The Red Caboos

Going to the Red Caboos to pick out our Christmas Tree is one of my favorite traditions. I think these pictures can speak for why . . .

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

As a challenge we had to purchase sweaters at goodwill and decorate them with things from the dollar store.  This is what we came up with!

Tantrum on Steroids

This is what happens to my poor sweet baby girl when she has to take Steroids for asthma.  When she gets asthma attacks she has to take an oral steroid and she turns into this!  She also got a hold of the scissors and cut her own hair.  At 24 seconds she reminds me of the dramatic chipmunk video on youtube!

Happy Holidays!

Happy

I really like this picture.  James took it of me and the kids at the Christmas tree farm this year.  I love that photos freeze time and it really doesn't matter how crazy things were before or after this shot, it happened.  For a split second I had all of my babies huddled around me, laughing and smiling, healthy, happy, and whole.  We may not be the most organized, well run, family around, but we are happy. 

Texas Winter

                                                                                   . . . A moment, frozen in time.

An Early Christmas Gift

Went to the Doctor today with ALL FOUR CHILDREN - just in case!

Here are the results:

Audrey-Upper respiratory infection, Sinus Infection, Asthma

Claire-Upper Respiratory Infection, Asthma

Adam- Surprise!  Strep throat!

Rachel- Surprise again!  Strep throat!

I decided to take all four kids to the doctor because all but Rachel have been coughing.  I brought her along for good measure and to get a flu shot at the very least.  After Adam tested positive for strep the doctor went ahead and tested all the kids as well.  To my great surprise, Rachel had strep as well!  We just can't get a break around here!! 

So, the Carter's are headed to the Ranch!  We are going to quarantine the children in the "Red Room" while we sit by the fire and sip hot cocoa (at lease on Sunday when the cold front arrives). 

We thought we'd give Mom and Britt and baby some space.

Plus, we've got to get all these bugs away from the Baby! 

Cheers!