Branson Blast 2008!

This past weekend we started what I hope will be a long standing tradition for our family - a weekend in Branson. Family, Food, and Fun - three of my favorite things that made up this weekend. We went to Branson Landing, the outlet malls, and of course, Silver Dollar City! Carter Wayne LOVED riding on the train at Silver Dollar City, seeing Santa, watching the parade, and riding the shuttle bus. We all got into the Christmas Spirit and just enjoyed being together. It was so cold there but that just made it feel more like Christmas. I can't wait to go back again!

The wedding of Molly McKnight and Kevin Strom

Carter Wayne and I headed to Little Rock last weekend for my friend Molly's wedding. My weekend was full of wedding festivities and Carter Wayne's weekend was full of being spoiled by Nee Nee and Paw Paw. We both had a great time. It was also great to see so many of my Immanuel friends at the wedding - we really miss our church family. Congrats to Molly and Kevin - you make a precious couple!

Thanksgiving Performance

Carter Wayne had his first public singing performance. I am sure American Idol is not far off. He wore an Indian Hat and "sang" "I'm Glad I'm Not a Turkey" and "Where is Turkey?" He didn't really sing but he did stand in his place the whole time and followed the teacher's instructions. Not too bad for a two year old. At the end of their songs the teachers lead them out and he started crying because he could see Rodney and I in the audience and couldn't understand why he couldn't go with us. So sad. He was relieved to see that we picked him up right after the performance.

Drive-Thru Safari

A couple of weeks ago I took Carter Wayne to the Drive Thru Safari. It was fun. I am not really a "farm" girl so the chickens, roosters, and pigs coming up to our feet kind of freaked me out. But Carter Wayne liked it. He wanted the pig to go home with us and he had a stand off with an ape that kept his back to him. The drive thru part was really neat. Animals were blocking the road and an ostrich kept pecking on our window. We will definitely go back in the Spring and take DaDa - since Mommy kept running from the chickens.

First Attempt at Potty Training

Ok, so we bought a potty, we got some pull ups, we read our potty book and here we are at the introduction of the potty to Carter Wayne. He enjoys sitting on it but using it as a potty... not so much. Maybe we just aren't ready - by we I mean me. This pregnancy has made me so sensitive to smells so I am not so ready to deal with THAT smell. I have trouble changing his diapers these days! The potty is in his bathroom and we talk about it with Carter Wayne, but I think I will wait till the New Year to get things rolling. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

CW's First Razorback Football Game

This weekend marked quite a milestone for the Greenfield family. Carter Wayne's first Razorback Football game. I never thought it would happen when he was two but thanks to the sweet invite from our friends the Czeschins, a dream was made a reality. We had a wonderful time and it was so great to catch up with friends we only get to see once a year. The kids had a blast and I believe the parents did too. And we won! The sweetest moment was as we were leaving the game Rodney said that he couldn't believe he was at a Razorback game with HIS son, it was surreal. So sweet, I just love my boys. Thanks to the Czeschins for helping us have such a great time and a special family memory.

Halloween Night

Halloween night was action packed to say the least. After trick or treating at Rodney's work we met up with our new neighbors. Carter Wayne and their daughter Stella enjoyed trick or treating in our neighborhood. We also enjoyed the bouncy castle that our neighborhood had. Carter Wayne's favorite part of the night was answering the door to the trick or treaters. We were not prepared for how popular our new neighborhood is and we ran out of candy in an hour! That's ok because Carter Wayne's sugar high was taking over and we needed a little peace and quiet. It was a great night and I can't wait for next year!