters are amazing!), and Wives and Daughters. Speaking of British television another great show is IT Crowd- it is British humor, and at times a little crass, but if you are a fan of the Office you will probably love this one. I have come to realize that I like British television better than American- they are much funnier than we are....

Who knew?

Who knew that kids could have so much fun with spring form pans and an empty cabinet? I have a cabinet that I let the boys play in- this really comes in handy on rainy days or when I need to work in the kitchen. They usually take turns getting in the cabinet, but sometimes they both try to squeeze in. These pictures were taken two weeks ago, but due to a dead camera battery, and the frustrating delayed shipping of a new camera battery, I am just now posting these. I will post about Thanksgiving soon- everyone took pictures for me and I am waiting to get some more pictures before I post.

Isaiah with his new fashionable belt

Atticus offering me a pan

Isaiah throwing me a subtle hint that he would like a cookie

Atticus in the cabinet

A tight squeeze