Carson's 3rd Birthday Party

Carson turned 3. WHAT?!? Where did teh time go? We had a great time with his Diego cake, even though it turned his whole face blue. Oh, well. You only turn 3 once. :) My best friend and her family even came down from Iowa for the party. She's the best!

Carson's boo boo

Carson fell over my feet last night and hit his lip on my armoire. It was horrible! Poor baby was screaming and bleeding. He's okay, but Mommy is still having a hard time.
not a very good "cheese"
my big boy putting his own shoes on

Happy Day TO YOU

We celebrated Carson's birthday on Thanksgiving, since the family was already there. Ever since he saw his Tigger cake and we sang Happy Birthday, Carson would say "happy day TO YOU" (really stressing the TO YOU) when he saw the cake again or someone wished him a happy birthday. It was quite entertaining. We used to keep saying it to him just to egg him on so we could all laugh. At one point, I was holding him and he started singing "happy day to you" but he never got the "dear Carson" part. I got a good giggle out of that one.
He helped "foof" (what he calls blowing out the candles or blowing on hot food) the birthday candles. Great job! Yeah, Carson! (at this point he would clapping for himself)

When Carson opened his presents, he called it "open party" - he was opening a party in a bag. Too cute! He definitely knew what he was doing.

Taking a picture is worth 1000 words

I thought Carson looked super cute, not that I think otherwise any other morning, but I love overalls and wanted a picture. He was just standing and playing, then the camera came out. He kept running towards me too quickly for me to snap a photo. When I would back him up and/or tell him to back up, he would start laughing. Then, he would walk backwards and often times fall over in the process. He had us both cracking up.

Home with Mommy

Carson and I were home together on Wednesday since Daddy and I went to the Poison/Def Leppard concert on Tuesday night. I was missing my baby, so I thought I would stay home and enjoy the day. We had lots of running around to do - Lily to the doctor in the morning, followed by playtime, then doctor for Mommy in the afternoon. Even though we had to wait a LONG time at both doctor's offices, Carson was all smiles. :)


Carson was a BIG help - he mowed the mulch, the sidewalk, and the drain pipe. Wow! He even knows how and where to "park" his mower. He doesn't always do it when you ask, and typically not the first 4 times you tell him. Selective listening already?


We're getting ready to go on a walk with a VERY tired boy. He wanted to go a long way, and Lily got tired, so I put her in the basket of the stroller beneath the seat. She did pretty good about riding, but had to jump out and get Potter a couple of times. It was so funny! Of course, Carson wouldn't nap at all during the afternoon walk, so he crashed after my doctor's appointment and I let him sleep until about 6:45. Any later than that and I knew he wouldn't go to bed that night.


Days like this make me want to stay home and play!!

Playdate at Avery's

Since I had the day off due to no daycare, so Carson and I headed over to Avery's house to meet up with her and Molly. Way too much fun! The girls included Carson right away, even though he played by himself for a while. He was really excited to jump on Avery's bed with the girls and now likes to jump in his own bed at home! Playing at Avery's was a lot of fun, then we all headed to Jason's Deli for lunch. All of the kids had "cheese" (grilled cheese) and fruit for lunch. The girls had good moms that cut up their strawberries, while I gave Carson a whole one. He's good about taking bites and not eating the green part, so I didn't worry too much about it. Naptime should great that afternoon, since Carson fell asleep on the way too lunch then on the way home. However, when I woke him up taking him out of the car, he didn't want to go back to sleep. Ugh! I really needed that rest time!
Carson playing with the piggy bank. The kids loves money already!
Carson, Avery, and Molly jumping on Avery's bed.
I love this picture of Avery with the flower headband.

Playing with Adalynn

Story time!

We had Adalynn over while Shelly ran to the grocery store. We thought it would be good for the kids to play together. They were too cute! Carson didn't do too well with sharing. He always seemed to want the toys that Adalynn was playing with. We had to help him share. Snack time of Cheerios and apple juice went well, even when trying to share cups. The kiddos had a great time playing, and we can't wait until they can get together again!
Carson was helping Adalynn ride the horse
Adalynn loved throwing the ball
Carson showing off his belly
Adalynn riding the truck
Carson watching "Manny" (Handy Manny)

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