2nd Annual Woolf Family Hayride

Last year my parents started a fun tradition for our family Christmas party. We go on a horse drawn hayride up and down the streets while caroling. So fun! All of the kids (minus Blake) absolutely love it. Blake pretty much screamed the entire ride. Oh well. Maybe he'll enjoy it next year! Christmas this year is considered the "off" year in our family, so we were short nine grandchildren and ten adults. Thanks Mom and Dad for an evening of fun! Any get together with my family is never dull that's for sure!

Conversations with Carson

I have funny conversations on a daily basis with Carson. My mom asks if I'm writing these things down.

• My Papa Snedigar recently passed away. When I told Carson he very seriously and sweetly asked, "Did he go on a space ship to another planet to meet Jesus?"

• Tonight we have a family Christmas party. I told him we need to hurry and get ready. He asked, "So we can go on a hayride!?" I told him yes and he then said, "Mom, but hay doesn't walk."

Excuse me, mister!

I got Blake out of the tub today, got him lotioned up, diapered and clothed. I went to put his jammies away and I heard Carson yell, "Mama, Blake is back in the tub!" Sure enough he hopped right back in with Carson fully clothed. I couldn't help but laugh. Apparently he wasn't ready to get out. He played again for a bit. Carson helped get him and every inch of his clothes really wet and then we got ready again for the day.

Sick Sunday

The past two Sundays at least one of our boys has been sick, so I've stayed home with them. It has actually been fun to be home with no work, no deadlines, no phone calls, no list of things to do, etc. We were sitting eating lunch and I thought to myself how cute my boys are. I'm sure I'm like most moms who think their kids are pretty darn cute. When it comes down to it...family is everything and I'm sure glad these two are mine!

Happy Birthday, Blake!

Happy Birthday, Blake!

This little boy is so sweet and we are grateful to have him in our family. We are doing cupcakes and ice cream tonight with family to celebrate, so I'll post an actual birthday picture tomorrow.

La Di Da Designs Boutique

You won't want to miss this fabulous boutique! Over 40 vendors with darling stuff!

Thursday {tonight} 6-10 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Mustache Contest

Matt is channeling his inner Paul Teutel Sr. from Orange County Choppers. Today Carson keeps saying, "I hope dad wins his whisker contest at work today." Good luck, Matt! We hope you bring home the prize!

Halloween 2009

Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! I know we sure did. Carson loved his mask for about five mintues and then wanted nothing to do with it. Oh well. At least I got one picture of him!

If you asked Carson what he was going to be for Halloween he'd tell you, "a strong super hero with a lot of muscles."
A quick family shot before we headed off for the Halloween parties. Carson was a super hero and Blake was a dinosaur.

My parent's ward has an annual Halloween party, so all the kids that live here get together so the cousins can trick or treat together. It's always lots of fun! Annie came from California with Cohen this year. After trick or treating we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's house for spider cupcakes (as if the kids didn't already have enough sweets). I think Liza won for best adult costume. She was octo-mom. She had babies strapped all over her body. Hilarious.
Way to be festive, Lize.

Trick or Treat

I look forward to every holiday! It always ends up be a bit overwhelming (I'm sure it's my fault too!) but it's so fun to watch our boys. We made the yearly Halloween rounds. We stopped off at Grandma and Papa's ward Halloween party for dinner and then headed to Grandma and Grandpa's ward Halloween party. Always busy!

Carson eating his cotton candy which he called "rotten candy." So funny.

Carson and Papa fighting with the ever so popular glow swords.

So very Blake

A few weeks ago my friend had a little Halloween bash for the kids! She always goes above and beyond for these events. Carson and Rome were too busy destroying her house, but she did get this cute shot of Blake. This sitting position is SO very Blake!

Blake - 10 1/2 Months

Yesterday was a big day for Blake! His first tooth finally came through and he debuted his walking skills.

Feeling a tad behind.

Ugh. I just browsed through the pictures on my camera and yes, I am offically behind on keeping this blog updated. Oh well. Between work, house, kids, etc. I can't always be on top of things, right? We've had a fun/busy last couple months. You'll just have to take my word for it. Here's an updated picture of each boy. Both pictures make me smile.

This is Blake before getting dressed for church on Sunday. He's been a little cranky lately. In his defense his first tooth finally broke through. Can I get a hallelujah!? He also debuted his walking skills last night. He has taken a step here and there, but last night I got it on video! He will be cruisin' around and getting into everything in no time. Time for cabinet locks!
Carson has had a rough few days. He scraped up his neck and back the other day AND burned his hand on our panini press. Is it just my child or does every three/almost four year old never want to wear clothes? He was sporting the above ensemble (if we can call it that) the other day. I asked him, "Why are you dressed like that?" His reponse,"My father taught me." Oh, of course. That's Carson's response for everything. I'm positive Matt didn't teach him to run around in his undies and put Batman pajamas on his head. He definitely wins points for making me laugh. Back to Carson scraping his neck and back. How'd he do that? Well, he climbed up on the kitchen counter and was trying to get some chocolate. He'll tell you this whole story. I hope he learned his lesson.

