Dear 9 month old Carson

Dear Carcar,
 You are 9 months old and I can't believe it. Time has gone by so fast. I can't believe that in just three months you will be one year old.
 You are such a joy to be around and you are so funny! It has be son fun to watch your personality develop over the last few months. You are always makes us and yourself laugh. Your newest trick is sniffing. You take deep breaths in through your nose and then you smile because you are so pleased with yourself. You also signed "more" and that same day you actually said more! It's so cute. When you say it, it sounds like, "mah." You have started to slither around a lot. Your mode of transportation was rolling but now you have discovered that you can push yourself forward with your feet. I love watching you go!! You are so curious. You are constantly looking around and taking everything in. You hardly ever sit still. You just want to go go go!! You definitely have your daddy's energy. You are almost always happy. And when you do get fussy it is pretty easy to cheer you up. You are a great sleeper. When you're tired you rub your eyes and that let's me know that you are ready for a nap. I lay you in your crib and you put your blanket on your little nose and go right to sleep. I am obsessed with watching you sleep. I love seeing you so peaceful. You are an amazing eater. You like everything. Some of your favorites are yogurt, mixed garden vegetables, ritz crackers and water. I tried giving you some juice and you didn't want it. I'm grateful for that! You can have as much water as you want baby. You have made it impossible for me to wear necklaces but that's okay. You love taking baths!! As soon was we walk into the bathroom you start smiling and squealing and kicking. You say a lot of sounds. The ones we hear the most are, "bababaa" "dadada" "mmmmm"  and then of course all your squeals and toot noises :) You also really enjoy hitting toys together and hearing the sound it makes.
 You are so smart and incredible Carson boy. Your dad and I love you so much. You have tons of extended family who love you too. You are such a joy and light in our lives. I love you more then you will ever know.

Love,
mamama :)

15 for Friday

I am in the process of blogging all about our vacation but you're going to have to wait for that one.

1. Carson is so happy to be home! I'm glad he knows this is home and he is happy here :)
2. Baby food with broccoli in it smells horrible!
3. Carson is getting his teeth in such random order. He has his top left tooth and the one next to it...not his other top tooth yet.
4. I am in serious need of some alone time. My eyebrows need plucking and my nails need painting but when I do get alone time all I do is read!
5. I really want to redecorate our living room.
6. I am very thankful for the power of prayer and the gift of the holy ghost.
7. Carson got a train whistle from Grandma Ganem in Colorado. Half the time he loves it, half the time he pretends to be afraid of it.
8. I am the worst mom ever. While holding Car today he leaned back just as I was walking into our bedroom and he hit the side of his head right on the corner of the door frame. He has a red mark and a bump :( I feel awful.
9. We got to see B and J yesterday!! We're so happy to be reunited with them :)
10. Rob and B are now going to be partners at work!!!! We are so thrilled!!!!!
11. My little brother really needs to shave his mustache
12. Summer weather has been pretty lame here so I'm ready for fall
13. Carson finds the most microscopic things to put in his mouth
14. Rob really wants to buzz his hair.....I'm not to thrilled about it
15. CARSON IS GOING TO BE 1 IN 3 MONTHS!!!! :( :(

15 for Friday

1. I got my first paycheck last night. It feels good to be bringing in money again.
2. Carson is cutting his 2 top teeth and he is CRABBY. Poor baby.
3. Less then 2 weeks and we'll be on vacation!!
4. I tried making these yesterday but they didn't turn out very well. The frosting is delish though so I saved it and I am going to make cinnamon rolls and use the cream cheese frosting for them!
5. Carson didn't pee the bed last night!!!!
6. There are some weird shows on the kids sprout channel.
7. Can it be summer yet? I need some sunshine. I am hating this cloudy rainy crap.
8. I really really really want a kitty. (No mom, I am not taking May-may back. She hates Carson....and she smells)
9. I am in need of a new book but I really don't have time to read.
10. Working with a 8 week old has been so fun. He is so tiny and so fun to snuggle.
11. School is just about out and for the next 3 months I will avoid the mall like the plague. Too many pre-teens.
12. Do any of you use mineral make up? What do you think? Would you reccomend it?
13. I wish I could paint my nails. With an 8 month old there is no time. Oh well, guess I'll just have to go get a mani pedi! :)
14. My happy pills cause night sweats and it is SO ANNOYING!!!!!
15. Deadliest Catch is my and Rob's new show. It's really good and interesting!!

