Lately...

So it seems that me and blogging do not go hand in hand. I will try to sum up the past few months that have gone by...lets see. We are finding that Drew and Carter are beginning to look more alike. We took some pictures of them tonight together and they are pretty funny. The boys are totally playing together now and that is so much fun for Christopher and I to watch. They chase eachother around and then eventually Carter knocks Drew down and he cries... that is ALWAYS the way it ends. Always. Enjoy!

Drew on the scooter and my perfect loaf of bread

SO Drew thinks he can do anything Carter can do... and he does! It is pretty amazing how these 2nd born kids are so headstrong to be just as good as the first. We were playing outside this morning and Drew took off down the driveway on the scooter. Our driveway has a slight slope for those who do not know so you can pick up some pretty good speed going down it. Drew did it flawlessly and without a problem. Well, until he ran into an obstacle(tricycle). But that doesnt count. It was stopping him from going into the street! hehe. So here is a short clip of him riding it. And also Carter riding it too. Enjoy!

Oh- and I also have put in a picture of my first perfect loaf of homemade bread that I have made thus far. I think the 3rd time was a charm. It is deeeelicious!

Much needed update

So it has been a while since I posted anything... my only excuse is LIFE. Oh my goodness. I truely feel that some days it is all I can do to just make it through the day! I think Carter skipped the terrible 2's and went full force into the terrible 3's! Oh my! WHERE did this come from? I feel like everyday lately is an up hill battle. If he wasnt so stinkin cute I might have to sell him on ebay! kidding..
But seriously, who teaches them to talk back and beat their brothers? Is that Carter's life long ambition.. I think yes. All I have to say is thank goodness we can go outside and play year round in Florida! I think that is my saving grace on most any day. Everything bad disappears once we walk, or RUN, outside!
Okay- thanks for listening to me vent a little.
As far as an update on the Newlins... I turned 30 this past week. That is the biggest news! Christopher and I went out to eat in Orando. It was so nice. We went to the beach on Valentine's Day. It was a beautiful day here and I am so glad we decided to go. Here are some pictures from our day at the beach.
Enjoy!

Sea World

So we are trying to make the most of living so close to Orlando at this point in our lives. Therefore, our children have been super spoiled by going to both the Magic Kingdom and Sea World. Carter thinks they are like his playgrounds and that we can pick up and go at any time. Aren't kids the best? They live in this surreal world. You know, I say let them live in it because before too long that bubble will burst and life won't be quite as magical anymore. So all this to say, we went to Sea World 2 times in a week actually. Because when you buy a ticket you can come back free 1 more time...but it has to be within 7 days. So Carter really did think that he had it made and could go whenever he wanted! Christopher wanted to take him on all the kiddie rides. Poor Carter just goes with it. Look at these pictures! I don't know how they let Carter on this ride??!

Okay... I give in, I will blog!

So in the words of my 2 year old son Carter, "Here goes nothin'". I love reading all of my friends blogs so I thought why not take time to fill them in on the Newlins and the crazy day to day chaos that surrounds us. It will be quite humorous at times so beware. For instance, just today as I was addressing Christmas cards thinking...Man, I have this 2 children thing down...Carter was playing nicely in his room with his trains, Drew was back and forth under my feet and chasing a soccer ball....all is well. Or so I thought. I had not heard or seen Drew in a few seconds it seemed, but that was all it took. I turned around in my chair and he was standing on top of the toy box. Yeah. He is our climber. I had to laugh. Probably not the right response, but it was super funny. Next I got my camera to document, THEN I got him down from the dangerous situation. Oh the joy of having boys!