Sutton Family Blog

So be good for goodness sake!

It was supposed to be a "stay-home day" for us, but instead we went to school for a few hours to celebrate Christmas with school friends. I love seeing Carter interact with his friends and teachers...although, he's always a bit shy when I'm there - he wants to sit on my lap for everything and he's generally clingy. He had a book exchange with friends, he decorated a treat bag, made a bracelet, and decorated/sprinkled/ate a cupcake. Oh...and then there was a visit from Santa...which Carter wasn't thrilled about. All the other kids were excited to sit on Santa's lap. But, Carter said "Mom, I already did...at the mall...remember?!" So, he just watched. Except for when his friend, Tyler, was on Santa's lap. Santa asked Tyler what he wanted for Christmas and if he had been a good boy this year. Tyler nodded his head "yes" - but Carter knew better...he looked at me, and looked at Santa and said "Tyler pushes!" Don't worry, Carter. Santa is ALWAYS watching. He knows if you've been bad or good - so be good for goodness sake!

Reading his new book from the book exchange

Making a bracelet

Decorating a cupcake with LOTS of sprinkles. After this, he took a bite, added more sprinkles, then took another bite. So funny :)

Book exchange with school friends

Carter's school friends

Seeing Santa

We visited Santa with The Smith's and Schwalbach's. Of course, the kids had SO much fun together! It's a good thing there's a lot of space and not a ton of people at this mall, because our kids make it their home :) Carter actually sat on Santa's lap this year, and we were so proud of him. He looked like he was going to cry at first. But, we said "Hey, Carter - this is your chance to tell Santa what you want him to bring you for Christmas..." And he started talking. Carter was only asking for one thing this year - football guys. We bought him Michigan football guys for his 3rd birthday, but now he wants opponents...specifially, Michigan State, Broncos, Lions, and occasionally he asks for Ohio State. Poor little Blake was dealing with an amoxicillin allergy...please ignore his polka-dottedness. Sorry...no Santa pictures because I didn't want to spend an insane amount of money to purchase the CD and I haven't been able to scan our photo yet.

Brady, Carter, and Merrick watching the carousel

Waiting patiently to see Santa

These two cannot contain themselves

Watching the Narnia stuff in the snow globe before seeing Santa

Christmas Photo Shoot

Officially a SITTER

These photos were taken on December 4th - when Blake officially began sitting without assistance. It only lasted a few moments before he started leaning forward to the "tripod" position :)

Thumbs up!

Christmas Tree Lighting

Our Township had a really fun Christmas Tree lighting event planned for Dec 1st and we definitely planned on going! They were announcing the winners for the Gingerbread House contest, which Carter had entered his gingerbread train into. We had dinner with Molly, Brady, and Brenna and then headed over to the Christmas Tree Lighting around 6:30. It was FREEZING cold! And...we found out that they weren't lighting the tree until 8pm. Blake was getting hungry and we were all way too cold, even being all bundled up. So, we left...but it was still fun and festive :)

Carter and Brady watching the dancers on stage

Brady and Molly

Wow - it was COLD!

The giant tree!

Blake and Brenna (Brenna is about 6 weeks older)

Better Late than Never...Christmas Blogs

I've been SO busy getting ready for Christmas and New Year's...plus work and illness...equals no time to blog about all the experiences. Additionally, I've been trying to live in the moment and enjoy every moment with Evan, Carter and Blake. One of my favorite song lyrics says, "Time's flying by, moving so fast. You better make it count 'cause you can't get it back." It makes me teary...because it's so true. I've said lately that I wish I could make time stand still right now because LIFE. IS. GOOD. Evan and I are so blessed...and we're making it count!

The quest for the perfect Christmas tree