Sweet Dreams..

I find Carson sleeping in the most random positions. Most of the time I don't think to grab my camera, but I managed to catch a few...

I'm one cool dude....

 I'm so cool.... I can wear Papa's sunglasses and use Daddy's computer at work. I am growing up way too fast!

Melaleuca Picnic 2011

In July we had the annual Melaleuca Picnic! We had a lot of fun as a family that day. Jason had to get there early so he could carve the pig, and Carson and I hung out with April, Noah, Carly, and Will.

Carson rode on the swings and loved them. He cried so hard when I made him get off. He would giggle and laugh and kick his little feet the whole time. So cute!

Carson on the swing ride

 After the swings we went down the big blow up slide, which he also thought was great. He got to ride on Uncle Will's shoulders and bounced up and down the whole time. He liked to pull Will's hair and then laugh, which I'm sure Will didn't find so funny. We took Carson to pet a baby calf and he loved it. At first he wasn't sure what to think, but by the end he we really into it. He didn't want to leave so I had to bribe him with cotton candy. :)

Carson petting a baby calf. He thought it was so cool

For lunch we had Texas Roadhouse catered and the roasted pig that Jason was serving. It was all so yummy! Carson loved the baked beans and the watermelon. It was so cute to watch him eat it and then say, "Mmmmmm!" He is getting so big!

We had such a good time at the picnic this year! Carson ate lots of cotton candy, watermelon, snow cone, and baked beans, and he loved riding in his little wagon! He wouldn't take a nap the entire time we were there, but at soon as we started heading back to the car he fell asleep. He pretty much face-planted into the pile of blankets in front of him. He was so worn out from such a great day!

Carson and Mommy getting our picture taken

Cleaning the Church

Jason and I bought Carson a little Radio Flyer Wagon for his birthday and we took it for it's maiden trip to clean the church. Carson through it was so fun!! He giggled and laughed and danced the entire way to the church.

On the way back, however, the poor kid was so tired that he fell asleep in the wagon! Clean-up time cut right into his morning nap and he just couldn't make it home. 

Carson's First Birthday

I can't believe it has already been a year since my sweet baby brightened my life! Carson turned 1 on the 7th of July and we threw him a party. Man, that kid got spoiled!! He truly is loved by his family and friends. My parents came up for the big day, Carly and Will came, Ashley and Shaun and the two munchkins came, as did Lois, Robert, and Kenya Draper! Even Coya Reid stopped in and said hello. He loved all of his gifts and cried when we would take them away so he could open the next gift. He got TWO push cars (which he loves both of them) and has used them to walk everywhere. It is so cute. He tore into his cake and thought everyone singing to him was great. We love you little guy!

Big Boy Carseat

We got Carson his big boy Carseat and the kid loves it! He was so happy to be facing forward and to be able to look out the window. I love it because I can watch him dance to the radio and talk to him. He makes our drives very entertaining.

Spaghetti Face

Who doesn't love a spaghetti face?

4th of July Parade

We took Carson to the 4th of July parade in Idaho Falls this year and he really enjoyed it! At least at first...... It is such a long parade! He liked to be outside and liked to see all of the balloons and trucks.

Carson and Daddy

Here Dad, eat my binky!

LOVED the flags!!!

Fell asleep about halfway through the parade... even with all the honking and loud noise.

I like a little cake in the face....

Get ready for the longest post of pictures ever! My sweet little baby is growing up! We had his 1 year pictures taken and I'm still in denial. I can't believe he is really that big. 

Carson a year ago.....

Carson now!