Day Out with Thomas

Carson had a blast yesterday with Thomas!! He rode the train and got a bunch of Thomas stuff. When you leave, they make you exit through a huge tent with everything Thomas you can imagine. Needless to say- we came out with a bunch!! Thomas umbrella, Thomas hat, 2 Thomas trains and Arthur the train. He raked in the goodies!! We went last year, but this was much better by far. He would see the train and start screaming!! It's like he was a teenager at a concert! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Busy Summer!!

Teague and Carson on July 4th

Carson at Disneyland

Brian's graduation day

Carson being goofy!!

This summer has been very busy for us. Carson and I went to Texas for Easter and that is when it all began. My parents came out for Brian's graduation and we had a big party for Brian. He has to finish student teaching but not much longer. We see the light at the end of the tunnel!! In June, Brian and Carson went to California and Disneyland to see his Uncle Bill. I met my mom in New York City for a few days and saw the sights. I have to say that is one busy city!! I don't think I'll go back but it was fun. Erica and I went to the "Cake Bosses" Bakery and waited in line for 2 hours. It was good though!!

We are getting ready to go to Gunnison for the weekend for Brian's grandma's memorial service. She passed away in December but we waited until all the family could make it in July. When we get back, we are going to Texas for Brody's first birthday!! I am so excited. I told Carson that we were going and now all he talks about is Brody!! I will update with more pictures when we get back!! I hope everyone is having a awesome summer. I know we are!!

Casa Bonita

We decided to take Carson to Casa Bonita today. Brian didn't have to work or study so we took advantage. He liked the cliff divers and the puppet show but not the gorilla. The gorilla jumped towards us and ran by our table and his eyes got real BIG!! We were laughing at him. Then the gorilla was done with the show and waved to Carson and he held on tighter. We had a great, quiet weekend. I hope you enjoyed yours!

Carson, Duke and Bella

We went out to let the dogs run today and it was very windy!! We are hoping to go to the park tomorrow if the wind isn't blowing like it is today. Carson had a great time running around and got some energy out with the dogs.

"Fearless"

These are pictures from gymnastics today. Fearless is what one mom called Carson! I totally agree with that statement. He is not scared of anything and will get on anything. The other day I was cooking dinner and he was chasing the cat. Next thing I know, he is running across the kitchen table trying to get the cat! He will also jump off the back of the couch on to the floor! I am amazed at this boy!!

He is so crazy about trains and Thomas the Train right now. Everywhere we go he sees Thomas and has to have him! We have trains running out our ears. We went to the resale shop today and he got a big Thomas set and has been playing all day. He will also yell "TV" and that means he wants to watch Thomas.

We are getting very excited about our trip to Texas. We go the first weekend in March for my cousins wedding. I bought Carson the cutest outfit. I told my mom that he is my doll and I play dress up with him! ha!

Having fun!

Brian and I decided to take Carson to the Cherry Creek Mall today. They have an amazing play area in the middle of the mall. We had at California Pizza Kitchen and Carson had cheese pizza-he ate very good!! He doesn't eat well very often so we were excited. We then went and played. He loved all of the stuff he could crawl and jump off of. He would not slide down the slide but instead see how he could jump over it!! He is a boy who is a dare devil!!

SNOW!!

Dancing with his Mickey!

It finally snowed here this past week. Last year Carson did not like the snow and cried everytime we tried to put him in it. This year is a different story! He LOVED the snow. He thought it was really funny to make snowballs and throw them at me. I need to buy him a sled. I think he will really like going down the hills!! I have never been sledding so we will both get to try it for the first time.

COMMITTED!

Brian and I both have decided that we are going to become committed to God. We are going to read the entire bible in 365 days (on the kindle) and join a group at church. We have been enjoying our "comfort zone" for a little too long and we are going to branch out. Carson really enjoys going to church and learning about God. We want to set a good example for him and bring him up in a Godly home. I am trying to teach him "Jesus Loves Me" and it is so cute to hear him say some of the words.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!! I have been a bad blogger lately and it's because Brian has been doing video and I keep forgetting the camera! I promise I will do better. We had an amazing Christmas and enjoyed spending time with the family. As you can see, Carson got a horse and loves it! I will post the video once Brian is finished with it.

Last nice day before the snow!

Today was a really warm day so I met Jade and Jill at the park. It is supposed to get cold and snow on Thursday so I wanted to get out before it gets too cold! Carson had a great time and then we went grocery shopping.

Thursday is Grace's Angel Day. It has been 4 years since we said goodbye and it feels just like yesterday. I can't believe we have been living our "new normal" life this long. I think about the "what ifs" and what would she be doing, ballet, soccer? What would she like? Babies? What would she look like? Who would she act like? I could go on forever. I will always wonder! We are going to go eat at Cracker Barrel and I'm going to get a pedicure on Thursday. We spend the day together every year in her memory.

Happy Halloween!!

Parker Fall Festival

We went to another fall festival!! Carson really enjoys getting to run around and see all the animals. He got bit by the duck and thought it was the funniest thing. I told him to not touch it but he was trying to get in the cage with the duck. As soon as we got into the animal area, we were told not to touch the pony. What do you think Carson does first?? Touch the pony!! He picked out a pumpkin and had a blast with the duck races!! We couldn't keep the boys out of the water. Teague led us through the corn maze- it was so cute!! We are gearing up next weekend for Halloween. I have to go to a wedding on Halloween afternoon so Carson is going to go to the Mainstreet Festival with Noelle and then I will be back to take him trick-or-treating! Stay tuned for Dinosaur pictures!!

Fall Festival!

Scott, Kara and Kylie came to visit us this past weekend. We had a blast!! They flew in on Thursday and we went to the fall festival on Friday while the guys played golf. The kids loved the barrel rides. All 3 kids were screaming when they had to get off the ride. Saturday we all went to Boulder and shopped and ate. The guys played golf again on Sunday and we took the kids shopping with us. They left on Monday and Carson has been lost since. He keeps asking where Kylie is- he loved having her around and playing with her. He taught her to jump off the couch and she taught him how to climb in the crib. Thank goodness he won't climb out yet!!

Only 1 month until we are in Texas!! I am excited! Everyone get ready so we can go have dinner or see each other while we are there!!