Okay, I apologize profusely for neglecting my blog. I have pictures to post, but we are experiencing technical difficulties. I'll keep working on it. Anyway, there are plenty of entertaining stories to share.
Spencer: For starters, he said today that Mommy is prettier than a lizard. Does that count as a compliment?
He still enjoys telling tall tales, though the outright fibbing improved. He told me a little girl in his class had her tonsils out, and they put a cast around her neck. Don't worry though, they put it on "gently, so she didn't choke."
He recently told my mom that Carson "keeps getting out," so we put barbed wire all around the house. She says she'll be notifying social services. He also told her that Grandma S. says she loves him more than Grandma P. I think he's trying to start a battle of the grannies!
Carson: He knows all his colors and is starting to recognize numbers. He has a new fondness for nocturnal animals. Perhaps it's because he is somewhat nocturnal himself. Occasionally I find books under his bed in the morning, and of course we hear him goofing off in the middle of the night sometimes. Anyway, he has a nightlight that casts the shadow of his curtains onto the ceiling. It does have the appearance of bats. At first he was scared of them, but now he has made peace with the "bats." He looks forward to seeing them each night when he goes to bed. He seems to think everyone has bats in their bedroom.
He may love bats but watching "Sleeping Beauty" was too frightening. He saw it last night for the first time. At the fight scene at the end, his eyes were like saucers. He didn't blink for many minutes. Finally he said, "I scared!"
One day he was eating circus animal cookies. They were talking to each other (as most things do these days). Apparently there was a father and a baby. The baby was making sad sounds and the father said, "Don't be sad. Don't cry." Maybe you had to be there, but it was cute.
Lastly, today he was talking about his daddy. I asked, "Do you like your daddy?" He said, "Yah. A good man."
What's a good show without some munchies?? Does Carson look comfortable enough?
Zoning in on Rudolph....
The Master of the Remote and his young prodigy.
This was a good party with cousin Jeffrey.
I just had to throw in these cute ones of Carson with his neighborhood pal, Isaac. They don't say much to each other, but they always have a good time. It's fun to observe them together.
What's that law about cell phones and driving??
Shortly after Christmas I changed my 'do. I decided to go with a shorter cut. The less hair, the easier it is! So far I really enjoy it. Other people either love it or they say nothing. At least they're following Thumper's rule ("If ya can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at awwwll")! 
A side view....
Here is Spencer, sending e-mail to Grandpa R. He is getting so big! Kindergarten is still going great. He is much better about doing homework now and he is becoming an excellent reader. It is so thrilling to watch him learn! 
I sure hope I don't get censored for this, but it was just so cute! For about a week, Carson had a strong attachment to his boots. He wore them all day, and I could barely get them off at bedtime. The other part of the ensemble was his Burger King crown. We are working on being friends with the potty, but it's a challenge just to get him to remove his pants. He doesn't like the chilly seat. One small step at a time I guess. Hopefully he won't still be in Pull-Ups when he's 15!
These two are best buddies! When one is gone (or napping), the other is bored. This summer is going to be a blast! They have already spent a couple of warmer afternoons outside. I watch out the window as Spencer and his neighborhood friends run through the yard, foam swords in hand. About two minutes behind comes Carson with a huge grin, waving his little weapon, delighted to be with the "big boys."
This is one I found in the bathroom one night! Cute, but too small. The bubble beard disappeared shortly and gave the secret away....
These are all the cousins on Andy's side. We had a family party last week and Santa showed up! 
This was Carson's reaction to Santa's arrival--LOTS of staring!! He told me the next day, "Antsa cared me!" (Santa scared me!) 
You really can't complain too much though, when the old guy brings you presents!
Spencer figured out pretty quick that it wasn't the real deal. We asked him how he knew and he said, "Because Grandma whispered in his ear, 'John!' " He also said it sounded like Grandpa's voice. Santa handed out presents to everyone, including Grandpa.. Spencer asked incredulously, "You gave a present to YOURSELF?!" Weird!!
And this is our little race car driver. Yes, it's dark outside, but he still wears his shades. You gotta look cool, no matter WHAT!!
He even wears his glasses to church sometimes. He's pretty much the coolest little 2-year-old there is!
Here are the boys after one of many recent snowstorms. Daddy is lucky enough to have two big helpers this year. The smallest helper mostly stands around looking cold, but he wouldn't want to miss the opportunity, just the same.
These guys do EVERYTHING together, including using the facilities. Spencer is starting to desire more privacy, but he's not going to get it until he starts closing (and perhaps locking) the door!
Carson has a great time putting on eclectic outfits. One morning he came in with Christmas jammies, a Superman cape, a Santa hat, a hammer, and a plastic crowbar. I don't know whose side he's on, but I want to be with him!
Carson goofs off a lot after we put him to bed. Lately he keeps falling asleep in odd places. He never comes out of his room, but he might be on the floor or upside down in bed or something.