Dirty Boy

Carson played hard today! He was at Noelle's house and they played in the water/sand table. When he came home, we planted flowers and Carson was covered in dirt because the wind was blowing. He then started eating the dirt and was putting it in his pockets. We came in about 7 and he took a bath. Carson loves his baths!!!

I guess you can tell that our camera is working. Brian was playing around with it the other day and it started taking pictures. Thank goodness because I did not want to repair it. It probably would be cheaper to just buy a new one??

This weekend the pool opens and we are very excited. We are going to go to the pool on Saturday and then swimming lessons at 11:30. We are going to go to PJ's on Monday for a BBQ and relax. What is everyone doing this long weekend?

Carson spelling his name

Turn up the volume before you watch the video!

Carson loves slides!

Before I get to the fun stuff we have been doing- my camera broke! Ugh!! I'm not sure if we are going to fix it or get a new one. Until then, we won't be having any pictures.

Carson is taking swimming lessons at the recreation center on Saturdays. I have to get in the water with him and he blows bubbles, kicks his feet, goes under water and went down a big slide today. I tried to find a picture online but I had no luck. The slide is 3 stories tall and went in 3 circles on the way down. He had a blast!! I had to tell him that the slide was closed because we would still be there going down the slide!

We bought Carson's birthday present this week. Go here to see what we bought. We are so excited and can't wait for him to play on it. It should be here in the next 2 weeks. Yes we are really early with his present but we wanted him to enjoy it this summer and then we will bring it in and put it in the basement for the winter.

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.