Snow (ish)

North Carolina snow can be hit or miss, mostly miss. But we got a light dusting, so Daddy was anxious to get out and play in the white stuff! After living through Jackson snow, I scoffed at the "snow" and put on my flip flops. Anyway, fun was had by all, and I know Keith was glad to have a little redneck sledding time with the kiddos.

I think he likes it!

Of course Thomas and Woofie made the trip out

Liddy Costen's first snow!

Getting a closer look at the white stuff

Mommy's little snow angels 

Sledding! Yes, friends, that is a garbage can lid.

Wheeeeee

Liddy Costen got a turn, too!

Happy Family!!

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Choo Choo!

With Olson's current love for trains, we thought an actual ride on a train would be in order! So last Saturday, Keith, Olson, Liddy Costen and I made the drive to the Durham train station, where we met our friends the Howards. From there, the boys hopped on the Amtrak to Raleigh, and the ladies hopped back in the car to head back to Raleigh (in the snow)!

Olson is actually yelling "Choo Choo" while Caleb looks on in wonder

Durham, NC

Waiting for the train

Two VERY excited little boys!

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the train (note the snow!)

Every family needs a photo in front of the Durham sign, don't you think?

Finally!

Fun on the train!

As Olson would say, "Cooool"

 We think this was a huge success, and the boys seemed to have a blast! Maybe next time we'll venture a little further away from home!

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Zzzzzzzzz

Someone couldn't quite wait for mommy to finish making dinner before calling it a night!

Go, Uncle Jeff, Go!

Thanks to the handy Internet, Olson and I just got to watch Uncle Jeff's run in his snowboard competition! Way to go, Uncle Jeff!

Testing 1-2-3

In an effort to try to post more frequently, I've installed blogger on my phone! That way I can post on the go, and use some of the cute pictures I take on my phone! So this is my first attempt, using a cute picture of Liddy Costen! This was Friday night, while we were cruising the aisles of Target, waiting for her eczema prescriptions. First time sitting in the cart like a big girl! A special thanks to Kerry for the cute onesie!

Olson "the count" Nelms

Olson is progressing nicely in his counting abilities, but we seem to have some work ahead of us before we can make it to 10...

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Rockin' Baby!

Liddy Costen so wants to be mobile! She's not crawling yet, but it's just a matter of time. Here's a little look at her crawling form. 

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1-2-3 Go!

If you have been wondering what Olson likes to do at the park, here's a little video to help shed a little light. And yes, he is holding Woofie, water, and multiple trains. The usual.

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7 months!

Another month has flown by, and Liddy Costen continues to amaze and delight us! So many new things for her this month...fully sitting up on her own, 2 teeth, will roll and scoot to get to something she  wants, eats breakfast and dinner, pulls up to standing when holding my fingers, and, my favorite, she has started wrinkling her nose when she smiles at you. A.dor.a.ble. Love her. 

Please excuse her inflamed eczema on her neck. Mommy had a cheese-fest over the weekend and poor Liddy Costen's skin paid the price.

Getting to be such a big girl!

Can you see my teeth?

This sticker is much more interesting to taste.

Her Carnac the Magnificent impression.

Maybe Bunny wants to wear the sticker.

Can we pleeeeease be finished?