Just a few quick pictures.
Look at that big goofy grin! This is not the best picture of Carter, but it is one of the few that I have taken of him. New years resolution number one: more picture taking.
I did not pose or dress them. This is Ava's best friend Macey. The first words I hear every morning are: Can I go get Macey? Really how can I say no.
What a sweet baby to fall asleep during a very high intensity Polly pocket fight. I think he learned from his dad and is just pretending.
Ava does the cutest thing with her fingers and blankie to fall to sleep. It is very specific and she will show you exactly how to find a good spot so you can go to sleep.
2009 was a great year for the Barkdulls. Here's hoping for a happy 2010
This is our eating area, but the table is just for looks. We usually just sit at the bar.
In case the vacuum marks weren't a dead give away, this is the front room.
This is the staircase that completely blew our budget. Originally we thought the staircase would be surrounded by walls, but with some alder and metal, a little re-engineering ($) some extra framing ($$) and a specialized carpenter ($$$) the center piece of our home was born. Both Brett and I think it was well worth it.
This is the girls stage. (No I do not dance/sing on it. Not even once. EVER. Ok just showtunes. The girls love to play primary on it. It's so cute to see them play opening exercises. 
The entry way. I will post more pictures when I figure out what lighting I need. (not late afternoon)
