Merging blogs

Up till now, I have been writing about Chris on this blog, and writing about other things in my life on my other blog. However, in an attempt to simplify my life, I am going to merge the two and only write on my other blog, www.carolinenicolephotography.blogspot.com. So check there for updates!

Sweet repentance

In my precious little boy, I am seeing a sweet picture of repentance. Now, I know you will find this hard to believe, but there are times when Chris can be a bit of a stinker. He'll often try to touch things he shouldn't, or open cabinets that I don't want him in, or start to wander to the street. When he does start to act up, we have a wooden spoon that we'll pop him with, just hard enough to get his attention. Usually he'll hold him arm where we popped him and just look at us. However, lately he has started doing something else: as soon as we spank him, he runs over to us and wraps his arms around our legs like he is saying "I'm sorry!" Tonight he was trying to get in the dishwasher (not allowed), so I gave him a little pop. He looked up at me, gave me a hug, and then ran off to play. What a sweet picture of repentance! It occured to me that I think that is how God wants us to respond to discipline. It is for our good, and for the purpose of drawing us closer to Him. I am thankful for that reminder in my son.

Funny little man

At almost 17 months, Chris has developed quite a little personality - he really makes me laugh! He discovered that he can open my pajama drawer, and this morning he pulled one of my tops out and put his head through the arm hole. He looked so funny! I've also seen him putting one of my baking pans on his head, which looks silly.
His newest trick is that he can climb up on the couch all by himself! I am sure it is only a matter of time before he falls off, though, as he has no concept of heights - he thinks he can just walk right off the edge.
This kid is a bottle of energy - but I love him so much!

Modeling my pj's...

and my cake pan!

He likes animal crackers!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and that you are enjoying the new year!
Christmas was a relaxing and peaceful day. We got up that morning, had pancakes, and then opened our presents. That afternoon Mark's parents and sister came up and we opened presents with them and then had a yummy turkey dinner. Chris really enjoyed all of his presents, though I think his favorite was the bulldozer from Mark's parents that he can ride on! Here are some pictures from that day, as well as some other random shots from the rest of the week.


Chris's new favorite game involves one of us "hiding" behind a wall and then jumping out and yelling "boo!" He laughs hysterically every time!

Life doesn't get any better than this - sharing an apple and a football game :)

Playing with his lawnmower and daddy

He likes his trucks from Mom-mom and Pop-pop

Opening his new train set
Opening presents with Aunt Melissa
What a face!