Today Carson and I decided to make a fort using our coffee table and a blanket. I just love this boy and his love for life. I remember as a kid making forts and I had the same enjoyment and excitement for them as Carson did today. We played under the fort for probably a good half hour just laughing and having a fun time, thanks for playing with Mom Carson. Afterwards he also had to show that he can still get on top of our fort even with the extra pressure of having a blanket that moves while trying to climb on top, but as you can see he was triumphant, great job Carson!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Cheetah Love
Awwwwwww! Some little boy loves the Cheetah he chose while visiting the Rain Forest Cafe last summer. In fact because we were going to the zoo, and might see a Cheetah I asked him to say Cheetah and to my surprise he said it clear as day, such a smart boy!
We start them young
After the zoo we decided to wind down and play with Daddy's air soft mask, Carson thinks this is so funny especially when you kiss him when he is in the mask, such a fun and loveable little guy!
1st Zoo Experience
Our First stop was to see the monkeys as well as the Ape, and as you can tell Carson loved them! He even keep calling them using monkey sounds! Ooo, Eee!
Next stop a photo shoot with the giant replica of the elephant, as mentioned this was unfortunately the only elephant we saw that day. We will have to wait to see them in April when we go again, but worth the wait for sure at least for me.
After visiting with the otters and taping a cute video of Carson running back and forth between windows to catch a glimpse of the otters, we found a tunnel. Of course we had to take a few minutes to go through and play with the snow.
Next Stop on our zoo trip to us to the Rocky Shores
a new exhibit that consists of California Sea Lions,
Leopard Sea Lions, a Polar bear, and a couple of
Grizzly bears. I found out later from a friend that
we got lucky to see the Polar bear as she has been
hanging out in her den hibernating for quite a little while.
Carson also enjoyed watching the Sea Lions swim around,
but only if mom held him, he didn't like to stand on
the ledge by the glass by himself.
This goes to show how quickly one's own personal and quiet little "Jazz hands" moment can instantly become so.....documented.
Crossing the bridge going to visit the giraffes big cats, reptiles, and birds. Carson did a really good job walking around most of the zoo, which for an 19 month old is pretty big.
Photo shot after visiting the giraffes including a baby giraffe which is already taller than Daddy!
We got to see a tiger, which was a highlight, because if you know Carson most animals still say roar and the tiger is no exceptions. Photo Shoot with mom and dad, what a treat!
This picture is pretty cool with Carson's reflection while looking at the Lynx, who according to Carson also says "Meow"
As promised here are two of the elephants
closest relatives, the Hyrax! They are often mistaken for rodents, but in actuality are more closely related to elephants.
Well there you have it our first family trip to the Zoo, we look forward to many more fun times at the zoo as a family, as we continue to grow.
Yummy Dinner!
As many moms can attest, kids always go through a very picky stage and for Carson that started just after one, however, Strawberries and Nutella on bread are always a hit! This was dinner a few nights ago and I had to take a picture because unlike his birthday he had no problem getting all messy and you can't get enough of those pictures.
YUMMY!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Come Follow Me
readers may know already, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has recently as of this year changed
how we teach our youth during our Sunday meetings. I can honestly say I was apprehensive about teaching this new curriculum as teachers are not given a manual or a set lesson to teach, and that is how I have been used to being taught as well as teaching. However, as I have taught a few lessons I personally have gained a greater knowledge and drawn closer to my Heavenly Father, my Savior, as well as getting to know the Holy Ghost on a more personal level. I never could have imagined that not having a set lesson to go to and teach I would have learned as much as I have in such a few short weeks. We have been encouraged by our latter day prophets to teach the youth as the Savior would teach them if he were living on the earth today. As I have studied and pondered ideas and questions about the Godhead this month and found answers to those questions, through lots of different methods, I have had to learn the gospel, not just know about the gospel and the teachings I hold sacred. I will put myself out there and say that I know that we each can have a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father, our Savior, and the Holy Ghost we just have to take the effort and the means they have of getting to know them for ourselves. I can only imagine as I continue to teach and study in the way that the Savior himself taught and learned, I will be able to not be afraid to stand up for what is right in the face of many trials and adversities that plague the world today. I will be a better mother, a better wife, a better friend, and a better disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. I know that there are 3 members of the Godhead and each have one purpose to bring about the immortality and eternal life of man, but each has their own distinct roles in accomplishing them, and with their help I too can help in building up of the kingdom of God on this earth. I encourage all even those who do not have youth to check out the new way of teaching our youth, it is most beneficial to all, use it as a means to become better than you are today. If you want to take a look and I encourage all to do so, even if you may not know my faith you can find them at https://www.lds.org/youth/learn

My Handsome Little Guy
My little baby is growing up, but as all mothers know they will always be our babies even when they old and gray!
What Can I Fit in this Hole?
Let's begin this post by saying I am really glad that we do not have any small legos in our household, we only have the mega legos. Last night Carson thought it might be fun to see if he could stick a mega lego in his month, and lets just say it was a success, and it was so funny that we just had to take a picture. Lately he has also been asking for "shows" so as a family we watched Aladdin, and of course "B" and "bear" had to join the fun.
Look at me I am talented!
He loves cuddling up to his gigantic teddy bear and watching a good show.
Friday, January 25, 2013
New Life
Monday, January 14, 2013
Daddy's Shoes
I love to wear your shoes Daddy,
As you can clearly see.
Pretending I'm as big as you,
For soon that day will be.
I hope to be like you someday,
Strong, patient, full of love.
You're the greatest Dad on earth,
With quite the shoes to fill.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Our New Friend
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
"Choo Choo"
Monday, January 7, 2013
Our Young Man
Curly Hair
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