We are back and ready for summer

I could not get this picture to rotate so you will just have to turn your head. Carson let everyone hold him and was not afraid of anyone. I was so happy that he was care free.
The lights to our room were controlled right above the bed. Carson turned them on and off about a thousand times a day!
Brian, Misty and Matt all wore green one night to dinner. We were all laughing because it was not planned!
This is what I ate for dessert every night. It was DELICIOUS!! Chocolate melting cake with 2 scoops of ice cream. How I would love to have some right now.
Carson loves to grab Brian and I and watch us kiss. I have no idea where he got this but he is still doing it here at home.
Uncle Byron took Carson swimming. He loves the water. I signed Carson up today to start swimming lessons next Saturday. The class is called Mommy and Me. I have to get in the water with him and the class is 30 minutes long. I know he is going to love it!!
This was one huge beer that Brian drank. We tried to bring the container with us but they wouldn't let us back on the ship with it.

My cousin Seth-he looks sharp!

Brian's parents-PJ and Doug

Byron and Misty-She is 23 weeks pregnant and barely made the cutoff to be able to go.

The Conquest!

Byron and Carson

Me and Aunt Sheila

View from the top of the ship

Ready for Vacation

Can you say attitude?? Carson loves to throw a fit when he does not get his way. I will look at him and say enough and he will usually stop. Sometimes, I laugh and I know it's going to backfire on me!
Carson putting his shoes on that his Mimi got him last summer. She got him Reef sandals and he is able to wear them now. We are going to take them on the cruise with us next week.
This is Carson's new stroller that we got yesterday. I wanted something to take with us on the cruise. I didn't want to take his big stroller and I wanted something that would shade his eyes and recline. He LOVES his new stroller. I couldn't get him out of it so he sat in it in the house for about 30 minutes after we came in.
I have started to get Carson's clothes ready for the cruise. We had to buy almost all new clothes for him because we did not have anything in 18 months for the summer. We have a ton of long sleeves and jeans but he would burn up in Jamaica, Grand Caymans and Cozumel.


Carson was eating some candy he got in his Easter basket and he loves it! Smarties are his new favorite candy! He will make sounds and say "mmm."


Carson loves to rearrange the refrigerator. He will take everything out of the door compartments and put it all back. He does not like yogurt but will bite the tops off and lick it like he likes it. Crazy boy!

We are leaving on Saturday and won't get back until the following Sunday. I'm sure we will have tons of pictures and stories to tell. I can't wait!!

Remembering Jillian Ellen

Today is Jillian's 2nd angel day. I met Jenny at a MISS meeting before she lost Jillian. Jillian was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 when Jenny was pregnant. I hate that we met this way but she is a awesome friend. We have a ton of similarities. See below: (I took this from Jenny's blog).

1. Both of our names are Jennifer Nicole
2. We hated Denver when we moved here, I actually went back to TX
3. Both are quilters
4. Last name is Haynes and Mayes
5. Husbands names Ryan and Brian
6. We received the call to adopt Carson on Jillian's due date

Even though Jillian may not be here, she is definitely loved and missed. She will always be remembered. We love you Jillian!!

Park Day

We went to the park today and Carson had a blast. He loves to go on the slide, swing and go up any stairs that he sees. He sometimes gets knocked over by the bigger kids but gets right back up and keeps going. It finally got into the 50's and was a gorgeous day. We are going to definitely go again today!



When I change Carson's diaper his name is on the wall above the changing table. I ask him to spell his name and he will get up and point to the letters as I say each one. I just had to capture it because it is so cute!! He is getting so big!


I put Carson down for his afternoon nap yesterday and then went outside to clean up the backyard. When I came back in after about 30 minutes I thought he was asleep. I sat down on the couch to watch tv and then I heard him talking. I left him in his room for about another 15 minutes and then I heard him jumping up and down. I finally went in to get him and he was all smiles. I am hoping that he is not done with naps!! He normally takes between 2-3 hours and he needs it! I guess I will have to wait and see what happens today.

Random photos

Carson does not really care for the snow. He went out with me this past weekend to shovel the driveway but was not really happy about it. He started screaming when we were outside because he fell down and did not stop screaming for 30 minutes. He is definitely a warm natured boy!!
I was talking on the phone to Jill and this is how I found Carson after I could not find him. He had his shirt half off and was running around with his hanger.


Carson loves to talk on the phone. He has my iphone and loves to play with it. He likes to play Peek A Boo Barn and looks at all the animals. This boy has expensive taste!!

Happy 18 month birthday!

Where has the time gone?? I can't believe that Carson is already a year and a half old! My little boy is getting big. We are going to celebrate tonight and go out to eat. Not sure where yet, but definitely something yummy! Carson is starting to talk and sing. He loves the Wonder Pets and can sing the theme song. I'm sure you wouldn't understand a word he is saying but it is so precious! We were eating dinner last night and Brian and I were singing The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round and doing the motions and Carson was cracking up! He also does the motions put makes the sounds too. He likes it when you sing about the teacher and the babies. When we stop, he will start crying so you will sing it again.

Carson is in this stage of picking his nose. Brian thinks it's hilarious but I can't wait until we are out of it!! I asked a friend about it and her little girl also did it so I know there is hope.
Carson was doing the motions for the teacher on the bus telling us to "shush."

We love Carson so much. I hope you have enjoyed the updates and pictures as much as we love posting about him!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

This is what Carson got for Valentine's Day. He loves books and puzzles. I also got him crayons because he is starting to color!! I can't believe my baby is getting so big. I also got him this shirt from Macys because it was a killer deal!! He will be able to wear it when we go on the cruise.

These are the new earrings that Carson and Brian got me today. I love them-they are James Avery. I lost my other earrings and wanted something that I can wear all the time. I really like them.
Last week when my brother was here, I got a new Iphone and I surprised Brian and got him one also. That was his Valentine present because he didn't think he was going to get anything. He loves it!! In church today, he was looking up the bible verses online. He is crazy!!

Doesn't Carson look cute in his jersey!! Brian loves watching the Nuggets play and got Carson this jersey. I have to say that he is the cutest!!

Last night we went to eat at Red Lobster for dinner and Carson was so funny. He finally learned how to do high five. He doesn't say it, but will give you a high five and crack up. He had the table next to us laughing hysterically. He is also counting. He can count from 1-6 and usually gets all the numbers right. I have no idea where he picked this up. He is also singing The Wheels on the Bus go round and round. He does the motions and I just love it!! You can ask him what the teacher does and he will put his finger by his mouth and say "shush, shush." This is such a fun age!!