7 Months

This is to document how much my belly has actually grown in the last few months since the picture in the previous post was taken. Matt took this one this morning. I will be 7 months on Thursday. Hooray! This kid has how much more weight to gain? I don't know where he's gonna fit! Hope everyone had a nice holiday. We spent the morning at my parent's house where we had a yummy breakfast. The little cousins enjoyed running around together. My dad got some pictures so I'll have to get those and post those next.

Randomness....

So I'm getting close to the "I haven't blogged for a month" mark. Sorry. For my three faithful viewers...here are some random pictures taken in the last couple months. I am so tempted to purchase a new camera for Matt so he'll get back into swing with his photography hobby! I'll purchase that nice camera with all that extra money I've been stashing away. Ha!This belly shot was taken June 21st, so that made me...5ish months. Picture this doubled and that's me today. Notice cute little Carson in the corner. I think he's getting more excited for his brother to arrive. He pats my belly and talks to his brother. Yesterday he told him to come out and play.
Two of my very best friends in the whole world. I'm sure they will both shoot me for posting this picture but I had to because in this picture we are all pregnant. Kapri had a darling little girl in July, I'm due in November and Nicole is having another girl in January. I absolutely love these girls and wish we lived a tad closer to each other and that my life wasn't so crazy busy so I could see them more often! Awhile back we painted Carson's big boy room and the nursery to the tan color behind Carson. Matt got out the ladder and of course Carson had to be right in there working with his dad. I love his tongue hanging out. So serious about his work! Oh and don't worry the saw is plastic!
Carson rockin' out with Rock Band or Guitar Hero. I don't know the difference. This picture was taken recently, but I feel like he looks so much more grown up even today.
Last but not least...my two favorite guys. I bought this chess set for Matt as an anniversary gift. He has been reading books and working on his strategy. Carson LOVES to play with Matt and can often be heard saying "I got your bishop!" "I take your queen!" or "Oh no, not again." He gets more hilarious everyday. His current obsessions are wearing his big boy "underwears" as he calls them over his diaper (we are slowly working on the potty training thing) and playing pirates. I can't even keep track of how many swords and guns this kid owns. He loves to sleep with them and knows when one is missing. Gotta love little boys!

08.08.08

Five years ago I met and married this guy! Five years later I just love him more and more if that's possible. He's my best friend and more than I could have asked for in a husband. Matt fishing in San Diego a couple weeks before we got engaged.
A fun trip to the mountains shortly after we were engaged.
The Pointe at South Mountain Resort with his family one month before we got married.
Our wedding day! This is the only picture I have on my computer from our wedding. These are our good friend, Steve & Becky Giobbi.
Spending out first anniversary in Hawaii visiting one of my best friends April and her husband Nick.

Happy 5th Anniversary Matt! Thanks for being the best husband a girl could ask for! I love you double infinity!!

August 22 Scentsy Order!!

I am putting in my last group order for the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog on August 22nd! Free shipping!

The NEW Fall/Winter Catalog comes out September 1st and I'll be having a Fall/Winter event...I'll keep you posted on an official date! You will love all the new warmers, scents, packages and products!!

Here is a link to the Discontinued Items from the Spring/Summer Catalog. Check it out and stock up on any item you love through August while supplies last. I have no idea if they will bring any of these scents back next year.

https://www.scentsy.com/images/photo/Discontinued_08.pdf

More goggles!

Here's another picture of Carson in his goggles. I'm reading him a story before he goes to bed and of course he still has them on! This picture also makes me laugh because Carson is shirtless which is pretty typical. He asks for "Pants, not my shirt on." Yesterday he surprised us both when I asked him to go get some jammies and he can back out with his pajama shorts ON. He had done it all by himself! Granted they were on backwards, but hey he did it himself!!
Now if we could just get him potty trained we'd be set!

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!