February 21, 2010

Let it Snow

Well there has not been much going on around our house lately. So there has not been much to blog about. Carson has been going to preschool and still loving it. I have started to see some of the progress he has made while being there. He has started to learn his letters and will point them out. This week he was watching "Super Why" while I was getting ready and he came and got me to go see the letter "C" and low and behold there was a "C" ... he was so proud. Yesterday we went to drop off Todd's lunch at his work ... Todd has been working A LOT lately. While we were waiting in front of his building we were parked next to a piece of metal art that looked like a "V" and Carson was in his car seat yelling "B" which is how he says "V" I think. He can also count. He knows when he has two "B's" (blankets), two Doggies, and two "wter" (waters.) Before I sent him to preschool I was sad and worried that he was too young but now I see it was one of the best things I could have done for him.
Last week we had our largest snow storm Dallas has ever seen. We got 12 1/2 inches of snow over an 24 hour period. I was able to take some pictures of the beginning. Carson had school that day so I took some pics while we were out and about. Carson went out for a while after we got home from school and of course I forgot my camera inside. My back up plan was for Todd and Carson to build a snowman when Todd got home from work no matter how late it was. But Carson would have nothing to do with going outside that night. He wanted to take a nice warm bath. What can I say he is a lot like his Mommy.
Our home in snow. This was about 6 hours into the storm. Just the beginning.
Our neighborhood.

Carson's preschool while I wait to pick him up. The pastor was out there with no gloves or hat shoveling the sidewalks. People around here do not have true winter coats, gloves, boots and so on. You would not believe how many kids I saw that morning with no coats on. The day before it was in the 70's. SO the storm was kind of a shock for some.

The walking trails Carson and I walk on around the canals near our house.


HAPPY HEART DAY!!!


When I woke up on Valentine's Day Todd had already left for work. These were the flowers he left for me in the kitchen. He was so sweet that he even put them in a vase. Pretty!

Like the wonderful husband he is he left me candy and popcorn in our bathroom so it would be the first thing I found in the morning. Two things about prego girls - love our candy and we have to pee a lot. Check out the cute cheesy card. LOVE IT!

Todd and I wanted to take it easy on the gifts this year for Valentine's Day ... we have two babies on the way and hey they cost a lot. So for Heart Day I gave Todd all the types of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups ... really it was a whole gift bag full of them. If you know Todd then you know that he LOVES anything chocolate. I also completed 6 months of filing that needed to be done. There was over a foot of paperwork and a 2 gallon Ziploc bag of receipts. It took me over a week with the help of a busy little two year old. I thought it would not cost a dime and Todd would love for it to be done. Perfect gift idea for Todd chocolate and a no cost gift that was needed.


Carson got the big cardboard blocks. I remember playing with these when I was little. So far he loves to play with them. Next I'm going to teach him how to build a fort out of them.

Check out his cute shirt from Grandma and Papa.

He also got some cheap little Toy Story toys. If you ever get a chance ask him what Buzz and Woody say. His response is too cute.

For Valentine's Day my two boys took me out to eat. Todd was able to make it home in time to go out and have an enjoyable and yummy dinner. Carson was a big boy and only got in trouble a few times. He did sit in a big boy chair and ate his pasta really well. He also loved his ice cream. Over all it was a very sweet day.
Sorry there are not many pictures of Carson. He is in this stage where he will not let me take pics of him and when I get one he is always pointing at the camera saying "no."

February 9, 2010

Pancakes with Pops

Don't they look so happy? Really they were both really excited to go to Carson's school for a father and kid pancake breakfast.
Our week was not a eventful one. It was a busy one but no real news. Carson had school and we had a MOPS playgroup at our house. Todd worked A LOT and Carson and I were able relax for most of the weekend.
Saturday morning Todd and Carson went to the pancake breakfast and this was a little thing that Carson had done with his teachers about his daddy.

Time for pancakes!

A gift for Daddy! Check it out Carson has the same "smile" in both pics.


Kirksville or Bust

This little cutie and I made our 11 hour trip up to Kirksville two weeks ago. It was our last trip back before the twins. The pictures are a little out of order. SORRY! On our way up we spent the night with Andy, Autumn and of course miss Briley. Carson and Briley had a blast together as always. It was so nice of them to take us in for the night. Funny to think the next time we see each other both of our will have their new additions.

One night while we were back Ali and Andrew had us over for dinner. Carson LOVES going over to their house. They have all the cool toys with the cool kids. I love going over there because Ali is an amazing cook and baker. This prego girl is loving her food. This cute little girl is one of those cool kids. Ellie dressed herself in this very nice outfit while we were over there.

While at Ali's this is how I found Carson ... he is getting ready for the twins.

Papa is feeding this little cutie his dinner. Lincoln is such a happy baby boy.

Carson really enjoyed playing with Andrew.

This pic was taken while we were in KC with Briley. This is Carson and Briley's idea of sharing. Carson really thought he was sharing too.

LOVE at FIRST SIGHT ... on our way up to KV Carson fell in love with Toy Story. I found Carson at Ali's house just sitting there on the steps loving on Buzz. Jackson was so nice to let Carson borrow his Buzz and Woody until he gets his own.

Jackson and Ellie showing off their moves.

Grandma introduced Carson to Wii.

Grandma also worked really hard to get Carson to eat his mac and cheese.

While we were home Carson opened up some of Todd and I's Christmas gifts. Once he found out they were boring and not for him he moved on to other important things.

This is Molly and her boyfriend Nathan.

I love this smile.

I love these smiles too.

Carson really loved Lincoln. He was very happy to hold him and Lincoln did not seem to mind. I think someone may be on his way to becoming a wonderful big brother.

While we were back we went to Molly's Courtwarming game. She did an awesome job with cheering as always. Carson loved being at the game. He got to dance, eat suckers,popcorn and cheer and dance with his cousins.

This was the water bottle that all the cousins shared ... it was disgusting.

Since we were not going to be back for Valentines Day Grandma and Papa gave us our gifts early. That would be a Buzz sucker. YUMMY! Thank you Grandma and Papa.

He also got a very cute t-shirt to wear on Valentine's Day.

Carson getting the toys ready for his little brother and sister.

Last but not least Carson took this pic of his toes. Too cute!
Lissy also came home to see us. While she was home she took some really cute pic of Carson for his Valentines Day cards. Thanks Lis!
Thank you to Mom and Dad for being such great host. Caroline and Molly thanks for entertaining Carson. He really loves his aunts.