Next Project!

After the porch swing came a kitchen repainting project which is finished and we are thrilled with the results. Matt and I should start a painting business! We've turned into professionals and are quite the team! We ran out of paint and still needed to finish the laundry room, so I purchased more paint and surprised Matt by doing it all by myself. Now we are on to the BIG project!! I will admit I am proud of my next little project. I've been talking about doing it for years and have finally begun! Here is a picture of our lovely cabinets before. Don't get me wrong...I have nothing against these cabinets, but they were completely "thrashed" and in need of some love and updating.

BEFORE

As always - Carson was anxious to be in on the action! Matt was putting on the finishing touches and Carson kept inching closer and closer in hopes of grabbing at least one screw. Check out this picture...Carson just eyeing those three little screws on the ground in front of him. He'd act innocent and when he thought we weren't watching he'd reach his little chubby fingers out to grab one. His cute attempts were unsuccessful, but it sure was funny watching him try!

DURING

The finished product. I started on the smallest area to test out my skills. After the first coat of primer I thought it would be the end of me, but I am really happy with the results. I am now considering doing the rest of the cabinets in the house.

AFTER

Wish me luck on finishing the rest!

Sorry!

I apologize for my lack of blogging lately! I have a nice long list titled "home projects" and we've been working on a few. Our first project...painting the swing by our front door. I failed to get a before shot, but the swing wasn't anything exciting. The last time anyone gave it any kind of TLC was in 1986 I'm sure when it was put up. We took it apart, sanded it, painted it and now have a cute porch swing to admire. Below is the finished project.

Mountain View Class of '98

Class of '98 - Mountain View High School

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Future Missionary

I think my husband Matt is pretty darn talented! I love all the photos he gets of Carson. We went down to the temple grounds on Sunday to take pictures of my brothers kids and Matt snapped a few of Carson as well. I love little boy Sunday clothes!

When we're helping we're happy

Carson has been quite cranky lately due to a mix of ear aches and teeth coming in. He walks around saying "no" all day and it drives me nuts! As long as we keep him busy and occupied he seems to do better. Here he is helping my mom do the dishes on Sunday. I think there was more water on the chair, floor and counter tops than in the sink!

Project

We woke up Saturday morning and felt like doing something productive. Matt ended up unassembling our front porch swing so we could sand it down and repaint it. Carson thought Matt's new sander was pretty funny. I'll have to post a picture once we've actually finished the project.

Teeter Totter

It was love at first sight! Carson would not play with anything at the park once he saw this thing. Even when there wasn't anyone for him to go up and down with - he still loved it.

Carson and cousin Ashley

What will he think of next?

Carson was following me around while I did some work around the house. I unloaded the dryer and took everything back to our room. I came back and Carson had climbed into the dryer. It is really amazing to me the things he thinks of doing these days!

Dads will be dads!

It was a Sunday afternoon and we were over at Matt's parents house for dinner. Carson, Matt and his dad went outside. I came to see what they were doing and this is what I saw. Carson - getting a drink from the neighbors sprinkler. I was a little upset that Matt would let him get all wet, but it was pretty funny. Dads will be dads I guess!

Easter Sunday

Our little man all dressed up for Easter Sunday. Doesn't he look so handsome!? Yesterday was also extra special because Carson went to Nursery for the first time! Hooray! I asked how he did and they told me he got a little nervous at times, but did very well.

Here is Carson holding his first handout he brought home from Nursery. I was so proud and of course we had to take a picture and then it went straight onto the refrigerator.

More Easter Fun

After the egg hunt we went back to my parent's house for more activities. Liza brought a blow up pool and despite being a little chilly the kids enjoyed themselves. Carson didn't really appreciate it at first as you can see in this picture, but he warmed up to the idea and had a great time.

Carson was the littlest in the pool and finally opted to sit on Grandma's lap and watch the action. It's a rare occasion to see Carson sitting anywhere for an extended period of time so this was especially cute to see!

