Goggle Boy

Carson's new love...goggles. He wore these on the 4th of July all day while he swam and we could not get them off him. He slept with them or carried them around for the next several days. He has been taking swimming lessons and his instructor asked that we try to get him not to wear them. He was more interested in looking around under water and wouldn't swim to the side. I hid them for church on Sunday and told him they were broken the next time we went swimming and he didn't even throw a fit! He is such a fish. He is doing really well with his swimming lessons. He's actually getting some place when he kicks! He monkey crawls along the wall, can pull himself out of the pool, holds his breath great and can swim a few feet by himself.

My two favorite guys! Matt has been so wonderful since I've been working. I'm sure it's not easy dealing with an emotional pregnant woman. He is so great with Carson and beyond helpful at home.

Showing off his swimming skills.
Matt and Carson doing what they do best....laughing and playing.
I love my boys! I can't believe I'll have another one in November.

1/2 way there!!

Although I'm not very fond of photos of myself...I thought it was important to document my 1/2 way there baby bump. Yes, today marks the 1/2 way point. Very exciting. Our lives continue to be very busy, but we are happy to get life more situated before this little boy arrives. Carson pats my belly on a daily basis. We pulled the swing, bouncer, etc. down from the attic and he asks me everyday if they are for the baby.

It's a BOY!

It's a BOY!

We went in today for an ultrasound to find out the exciting news! The little guy looks healthy and all is well. The doctor says I'm measuring "right on" which for me is great news! If I'm measuring normal now maybe I'll just have a little 9 lb. peanut. Now I get to create Carson's big boy room and recreate the nursery in the next room over.

Death Cab for Cutie

I gave Matt tickets to see Death Cab for Cutie for Father's Day. We had a great time! (There are two things in this picture that don't belong...can you name them? We didn't notice until we got home.)

They put on a great show and sounded great live! Just like the album.

10 Year Reunion

Two weeks ago was our Mt. View 10 Year Reunion. It was fun to see lots of people we haven't seen in a long time. We sat at a table with all of my best friends from high school and their husbands. Hard to believe it has already been 10 years!

Jessie, Lauren, Marjon, Deborah, Megan and Me
In this picture you can see the start of my "baby bump" which is getting larger every day! This was two weeks ago and my belly look quite a bit different now. The countdown begins...our ultrasound appointment is this Thursday and we'll get to find out what this baby really is! I'm ready to get Carson's big boy room ready and start on a nursery!

We're still here!

Yes, we are still alive! Here is a little update on what's been going on with us along with some random pictures from our camera. Matt and I have both been very busy working! I went back to work full-time for my dad until this next baby arrives. It's been a challenge to be so busy and away from Carson so much, but we have family helping with Carson which makes it very nice. He has more of a social life than I do these days.

My first attempt at gluten free cookies. They were delicious! Everyone ate them and thought they were quite tasty!

Carson chatting on the phone with Grandma Gail. He's getting so big!

Carson at swim lessons. He is in the "Delightful Dophin" class and loves it! He loves being big like his older cousins who take lessons too.

Carson and his things! His "must haves" include his blanket (Buddy), his teddy bear (Finch) and a flashlight, kitchen utensil or some other random object.

Father/Son Campout

This past weekend Matt and his dad took Carson on the Father/Son campout. They had a great time. Carson spent a majority of his time collecting sticks. Matt tells me he would have sticks in his hands, tucked under his arms and see another one and said, "Daddy, my stick, help me" and Matt would have to carry a few for him. He slept great in the tent and apparently was by far the youngest kid there. All the older boys had a fun time playing with him. They left a little earlier than the rest of the campers to stop off at the fish hatchery on the way home. The bottom photo is Carson showing you how big the fish were. Apparently they were huge to a two year old. I'm glad Carson has such a wonderful dad and Papa to love on him and take him to do fun boy things!

Little Peanut

Here's the latest picture of our little peanut due on Thanksgiving! I' m 14 weeks now, feeling slightly large already, but really am so excited. They will do another ultrasound around 18 weeks to get a more definite view to tell us boy or girl. Carson still has no clue what's going on. I don't think he grasps the I'm going to be a big brother concept just yet. He does however say there is a baby in my belly button which is pretty cute.

Just some randomness...

Matt got a BBQ for his birthday in April. We have yet to BBQ but plan on that very soon! We were planning on getting our backyard done last month but a costly car repair but that on the back burner for awhile.

Matt and Carson enjoying a Sunday afternoon listening to the IPod. Of course Carson is pretending to be asleep.

Let the summer fun begin!

Talk about feeling special...my last post got 31 comments. I think that's a record for me. Maybe I should share exciting news more often. Ha. Thanks to our friends Brant and Kapri who bought this super fun slide! We have been over to test it out a couple times and it is a huge hit! I don't know if I've ever seen Carson smile so big!

In other news...

Carson would like to say...

We are beyond excited! The doctor told me today we should be safe telling friends and family, so here's our big news! We will eagerly await this Thanksgiving Day!!

For Sale!!

I am selling my Potterybarn dining room furniture. If you or anyone you know is interested email me. lyns0808@yahoo.com This is the Potterybarn Haley Dining Table, Haley Bench and four Schoolhouse Chairs in mahogany.

Schoolhouse Chair

What do you think!?

Girl Baby Album Sample

Colors: Teal, Pink, Orange & Brown

Okay, so I am throwing around the idea of selling handmade baby albums and such. I made one for Carson's first two years of life and quite a few people have liked it. I made one for a friend of mine in Utah and then she had a friend ask about getting one for her baby. What do you think? Do you think I'd be able to sell something like this?

