December 2015, and he will call me Grandma.

December was a long and short month. if that can make sense. It was different than Christmases past, like a reminder that things always change. We had a good Christmas, traditional, and we got together with our families.

 I wanted a smaller tree this year. Mathew cut it down.

 Elizabeth supervised,

 and Stuart pulled it through the mud. (and yes, Mathew posed)

November 20th Max Carter was born. 5lbs 7oz, 19 in. We were able to be there that night. 

Esther was home with a fever, most upset about having to stay home!

So all through December I got to hold, love, smell, and cuddle with Max. He is the sweetest thing, and I am lucky that they live close so I can see him all the time!

I have a new buddy, and he will call me Grandma.