Little trucker

Carson has finally figured out that it's better to have the seat on the truck that Grammy and Grampy gave him for Christmas rather than sitting in the bottom of the truck. The part that I loved on Sunday was that he had to have his hat on in order to ride the truck. Ha ha!!

Pretty shoes

Carson has a thing for shoes, just like his mom. He likes to wear them around and it can be quite entertaining as he plods along. He does the best in my slides, as they are the easiest for him to put on and keep his feet in. I totally cracked up when he was wearing my "bejeweled" shoes while sweeping. Cj was just excited that Carson is a cleaner. Hmm... depends on the day.

Driving already?

Carson was getting ready to drive us to his 18 month checkup. Is 18 months too soon to be driving? He surely doesn't think so. It's one of his favorite things to do. In fact, he will go up to other cars on our block that are parked in the driveways and try to open the door. NO!! I have to remind him that those are NOT his cars and he shouldn't touch them. The scariest part of the whole thing is that I heard the car ding when I opened the driver's door to get him out - the key was actually in the ignition. OHMIGOSH!! Are you kidding me?!?
Carson trying to put on his sunglasses
Turning the wheel
Reaching for the buttons
Looking for something

Carson's baptism

Pastor Jan's last day was June 14th and he was gracious enough to baptise Carson as part of his final service. Carson did really well thru the entire service and ceremony afterwards, which greatly impressed me. (He has been going to the nursery the past few services since he can't sit still anymore.) He even let Pastor Jan hold him!! I guess they were friends on Sunday...
Carson wanted Tanner to hold him for part of the ceremony

The whole family as part of the celebration: Grampa, Grammy, Grampy, Daddy, Tanner, Carson, and Mommy
Carson with Pastor Jan. So glad they were friends!
Pastor Lane putting the baptismal water on Carson's head
Mommy holding Carson while Pastor Jan presented him to the church

Carson heard Pastor Jan talking and began to pat his head where the water was.

Prayer for Carson and our family

Pastor Jan giving us Carson's baptismal certificate, the seashell for symbolism, and the white rose from the children's ministry

Our proud family

Our family with Pastor Jan

Rardin Family Gathering

We celebrated Jackie's birthday, Brittany's birthday, Tanner's birthday, Ron's birthday, and Father's Day all in one since Ron and Nancy (Grampa - Pa Pa and Gramma) are going to Europe for 2 weeks during the actual days. No, they didn't offer to take me along. :(
Carson loved sitting in this "big boy" chair.
The swingset was a big hit. Grampa (Pa-Pa) and Tanner had fun playing with Carson, too!
Even almost-12 year olds aren't too big for swing sets!!
Carson loved to peek out the windows and yell, just to hear himself. Not so bad when it's outside, but when it's inside...
You can tell by his blue face that Carson is enjoying Tanner's cookie cake.
I asked Adalynn and Carson to pose on the steps for me. Adalynn is almost as big as Carson!!
Carson was trying to give Adalynn a kiss. :)
Just the 4 of us
Boys only
Grampa and my 2 boys

Nemo pool

We attempted to go to the neighborhood pool, but it was WAY TOO COLD. Carson started screaming to get out as soon as I put his feet in. Apparently, that wasn't such a bright idea. So, we came home to play in the Nemo pool. Not near as much water, so it was warm enough for Carson to jump in and play. He is quite the water baby. He loves bath time and anything to do with water and getting wet. Yes, I do get to be as wet as him during bathtime. :)

Heading to the pool!

Splish Splash


Carson discovered the hose and thought it was a great toy. He played with it for a little while before discovering he could sit in the pool and still hold onto the hose. The boy is a genius! He must take after his mom. :)

Filling up the pool

Independent and fearless

Carson has decided he needs to go up and down the stairs by himself. He rests in the comfort of you being close, but he's not afraid to take off without you.




Even better, he has become somewhat fearless. He figured out that he could climb on the back of the couch, then onto the outside of the stairs and hold the railing. Lovely. That next morning, he was playing downstairs while I ate breakfast and checked on him every minute or so. Next thing I knew, he had climbed all the way up the outside of the stairs and was sitting on the ledge from the kitchen. I flew down the stairs while trying not to have a heart attack. He just looked at me and grinned, since he was so proud of himself. Little stinker!!