Kitchen Helper

My cute little helper never goes far when I'm in the kitchen.

I don't know why we bother buying this kid toys. He's happy with a wisk and spatula.

These are his "little man pajamas". I couldn't resist buying them!

A happy little boy. We just love him.

Sweet Boy

I thought this picture of Matt and Carson was so sweet. It's pictures like this that make me realize how lucky I am to be a wife and mother.

Check out my hair!

Aunt Marci, this picture is for you. I wanted you to see Carson has hair and lots of it when I don't let Matt buzz it short. I love love love it. We get a faux-hawk going and it's adorable. We will get a picture frame made for you and Adam and send it off to Germany with new photos of your favorite nephew. I am working with Carson on saying Aunt Marci and Uncle Adam. By the time you move back from Munich he should be a pro. We miss you guys!

South Mountain

We took a family drive to South Mountain. I had never been up there. It was pretty hot, so we were only there for a few minutes. I guess I don't realize how huge the valley really is until you see it from up there.

Matt was playing with his camera and got this great shot of Carson. I'm really wanting to get into photography. I see so many great pictures that people take and I want to do it too! I realize not everyone has the talent to be a wonderful photographer, but heck, I might as well try! I have a great little subject who wouldn't mind me taking pictures.

Torreon

Matt and I went on our first weekend getaway without Carson. Matt's boss owns a lodge on the Torreon golf course in Show Low, AZ so we headed up with them for the weekend. We left Carson with Matt's parents. I knew he was in good hands so I wasn't worried at all and we had a wonderful time! It was so nice to have a few days to relax, eat out, read, play golf and enjoy the beautiful weather. I could have stayed for days! Thanks to Bryan and Kristen for inviting us and thanks to Dave and Gail for watching Carson! I think we need to own one of these lodges one day. I know I'd love it!

New Carseat

Carson graduated from his baby carseat and now sits up and facing forward. It's fun to see him in the back seat. Matt and I will be talking and laugh and Carson always chimes in with his own little laugh a few seconds later. He loves to be part of the action. I didn't think he'd wear a hat after wearing his helmet either. I bought this and he kept in on for hours. I tried again the next day and he didn't want anything to do with it. Oh well. He's still dang cute!