We got a Video Camera!

"Like Grandpa"

My dad had polio as a child and was left with a maimed leg. Carson likes to walk "like grandpa". Often when we ask him to do it, he gets bashful. This was NOT the case tonight. He was more than willing, and we got it on camera. (The reason Drake is crying in the background is because we had BARELY put him to bed and he insists on a good fit before any kind of shut eye. It doesn't matter if we are holding, cooing, dangling him by his ankles, singing, yelling, bouncing, rocking, you get the idea...don't worry it only lasts a few minutes :)

Valentine's Weekend in Random Order

We ate a delicious Valentine's Dinner with these fabulous people. It was followed by a rockin' game of Guesstures...never has kamikaze been so hilarious!

Katie came to visit this weekend and we had a BLAST!

We had a very RED Valentine's day breakfast. We had cinnamon rolls with red frosting, red pancakes, red applesauce, strawberries and cool whip, and cranberry juice.

All of us at our finest.

The red cinnamon rolls I mentioned...yes, they were festive, but I prefer them in their natural color.

Katie, Carson and I majorly bundled up and went on an evening walk. this picture cracks me up because he wouldn't put down his milk and you can't see a centimeter of his face.

These are the Valentines that we made for my primary kids (I am the chorister)...we used them for a singing time activity

Dave and I went on our first date without kids since May. We had a BLAST. We dressed up all fancy and then went to Red Robin...you should have seen the looks we got. I wasn't sure if I should hide, or laugh.

Another one of Carson's faces. I just love this kid.

While Katie was here we went to the park. Carson LOVED being pushed high into the sky. Drake also enjoyed a nice lolling sway.

Here is a typical lunch time for us. In the picture below, Carson is holding up his fingers. When he does this, I touch each finger and say "I love you". He will then switch the amount of fingers and we do it again and again :)

Aunt Katie is such a sport. Carson was so excited to have her "come over" that he couldn't wait for her to wake up in the morning, and had to do it himself. She got in late the night before and he was already in bed. I told him that when the sun came up the next morning, Aunt Katie would be here. When the sun came up the next day and she was still in bed he was rather perplexed.

Lastly, this is just for your viewing pleasure. He is so sweet; we love him dearly.

The Boys

Drake is growing up fast. He now sits, and he eats peas and carrots. He has cut two teeth on the bottom. Drake is a lot of fun, and he loves to laugh. I love his curly ears.
Carson is a sweet brother to Drake, and Drake is enamored with Carson. They are great brothers.

Carson is getting to be quite the grown up little boy. We have "started" potty training with him, and he is starting to take to the idea, although I feel we have a long way to go. Carson is also taking a gymnastics class Saturday mornings. Ever since we started those classes he has learned how to jump off both feet and he does it everywhere he goes. He is a lot of fun.
Carson and Drake.

Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams!

26 reasons why I adore Dave:

1. He has integrity oozing out of his ears
2. He is good to the core, not just because being good looks good (and he DOES look good...real good:)
3. He loves my buns (I mean cinnamon rolls :)
4. He gave me Carson
5. He have me Drake
6. He loves his family very much
7. He ALWAYS puts me first, even if he shouldn't :)
8. He loves junk food
9. I can ALWAYS call on him for a Priesthood blessing because I know he is ALWAYS worthy
10. He is so kind
11. He makes me feel like a queen
12. He takes me to church every week
13. He takes me to the temple
14. He respects his parents
15. He is the perfect father
16. He does the dishes, even without being asked
17. He gives THE BEST back scratches
18. He holds my hair and rubs my back when I throw up (seems small, but it means a lot to me)
19. He genuinely likes and cares about people
20. He is one sexy athlete
21. He speaks Mandarin Chinese
22. He hogs the bed cuddling me when we sleep
23. He provides for our family
24. His intentions are always so good
25. He puts up with me
26. He is the man of my dreams...he has been my fairytale since high school...he will always be

"Fillow Pight"...

...right now Carson and Dave are having one. I think I want to join :)

Boys Stats

Both Drake and Carson had Dr. appointments yesterday. It was confirmed that they are both huge. Here they are:

CARSON
Height - 38 inches - off the charts
Weight - 35.5 pounds - off the charts
Head - 20 inches - off the charts

DRAKE
Height - 27 1/4 inches - off the charts
Weight - 17 lbs 2 oz - 90th percentile
Head - 17 1/4 inches - 90th percentile

Happy 2009 - Here we come 2010

Happy new year everyone! We all got some sort of bug and were lights out by 10:00, but hope you all rang in the new year for us. Here are some highlights (in no particular order) from this past year:

-Dave's graduation from BYU with his BS in Finance
-Finding a job!! (Thank you once again Frederiksens)
-Moving to Colorado for said job
-Beautiful Drake joins the family
-Losing my baby weight from Drakes pregnancy by January 1
-Buying a new house
-Spending a few months living in Idaho near family and friends
-My sisters baby being born
-One of my brothers going on a mission
-My little sister coming home from a mission
-Good health
-Carson's major progress in every way. He can sing I am a child of God all the way through by himself among MANY other songs
-The continued support of loving family and friends

I lucked out

I have the perfect husband. It has been a hard couple of weeks to say the least, the entire reason is...Carson. He is becoming more of a two year old by the second. In fact, he is bringing me something that he broke as I type this. I am tired of being screamed at and disobeyed despite all my best efforts. I hopped onto the computer to quickly check my email and my wonderful husband had posted this on the desktop for me. This picture was taken just last night.

Pictures.

I hope you enjoy these pictures.


First, some pics of our house.

The "Lookout" - taken from the living room. I am holding Drake and standing in the master bedroom. The Lookout is handy for many things. Puppet shows, welcoming guests into our home, Shakespeare scenes, quick pouncing on unwanted intruders... the list goes on and on.
Upstairs hall - taken from top of stairs.
Drakes Bedroom- taken from top of stairs.
Carson's room- same spot.
Lookout and stairs- taken from living room.
Piano room (formal dining)- taken from the Lookout.
Family room- taken from kitchen.
Kitchen- taken from family room.
Living room - taken from piano room. Whose shoes are those, and what are they doing there?
Fireplace. The only thing we didn't take a picture of was the basement (spider haven).

Carson, before his haircut.
We found Carson sleeping like this one night, so sweet.
Caron and Drake, two great buddies.
Uhhh...
That's better.
Drake is becoming a handsome boy.


I don't know if you noticed anyything but those eyes. After putting the ribbon on he insisted we take a picture...eyes...so...big...blue...
In the apartment. Carson knows he can't go outside unless he has shoes on...

Mel is amazing. Everything you see here was prepared by her, and her alone. Ben and I just sat and watched...kidding. But seriously, she did it all her self, and she deserves the Medal of Mom award. My favorite was the turkey, and the pie.
After having a heart to heart with Drake, we decided it would be better if we cut off his dreadlocks. He was sad to see them go, but I think it was for his own good. We took a picture.
I've trained Carson. Whenever I say "Pretty Flowers..." he points to Mommy and says "...Pretty Mommy." What a charmer.


The water damage. Not something you want to see in the first week of home ownership.

Carson helping Mommy make some Christmas Goodies. I wish I could help.