Happy Belated Father's Day

Our kids seriously have the best dad around! He is a perfect fit for them. I only hope they realize this one day! Until then, Happy Father's Day Babe! I love you!

Below are all my babes at their finest...8 am...notice Hailey's the only one dressed...she wakes up and immediately gets dressed...always. Now if only I can get her to do her hair too...hmmm.

2 months old

Believe it or not...the picture below is Carson at exactly one month old and the picture below that is him at 2 months old. I promise it was not on the same day although he is wearing the same outfit...oops!

At 2 months Carson...

goes to bed around 8:30

sleeps until 4 or 5 am, then goes back to sleep until 8:30 ish

eats every 2 to 3 hours during the day

fits comfortably in most 3 month clothing

is so smiley first thing in the morning

and fussy around 6:30

likes to be held outside in the evenings

is not much of a snuggler unless he's tired

LOVES his bath

has the best older siblings anyone can ask for

lights up our life!

Family Fun

Over Memorial Weekend, we decided to take a last minute weekend getaway with the kids, my mom, and Brianne and her husband. We had an awesome time playing and relaxing at the Nick Hotel in Orlando!

Brian and Bryce were chosen for one of the poolside games after 2 entire days of trying to get picked! The dads were wrapped in sheets and the kids had to guess which one was their dad based on their feet...lucky thing our dad has a special tatoo on his left foot...Bryce couldn't go wrong! He then got to slam a pie in Brian's face and head over to the slime machine himself for some Slime Time!

Goofballs!

This is how Carson spent the afternoons in the cabanna poolide...it was too hot to do anything else but sleep.

Starting Young

No Comment...My husband is wierd.

Still

Still a big brother! Bryce is still obsessed with Carson. If he's eating, Bryce is kissing his head saying..."Mommy, I love him so much I can't stand it." If he's crying, I hear, "Mommy, are you going to get him?" If he's laughing, we hear, "Hi Carson, your big brother's here."
I am also convinced that he truly feels his pain...in a non-corny kind of way. The other day, I had tried everything to soothe Carson...he was fed, changed, not tired...and I decided he just had to cry in his swing. I put him in the swing and started to put clothes away in his room. Not long after (a whopping 30 seconds) Bryce came in and gently reminded me that the baby was crying. I took one look at his concerned little face and decided it was time we have a talk. I explained to him that sometimes baby's cry even when their Mommy's think they shouldn't. This chat went on for about 5 minutes and by the time we were finished, I thought he understood. He walked out of Carson's room and within 30 seconds, I could hear him sobbing. I came right out, looked at his tear-stained face and asked, "Bryce, why are you crying?" Without any thought, he replied, "because I don't want him to get sick from crying and it hurts me when he cries." I guess what I am trying to say is we truly could not have asked for a more suited big brother than Bryce!

Seriously?

Really? How can one little guy experience so many emotions in just 2 minutes?

Moving Up

Our Tball boy is moving up...this was his last season of Tball. Bittersweet...as is everytime one of my baby's "grows."

For some reason, I don't think it affects them the same way.

Last Days of Preschool

Hailey enjoyed a week of fun during the last days of preschool...water day and pajama and movie day to name a few. I'm not sure which she was more excited about...playing all day or not having to stay at school for a nap...since Mommy was home. Everytime I dropped her off (at 8:30 instead of 7:00) she would tell her teachers, "I'm just staying till lunch, no nap...that takes too long."
However, come 5 pm on most days, Mommy misses those naps that take too long. She has quite the personality at that hour.

Hailey and Miss Jenny on Water Day

Pajama Day

"Most Well Behaved"

I know this post is quite overdue being that school has now been out for 2.5 weeks; however, this is important. Each student in Bryce's class voted on an award for everyone. Bryce was voted "most well-behaved." He was completely thrilled about this award and so are we!

Missed...

It was so nice having Gramma Shelia, Papa Randy, and Uncle Jeff around for an entire week. Mommy got to take naps (which are missed tremendously), feed baby, and eat wonderful meals. An added bonus was that Bryce and Hailey were entertained around the clock. Gramma's such a trooper...even letting Hailey "catch" her with her net.

Getting ready for the beach...mommy took a LOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG nap that day.

Brothers

When I tell you that Bryce NEVER leaves Carson's side, I mean it...and have pictures to prove it. Prior to life with Carson, I had images of Hailey dressing him up, covering him with blankets, feeding him, and ocassionally trying to take him out of his swing herself. Well, apparently, I couldn't have been more wrong. And even if I were right, Bryce would never allow any of the above. He is very protective, he can soothe Carson just as well as I can (except when he's hungry), and would rather sit by him than play. It's truly amazing! And I love it!

One Week Young...

At one week...

we are still in baby bliss

Carson is a perfect angel...

that is, except from the hours of 2-4 a.m....

he reserves those for parties in our bed.

Other than that, he eats, sleeps,

and has massive blow-outs!

Everyone adores him.

Getting buckled in for our first outing downtown for some fresh air.

Downtown with Gramma Shelia and Hailey


Big Sis with her boy

3 Days Old

...and to die for already.

First swing ride...

First sponge bath @ home...obviously not a fan.

Carson Brian

Born April 23, 2010

at 9:56 am

8 pounds 3 ounces

and 20.5 inches long

of pure perfection

Waiting...

for Carson. Everything is ready! A few more frogs to dissect at school...after that he's welcome anytime! :)