Nicki And Adam's Family Blog

We had a nice Christmas this year, but after lots and lots of celebrating all within 24 hours, we have decided that we will have to change up in the future. I was personally exhausted by noon on Christmas Day and our children were on verges of meltdowns all the time...and then the major meltdowns occured upon arrival back to Verona!! But, we did have fun and lots of presents and visiting (not that we got much of a chance to talk to others), and we were relatively healthy, so what more can you ask for?  Thanks to everyone who hosted!! Enjoy some pics!!

Carrie had a great 2nd birthday. In fact, it was so wonderful that I want it to become tradition. We picked up the tree the night before and decorated it with BOTH sets of grandparents at our house while Adam and I made supper for everyone. Charlie was intensely focused on Hanging ornaments and Carrie did an alright job as well. Here are a few stats for Carrie Weight: 23.5lbs  height ?? Gross motor She can jump with two feet off the ground, run like a toddler, do a forward somersault, walk backwards, and has started riding a balance bike. She goes slow, but holds it up extremely well.  Fine Motor Carrie loves coloring and holds a crayon well, she feeds herself 100 percent independently, in fact, she refuses to be red at all. She can buckle her booster seat at the dinner table. She threads beads very well. Language Excellent. She constantly puts many words together. Her favorite is "Where'd Dada go?" Or any other person. She puts two ideas together all the time like "...