Carson

Carson will be 8 months old on Thursday!!! I can't believe how fast he is growing up! Here are some updates of our sweet baby boy!!

He is HUGE. He is wearing size 18 month clothes and he is just about in size 24 months.
He is finally sitting up on his own. It's so cute and he is much happier when he is playing.
He is loud! He makes all sorts of funny noises. His favorite on is blowing rasberries.
He doesn't cry when he wakes up, he just talks and sings. It is the sweetest thing to wake up to in the morning.
He says, "dada" It is so adorable.
He is a wild man in church. 
He loves other babies.
He loves taking baths and splashing and getting mama all wet!
He is a great eater!! He'll eat whatever I give him. So far he hasn't disliked anything. He gets that from his dad :)
He loves to "drum" on things.
He loves my mom's cat Chopper. And Chopper is a great cat and puts up with Car pulling on him.
He loves his uncles Ty and Mack! I can't wait for him to meet his other uncles and aunts in just a couple of weeks!!
He loves to see other babies laughing. When he is really crabby we watch babies laughing on youtube. Instant cheerer upper!!
He has just started pulling my hair! Ouch!!
He thinks getting dressed/undressed is hilarious. Every time I put his arms in his sleeves he cracks up!
He loves to look at pictures of us and our family members.
He is getting his top teefies!!
He loves getting his picture taken and he makes the same face every time.
He loves people. This kid does not have a shy bone in his body. He will smile at anyone he sees and will let anyone hold him. It's cute right now but it worries me for when he is older. He reminds me of a cousin I have. When he was about 3 his mom would have to tell him, "We don't hug strangers." I have a feeling that's how Carson will be :)
He is heavy. About 25 pounds. I am seriously getting some defined arms.
He is getting more and more hair and it is so blonde! I love it!
He still looks just like his daddy! I love that too :)

Carson is a wonderful baby. He is such a joy! I honestly miss him and night when he's in bed. (I think I'm more attached to him than he is to me!) He makes Rob and I happy each and every day and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this special little boy!! I love you Carson Robert!!

Carson's camera faces

15 for friday memory style

For this weeks 15 for Friday I am going to do some random memories as well and random facts

Our cat had kittens when my little brother was 4 or 5. He put one of the kitties in the fridge. Luckily it wasn't in there very long.

When I was 2 and 3 I would put my toys in the fridge because I liked them cold.

I was allowed to wear glitter and lip gloss when I was 12. I thought I looked so good.

My brother and I had bunk beds when we were little. I was always a little scared that the top bunk would fall through on top of me.

My dad used to play pretty pretty princess with me.

Today I found a cheerio in my pocket. Thanks Car :)

I can successfully change a dirty diaper in the dark.

I started watching a 2 year old and 7 week old part time. Their mom was really worried because 2 year old doesn't take to new people to well. Music to my ears? 2 year old kept saying, "I having so much fun!!!" Her name for me is "Manny that is nice" :)

Carson loves to watch babies laughing on youtube. It's so cute!

Our vacation is in 2 and a half weeks!!

Watching the show 16 and pregnant is really depressing.

I know sooo many people getting married this summer!  It is so exciting!!

I think Rob's muscles are so sexy!! (Tmi?)

The last class of the month was always Parent Watch Day when I was in ballet. One of the times the parents were watching I totally fell in the middle of the floor.

Poor Car is teething again. He is getting his top teefies!! Unfortunately he has woken up 3 times since he went to bed.

Have a great weekend!!!

Thank you

This post is dedicated to all of the people who work in the medical field...
 Last week Rob had a patient who shot himself in the mouth. The shot went all the way through his head. Rob said there was blood pouring out of the hole in his head. The man died at the hospital. Once he died the doctor let Rob touch his brain! Ew!! It amazes me that there are people out there who can do that. I have so much respect for you all.
 Rob shared with me a call that another crew at his work had. The abuse they're patient is so evil, sickening, disgusting and heart breaking that I wont post about it. All I will say is that the EMT's, nurses and doctors that cared for this young patient are incredible and special people. As soon as Rob told me about what had happened I was immediately nauseated and later that night as I lay in bed thinking about it, I cried. If that was my job I wouldn't last a day. I would have quit right there on the spot.
 So, all of you out there in the medical field, thank you. Thank you for doing what you do. You truly amaze me. I have so much respect for you.

Love this :)