Carson was loving Grandma's attention. Here he is with Grandma and cousin Ashley.

Let the egg hunting begin!

We had such a fun weekend with family! Carson went on three Easter egg hunts. It was fun to watch him pick up eggs, put them in his basket and then put them back in the grass or wherever they were hidden. He finally figured out there was candy in the eggs and was totally done searching after that.

Carson and Grandma & Papa's House

Carson at the annual Woolf-Terry Family Easter hunt. It was insane! I wished I had pictures of the older cousins baskets. Cade and Noah both had to get a second basket for all their eggs. Carson was good with the six he found.

Thanks to his cousin Hunter - Carson found this jackpot! Hunter kept opening eggs and letting all his candy fall out. Carson found a nice little spot near the abandoned goodies and went at it.

Baby Kassie!

My brother and his wife just had their 3rd kid. Her name is Kassidy but she will go by Kassie. She is just adorable! We took them dinner on Tuesday night. Really it was just an excuse to go over and hold the baby! :) This picture is Carson's attempt to give her a hug without getting too close. He just squeezed her tummy in a bit. This is grandchild #14 for my parents.

Carson is testing out Kassie's baby bouncer. I think he is over the weight restriction but still enjoyed it and we got a good laugh too.

An afternoon at the park!

As you can see we go to the park quite a bit. We have to get in all the fun before it is too hot and someone might die from heat stroke. For the month of April I am babysitting a little neighbor girl three days a week. Her mom needed some help and it has actually been quite fun to have a 4 1/2 year old around. She and Carson get along great and keep each other entertained. She keeps me company too. It's nice to be able to have a conversation with someone.

Carson digging in the sand.

Cute little Paris.

Paris & Carson

Dunk, Eat, Drink, Bath

Grandma Gail taught Carson the art of eating an oreo cookie.

Hiding Carson Style

Carson thinks hiding is standing in the corner. It's hilarious. He loves this new little game especially if someone is chasing after him.

Piggyback Ride

Carson and his Papa. He just loves him and says "Papa" when we walk up to their house. It's pretty darn cute!

Happy Birthday

So yesterday I turned the big 27! How did that happen? That seems really old to me for some reason. I had such a fun day. Matt sent me emails every hour with pictures from when we first got married, I went to lunch with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, then Matt got home early and we went to dinner at Cheesecake Factory and did a little shopping! I'm also posting a picture of me and Matt from dinner. It's such a rare occassion to get a picture of us together. I love him more than anything. I'm one lucky girl to have him!

Davis & Carson

My brother Mark was here yesterday visiting from California. We went over to see him and little Davis. This is Carson's closest cousin in age. They are 4 1/2 months apart. I love every chance we get to see family who lives outside of Arizona.

Am I too close?

It is impossible to get Carson to sit with anyone for a picture. We kept trying to get some with Marci, but he'd walk forward closer and closer to the camera and then want to see his picture on the display. We just love this kid.

Aunt Marci

Here is Carson with his favorite Aunt Marci. She is here visiting from Munich, Germany and has been here for a month. We are going to be so sad to see her go! We love ya Marci.

Testing

Carson has this new thing where he has to test out ALL his toys by standing on them.

Child Labor

We put Carson to work in the backyard the other day. He really enjoyed raking. My question...who has white rocks in their backyard? We are currently working on our backyard beautification.

Look at me!

Here's a picture of Carson with my sunglasses. He thinks he's pretty cool.

Happy Birthday!

It was my sister Liza's birthday last week and we celebrated on Sunday with cupcakes at Grandma and Grandpa Woolf's house. Here is a cute pictures of all the little cousins (except baby Lauren) who live here in Arizona. We just love all our nieces and nephews!

Sprinklers

It has been so nice outside! Matt had the idea to let Carson run around in the sprinklers in just his diaper. It was a love-hate type of event. He really wanted to be in the water but didn't know what to think of it spraying him in the face. He had a great time and we loved watching and catching some of it on video.