Fort Wilderness Camping

Could not have asked for better weather, better place, or better friends to go with! We had a blast and have vowed to always camp Disney Style. They sure know how to do it!

Pumpkin Patch

I mean...really? Check out those ears? Ate him up right after this picture!

And the winner is...

Brian's Pumpkin...most creative.

Brianne and Dave's pumpkin...coolest glow.
So thankful my husband likes to do the carving...I just plain stink at it.

6 months BIG

Our little lover is 6 months old...I can't stand it! He's growing way too fast for my liking. I eat him up every chance I can because I know too well he will soon be BIG. Here's a little about him in his "sitter" stage.

16 pounds 7 ounces

Eats breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days

Puts himself to sleep with his thumb...still

Smiles at everyone ALL the time

Loves to watch Baby Einstein...Mozart specifically

Adores his big bro and sis

Loves his bouncy seat...especially the attached owl friend

Follows Jake across the room with his eyes

Is almost sitting up without support

Sleeps from about 7:30 until 6:30

Naps

Sweet potatoes are his favorite

Fresh bananas are not too far behind

Has no idea how much we love him

Missed

We miss you Uncle Jeff and Aunt Regan!

You always know when Uncle Jeff has been in town...

the kids are always up late

playing

smiling

going

eating out

laughing out loud

spoiled

loved.

Did I mention that they're always smiling? Really. Our kids are always smiling when Uncle Jeff comes to visit. He loves them and they love him. Simple as that.

Ron Jon's

Brian and I decided that the two big kids needed a day without sharing us with Carson. So we left Carson with Grandma and headed to Ron Jon's Cape Caribe for the day. We had a fabulous time swimming, playing in the Lazy River, collecting (dead) Jellyfish, and walking on the beach.

And of course, we all couldn't wait to return home to our baby. We missed him terribly. Isn't it funny how this little man comes into our lives, and in just 4 months, completes us.

Some Carson Cuteness For you

He is so yummy. I could eat him up in one bite. Really. I'm officially obsessed with him.

Star Wars

Uncle Dave and Aunt Bri treated Bryce to a day at the Star Wars Convention in Orlando. Grandma treated Bryce to a homemade Jedi costume!

These 2 had a complete blast and were in Star Wars Heaven!

Hailey, Carson, Brian, Brianne, and I took the opportunity to check out the Florida Mall.

While we were picking up the boys, Hailey spotted a real R2D2. She insisted on having her picture taken with him.

We all ended the day with a trip to Fridays for dinner.

Rub a Dub Dub

Our boy loves the tub!

Around 7:15 pm every night, this is where you'll find Carson. I say 7:15 for a reason. At 7:00 he is still happy, but by 7:15, he's fussing and ready to wind down with a bath and milk quickly followed by bedtime.

Meet Blaze

We have a new friend in our house...Blaze, a bearded dragon. Hopefully, we will keep him around much longer than Spot, Bryce's deceased gecko.

So far, so good. Will keep you posted.

Summer Science

Aunt Bri has assigned some summer science homework. It was one Bryce's favorite parts of summer. He loves science. He better. His mom is a science lab teacher.

Making Slime!

Mentos and Diet Coke...a wonderfully exciting reaction!

Back to School

This year's first day of school was tear-free...including me! Bryce has his very own Aunt Bri as a teacher...again! We are so lucky. Who has the best teacher 2 years in a row? Hailey loves school and actually pouts when I come to pick her up.

Hailey is extraordinarily proud of her new Barbie lunchbox and if you mention school near her, you will hear all about her Barbie lunchbox. Can't imagine the gloating when next year when she gets a backpack too.

4 months

(Above: 4 months)

Although, I'm trying to pretend life with 3 kiddos is not hectic...my blog pics, or lack thereof gives it away. Seeing how Carson is now almost 5 months old, I thought I should go ahead and post his 3 and 4 month old pictures. Our boy has the most awesome personality and loves to be happy!

(Below: 3 months)

I know...

...our kids are wierd! There's only a heat index today of a sweltering 107 ... I guess that's perfect timing for the hoodies???

Thumbsucker

I'm pretty sure I have we have a thumbsucker on our hands. This is how Carson puts himself to sleep EVERYtime. I've tried to replace the thumb by shoving a pacifier in his mouth, but this one's not having it! Hopefully the thumbsucking habit is as easy to break as the pacifier habit that our other two had...we'll see.

I mean, really, I couldn't buy a cuter baby boy!