Scentsy Fall/Winter Open House {Tuesday, 09/29/09}

It's that time of year again! I know it's still a bazillion degrees outside, but let's all pretend and start warming Fall/Winter scents anyway! My latest mixture of Pumpkin Roll + Cinnamon Bear = me feeling like fall is actually around the corner! Come on Tuesday night and have some fun! Smell new testers, check out new product, eat some treats and of course enter in for prizes and giveaways!!

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Funny Kid

We are home from New York and Boston. We had a wonderful time. Pictures and a run down of events are in the works. The above picture was taken by Kapri when she had the boys over while we were away. So funny. I keep laughing. We are happy to be home. I definitely missed my boys!

Dear Carson: Plymouth, MA

Hi Carson! Here are some pictures from our trip.

Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA.

Plymouth Rock

Uncle Adam, Aunt Marci, Mom & Dad


Mom, Dad & a pirate! :)

Mom & Dad on a pirate ship!

We love you Carson & Blake!

More Photo Shoot!

I apologize for uploading so many pictures! I just can't decide which darling one to leave out. I'm sure this won't be the last post either. Kapri keeps sending me more that I love!

Kapri {photographer} is running a special! $65 for the rights to 20 edited photos booked before October 1st. This is one of those run, don't walk moments. Email her today! kaprirose@gmail.com

Photo Shoot

I've said it before and I'll say it again....I love having boys. These two just make me happy!

Carson Jack

This handsome and funny boy will be four next month! Seriously? He amazes us everyday with his wit, smarts and humor.

Best Buddies

Please tell me you agree that this is the cutest brother picture you've ever seen!

P.S. These photos were all taken by my cute, amazing and super talented friend, Kapri! Thank you a million times over for taking them!! I L.O.V.E. every one!

Baby Model Material

Yes, I'm his mother and totally biased, but this kid is baby model material! I seriously cannot get enough of him. He is still the sweetest and happiest baby. Little Bean, I love you. Happy 10 months next week!

Funny Carson

I have the funniest converstations/exchanges with Carson on a daily basis. Here are two of the latest.

First...
Carson: "Mama, why do we keep taking naps?"
Me: "Naps make us happy."
{Carson pauses for a moment to think about my answer}
Carson: "Well, naps don't make me happy....they just make me all sweaty."

True, true! Carson is a sweaty sleeper. I feel like I have to wash his sheets every day because he wakes up looking like he got out of the tub.

Second...
{Carson playing with his StarScream Transformer next to me}
Carson: "Mama, StarScream wants to say hi to you."
Me: "Hi StarScream."
{Carson looks at me like I belong in the looney bin}
Carson: "Mom! Toys don't talk."

Oh, well, you shouldn't tell me he wants to say hi then!

Fishing the San Juan

Last week Matt headed out with my dad to fly fish in Farmington, New Mexico. The San Juan River in New Mexico is world famous for fly fishing. Matt had a great time with my dad and they actually caught lots of fish! That always makes for a good fishing trip, right? It was all catch and release, so no, we won't be eating any of those bad boys. Whew!

We were happy to have Matt home on Sunday!

We've got a swimmer!

Carson is quite the little swimmer. Matt just sent me this video and I had to laugh. His dive is hilarious. Where does he get this stuff? Watch out Michael Phelps! This little guy will give you a run for your money in 15-20 years. Carson will keep going to swim lessons year round. He just loves it and I'm happy he is more safe around water!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Today marks six years of wedded bliss for us! I couldn't have asked for a better husband. Neither of us are perfect, but I'd say we are pretty darn perfect for each other. Matt got an electric guitar and amp for our anniversary. How romantic, I know. I did some redecorating in the family room and dining room and Matt surprised me and got me a NutriMill to make my own flours. I guess that's kind of a big deal for us celiac people. No more $28.00 bags of flour for me or $9.00 loaves of bread. So, happy anniversary to us!

Free snowcone! GRAPE is my favorite.

On Saturday we headed over to Hunter's 5th birthday party. Carson was having such a good time I didn't even get a picture of him. I was sure the red stain on his face and belly from the snowcones wouldn't come off for Sunday. He loves playing with his cousins. I did catch a few shots of Blake. Check out that serious face!

This is why dad is his favorite! He shares his snowcone. Blake loved it.


I have a very similar picture of Matt with Carson.

Papa Dave

Our boys sure do have grandparents that love them! Papa and Grandma stopped by this evening to bring Carson some "papa-corn". Dave always makes popcorn and Carson lives for it! We jokingly started calling it "papa-corn" and Carson thinks that's pretty funny. Today he tried to tell me it was Carson-corn. Nice try. The boys were sitting with Dave and I had to run get my camera. So sweet.

Carson & Blake

If you come to our house you'll know this is Carson's typical daily attire. He loves to sport his whatever day of the week undies. I dress him everyday and he always ends up looking like this. He's only three - it's cute for the time being.

Our happy Bean. We sure love this kid. He is now eight months, crawling everywhere, teething like a maniac and sporting his hood thanks to big brother Carson.