Carson's 2nd Year

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My Baby is TWO!

Carson Stats:

Favorite Food: Sliced red peppers, apples, oranges, dill pickle chips, hot dogs, grapes, popcorn. ( I just realized the last 3 things on the list he is not to have until 2 years old- oops- 3rd child syndrome!)

Favorite Toy: TRAINS!!! Balls and Cars

Favorite Song: Chipmunks " Witch Doctor"

Carson's Story: About a week before he was born- I would have contractions all night and then they would stop right before the sun would rise! Needless to say I was exhausted from staying up all night and working all day. Finally, 2 am one VERY cold night I woke Brad and said it's time to go. Sure enough we got to the hospital and my contractions stopped! Luckily my doctor was on call and knew I was having lots of contractions all week and he kept me. They put me on pitocin to get the party started. It took all morning but Carson was finally born right before lunch. He was a laid back and easy going baby. He has grown to be an affectionate, curious, and head strong little boy. He makes us laugh and follows around his big sisters. Happy Birthday baby boy!

Three kids and a Dog......

BRRRRRR.......... This week has been VERY cold up north! But Sunday we found it warm enough to play outside for a bit. The kids don't mind. If I have on my long underwear, I don't mind either!

Happy New Year from the Hopkins'!

Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome the new year 2010! This year Sophia wants to learn how to sew, Joey can't wait for Kindergarten, God help us potty train Carson, Mommy is still on her weight loss journey, and Daddy is going to try not to loose his mind! We feel lucky to have our jobs, our health and most important each other. Daddy says "Time flies when your having fun" I say " Time flies when you're so busy with 3 children you don't remember yesterday!!" Bring it 2010!

Christmas Vacation Continues.....

Oh the fun continues and Grandma and Papa's house! Grandma Millie with all the grandkids, the kids showing off the scarves that grandma made them and Carson giving a face that makes him look like Uncle Ralphie!

Santa talks to Joey and Sophia- Check it out!

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/7120ca3ab2c9720577af81e42e14b71f
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Day One Christmas Vacation ( Grizzwald Style)

Well it only took us about 8 1/2 hours to drive to Madison. We thought that we would leave early to miss the storm- but we drove right thru it~! Brad did an awesome job driving in it- so rest assured that your federal tax dollars are hard at work training the Federal Law Enforcement officers how to drive in ice and snow! We got here about midnight and went right to bed. Today we woke up to eggs and sausage. Right away Dad, Brad and I started on the driveway management situation while the kids played outside. Next, Brad and the girls made a snow fort and snowman. We anxiously awaited the arrival of the Pecards. The rest of the day will be food, food, and yes more food! Early to bed for Santa-palooza tomorrow morning. Five kids equals lots of presents and chaos!

Parent's Day in Joey's Preschool class

Brad and I attended Parent's Day in Joey's preschool class. They showed us what they do for circle time. This video is of name recognition and letter sounds. So cute. Turn up the volume so you can hear her. She was so proud!

Disney Princess on Ice

The girls and I went to the Disney Princess Ice show with Sophia's Girl Scout troop. We had a great time! The seats were not as good as when Daddy gets them for us, but we didn't care! A wonderful show! Sophia's favorite Cinderella- Joey's favorite Belle- Mommy's favorite is Belle too. See Joey's video below.

Princess Ice Show

Joey shares her favorite part of Disney Princess on Ice!