Dirt vs Junk

I just had the following exchange with Carson:

Me: Look, you have some dirt on your leg.
Carson: NO! It's not dirt.
Me: Well then what is it?
Carson: It's just a whole (pause) bunch (pause) of (pause) JUNK! Not dirt I said!

Glad we got that cleared up. Whew! In the future I'll be sure to not confuse dirt and junk.

Father/Son/Papa Campout

For the past two years Matt has taken Carson to the ward Father/Son campout and luckily they have had Papa join them too! Carson is still talking about his camping trip and about the fish he caught. From what I understand, Carson LOVED the worms and HATED the lifejacket.

Dad and Carson with "Carson" the fish. What an original name for a fish!

Carson & Papa

Getting ready to head out!

I'm sure this is the first of many future fishing trips!

Grandma Renie & Papa Jack's House

When we arrived at Matt's grandparents house in Utah lots of family were there for a BBQ. We don't get to see our Utah family often enough and had lots of fun visiting and catching up. Carson was thrilled with the mountains just out the back door! He immediately insisted we buy him some better "rock climbing shoes" so we did that the next day and he was in heaven!
Carson with some of his 2nd cousins-

Jaxon, Savannah, Quinn and Carson

Superior, AZ

I'm not even sure when exactly these pictures were taken. Matt had to go to work in Globe one day and took Carson along. I remember Carson being really excited to go with his dad. They stopped in Superior to check out the train and mine. A day with his dad AND trains!? Now that's a good day!

6 Months = Rice Cereal

I tried to give Blake rice cereal this morning. I couldn't stop laughing. He had no clue what to do witht he spoon and ended up with more on his face. I guess that's how these things go the first time around. Don't worry buddy, we'll keep practicing!

Getting a little taste.

I think I could like this stuff!

I really like this stuff! Bring it on.

Blake - 6 Months

Blake is 6 months old! We took these pictures on his 1/2 birthday before Matt took Carson to the Father/Son campout. Blake stayed behind with me. It was lots of fun to be able to spend some one on one time with him. He is such a sweet and happy baby! He only cries when he's tired or hungry. He has been rolling like crazy. We go into the doctor next week and will see how he is progressing along. I couldn't pick a favorite picture, so I am just adding all of them!

What a life!

This kid leads a rough life. Look at the treatment he got when getting his haircut earlier this week. He has been getting his hair cut at a salon for pretty much his whole life, but he has never had his hair washed like this! He was making the funniest face and thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.

As long as he has a Tootsie Pop he is good to go!

Utah!

So we went to Utah for a few days and this is the only picture I have to show for it!? What!? Matt has some on his camera so I'll work on getting those uploaded. We had a great time! We headed to St. George and met up with Natalie and Brian (sister and BIL) to see Brian Regan the comedian. Funny! My cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. Carson and Blake were great travelers which was quite a relief!

The funny story behind this picture....we went to breakfast on Saturday morning in St. George. Carson was acting his usual 3 1/2 year old self. Matt was ready to do anything to keep him quiet/happy which included going along with Carson's request to each sugar packets. Yes, Matt was giving Carson sugar packets! Matt even showed him how to make them last longer by licking and dipping his finger in it rather than throwing back the whole packet at once. I think this is going to win Matt some "#1 Dad Award" or something!

Blakey-Bean

Fresh from the tub and looking cute - as always.

This boy loves his tongue and to make funny noises. He sounds like a racecar.

Our young Jedi or Sith?

A few months ago Matt introduced Carson to Star Wars. A young Jedi was born! Actually, not a Jedi, but a Sith. Is that what the bad guys are called? He has me wrap his blanket around his head and calls himself Darth Maul or Darth Vader.

Photo Updates

I always wish there were a reason as to why it takes me so long to update our blog. I don't. So, here are some random pictures from my camera.

BYU Roomates - Diane, Allison & Me. We lived together Fall 2000. It was so fun to get together and catch up. It always amazes me that so much time can pass, but you put old friends/roommates together and it's like you just saw each other yesterday. I have lots of fond and funny memories with these two girls.
My Carson is growing up. Here he is chatting away with Grandma Gail while on the bluetooth.

Is it really 104 degrees already? Unfortunately, yes! I bought this pool for $29.99 and it has proved to quite possibly be the best $29.99 ever spent. Carson loves it and loves to have friends over to cool off. Come on over. Sit awhile. Have a popsicle or two for that matter.

Matt cracks me up. He was out working in the yard and the next thing I knew he was cutting up and old shirt to make a sweatband. That's hot. Ha. He made one for Carson too. Carson thought they looked like pirates hence the "aargh" pose.

Salvador

This is our neighbor, Salvador. He and Carson are great buddies. Salvador has lived behind us since we brought Carson home and hasn't missed an event or holiday to give Carson a gift. Matt took this picture about two weeks ago. I got it printed and framed so we could give it to Salvador as a gift. He loved it. I can always count on Salvador to come over and say hi to Carson whenever we pull in or out of our driveway. "Hell-o. Car-son. Son of a car." We get a kick out of it.