Sunday Nap

Carson only gets a short nap on Sunday because we have to head to church. I went in to wake him up and this is what I found. That can't be comfortable.

Baby Showers!

I think I can take a break from baby showers for awhile! A few of my friends from our ward are pregnant or just had a baby. We did a shower for my friend Marci last week. I borrowed these jars from Jessie and I filled them with diapers, baby toys and color coordinating suckers. It was a pretty cute centerpiece I must admit!

Hello Mommy

Just a few cute ones of Carson. I took some pictures this past week, but they were all blurry. Apparently I'm not a camera whiz. I'll have to take more and post again. He looks all grown up these days! I guess that's what happens.

Carson & Friends

I don't even remember exactly when these pictures were taken. It's been about a month I think. Carson and I met up with Nicole, Kapri and kids at the mall.

Mr. Carson

Carson and "Rone" (Rome)
Nicole and Livvy
Audrey
Fun times had by all! It is finally nice enough outside to venture to the park. Hooray! Now all our get togethers don't have to be indoors.

Scrapfest!

Last Saturday I packed up all my stuff and headed to Scrapbooks, Etc. for Super Saturday Scrapfest - 12 hours of scrapbooking! I've missed the last two, so I was glad this one finally worked with my schedule. I went with my scrapbooking partner in crime, Kapri and then we sat with some of our favorite girls from the store - Laura, Sarah and Jenny. I set a goal of nine pages (don't laugh!) and count 'em folks...9 pages done! I feel like I never have much time to scrapbook, but LOVE when I do and always LOVE the final pages.

Like father, like son

Apparently Matt's love of photography is rubbing off onto our son! Carson took these pictures of Matt the other day. He holds the camera up to his face, his finger searches for the button, he says cheese, then pushes the button and waits for the flash. Matt got it all on video.

Chatterbox

Carson has become quite the chatterbox in the past several weeks. I love when he comes up to me and says "hey mom" or when he asks for "fesfest" (breakfast). This is a video from our trip. Gail tells Carson to dig himself out and he happily responds with an "okay" and gets to it. It's hard to believe he will be two in a couple weeks.

Baby Hollobaugh

Our good friends, Sara & Linus, had their baby girl on Saturday! We are so excited for them and think the baby is absolutely darling. It has been fun to go down to their house and talk babies with Sara. They named her Madyson Payten Hollobaugh, but don't know which name they will call her just yet. I have my bet on one name, but even I'll have to wait and see which one they pick!

Bye-Bye California!

We hope to make it back to California soon!

Buried in the Sand!

More Beach

This is Matt's favorite picture from the beach.

Taking a nap with Grandma. He was such a trooper on this trip!
Me & my cute husband!
Enjoying the beach together

Day 3 - Beach Day

We spent Day 3 and Day 4 at Ocean Beach in San Diego. In all my 27 years I have never been to the beach to just lounge. The first beach experience I even recall was four years ago on our honeymoon. I hope we can make this a family tradition!

Matt building Carson a sandcastle.

We aren't sure who Carson was waving at!?
Testing out the ocean.
Going in with Dad!

Matt & Lynsey

One of my personal favorite parts about this trip was spending time with Matt of course. Life always seems to get so busy and it's nice to take a break and enjoy each other!
Adam, Marci, Me, Matt and Natalie

I married into a wonderful family!

More pictures to come tomorrow! Beach Day!

Day 2 - More Sea World

I loved taking Carson to see the sting rays and starfish!

Me trying to get his short arm in deep enough to feel the sting rays
I wouldn't be surprised if this little starfish didn't make it. Carson squeezed it so tight and then chucked it back into the water. He really liked the starfish. We bought him a fake one to take home.
Showing Daddy what we found!

San Diego - Day 2- Sea World

Carson's first trip to Sea World! He loved the shows, loved the animals, loved riding on his dad's shoulders and loved his souvenirs!

Papa & Carson at the Shamu show. Carson sat at the shows with such a serious face just taking it all in. He sat on Matt's lap and would clap and wave which was a crack up.Carson stuffing his face with popcorn!
Dad and Carson (Carson is clapping for Shamu)
Mom & Carson (such a serious face)