Watch out Jack Johnson!

Our little Jack Johnson wannabe.

Carson with his dad's guitar or as Carson would say "gee-tar." I also have to note this is pretty much how Carson looks all the time...shorts, no shirt and no shoes. We walk in the door from going anywhere and Carson says, "All done shirt." At least it's getting warm right!?

Carson has us laughing all the time. He says the funniest things. The other day I told him to stop being obnoxious. He replied, "Mom, I not obnoxious, I Carson." Thanks for clearing that up for me buddy. He is also going through an "I don't want to" phase. If I say anything he says, "I don't want to (repeat whatever mom or dad just said here). Gotta love little boys!

In other news, Matt and his dad have been working away on our backyard! We've made progress and I am SO excited about the possibilities! Pictures to come soon!

Birthday Trip

Matt came home a couple weeks ago and said we should go to Utah for my birthday. Um, okay! We got to visit family and friends, did some birthday shopping and had a lot of fun with just the two of us! Carson stayed home with Mama & Papa.

Me and Matt

The birthday girl...28! Yikes.
April, Lily (2 wks) and Me

April is one of my very best friends from the BYU days. Matt thought of going to Utah because he knew I'd want to see brand new Lily!

Marci & Me

Our good friends, Joe & Marci McAllister, moved to Utah a few weeks ago and we already really miss them! We met up for lunch at the Gateway. Joe found a great gluten free italian restaurant. Thanks Joe, my pasta was great. I also have to mention...in this picture with Marci I am standing on my tip toes. Yes, I'm a total shrimp.

We also got to see my family and had a great time. My sister took me gluten free shopping, we got pedicures and had everyone over for dinner. We should make Utah a birthday tradition!

Meet the NEW Carson

Carson and Dad after the buzz. They both seem pleased.

Pointing to the moom
Carson being a goofball. Actually he is showing us his muscles. I'm getting used to the buzz. I actually think he looks pretty darn cute! He looks older and I have to double take to make sure it's really him.

Hair trauma!

Looking at these just makes me cringe. Matt was outside giving himself a haircut on Tuesday night. He went to plug in the clippers, but accidentally plugged in the trimmer with no guard on it instead. Carson had that up to his head and in the ON position. Whoopsie. Carson's hair has become his signature. I was so sad to see this bald spot. As my friend Angie put it, "a buzz is totally the new fauxhawk!"

Matt and Carson getting ready for the buzz!
This reminds me of the mayor on The Grinch. A nice little buzz right down the middle!
Almost done!

Funny Conversation

Carson: Mommy, teddy bear sad.

Mom: Why is your teddy bear sad?

Carson: He in timeout.

Mom: Why is your bear in timeout?

Carson: Broke daddy's glasses.

Next thing I knew Carson was sitting in the timeout corner with his bear. He then put the bear in timeout by itself and said "two minutes." Carson has this method down! Apparently his bear is two years old too and gets two minutes in timeout. Carson destroyed Matt's new pair of glasses that he just picked up last week. Matt now keeps his glasses in a very safe spot!

P.S. To my sister Natalie...this bear was part of a gift to your little boy. Carson found it, ripped the tags off, claimed it for himself and named him Finch. Sorry. :)

Argh!

I stop at Pirates Fish & Chips on a regular basis to get my beverage of choice. Carson knows the name of the place and the other day he exclaimed, "Mommy I see a pirate, argh!" I looked back to see Carson making hooks with his fingers. I then looked over to the man I was paying (who really was dressed like a pirate) and said, "Now that deserves a free drink right there!" Now every time we drive up Carson gives a big ARGH for the pirate. Here is a picture of Matt and Carson showing off their pirate moves.

Carson & Rome

These two are such great buddies. Kapri had us over last week for swimming and pizza. Yes folks, it is early March and we are enjoying swimming in Arizona. We just found out Rome is going to be big brother to a sister in August. I had to go out and purchase a frilly outfit with matching accessories (of course) for the new arrival. Boys are much easier on the budget!

Diagnosis

About two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Bye bye yummy breads, cakes, cookies or anything with gluten in it for that matter! This new diagnosis bans wheat, rye, barley and oats from my diet (which is in pretty much everything!). Here is my first attempt at making gluten free bread. I'll sum it up in one word....interesting.

We had Carson tested last week. Tests came back normal. He will continue to enjoy fishy crackers like every other 2 year old out there. Yay!!

Big Boy Bed

Tomorrow marks the one month anniversary of Carson sleeping in his big boy bed. I bet if you come over to visit Carson will say, "Tome on, big boy bed" so he can show it to you. He actually has done great. He even stays on his bed when he wakes up and yells, "Mommy, all done!"

"Matt is in so much trouble"

The title of this post is the same title Matt gave his email when he sent this picture to his mom and to one of my best friends. I was out at a Primary meeting and came home to Matt who had to tell me something. He got out the camera and this is one of the pictures I saw. I got teary eyed because yes, I am slightly particular about Carson's hair. After taking him to Jenna who cuts our hair she informed me that I'd have to buzz his head. Carson now has a very short buzz with this little bald spot. I keep telling myself - hair grows back! Right!?

Lions, Tigers and Bears...oh my!

Matt couldn't resist taking pictures of all the animals at the zoo. I think he should contact National Geographic about being a photographer for them! :)

Matt found a few other willing subjects to photograph-

Carson & Audrey.