Goodbye 20's....Hello 30's!

It's official...I am now in my 30's. Wow. How did that happen?

Some would have midlife crisis over this age. Me, not so much. It's just a number. Matt got me this funny candle. I actually feel like I was 18 and in high school not that long ago. Like I've said in recent blog posts - time passes quickly. My 20's were great. Lots of important and special events happened in my 20's. Here's a list of some of those things...

• I lived on my own
• I lived the single life
• I graduated from BYU
• I got my first real job post graudation
• I met the man of my dreams
• I married the man of my dreams
• We traveled and vacationed - Florida, Mexico, Hawaii, Utah, California, New York, Boston
• We bought our first house
• We decorated and furnished a house (an on going process of course)
• We bought our first car
• We had our first child and I became a mother
• We had our second child
• We found out we were expecting our third child
• We bought our first "family car"
• I've served in several callings - Young Womens, Primary & Relief Society
• I've made life long friends

These are just some of the first things that pop into my head. I can look back and be happy about the lessons I've learned, the trials I've faced, the memories that have been made. So, bring on my 30's. I welcome them. I hope they are filled with lots more joy and happiness!

Meltdown

Yesterday I posted how excited I was to receive all my packages from UPS. I was excited to get the beds and bedding for the room Carson and Blake will share. It still looks like a tornado hit due to all the changes. I still have several months until this next little guy arrives, but getting organized and ready is just in my nature. Now on to my meltdown. I feel like it was just yesterday that Carson was our only baby. Then we added our wonderful little addition, Blake. I remember this picture below like it was taken yesterday as well. I guess all this change makes me so emotional because it just goes to show that time moves on. My little boys are growing up. I cried because we moved all of the nursery furniture and bedding that has been set up since August 2005 when we brought Carson home. I cried because Carson and Blake will be old enough to share a room. I cried because I worry Carson will hate the changes we made in a matter of two days while he has been with Grandma and Papa. He'll actually love it. He has been looking forward to getting an actual bed for awhile now. Apparently change is hard for me. Don't get me wrong...change is good, but sometimes hard. I'm lucky to have a husband that loves me despite my emotional meltdowns. Last night he informed me that he is used to it now. That might be a bad sign.

Oh how I love my little boys. Oh how I love being their mom. It's times like this that makes me realize how quickly time does move on and I'm reminded of this quote that I've read and heard several times.

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Brault

Blake/Bean/Blakus/Blaker

It doesn't happen often that I'm just with Blake. He's my little sidekick. He has such a sweet and happy personality and I just love him. I wonder how many times a day I tell him that. Lots. Love you little man.

Happy Friday!

It's Friday! Thought I would upload a few random pictures about today. Carson just left for his "Grandma Day" and sleepover at Grandma and Papa's house. He has really been looking forward to this and has worked hard for this fun reward! A few weeks ago I shared my frustrations with Matt about Carson's unwillingness to do certain things that I felt he was more than capable of doing. Matt suggested we get him a sticker chart and reward him if he could get them filled up. He loves his stickers! He got to go to Bahama Bucks for his favorite lime flavored snowcone when he fulfilled all his duties for five days and got to sleep over at Grandma's house if he could fill up two charts! We packed his bags and he was off to the dinosaur museum and I'm sure lots of other fun stuff today with Grandma Gail.

One of the things Carson has been working on is saying his own prayers at night before bed. He has done a great job, but I have to muffle my laughs sometimes. He says the funniest things. My favorite so far...."Thank you that Dad can work all day long, so I can eat snowcones."

On another note...I received some packages from UPS today. Oh happy day! I am so excited to get everything out and set up for the boys shared room. I even got a little something for the nursery. Pictures to come once everything is arranged.

And for last...a snapshot of Blake's very favorite book. He brings it to me at least ten times a day. One morning I was drying my hair and he wanted me to read it. I told him to take it to Carson. He walked away with his book in hand. About a minute later I went to check and see if he did in fact take the book to Carson. Sure enough Carson and Blake were sitting next to each other on the couch and Carson recited the entire book to Blake. No, Carson can't read yet, but the book is very repetitive and he knows it well! So cute to watch them together. There are several things that I want to capture on video of those two. Especially when Carson goes in to Blake room after his nap. He talks in a high pitched voice and says, "How's our sweet baby? How was your nap?" I'm glad they get along and love each other. I could ask for more.


Happy Friday!

1st Dental Visit

My pediatrician recommended I take Carson in for his first dental visit. We made an appointment two weeks ago and I've been prepping him since then. We ended up going to my cousin, Dallas Woolf, who's new office is on Val Vista & University. Carson absolutely LOVED it. He kept saying, "This is so cool!" After we left he wanted to know when we were going back. If any of you are looking for a good dentist for your kids...I'd highly recommend Dallas! He has a great personality for little people. Carson was really excited about the sticky hands he got and about his timer for brushing his teeth. He even informed me that he wanted to drink water to keep his teeth "sparkly".

Showing off his sparkling smile.

I thought I'd throw one in of Blake too just because he is darn cute. Please note that last week he finally started saying, "Mom and Mama." Love this boy.

18 Weeks

Go ahead...laugh that I took my own 18 week pregnant picture. I keep telling Matt that I need to have him take a picture of me and it just doesn't happen. I don't want the entire pregnancy to go by and not have a picture, so this will have to do for the 18 week shot. Here you have it....my 18 week baby bump. I know I won't be able to button these jeans for long. It's been a struggle that last couple times they have come out of the wash.

Oh Boy!

It's official! Our little peanut is another BOY!

We are very excited! I told Carson he was going to have another brother. We got in the car and he asked, "Where's the baby?" I only wish it happened that fast! I guess we'll have to wait until July. Carson also asked if we could go buy him a buddy (a blanket) after his nap today. Too cute. Having three little boys will be so fun! I always thought I'd be the mom to all boys.

Carson Stories

Just had to write this down so I remember. Carson said the funniest thing in the car today. I was taking him to visit Grandma and Papa while I went to my appointment this morning. From the backseat he says, "Mom, look, my foot is all wrinkley...I have the power of God in my foot. Actually, my whole self has the power of God." I told Matt's dad what he said and Dave said, "Now that's a good Monday."