Trip to Phoenix

We just got back from a glorious, 11 day vacation in Phoenix. That's where Rob was born and raised so all of his family is there. We stay at his parents house and it's really nice because they have lots of room, a huge pool and we get to spend lots of time with the family. We skype pretty much weekly with Rob's parents so Carson knows who they are. It was so precious to see him run to his nanny and give her a big hug. I may have teared up a bit :)

While we were there we enjoyed, swimming, eating lots and lots of delicious food. (We may have brought a few extra pounds home with us. Seriously) Rob's younger sister, Shar volunteered to babysit all 3 boys so we could go to the temple as a family and perform sealings. It was a really special experience. I loved being across the alter from Rob again and being reminded of the special promises made to us. I am so grateful that we were married in the temple and that Carson and our future children are sealed to us forever.  I also got to visit with my auntie that moved to Az! It was so nice to be able to see her and and my cousins and get to visit for a while!

Carson loved playing with his cousins, Lincoln and Jack. Lincoln is 14 months older than Carson and Car is 13 months older than Jack! It's fun having them each a year apart but it does get a little crazy with a 1, 2 and 3 year old! It was really cute, the first night we were there all the family came over for pizza and wings. Carson and Lincoln were sitting at the kid table eating their pizza when all of the sudden we heard them just cracking up. You know what was so funny? They were saying, "poop." The 2 boys thought it was hilarious and kept saying poop and laughing. It was pretty funny and such a cousin thing. It might sound silly but seeing them get along and bond warmed my heart. Even it was from the word, poop :)

Is there anything better that being an aunt?! I LOVE my nephews so much! There is nothing better then hearing my nephew say, "Love you Aunt Mandy." I loved cuddling baby Jack and getting tackled by Lincoln.   I love that he is old enough to remember us now but it makes it so hard to say goodbye. Love and miss you so much Lincoln and Jackson!

Rob and I both agree that this was one of the best times we've had with his family. We loved every minute of it and were so sad to say goodbye to everyone. Luckily, Rob's parents are coming up here in a couple of weeks!

We love you Mom, Dad, Suzie, Nate, Lincoln, Jackson, Andrew, Noelle, and Sharlene! We had such a good time with you all and miss you!!

Angels watching over me (Or in this case, Carson)

I was standing at the stove making dinner and Carson was playing is his room when I heard the sound no mom ever wants to hear. A loud crash and a scream came out of my child that I've heard before. I don't think I have ever ran that fast in my life. As I got to his room this is what I see...

Carson was sitting to the left of the dresser and his toes were under the second drawer. He was screaming. I lifted the dresser of of him, scooped him and called Rob who had just left for work. The conversation went like this:

R: Hello?

M: I think Car just broke his toes

R: What?

M: The dresser fell on him and his toes were under it

R: Okay, what do they look like?

It's at this point that I realize Carson got out of my arms and went back to playing with his toys. He was looking at the dresser saying, "Fik it." (Fix it) I looked at his toes, wiggled them a bit and he was totally fine. Not a scratch, dent, bruise, no swelling and he's walking just fine.

M: Never mind, he's fine. 

R: Are you sure?

M: Ya, he's totally fine, playing and giggling.

Rob asked me if I was okay, I told him we were fine and to have a good night at work. We got off the phone, I put the dresser back up and went back to making dinner. 

I had to take a minute to sit down. My heart hurt from beating so fast. I needed to catch my breath. It all happened so fast. In the couple seconds it took me to get to his room I was imagining the absolute worst. Not knowing what you're going to find is terrifying. 

I found myself tearing up as I sat there thanking Heavenly Father for looking out for my sweet boy and keeping him safe. Someone was looking out for Carson. He likes to pull his clothes out of his dresser. I think he was reaching into the top drawer which is over his head and he must have pulled the whole thing down. He could have been climbing but he really isn't a climber. I am just amazed that he ended up next to it rather than the whole thing on top of him. 

As a mom of an almost two year old, I really try to keep my eyes on him all the time but it's impossible. Moms have to make dinner and go to the bathroom and we just can't have our eyes on them every second. I really believe that it's in these moments that their guardian angles swoop in and watch out for them for us. I am just so relieved that grateful that Carson wasn't hurt. Thank you angels, for watching out for my boy!!