3 Months Old!

Where does the time go? Today is Carson's 3 month birthday. In a way, it seems crazy that he is already 3 months old, but at the same time, it feels like he has always been in our family. He is growing so fast. He has brought Phil and I more joy than we ever felt was possible. He is growing so fast and learning new things everyday. Some of his favorite things to do are take baths, stand up, have tummy time, shake his rattle, chew on his hands, scream at the top of his lungs (not just sad crying screams, he screams when he is happy), smile at daddy, have mom sing him songs, eat (maybe eat should be at the top of the list). He has the cutest little personality. As long as he has everything that he wants, he is happy and smiley, but if he wants something he can be very demanding. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father allowed me to have this little miracle in my life! I couldn't have asked for a better baby. I'm sorry to all you other mothers out there. Your children may be cute, but I got the cutest baby!

I tried to take pictures of Carson for his 3 month birthday, but I am not a photographer, and our camera takes to long to take the picture so I missed a lot of good shots, but here are a couple of the best ones.

Just Chillin before the photo session started.

I tried to get a picture in the leaves in our yard, but Carson wanted nothing to do with them.

Good idea Mom!

Phil thought it would be funny to take a picture of Carson in this box. Carson was cool with it until he started pushing on the edge of the box with his feet and lodged himself in. He was pretty traumatized.

We are still not sure what color his eyes will end up being.

This is the closest to a smile out of all of the pictures.

Super Carson!

We tried the leaves again. Still not a good idea.

He didn't even want to stand in them.

Carson and Mommy

Carson and Daddy

The rest of these pictures are ones we have taken this month

Time to catch up on Videos!

So, Since I have figured out how to shrink down my videos, It's time to post all the ones that I have been saving up.

These first ones are just Carson being cute! I have tried to place them from youngest to most recent, so you can see the progress he has made.

This last one is awesome! Misty thinks it is so funny when Carson gets startled. When she buzzes her lips, or roars a little in front of him, his eyes will go really wide, he shakes his head back and forth, and his arms will flail about. It may be cruel....but it is really funny. However, when the camera comes out, the results differ a little this time.

Enjoy!

Will these finally work?

YEA!!! I finally figured out how to shrink the video file size to make it fit! Lots more to come! they have all been sitting in a file in my computer, but now we can post them on the blog! (Now only if our AA batteries would last.)

We currently are just taking video on our digital camera, and down loading it onto our laptop. We will soon be investing in a camcorder, so if you have suggestions on which ones are best and interface the easiest, that would be great!

Carson's Blessing

Well, we are just a week late, but here are a couple of pictures from Carson's baby blessing. We blessed him on September 14th. We were totally overwhelmed and touched by the support we received from our family and friends. Phil counted the people at our house and there were 54. We had even more at the church that didn't come to the luncheon. It was a wonderful day. We were able to see family members that we haven't seen for a while. Thanks to all who came! As for the pictures that will come next, you would think there would be more of Carson since it was his blessing. However, there are only a couple of him. Phil and I are not very good picture takers. Phil was taking these so we will blame him.

Carson in his blessing outfit. He hated it! The second I started putting it on him he started screaming, but eventually calmed down.

It's good we have a big house! Everyone fit with relative comfort.

Our two moms doing what moms do best. Thanks for all your help!

Misty, Angie, Mom (Rosalie), Chelsea, Joyce

Enter husbands

Phil, Miguel, Scott, Kyle

This is Aiden. He is my step-sister Angie's son. This was the first time I saw him. He is 10 months and very inquisitive.

Bragging

I just have to take few minutes to brag about my absolutely wonderful baby boy. About a week and a half ago, Carson was having a hard time going to sleep. We were in Midway at a hotel so we didn't have a rocking chair. (I usually rock Carson to sleep.) After about 45 minutes, I decided to just put him in his bed and see what happened. He babbled and grunted for about 5 minutes then fell right to sleep. I decided to try the same thing the next night, even though we were back home. After nursing him and rocking him for 5 minutes, I put him in his bed and left the room. Again, he babbled and grunted for a few minutes and fell asleep. Next night, same thing and so on. It is now a week and a half later, and we have put him down every night and let him fall asleep on his own. He has never even cried or fussed. He just babbles. And since he has been putting himself to sleep, he falls asleep earlier and stays asleep longer. Instead of only sleeping about 4 to 5 hours, he now sleeps 6 to 8 hours. I think this is a pretty amazing feat for a 7 week old baby to have accomplished. Oh and a sleeping baby means a sleeping mommy. I am loving the added rest I have gotten. We both just love him!

Pictures Galore!!

So, Here are the many Faces O' Carson. Hopefully I can give a good enough description to each of them:

(Above) This is what we call Carson's "Scary Eyes"

(click on the picture for full size to get the full effect. : ) )

His little eyebrows are so cute when they bunch up!

Carson fighting going to sleep (and looking a little inebriated)

More eyebrows

Right on man!!

Mommy and Carson's Hands

Cute Smiles!! (too bad its a little dark)

What was that big flash of light?

Our favorite picture of Carson. This is the quintessential Carson.

We love the wrinkles in his forehead!

YAAAAAWWWWNNNNN.....

Um, Kermit? You look a little.....Um.... Drugged.

(Just kidding Anne, we love the frog!)

A cute picture of Carson and Drugged Kermit.

It appears to be a Giant Egg or Marshmellow!

Carson in his Blessing Suit

Another Amazing Picture of Carson!! (Misty took all of these!)

The following are Carson's Paparazzi Avoidance Pics:

We hope you enjoyed all these cute pictures of our favorite baby boy!