The updating continues...

I hope you laugh out loud when you look at this picture of Carson. Matt and I both crack up every time we look at it. Simply put...this was Carson's face when I told him he had to wait in line to see Santa. He immediately plopped down and busted out this facial expression. He did wait in line for an hour and a half to see the jolly old man and it was definitely worth every minute.

My sister and I bought our boys matching jammies for Christmas Eve. Talk about cute! I hope these two boys get to see lots of each other growing up.
Natalie, Gavin, Blake & Me

We didn't get out much after I first had Blake and I started feeling bad for Carson. I decided it would be fun to decorate a gingerbread house or as Carson would say a "gingerhouse bread man". My friend Sara and her little girl Payten joined in on the fun and decorated gingerbread men which is where I think Carson got jumbled up with his wording. It was hard to get Carson to decorate rather than eating all the candy. Here you can see the top of the house. I tried to get Carson to pose for a picture with Blake, but he wasn't having it. He's not fond of picture taking and especially if Blake is involved.
Our most favorite Christmas gift this year - little Blake. I know I'm his mom, but this kid is adorable! All the aunts loved taking turns holding him on Christmas day. This is Aunt Rachelle holding Blake.

Finally...an update!

The moment you've all been waiting for is here! I finally have a few pictures. I am way behind and still have many more pictures to add, but here is a start.

Carson was checking out one of Matt's maps in the back seat. When asked what he was looking for he quickly responded, "I'm trying to find the bears."

Blake & Papa

We spend quite a bit of time with Matt's family. We are lucky to have both of our families live so close. Dave and Gail are always up for watching their two favorite grandsons.

Blake showing off his skills - sitting up. Okay, so Matt's helping him just a little.

Shortly after this picture was taken Blake went to sleep for the evening. He didn't get up until 8:20 a.m. the next morning. 7 weeks 5 days and sleeping through the night! Now if only I could get him to enjoy napping during the day I'll be set! Every night since then I put him to sleep and wonder if it was all a fluke but we are going on night six of him sleeping all night. I love this baby!
Blake and his Dad at KS. Carson I'm sure is running laps around the building while this picture was taken.
Blake - 1 month

Taking a nap while the boys watch TV.

Two of my favorite boys.

One of my other favorite guys - Batman A.K.A Carson
He comes up to me with this mask on and say, "Mom, you ever seen Carson?" He then quickly pulls up his mask and says, "Here I am!" Some days I'm about ready to put this kid in eternal timeout but then he does something cute like this and I'm reminded once again how darling this boy can be!

Catching up!

Carson & Payten enjoying a ride at Babies R Us. Please note that Carson would not allow Payten to sit with him so she opted for Dumbo's foot. She seemed happy enough. Sara and I thought it was pretty darn cute. I love these two!

I had to bribe Carson to sit by Blake for a picture. Don't you love the massive peppermint in his mouth. I got all new decorations for the tree last year at 50% off and a new tree this year! I put up the tree on November 14th all by myself and went into labor only hours later! Blake obviously knew having my tree up was a priority before he arrived.

Blake - 2 weeks

I love little feet pictures.

Blake - 1 month

Capturing 2009!

Here's a look at my most recent purchase. I have no excuses now for not updating my blog with pictures! In November we bought a new camera and Matt has been using that for appraisal work. I inherited our other camera which in the past month has mysteriously disappeared. I don't know if Carson hid it somewhere, if it fell out of my purse, etc. Here's to a new year and to my new camera so I can capture the best of 2009!

P.S. Matt is working on editing pictures! I should have new pictures up within a day or two.

Happy New Year!

I've got lots of blog updating to do! This pictures sums up our last couple weeks...very tiring! We had a wonderful Christmas with lots of family in town. Now we will try to get back into the normal swing of things and hopefully I'll be able to upload some photos and get this blog going again. Tonight we had dinner with Matt's parents and then headed to my parent's house to visit and make sure they were recouperating after having the masses here for all the Christmas festivities. My mom noted how well Carson plays by himself. I guess a kid gets to be that way when he's an only child for three years. He finally crawled into Blake's carseat asked my dad to cover him with a blanket and to rock it back and forth. When my dad would stop rocking, Carson would put his arm out the side and motion for him to continue. When we finally got ready to go we uncovered a very sweaty boy fast asleep.

I also need to mention that today was Carson's first day as a Sunbeam. It was touch and go when we first arrived for Sharing Time, but he was beaming when I picked him up after class and he showed me his sun sticker. He has even sung Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam a few times since then. Love my boy.

