So far in North Carolina..

We have tried to get our boys to pose for pictures.





One of our boys hasn't been very cooperative.



The other has been smiley.



With his cute new little teeth.



But if I say the magic words, I can make Elijah crack a smile.



And did I mention that it's snowing? My dad said to me this morning, "It hasn't snowed here in, well, in probably two years! Since you guys were here last, now that I think of it." Ah, yes. Of course.



So we are relaxing by the fireplace, keeping warm and trying not to focus on the fact that Dan and I are supposed to leave today for a 3-day childless trip in the mountains.



Samson has done a lot of hanging out in Gramps' arms.



We have done a lot of cooking, especially Uncle Joel.



We have opened Christmas gifts.



Sammy has done a lot of smiling and drooling and he has taken some record-breaking naps.



Juan the Dog has been referred to many times as "Wand" by a certain 3-year-old, and Grammy and Gramps' bathroom has turned into a Walgreens by the same 3-year-old.

And now Uncle Joel is outside making a snowman and making Elijah giggle from inside. If only we had brought our snow clothes!