Buddies

Last weekend Margo & Owen came to hang out with us for the afternoon.  Carson & Owen played together so good, it was the cutest thing to watch them.  Besides the fact that Carson is going through a hitting stage and he smacked Owen over the head a few times.  (sorry Owen!)  As most of you know, Margo and I have known eachother forever and somehow survived being college roomates.  :)  I just love the fact that we now get together to watch our kids play. 

Don't they just look SO innocent? 

They both thought it was funny to put bowls on their heads!

We were laughing watching Owen push Carson back & forth...they were both laughing too, wish I would have caught it on video!

He loves his tractors!

Ethan spent a lot of time in the tractor & combine this fall.  I mean A LOT!  I can't believe that kid can sit out there for as long as he does, there were a few Saturdays where he was out there for 12 hours!  Everyday when I picked him up from pre-school, he would ask if daddy was in the field.  But he only got to go out there if he was good at school.  Then when he gets home from the tractor, he plays with his little tractors and combines on the kitchen floor.  He is not happy if Carson messes up his "field"!  I think we have a little farmer on our hands.  Daddy & Grandpa John should be proud.  :)

And he always had to make sure to put on his "work" clothes, which are any of his jeans that have holes in them.  We bought him work boots this year too.

Little ears

This little munchkin...

...is having tubes put in his ears on December 2nd!  We hope this helps so he doesn't have to deal with those icky ear infections anymore.  The doctor said there is still a chance he can get ear infections, but they won't be as bad.  They would prescribe us drops instead of antiobiotics to clear up the infection.   No more pink stuff in our refirgerator for Carson.  Yeah!

My boys

Can you believe they are both looking at the camera?  I can't remember what bribe we used to get Ethan to smile and Carson doesn't look thrilled....but at least he is looking!  :)

The next big task will be to get a good Christmas picture.  I better start now!

Busy weekend!

I was a little bit concerned that we were going to miss out on Halloween and birthday party fun, but everything turned out great.

Ethan was sick on Thursday & Friday.  It didn't come as a big surprise because almost his entire pre-school class was out.  He had a low grade fever and just felt crummy.  He was bummed because he had to miss his school party on Friday.  But we did go up to the St. Clair school on Friday night with Sara & Aubrey.  It was a little crazy there!  Ethan was still a little out of it, so he didn't have as much fun as I had hoped.  Saturday night Grandpa Ron and Andrea took Ethan trick or treating in Janesville, he got a TON of candy!  Carson and I stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's house, it was very cold. 

Sunday was Carson's big first birthday party!  Thanks to everyone who came.  Carson got some nice new clothes and fun toys.  Which his big brother seems to also enjoy.  :) 

I love planning and having parties at my house, but they always seem like such a whirlwind.  I spend tons of time cleaning and planning, and then it is over so fast.  But, all that matters is that everyone has a good time and we get to spend time with family and friends!

Happy 1st Birthday Carson!

Happy birthday to my sweet baby boy!  I can't believe it has been a year.  It seems like yesterday that Grandma Renee and Auntie Shannon were calling and texting me multiple times per day as I was impatiently waiting for you to arrive.   Then when you did get here we had so many happy visitors come and see you in the hospital.  Your brother was excited to meet you.  Now it's you that is excited to see your big brother everyday, he always makes you smile.  He loves you so much, even though he can be a little to rough sometimes.  :)  You are growing up so fast, starting to walk all around.  Your favorite things to play with are balls, blocks, and Ethan's toys.  You sure like your bottle and pacifier, it may be a few months before we get those away from you.  But that's okay, you are only 1....still our little baby.  Mommy and Daddy love you Carson.  Happy Birthday.

Only a few hours old...

The big 1 year old...

Please pray

On the right you will see a button with a picture of a little baby that says "praying for Stellan".  I read his mom's blog everyday, I don't know them...but their story has been on the news in the past and was on the Cribsheet blog that I read.  Stellan has a heart condition and has been sick ever since he was born.  Ironically, he has the same birthday as Carson.  Right now Stellan is in the hospital not doing so well, so his family could use some extra thoughts and prayers.  If you have some time, click on that button and checkout the blog. It's all just so sad.  It reminds me to be extremely thankful that my family is healthy.