Holiday Boutique!!

I will be participating in a holiday boutique Thursday, Friday & Saturday! There will be lots of great stuff. Come check it out and get some holiday shopping done!

Le Decor Holiday Boutique

Thursday, October 30 6 to 9 PM

Friday, October 31 9 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, November 1 9 AM to 5 PM

2864 E. Fountain Street, Mesa 85213

South of Brown, East of Lindsay

Featuring:

Le Decor (Home Accents) * Jewelry * Madame Pumphrey (Baby Accessories) * Scentsy (ALL MY STOCK WILL BE AVAILABLE) * Saucy Creations * Dani's Designs * Funky Bums * T's for Chicks * Denim Lovers* And MORE...

Hope to see you this weekend!!

The Birthday Boy - Part 1

Here are a few pictures from Carson's birthday last week. I still can't believe he is 3 now! He had a happy day!

The Birthday Boy - Part 2

When Carson's 1st Birthday rolled around my mom asked what to get him and I told her to get BOOKS! My parents have kept up with the tradition and Carson gets some wonderful new books each year. My mom always picks the very best ones! Usually they are ones I remember her reading to us when we were little. Always fun!
Grandma always picks things that are a total hit with Carson. This year they got him a Thomas the Train set to stay at there house, but of course she had to bring something for him to open up with his cupcakes. She got this spider and fun ball. Carson is OBSESSED with all things spider related. This morning he requested we go buy "two giant spiders" for Halloween decorations.
Matt and I got Carson this Spiderman scooter. He scoots around the house all morning. He actually wanted to sleep with it the first night be he finally settled with it propped up against his bed where he could touch the handle. Funny kid.
Safety first! When he sees anyone on a motorcycle he asks, "Mom where is his helmet?" He's got a Spiderman helmet to match his new scooter.
He caught on pretty quick and was off!

Ward Family Campout

This past weekend we headed up to the mountains for our ward family campout. People were impressed that I'd go camping being 8 months pregnant. I didn't sleep very well and had to find the restroom once in the night, but other than that a fun time was had by all. It was fun to see how much Carson enjoyed himself! He woke up early early and I heard him ask Matt, "Dad, am I in a tent?" A few mintues pass and then Carson says, "Dad, we are in a tent." A few mintues later, "Dad, what was that? Is that a bear?"

Carson enjoying a marshmellow breakfast and Matt playing some tunes on the guitar.
Mom & Carson. Carson obviously has a mouth full of marshmellow!
Carson testing out the zip-line.
Proof that yes indeed I did go camping being 8 months pregnant!
A little family picture before we took off. We all took four hour naps when we got home!

Where does he get these things!?

We took Matt's parents out to dinner on Monday night for Gail's birthday and also to say thanks for always watching Carson! They have always been so good to us. We got home and Carson started doing this funny thing. We aren't sure where he got it from but we were sure dying of laughter! He says something like "this is what a chicken does" and then proceeds.

Happy 3rd Birthday Carson!

Happy 3rd Birthday to our favorite little guy! This picture was taken this morning before he went to Grandma's house. He had his "pack pack" full of his favorite treasures and is carrying his new "pinchers" that he got from Grandma & Papa for his birthday. Matt and I are both a little sad he's growing up. More birthday pictures to come later! He is the cutest little birthday boy!!

Oh the things this little boy says!

I know I need to update my blog with a picture or two and rest assured those are coming! Matt and I have said over and over we need to write down all the funny things our little boy says. He is coming up on his 3rd birthday and everyday his vocabulary seems to grow and he says the funniest things. For instance...

A few weeks ago I was sitting at the computer finishing up some work. Carson comes in and says, "Honey, where's my super suit?" I started laughing and he demands, "WHERE is my SUPER SUIT?"

Last week I was standing in the kitchen drinking some water. Carson was standing in front of me just watching and suddenly says with a very serious face, "You do it again, I spank your bum and put you in time out." I smiled and asked him what I did. He repeats himself, "You do it again, I spank your bum and put you in time out." This little conversation happens often in our house but it is usually reversed. Carson does something, he gets his first warning, he trys to tell me why he was doing whatever it was he was doing and I just repeat my warning.

The other day I made Carson some toast. He ate a bite or two and was off to something else (surprise, surprise). Matt came home and ate his dinner. He saw Carson's toast still there on the table and ate that too. Carson says, "You eat my toast? Why you do that to me?"

Lately he has been calling Matt "Uncle Matt" for some reason.

He tells me a bazillion times a day "Mom, I love my cousins."

He asks me when his little brother will come out to play with him. I tried to explain to him the baby will be teeny-tiny when he gets here. Carson looks perplexed and says, "Why you say that, teeny-tiny." I explained again that's just another phrase for small or really little and after a few more questions he seemed to be okay with my answers. The other day I was curious to see what he would say if I asked how big his brother was going to be when he comes, so I asked. He looks at me, scrunches up his cute little face, holds up his hand right next to his face and shows a little space between his thumb and pointer finger of about 1/2 inch and says "just teeny-tiny."

Oh how I love my not so little boy. I just want him to stay this cute and funny forever.

Little Man in 3D!

I had a 3D ultrasound this morning. Here is a preview of our little man. I have compared 3D photos of this little guy and Carson and they look a lot alike. I'll be interested to see how much they resemble each other once he's actually here in November. Isn't technology amazing!

The Hulk

Carson spends much of his time these days with my mother-in-law, sister and sister-in-law while Matt and I both work. They have all been very kind and generous to help us the past few months. I will be happy to be a stay at home mom once again come November 1st!! Carson loves playing with his cousins. He is over at Liza's house this morning and she forwarded me this picture with a message that said, "Already having fun!" Knowing that he is enjoying himself makes leaving him so much easier on me. So, here is Carson A.K.A. "The Hulk" having a grand 'ol time at Aunt Liza's house.

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.