Carson's First Pony Ride

On our way home ... sleepy little man.

Picture with Mo the buffalo.

Carson really liked the horses.

On his first pony ride.

Too Fun!

While in Fort Worth Carson went on his first pony ride. I think he enjoyed it a little more than the petting zoo. I have included a little video clip of his first pony ride. Then we went through the stables to see the horses. I have a cute little video clip of Carson saying "hi" to a horses. We were walking by one when it let out a loud "nee" and it got Carson's attention. Todd told him the horses was saying hi so Carson said hi back.

++There was a problem with the video clips. I will try to put them in a new post.++

Fort Worth Petting Zoo

I want to go off on my own but I just can't do it.

They were just too cute. I love the little white one.

Near the end of his visit he went off on his own. What a BIG BOY

This is where Carson spent most his time at the petting zoo ... in between Daddy's legs.

At first he was not too sure about this.


Saturday morning we headed over to the Fort Worth Stock Show. They had a petting zoo and pony rides that Carson was able to enjoy. We were also able to go see some horses.

Dancing Man

Todd was so nice and watched Carson while we were at the Galleria Friday. I was able to actual try on clothes in dressing room. That way I would not have to buy everything in three different sizes. Go home and try them on during nap time then run back to the stores and return the two that did not fit. I was able to finish all my shopping for both Carson and I in one hour and 15 minutes. While there Carson grew tired with the play area and want to explore the mall. They walked the whole mall. When I met up with them Carson was dancing outside of a store that had some loud music playing. I was able to get a short video clip of it. Enjoy!

Carson in Mommy's shoes ... this was after the PJ's and before his daytime clothes.

We are ready for Valentine's Day ... Todd says Carson will have no problem knowing what holiday it is around our house.

Carson's guacamole face. He loves the stuff.

Check out the ear muffs. Carson loved wearing these around Matt and Hang's house.

You just have to love that smile.

Sorry for the delay in our post but we have had some crazy busy weeks around our house.

Silly Boy

So proud of his new trick.

Getting out of the dryer.

Our Silly Boy!

Now I'm a Happy Boy!

After our nap with our band aid and sticker ... not so happy this time when we woke up.


Our week was pretty normal. I must say it was nice to be back on our schedule. We got do Mom's Morning Out, MOPS, and our Playgroup. Carson was not a fan of the daycare involved with MMO and MOPS. I only left him there for short time spans in hope of making them longer over time.

On Friday we had to go get the second half of his flu shot. He was such a big boy. He only cried when the nurse gave him the shot. He was over it so fast that he even told the nurse "bye" as she left the room. He got a circus band aid and a Veggie Tales sticker as we left. He really liked both.

Carson has a new trick. When I get things out of the over I always put Carson in the laundry room with the dryer open. He loves to pull the clothes out and play with the lent trap. Well I put him in the laundry room so I could get the brownies out. When I opened the door to my surprise he has now found a way to climb up into the dryer ... silly boy!

Chrismas Family Pictures

Amanda, Carson (not so happy) and Todd

The Early Family on Christmas Eve before Midnight Mass.

Christmas

Carson wearing his superhero cape from Grandma and Papa

What a perfect Christmas.

Christmas was magical and perfect this year. Carson was just too fun to watch and I know next year will be even more fun. We had an amazing trip back to Missouri and can't wait to go back. We really enjoyed be able to see all our family and friends. We were even able to see more family at my cousin Abby's wedding. It was a sweet and precious wedding. We were able to make it back to TX with no big travel problems and were able to rest up. So we are ready for 2009 and what wonderful memories and blessings it will bring. Happy New Year!

Grandma and Papa's House at Christmas Time

This is what it says in my parents kitchen. Perfect don't you think.

Christmas Eve ... the clam before the storm.

All our stockings

Grandma and Papa's house covered in snow and Christmas lights.

The welcoming board as you come in the front door.

The Christmas Schedule

One of my favorite places to be is at my parents house over Christmas. Over the years they have both worked very hard to give us the memories that we treasure in our hearts.

Santa's Work

Santas at work!

Santa's work well done!

Christmas Eve

Caroline and Molly with Carson on the way home from Midnight Mass in Edina. Our little man is just pooped out.

Grandma and Papa with all the grandkids before leaving to Midnight Mass. Too Cute!

Carson really was not liking the whole Midnight Mass thing ... he wanted to go to bed.

I love this picture. Todd, Carson and I are trying to take our Christmas picture while Ali is trying to get to Ellie who is dancing on the coffee table. I just love all the "going ons." It represents our family so well.

This was taken during the day on Christmas Eve. Bella really got him ... you go girl!