Friday, January 21, 2011

North American Snowman in the Outback!

We had a really nice Christmas holiday in Richmond. Over our time there we got to visit with many family and friends.

For the first time in most of our memories, it snowed on Christmas day! This lead to lots of fun in the days to follow. Clara really wanted to build a snowman, but amazingly enough it was too cold, and the snow just wasn't packing. Finally several days later Daddy and Uncle Jack took on the project and gave the snowman a real life story.

What a find - a one-eyed North American snowman in its natural habitat. Listen on to hear what the experts have to say...


Uh-oh, the explorers are getting a little too daring.


The specimen


Profile shot


A little too close for comfort


Posing with their discovery.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Trenton Bound

We're back!

Before we embark on Christmas catch-up, I wanted to report on our recent sojourn to NJ to visit Great-grandmother Margaret. Also there were Uncle Denny and Aunt Jan. The kids got lots of quality time with extended Carrig family. Here are a few pics of our time at Grandmother's...


The obligatory "Pop-pop lying across everyone" picture


Four generations of Carrigs!


Jack and Pop-pop


Clara and Jack hangin' with Aunt Jan and Pop-pop