The Proud Pooper!

Carson went poo in the potty for the first time on Sunday! He got a big treat (ice cream) and, as you can see, is very proud.

Pregnant Pictures

A Sister in the Ward wanted to take some pregnant pictures of Mel for her portfolio. These pictures were taken at 34 and a half weeks.







A Sister in the Ward wanted to take some pregnant pictures of Mel for her portfolio. These pictures were taken at 34 and a half weeks.

Carson

Carson is a busy boy lately, and he's growing up so fast.

He's sleeping in a big boy bed.



He's playing with the little boy crib bumper pads.

He's feeding the ducks and geese.

He's building blanket forts with Daddy.

And most important of all... He's getting ready to become a big brother to little Drake. We love Carson so very much. He is such a joy in our lives.

Yellowstone

Enjoy some pictures from our trip to Yellowstone.

Who gave David the camera?


Carson loved running along the wooden walkways. He would put his head down and take off full speed.
Elk
Tatanka

Hey Dude!

Getting to know Mel's husband.

This post is to help everyone become better acquainted with Mel's husband...me.

Full Name:
David Alvin Crockett

David and Alvin are both family names, and are the middle names of our first two boys.

Height:
6'3"

Weight:
190 lbs
My challenge is to weigh more than Mel during her pregnancy. Last time she got within 3 lbs.

Education:
HS Diploma- Centennial High School 2002
Mel and I graduated in the same class. She was valedictorian... I wasn't.
BS Science- Marriott School of Management, BYU
Ahh the great memories of BYU.

Funniest face:
This one.

or this one.
Favorite Quote:
"It's possible...pig."

Biggest Secret:
My wife is a terminator.

I found her like this one morning while she was putting on her makeup.

Favorite "Thinking Song":
Lord of the Rings, "The Breaking of the Fellowship"

Favorite "Rock Out Song":
Boston, "More than a Feelin'"
or
Rush, "The Spirit of Radio"
* Please note these songs should be play with very loud volume.

Favorite "Shower Song":
Doobie Brothers, "Oh What a Night"

Favorite Childhood Cartoon:
Bobby's World
and Gargoyles

Favorite Blog:
Wild Frontier

Best Buddy:
Carson


Best Fictional Buddy:
Faramir from Lord of the Rings. That man has integrity and character.

Favorite Beautiful Eternal Companion:
You guessed it...
I hope this has helped everyone get to know me a little better. Mel's birthday was on Sunday, she is now 25 and is still so beautiful.

Ladies, eat your heart out

Dave changes every diaper when he is home. Lucky me.

Carson's New Pajamas

Carson wasn't sure what to think at first...

...maybe it's because he was worried about spontaneously combusting.

Bestest Buddies

Carson LOVES his daddy. This picture was candid, NOT posed at all. They are two peas in a pod.

Happy

I confess, I don't really know what to title this blog, or say this week. Life is good. I guess I will post a few things that I have discovered about myself in the past month:
- I am not NEARLY as patient as I would like to be.
- Friends do my heart good. Old and new friends alike mean a lot to me.
- I love a cleaning schedule...and I love to clean.
- I am much less sporadic than I used to be.
- I read like a book...there isn't much mystery when it comes to my feelings and I can't hide them very well.
- I HATE gaining weight, even for pregnancy. And, with that said... I eat too much :)
- My husband is incredible and I don't deserve him.
- I love beautiful music.
- I like to teach. (Even if its just my new CTR 6 class)
- Moderation in ALL things.
- I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE having a dishwasher and washer/dryer.
- I enjoy using a breadmaker.
- I like a good hard bed.
- I talk too much :).
- I LOOOOOOOOOVE my little family and am extremely excited for baby 2.
- The church is true. I know, duh, but it just feels so good everywhere you go.
- Boise OBGYNs are WAY more expensive than Provo ones.
- Someday I will have a garden.
It all goes on and on, but it's been fun being introspective during this transition in our lives. I think the biggest truth I learn over and over again is that I need to be better. There is always room to improve and there are so many possibilities; it's exciting.

Carson Update

It's been a while since I have told you what all has gone on with our little man. I think the best way to sum it up would be... a lot.

• Carson is a BIG talker. He even says three syllable words like Applesauce and Basketball. He puts two and three words together often and will try to imitate whatever we say.
• He LOVES LOVES LOVES his daddy. Sure, mommy is alright but Daddy is wonderful. Carson will cry like Dave is dead when he leaves and will repeatedly say "daddy" throughout the day till he gets home. If I leave, he simply says "bye, mommy"
• Carson loves basketballs and footballs. He takes after both his mom and dad on this one.
• Carson is learning to run. He started crawling at about 11 months, walking at 13 months, and is finally trying to gain some speed.
• He LOVES the water (wa-doh) and baths. He also loves to brush his teeth regularly.
• Carson is a great snuggler and kisser. We hope this lasts until he is 8 and then disappears until he is married.
• He LOOOOOOOOOVES Juice. But also enjoys a glass of muck.
• He officially wears size 3T clothes and can even fit some 4T. That also means size 6 diapers.
• Carson still has his adorable dimples and is a charmer.
• Last but not least, HE WILL BE IN NURSERY IN ONE MONTH!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!