Guest Photographer

Hannah received a camera as a gift from one of Tara's co-workers (he and his family are in the states from India) this Christmas. She loves the camera and took it everywhere the past few days. I thought that it would be a good idea to let her 'go wild' and see what she took pictures of. These are some of the 'greatest hits:'

Sidney on the bed:

Ginger's tail:

A close-up of Carson's face:



Her doll by a tea glass:


Ginger's tail (again):

And a self-portrait:

All in all, pretty good photos from Hannah. I plan on checking her camera periodically and posting the photos she takes......

What I Want For Christmas

Last night, Tara asked Carson what he wanted the most from Santa. Without missing a beat, he said:

"A kid."

"A kid?" Tara asks.

"Yeah, a boy kid, not a girl."

"You mean a brother?" Tara asks.

"Yeah, a brother, not a sister," says Carson.

Santa can't bring those on the sleigh.........and its a good thing too.

You Will Call Him Names

Hannah is learning Christmas carols at school so we get a rendition of the current song at home on a daily basis.

The latest one causes Tara and I some concern....

'Rudolph the red nosed reindeer,
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw him,
You would call him names.'

What are they teaching kids these days?

Blogger How-To

OK. This isn't really about our family but this is a short little 'tutorial' on one of the features of our blog which is kind of neat.....leaving comments to each story.

At the bottom of each story, there is a data line that shows when the story was published and then a piece that usually says "0 comments." If you 'click' on the "0 comments" it will take you to another screen where you can type comments into the box on the right side of the screen. Down below the box, there are several options on how to leave your name so we know who said what. The most common is the second to last option which is the 'name' option. If you select this option, you are then able to type your name or nickname in the box, mash the 'submit' button, and the comment will show up on the blog.

If someone comments on a particular story, the '0 comments' button will now read '1 comment,' '2 comments,' etc. You can then click on that item and the comments will show up in a different window.

We promise, if you type comments, we will read them to the kids.....

This is just another way where the family can stay connected.

WINGS Award

Yesterday, Carson came home and told us that he got an award at school. Any more, Carson gets quite a bit of 'prizes' from the prize box for picking up or for doing what he is supposed to do so Tara and I were not really expecting what he was about to show us.....

He produced a small blue card from his backpack that said he received an Adams Elementary WINGS Award. It goes on to read:

"(Carson) gave up his time at centers to go work with another student who was feeling lonely! *Showing compassion for others!!!"

This makes us really proud of him. One thing for sure, Carson has a BIG heart.

We're proud of you Carson!!!