Lake 2009- day 3

Another beautiful day at the lake. We tried to run around and squeeze in all the fun, sun, and relaxing that we could before heading out. I made Carson stay awake until we hit the road, a little after 2. I wanted to make sure we got a good nap in, since he didn't sleep at all on the way to the lake. I was NOT going to go thru that again. Carson was asleep before we even got on the road outside the lake, not even a mile away. It was great!! He slept for a little over halfway when we needed a potty break. We had "l-ein" (Little Einsteins) and "manny" (Handy Manny) to keep us entertained almost the rest of the way. All in all, he did really well, with a couple of minor hiccups. Boy, were we ready for our own beds that night!!
sweeping the kitchen floor
posing with Grammy in his new Nebraska shirt
posing with Mama
Cruising in the golf cart
Getting chocolate gravy
smiling at Carly
driving the boat with Uncle Merlyn
Grammy and Grampy on the boat
Dr. Carson strikes again
Having a farkling good time

Lake 2009 - day 2

So many pictures that I decided to break up the photos into days. Saturday was so much fun! Let the farkling begin!! Carson took a 3 1/2 hour nap, so Grammy taught us how to play Farkle. We had a great time in the sun, laughing and drinking. We had a fire in the fire pit that night. Carson became a football player that night (although he didn't realize it) as we took my nickname of "booty" and made that his name. He would sit on the step (bench) then jump up with his arms up as he took the field. Booty Rardin!! I took Carson in to get him ready for bed and he told me he was ready for bed as he pawed at the side of the bed. I layed down with him to get him to sleep, and he reached over and held my hand. I fell in love all over again. Needless to say, I fell asleep with him. So much for the fire.

Sweeping the patio - no more leaves, Uncle Merlyn!
Playing "ni" with Aunt Diane
Carson and Aunt Diane
with Mommy at the bonfire
Mama and baby at the fire pit

Lake 2009 - day 1

Carson and I went to the lake with Grammy and Grampy this year while Cj and Tanner stayed home. The car rides were a little long, but we sure had a great time when we were there!! Carson is now obsessed with driving, after cruising in the golf cart. He also chased "mow" (meow for Louis the cat) around the house. Louis (lou-lou) wasn't quite sure what to think about this rowdy boy. Aunt Diane, Carly, and I learned how to farkle - thanks Grammy - and I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard. It was nice to get away and we are anxiously awaiting our next visit to the "compound."
Riding the "ni" (horse) when we first arrived
Swimming with Grammy
Napping with Grammy
Tired baby
Reading with Grammy
Glasses - Carson came walking out with these on to surprise everyone. We cracked up!!
Dr. Carson
Dr. Carson checking Mommy's ears
Chasing "mow"
Carson took over the bed!!

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

Adalynn's 1st Birthday

Adalynn turned 1 on Feb 21. We went to Troy and Jackie's to celebrate the BIG birthday. It was fun, and Adalynn was too cute. We didn't get to stay for too long since it was dinner time, but we wouldn't miss out. Carson and Adalynn are starting to figure each other out. I think they need to be around each other a little more before they are really comfortable playing together. Plus, there was so much going on around them!