9 months

Well, as always, another month has flown by! And in case you were curious, I am giving myself a pat on the back for posting this on his actual 9 month bday instead of 3 weeks late! I can't believe my little man is now 9 months! As it was pointed out to me, he has now been outside of my belly as long as he was inside my belly :) It has been a fun month...

-- Sitting very well alone

-- super wiggly and reaching for everything

-- just starting to think about crawling...doing some weird sideways rolls trying to get to what he wants

--outgrowing 9 month clothes and starting to wear a lot of 12 month stuff

-- started "waving" (a really cute whole arm up and down kind of wave)

-- now the oldest one in his nursery class on Sunday mornings!

-- sleeping through the night (again :) and actually for the past 6 nights, he has slept 11-12 hours straight!!!

-- eating a variety of baby foods

-- tried a few things off mommy's plate (noodles and mashed potatoes)

-- still nursing every 4 hours during day

-- sleeping on belly (immediately after laying him down, he rolls onto belly every time now) -- very ticklish

-- reaches for me when he wants me to hold him (still very good going to just about anybody though)

-- spent his first night (actually 2 nights) away from me...much harder on me than him. Carson and daddy had a great time!

-- chews on everything, but no more teeth yet

-- bathing exclusively in the big tub at home (so long baby tube...in sink at Bebe's house)

As you may have noticed, each month this picture gets a little less posed as it gets a litte more difficult to take - he is much more curious and mobile than he used to be...so here are my attempts at our monthly "watch-me-grow" pic! Sorry, they appear to be a bit blurry too. But no need to fear, Uncle Brant to the rescue- he took some at the park today that I am sure turned out much better. Those will be posted soon! (Haven't seen them yet.)

The sign stayed beside him for all of 2 seconds...not long enough to get a shot

His legs look disproportionately small in the above pic...I'm pretty sure they are the right length though!

Seeing grandma and grandpa

House Update

Just a quick update on the house. Framing, roofing and electrical wiring complete. Starting brick tomorrow! We have been blessed to have efficient work crews and good weather (other than this weekend) so it is going up pretty fast. Still a lot of decisions to make but so far we are really excited about the way it is coming along!

Master's Sunday

I went for a run this morning while Larry and Carson were still sleeping. When I got back, they were both up and Larry had taken about 10 pictures of Carson and a few videos. You see, our little guy doesn't really love being on his tummy. However, for the past few weeks he has been rolling onto his tummy to sleep. Larry could here Carson was awake and playing in his crib and when he went in, this is what he saw! He was just happy and talking and peering over the edge to find his daddy :)



Carson's spot to play while Mommy gets ready for church

Carson and Daddy watching the Master's together. Please note the outfit!

Golfing is serious business in our house! Go Phil!

Easter, 8 months, and house update

We had a great Easter celebration. Much to be thankful for in our lives, but nothing compares to the thankful hearts we have for our Risen Savior!!
Just a few Easter pics. Uncle Brant took a few with his camera but I haven't seen those yet. Bebe (my mom) gave Carson an Easter basket with golf clubs in it- Larry was very excited about that. Carson thought it was fun to play with and given I had him in a cute little argile sweater vest, he looked ready for the golf course!

Carson's 8 month picture with Bundar. As you can see, we had a monkey them going...maybe that's because Carson is my little "chunky monkey!"



Update (sort of) on the house...framing has been going on all week. It actually already looks different from this, but this is the most recent picture I have. We've picked out brick and siding and got some great deals on lighting fixtures, sink and tub at a local place that is going out of business.

laughing with daddy

Carson is at such a fun age and his little laugh is melt-your heart and make-you-smile priceless. He gets cracked up by random things...once a balloon, another time it was a ball, a certain face, etc. In this video, Larry has him just belly laughing! It was so cute, I had to share. Hope it makes you smile :)

8 months old!!!

Carson is now 8 months old!!! Here are some cute pictures by Uncle Brant! Easter pics to come. During his 7 month Carson has been busy....

-sitting alone very well

-saying "dada" "momma" (not necessarily intentionally but getting there :) and a lot of other babbling sounds

-rolling both ways and likes to sleep on his tummy now

-was eating very well until he got sick, but his appetite is coming back now

-8oz of breast milk every 4 hours

-TWO teeth (bottom middle)

-very curious about everything

-sitting in highchair at restaurants

-still loves playing in his exersaucer

-gets very excited to see a familiar face but still okay to be held by any and everyone (typical sunday school baby!)