Mexico

Our stay in Puerto Vallerta and Punta Mita, Mexico was absolutely amazing! Pat and Lauren's wedding was beautiful and spending the week with friends and family made for a week we will never forget. We took over 300 pictures, but only had time to post the few below. Enjoy a few of our favorites. Uncle Terry made Eli a very happy boy with all the suckers he supplied.

Mike and Brad before the wedding.

My Little Man walking me up the aisle. The Beautiful Ceremony

Nicki, Kathy, Mom and I

Downtown Puerto Vallerta

Swimming with Mommy

Doug and Shirl at the pool bar.

The view from our room at the Sheraton in Puerto Vallerta.

Our Little Man

Eli and Daddy enjoying the music from the 10 piece Mariachi band.

The Loch kids.

The Bride and Groom. What a beautiful night!!!!

Lauren, Pat and Jen watching the sun set from our private pool in Punta Mita.

Watching the dolphins and enjoying breakfast with Daddy

A typical day in Punta Mita.

Brad enjoying his beer before the nice folks behind him served us the best cerviche in Mexico!

Chris and Brad Sea Kayaking

Absolute Paradise!

Eli enjoying the pool.

Enjoying a walk on the beach. Our last night in Punta Mita.

Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing

Jen walking on water....EEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A great way to enjoy a sunny day!

Daddy with Eli

Kick sledding at Three Rivers Park in Bloomington

Ice fishing with Aunt Laura...Eli tangled her line a couple times....

On the frozen lake....brrrrrr!!!!!! It was only 2 degrees this day.

The Big Orange Ice House, thanks to Mike and Laura, we had a place to keep warm. Notice the fire pit on the ice?!?!?!?!?

Baby #2 - 21 weeks

Baby McCarter #2

Feet

"Hi Mommy!"

Long legs

Eli turns 2

My how time flies! Eli turned two on December 29, 2010. That day, we celebrated at home with his favorite meal, mac and Cheese, followed by a special birthday dessert. The following Sunday, we celebrated Eli's Birthday with friends and family at a hotel pool here in Shakopee. Happy Birthday Eli!!!

My first Tee Ball set from Uncle Pat and Aunt Lauren

Swimming with friends

Finally, presents! Everyone wanted to watch.

Eli and friends

Christmas 2010

We celebrated the Christmas Holiday in Tennessee this year with family and friends. We were on the move for nine days and had a wonderful time. We miss you all so very much and we thank you for the wonderful memories!

Setting cookies out for Santa

Hanging out with cousins

Swimming on my own

Celebrating Eli and Paw Paw's birthday

The Chattanooga Choo Choo

Winter in Minnesota

November and December has brought us plenty of snow, cold weather and more chances to enjoy this snowy landscape. Eli has developed a love for sledding and walking in this winter wonderland we call home.

Sledding with Daddy

Fun with Scout and Isabel

Decorating Christmas cookies with Mommy

Our first snow in MN

Just Pictures

Canterbury Park, Shakopee horse races

Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN

Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN

Eli's first trip in the canoe

A day at the zoo with friends

Our zoo