Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Our new family picture on the mantel.

How Carson wears his Santa hat.

Merry Christmas!

We will be leaving tomorrow to spend Christmas in Missouri with my family. We wish everyone many Christmas blessings and memories.

Happy Birthday Ali!

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday dear Ali.
Happy birthday to you.

HAPPY 32nd BIRTHDAY!

He has some BIG shoes to fill ... I'm sure it will be sooner rather than later

This past week was full of getting ready for Christmas and just plain normal life. On Monday we went to Carson's 15 month check up. He's a healthy and happy little boy. We then hurried home to make dinner for a friend's husband and little boy since she is in the hospital waiting on her twins to get bigger.

Wednesday we were able to join both Lindsi and Hang for lunch. Carson was such a big boy. He ate his lunch and did not throw a fit. Instead he would smile and talk to everyone around us. Hey, they thought they were just getting lunch but they got a lunch and a show. Carson seems to entertain everyone around us when we go out to eat.

On Thursday we headed over to Liz and William's house for playgroup. William is now a walker and he loves it. As always it was wonderful to see everyone. Carson is really starting to love playing with others.

Friday Carson and I had to go to the mall for some last minute gifts. He was so good in the store! Since he was a good boy we went to go play in the play area.

Saturday Todd, Carson and I went to the Gaylord Texan to see their Christmas display. They have a real life size gingerbread house and Santa. There was a toy solider on stilts that wanted to hold Carson. Carson did not want to be held by him but we still got a picture.

Sunday we packed up our Christmas gifts and today I got them shipped off to Grandma and Papa's house. Christmas is in the bag or at least in the box.

15 Months

Carson opening the door for his escape.

Talking to the nurses behing the window.

Playing with the walking toy and watching Toy Story at the same time


This morning Carson and I went for his 15 month check up. Our little man is a healthy baby boy with a little cold. Carson is now 32 1/2 inches long (75 percentile) and weighs 24 lbs (50th percentile).


While we were in the waiting room Carson loved to play with the walker toy and watch Toy Story. He also made several trip to the office window to talk to the nurses.

Once they asked us to come back he spent no time getting down to business. He wanted to walk to the room by himself. Then once he was back there and undressed he found out that he could open and shut the exam room door. He did not try to leave the room until after the nurse took us out the door to weigh him he knew he could escape. So then we had a streaker. It did not take long for his doctor to come in and see him. Oh how she LOVES his eyelashes. She checked him over and told us that he is a healthy boy.


Now it was SHOT time. Carson got his first flu shot and a few vaccinations. He was such a big boy. He only cried little while he was getting them. By the time I sat him up he had stopped. Such a BIG BOY!!!

We are CRAZY ... We went to the MALL!

Check out those cute eyelashes!


We had a pretty busy week here in Texas. Monday night Matt and Hang were so sweet to come over and watch Carson for us while went to proof our first official family portrait. Carson just loves spending time with them. I think we were able to pick out some good pics.



Tuesday was a tough day for our little man. I had taken him to MMO (mom's morning out) thinking he would be okay ... he has been getting better with me leaving him there. I went with some friends to go visit our friend Jamie who has been stuck in the hospital for the past five weeks waiting on her cute twin boys to join the world. Well when we got back I found out that poor Carson had been crying since I had left him there. Since Tuesday was so hard on him we took Wednesday off and skipped out on our MOPS (mother of preschoolers) meeting and just had a Mommy and Me day.



Thursday was a great treat. We got to go to Trip's 2nd birthday party at Going Bonkers. This was our first time there. Carson loved it and his cupcake. I'm sure we will be going back soon.



Friday we went over to Matt and Hangs to meet their Bible study group and to have dinner. While we were there we also got to hang out with Rey and Lindsi. Rey just loves to play with Carson and Carson loves to hangout with him.



Saturday we got ready and headed to the Galleria. Once we pulled off the highway we knew we were in for it. Parking was crazy but once we got in. We found that the lines were not too long for seeing Santa or eating lunch at Grand Lux. We did notice that right after we got into line at both they started to fill up very fast. I guess it was our lucky day. The mall was full and so was the play area but Carson did not mind at all. That night Todd and I had to go to a Christmas party for his work. We left Carson with a sitter who he just loved. He did very well with her and she was a sweetie.



Every time we get home from running to Walmart or Kroger I let Carson run around in the garage and driveway while I take all the bags into the house. We the past few times Carson comes out of the garage holding a can of beer. Todd has some beer left over from a party out there in a beverage can. I always find it kind of funny. FYI Carson can palm a can. Strong boy!



Well here are a few pics from this weekend ... Enjoy.

Baby Farwell

Congrats to Ali, Andrew, Jackson, and Ellie on their new addition.

Baby Farwell will be joining them in early August.

Happy Birthday Papa!

Happy 37th Birthday Papa!

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday dear Papa.

Happy birthday to you.

We wish we could be there to celebrate with you.

Happy Birthday Ellie

Happy 2nd Birthday Miss Ellie!

Happy birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy birthday dear Ellie

Happy birthday to you.

**Sorry this is a late one!**

Thanksgiving 2008 in Louisville

Last Wednesday we made our way to Louisville to visit Todd's family. On Thanksgiving we had a wonderful dinner at Todd's parents house and had some of Joy's family over. It was so nice to be able to see everyone and catch up. Friday we were able to meet some of Don and Joy's friends with their kids and grand kids at Graters for ice cream. Saturday we went to visit Angela and give her a Christmas wreath with a little extra bling from Carson. That night after church some of Don's family came over for White Castle and a visit. Sunday we had to head home. We knew that since our trip was so good going to Louisville that we would be cursed on the way home and oh were we. First we sat on the plane on the tarmac for 2 and a half hours while they took care of a mechanical issue. Then when we did get to DFW our luggage was the last off. Over all it was a great trip and Carson really enjoyed his time with his grandparents. Here are a few pics to Enjoy!