Christmas 2015

Christmas has come and gone, and I am both happy and sad about it. Christmas was fun but it was exhausting too. The girls were both spoiled rotten and my living room is now covered with new toys. We were able to spend time with both of our families, which is always nice.

On Christmas eve we got together with Robs family at a church and had dinner. After dinner was eaten and cleaned up, we went to Moms house for presents. the adults did a white elephant exchange, and then Robs parents passed out gifts. They do it from oldest to youngest. (That way the kids stay put longer) I was AMAZED at how well Anistyn did. She was patient, didn't try to open anybody else presents, and was so cute when it was finally her turn. She got a Minnie dress up doll, a purse, and a Mickey Mouse clubhouse book (Mickey and Donald have a farm-her favorite episode) Paisley got a care bear stuffed animal. (that little girl is so obsessed with stuffed animals and babies.) I got a cake stand that I am super excited about. I LOVE baking! Rob got some socks, a flashlight, and Im not sure what else. (I was chasing Paisley up and down the stairs) After the gifts were exchanged, we headed home and got the babies to sleep. Once our Santa duties were completed (Its so weird that Im santa now!) We sat down and watched "Now you see me" It was really good, not at all what I expected. You should watch it.

On Christmas morning We woke up to a very white christmas. We woke the girls up at 8am. The girls went through their stockings. Paisley Found a Sheep that sang, and She didn't want anything else. I had to take it away so she would look at the other stuff. All in All, Paisley wasn't too into opening presents. I would have to open a present a little so she could see it, and then she would get excited. Anistyn was super excited and gracious with every gift. She exclaimed several times that "This is the best thing ever!" and "This is just what she wanted" She got a bike helmet and elbow and knee pads and when we asked her if she knew what they were for, she said "basketball?" ha ha. (Not quiet. but once she opened up her scooter from my mom, it made sense to her. ) Once the presents were opened. we headed out into the storm to my brothers house for breakfast. It was nice hanging out and visiting, the breakfast was yummy, and we opened more presents. Paisley got a toy oven, and Anistyn got her scooter. Once breakfast was done, we headed home, put the kids down for a nap, and set up their toys (Anistyn got an art easel, and Paisley got a baby doll set with various baby things like a crib, high chair, stroller, and carseat) When they finally woke up it was time to go to Robs moms house to talk to Elder Carter (He is serving in Honduras) It was good talking to him. While we were waiting for him to call We were playing with Robs moms new toy. It started playing some hip hop song and paisley decided it was the perfect time to dance. And when I say Dance, I mean Twerk. I have never seen her do anything quiet like that, but she got her little but right into the rhythm, It was SO funny. We got her to do it a couple of times. she loved all the attention. After talking to Mckay, we went home, and watched Inside out (another gift from santa) I feel asleep, and then we facetimed Robs dad Dan and Dana. Paisley was ready for a bedtime, so it didn't last long, but it was nice talking to everyone.

I wish I would have taken more pictures, but at least I got some. I hope everyone had a wonderful and merry christmas filled with family and love.

Merry Christmas from the Carters!

Im back, and Determined!

Hi fellow bloggers. I am back and determined to be better at this, even if I don't have any readers, I need to document about my kids because I don't keep a journal. (even if I did, I like being able to update with pictures.)

So with that said. I am not going to go back and update the last 18 months. I will update the big things like birthdays and holidays. and then start fresh from now on, just in time for christmas!

So, Here is a brief summary of each of us, and then I will go do some individual posts on a couple different times.

Rob: When I last updated, Rob was working for Presteige Financial, and in June 2015 he left there and started working with a new company called BCI. The company is the "middle man" for compinies that do not want to have full time Benefit coordinators in their HR department. Rob likes this job. He had to go to Kansas city for 2 weeks in June for training, and that was hard, but I am happy to report that we all survived. Since then He traveled across the state for a week, and spent a week in Denver and a week in California. All in all he's really enjoying it. He works with his brother Brent, and I think that is half the appeal with the job. Other than Robs new job nothing is really new with him. We did move in August (does that surprise anybody? ha ha) we just moved across the street basically. Our new house is about twice as big and I love it. its so nice having a basement for the kids to play in, and an open concept where I can make dinner and see the kids playing in the living room. Its my favorite place we've lived. A bonus is that we are across the park and street from Kim (Robs sister) and still just down the street from his parents. Man, I love his family!

Em: I had kind of an eventful year. In January, we thought we had a major setback when I was laid off from WJ Bradley. I was super unhappy there, and there were a lot of things that I did not like, and struggled with as far as management. I had begun looking for another job and found out Delta Airlines was hiring so I applied, the next day, I was laid off. To me, it was a sign and silver lining. It was seriously the best thing that could have happened. I got an interview with Delta, and was offered the job on the spot. I accepted it, even though I had an interview with Jetblue that week. I went through the Interview at was offered the job for Jetblue too. I had a hard decision to make, but after a lot if debate and praying, I decided Jetblue would be a better fit for me, even though it was less money, and It was been the best decision. I love my job. Sometimes Its hard working with customers, but it has been super rewarding and Its been nice having a flexible schedule to take care of my babies. Another update was that on day 2 of Jetblue training, while on the way home, I was in an Car accident. I was rear ended on the freeway. Luckily It was not "serious" but it has altered life dramatically. I still have pain, but when its bad, I always remind myself that it could have been a lot worse, and that I am thankful that the girls were not in the car with me. (I'll update more on the accident later) There was another main event that effected out family but that will get its own post.

Anistyn: I have a 3 year old! I can't believe how fast time as gone. She is the light of my life and is always making us laugh (even when she is driving me nuts with her attitude-and she has a lot of it, I find myself laughing at what she is saying) She started her first year of Preschool this year (she will do 3 years) And she is getting so smart. she loves school, her teachers, and her friends. She still loves her Nana, Grandma, Grandpa, Papa, and Grandma Dana. She also loves Aunt Katy, Uncle Brent, baby Lacey, Aunty Kim, and All the girls. In fact, I can't really think of anybody she doesn't like. She is a very outgoing little girl, and is fearless around new people. She is also a dare devil. One of her favorite things to do is go on the Ferris Wheel at Schools with Rob. She always asks to go on it when we drive by the store. She even got "birthday monies" and thats what she did with it. She took daddy on the ferris wheel with her, and she loved every minute of it.

Paisley: she is now 20 months old, time has gone fast with her, but sometimes it feels like she has been with us forever. She was kind of a "late bloomer" she didn't walk until a week after her first birthday. and she didn't get her first tooth until about 14 or 15 months. While she was late walking she has made up with it all her energy. She loves to run around and play with her sister. She tries to keep up with her all the time. Right now she loves her babies, and stuffed animals. She is still a good sleeper, and is talking a lot. She is a very polite baby and will say "Thank you" "Welcome" and "excuse me" all at the right times. she has also discovered both the word pizza, and its meaning, and it has now become her favorite, leaving "cereal" as a secondary choice. I still love her crazy way of sleeping, and the big toothy grin when I get her out of bed in the morning or after her nap. She is a fun little girl and life is happier with her in it.