We were out of school on Friday due to winter weather. As a teacher, it's always fun to have a snow day but having to make it up in June is not quite as nice. At least there was reason to be out this time. We were out for a snow day on what was supposed to be our first day back from Christmas Break a few weeks ago, and there was absolutely no reason for us to be out. We had fun being home and did a whole lot of nothing...it was fabulous!
I spent most the day getting "beat up" by my little boxer.
We did get out for a little bit Saturday to take a walk in the ice/snow. We also decided we couldn't do without a Sonic fix, so we braved the roads (Cam driving of course)...they weren't that bad.
Syd had fun sliding around in the cul-de-sac. It's perfectly flat so there was no sledding.
Carson's favorite part of the winter weather was kicking ice sickles off his daddy's truck.
Basketball is officially in full swing. We started our Thursday league games last week and played in a tournament in Searcy this past weekend. I have no idea how I'm going to be able to stand these intense games for the next 9 years...it's soooo stressful! Sydney and the other girls played great, and we're so proud of how much Sydney improves each game. I'm amazed! She's way better than I ever thought about being at her age. Hopefully this weekend's tournament goes as well as the last.
Carson loves watching his "Syney" play. He gets a little restless, but can usually find something fun to pass the time. He even took a 1 1/2 hour nap last weekend during the Searcy games, buzzers and all. That sweet boy can sleep anywhere!
We had a very low key New Year's Eve this year and it was perfect! We visited Lolli at the hospital for a while, then headed home to watch football and the ball drop in Times Square. Carson has become my little night owl over the Christmas break (I'll be hating that come Sunday night) and stayed up to ring in the new year with us. To be honest, he's probably the reason Cam and I were able to stay awake. We had a great 2009 and 2010 is shaping up to be pretty adventurous for us. Happy New Year everyone!
A look back through 2009...
JANUARY
Carson looks so little, but oddly enough can still fit in this jacket.
Sydney played lots of basketball. FEBRUARY We went to the LR Zoo and I loved this picture of Carson. MARCH My little Carsy-man turned 2! APRIL Cam FINALLY got a new truck.
Syd cheered at the Twister's game. MAY
We decided to kick the pappy habit.
We visited Bubby and the Williamsons, and
went to a Razorback baseball game.
JUNE
Cam and I were in Tampa on my birthday.
We celebrated our anniversary while we were there too.
Lolli and Pop went with us to Destin for our summer vacation.
JULY
We did lots of swimming.
AUGUST
I finished my Masters at UCA!!
Carson started his new preschool.
Sydney had her first day of 3rd grade.
We also went to Branson and celebrated Cam's birthday. SEPTEMBER
Sydney made Fulbright's cheer squad again.
We took the kids to the Razorback game...it was Carson's first.
OCTOBER
Sydney cheered at Fulbright's Bookfair.
We had a great time at Trunk or Treat and
the Parrish's Halloween party.
NOVEMBER
AC and I took the boys to the zoo and they had a blast. DECEMBER
My baby girl turned 9 and we had a fabulous party!
We had a very blessed Christmas with lots of family.
Welcome to the Arnold Family blog! Sydney and Carson, two wonderful blessings in our lives, keep us very busy and we hope to share all that they are doing with you. We love reading your comments and hope you enjoy!!