Santa Claus

If only you could have seen the excitement on Carson's face when he saw Santa! It was definitely worth the LONG wait in line. Carson hopped right up on his lap and started asking questions of course. "Santa, where are your reindeer? Santa, do you have a Christmas tree? Do you have ornaments?" It was fun to go and do something with just the two of us and I think Carson enjoyed that too.

Carson said the funniest thing the other night and I have to jot it down so I remember! We went caroling with all the Evans family. I overheard Carson talking with Grandma Gail about a nativity in someone's yard...

Carson: Grandma, what are those?

Grandma: Those are the wisemen.

Carson: Do they have swords?

Ha. So very Carson!

Christmas Boutique!

Tis the Season!

I was invited by a friend to bring Scentsy to another Christmas Boutique! This one is on Tuesday, December 9th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Chandler. You can get the address on the invite above or call me if you have any questions. I will have my stock available for purchase at the event and will place my last group order (qualifies for free shipping) of the holiday season on DECEMBER 10th following this event! If you need anything stop by the boutique or call!

I'm a mother of two!

Hard to believe this cute little guy is two weeks old already. I laugh every time I say "boys" and can't believe we have two of them. I'd say the transition to two is going well. I have my moments and feel overwhelmed, but I'm trying to enjoy every minute of it. I know these two little boys of ours will grow up in no time and I'll wonder where the time went.

Adjusting

Excuse Carson's hair in both these pictures. I promise I do get him ready everyday. After his nap his hair is pretty much out of control. Oh well. Carson is doing pretty well adjusting to having Blake in our house. He woke up from his nap yesterday and said, "Can I sit with you guys?" while I was feeding Blake. He just wants to be part of the action. We were at the doctors office yesterday and Carson said, "He's a cute little fella." I laughed. I'm glad he is warming up to the idea of being a big brother. Carson was watching a movie at Grandma & Grandma Woolf's house on Sunday night. I came in to check on him and he asked if Blake could sit with him. He even made him a little spot next to him.

We were driving to my parent's house last Sunday and Blake started crying. This was Carson's first experience in the car with a crying baby other than himself. He said, "Mom, I can't hear. Mom, what's wrong with him? Mom, I think he's hungry." I looked back to see this...Carson with his hands over his ears. Get used to it buddy.

Blake & Dad

Matt & Blake taking a little nap.

One of Blake's little smiles while he is sleeping. I always get a kick out of it. Check out that double chin!

Great Grandmas

Blake has gotten to meet two of his great grandmothers so far!

Mother & Blake
Grandma Dana & Blake

Splish Splash....Blake hates the bath!

We wanted Carson to be a part of Blake's first bathing experience. We pulled up a chair for him and he was more interested in the faces he could make in the mirror. Carson and I have been able to spend quite a bit of time just the two of us still because Blake sleeps so much.

Blake didn't love his first bath. I sure loved how he smelled afterwards though!

Happy to be Home!

Blake and I arrived home from the hospital on Monday morning. Matt came over to pick us up, dropped us off at home and then went to get Carson from his parents house. We are adjusting well I'd say. This time around has been much easier than it was with Carson. I feel much more emotinally stable. Ha. Blake is such a sweet baby. Carson is still pretty unintersted in Blake for the most part, but I'm sure as Blake starts doing things Carson will find him more fun. The newborn phase can be so exhausting, but I'm just trying to enjoy every minute because I know the time will fly by. Look at this sweet face! We love our Blake.

Matt imitating Blake's upset face. Matt and Blake have the same chin. I love it. I see Matt every time I look at Blake.

Packed up in the car and ready to go home.


Off we go! I was so happy to be leaving the hospital. I was very ready to go home and be with Matt and Carson. Matt was in and out due to his busy work schedule and Carson was with Grandma and Papa. I missed them a lot when they weren't there with me.

Holiday Boutique!

Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Boutique!

Friday, November 28th 9 to 7 and
Saturday, November 29th 9 to 5

2864 E. Fountain Street, Mesa, AZ
SE Corner Linday & Brown

Come see this great Holiday Boutique! You won't want to miss all the fun and get some Christmas shopping done! Credit Cards will be accepted. Hope to see you there!!

Carson's a BIG BROTHER!!

Carson doesn't really know what's going on yet, but he had fun feeding Blake anyway. It will be interesting to see his reaction when he sees Blake stealing all of the attention he used to get.

Lynsey got me a portable chess set for my hospital gift. Carson loves to play me. He'll say, "I got your bishop!"

Time with the Grandparents

Papa

Grandma Gail

Grandma and Grandpa Woolf

Grandma Woolf

Blake with mom

My favorite color is brown, so Lynsey got him a brown outfit.

Blake Woolf Evans