My little Valentine

A few pics

Caroline has been telling us when she goes in her diaper. She actually tells us before she goes sometimes. It's cute because she points to her diaper and says "Uh-Oh!" over and over. We bought a potty for her just to get her used to it. We figure it doesn't hurt to have one around. She loves to sit on it and read books, but I don't think she has made the connection just yet. She will sit there forever and as soon as she gets up, she will go in her diaper. I know she is young and we aren't pushing it at all but I am not sure what the next step is. If anyone has tips for potty training, I am open to suggestions! :)

Tahoe

Scott, Caroline and I took a quick trip to Tahoe earlier this week. It snowed a lot but it was still fun (I am not a big fan of snow or cold....so I was surprised that I liked it so much.) We went for a long walk in the snow and tried out the backpack I got for Scott for Christmas. Caroline really liked being in it!

The next day we played in the snow for a while and Scott tubed on some hills. Caroline didn't want to go on the tube...maybe next year! It was nice to get away for a few days!

Scott hit me in the face with a snowball...I was not amused. :)

C with the snowman Daddy built

Surprise!

We threw a Surprise Party for Mom's birthday a few weeks ago and it was great! We actually surprised her which was shocking. A bunch of her friends and our family came to our house for the party and everyone had a fun time....especially Mom.

Scott with Stu, Barbara, and Mary Jean

Uncle Mike and Jackie

Amy's Visit!

Amy was a very brave girl and flew out here from NC with 3 month old Mia. I was so happy she came and so excited to spend time with her...and finally meet that beautiful baby! She came in early December and was here Monday-Friday. We managed to fit a lot of things in during that time! We hosted a playgroup at my house so that Amy could meet my new friends. Scott was Super Husband and watched both kids one night so we could go see New Moon. And of course we went wine tasting! Scott and I prefer Amador County, but wanted to take her to Napa because everyone needs to go to Napa at least once. :) The week she was here was probably one of the coldest weeks ever! So much for mild CA weather. :)
We had a picnic at one of the wineries. It was so pretty there!
We decided to be adventurous and take the babies on the ferry to San Francisco. Scott and I had been wanting to go on the ferry but hadn't had the chance. I was really proud of us for braving the cold weather that day! We took the ferry to Pier 39 and spent our time there. It was a lot of fun!

Amy and Mia on the ferry
She has her hands full with these two! It was not cold on the ferry, but C insisted on wearing her mittens and hat. :)

Caroline loved having Amy and Mia here. She called to them and looked for them in the guest room for about a week after they left. When she got a new doll for Christmas, she named her Mia. Such a sweet girl.

Caroline was done with San Francisco.

Waiting for the ferry to take us home!

Amy got C Elf on the Shelf for Christmas. I had never heard of this but it is so cute! We are so excited to start this as a tradition next year!!

Kisses

We had such a nice visit. I hope she (and Jimmy!) can come and visit again soon!!

Extended Christmas!

Scott's Dad, Chen and Frankie came for Christmas and then Sarah came for a short visit after Christmas. We had a fun time with them all here. Chen, Sarah and I went shopping one day (with no kids!), Chen made us a fantastic Chinese dinner one night, everyone (except C and I) went to Tahoe to play in the snow one day, and we went to tour The Jellybelly Factory. It was a fun and busy week!

Caroline actually did really well on the tour. She liked waving to all of the people in the factory and some of them waved back!

Before Sarah left for the airport she spent about 45 minutes coloring with the kids. I don't think Caroline has ever stayed engaged in one activity for so long! Yay for Auntie Sarah!

Waiting for everyone to FINALLY be ready to go. :)

Silly girl