Future Golfer

Carson is definitely taking after the boys in the family. He loves to golf. A few weeks ago he was watching golf with Chill and he said, "Daddy, I used to golf." He was dead serious too. We have recently realized he is a left handed golfer. Time for some new clubs. Right now he just turns his upside down to golf. We took him in to try some left handed clubs and sure enough, he's a lefty. He doesn't miss a thing when we talk about him because when he talks about golf, he lefts everyone know, "I'm a lefty."

Sunny St. George

When Chill has time off, what does he do? Golf, Golf, and more Golf. If he could he would golf everyday, but unfortunately his schedule won't allow it. He finally had a week break so we headed down to St. George with his family so he could golf. It was hot but we had a great time. I of course did not golf, but found plenty to do to keep busy with the little dude. I spent a lot of time with Chill's mom and grandma. We made the cutest quilt and just had a good time. Carson enjoyed every minute of it and spent most of his time looking for the cat who hid the entire time we were there. Chill was happy because he spent much of his time on the golf course. This trip was definitely for him!

Taking a walk with Grandma Gen

Looking for the darn cat

Celebrating Grandpa Blaine's birthday

Teasing Grandpa

Mom and Carson

Carson and Grandma Claudia

Playing in the Water

Hanging out with Grandma Gen and Grandma Claudia

Sewing Fun!

Cheese!!!

Trying to get Grandpa to throw a "Snap" at his chest

4 Generations

( I don't do his hair like that, but he loves it when it is crazy and Chill wouldn't let me fix it!)

Attempting to take a family picture

Arizona....Again!!

I know we were just there, but I made a last minute decision to go with my family to Arizona for my brother in law's graduation from Medical School. I am so glad we went. We had such a fun time as always. We spent 4 really hot days there, but filled them up as much as we could with activities. I didn't get very many good pictures and I didn't get any pictures at graduation- they are all on my sister and my mom's cameras. We are so proud of Jared and his hard work the past 4 years. We know what a sacrifice it is to make it through Medical School and he did awesome. He is going to make a great doctor. They are off to Florida for intern year and then we'll see where their journey goes after that. We love you guys.
Congrats Dr. and Mrs. Jared Heaton...ha ha!!!

Waiting on the curb for Jared to pick us up- Carson had to copy everything Grandpa was doing

So happy to be with Lexi Lou again

Taking care of Beans when he was sad!

Ready for the pool

Playing at the park

Memorial Day

Okay so I know I'm a little behind, but hey I'm busy...or am I just Lazy? I have always spend Memorial Day in Idaho with my family visiting the cemetery, but this year we spent it with Chill's family and had a fun and eventful day. We took Carson fishing at a little pond and didnt' have much luck, but it was fun.

We went to the park and played for a bit and then watched a little Memorial Day tribute and watched the jets fly over. It was really neat. It was nice to stop for a minute and think also about our loved ones that are no longer with us.

We flew kites in the back yard. Carson loved this but every now and again would just let go of the kite string and grandpa would have to run and retrieve the kite.

We attempted fishing again in the river by Chill's parents house and had much more luck. The best thing was we caught most of the fish on Carson's little dinky fishing pole. I'm not sure what he liked better...fishing or drinking Chill's Pepsi!

Love My Boys!

This is why I love these boys! We went to Motherhood Maternity the other day so I could exchange some stuff and get some more "fat" clothes. I ran up to pay for my stuff and when I turned around this is what I saw. Gotta Love It!

April

April was a busy month for us and it came and went before I could even blink. Really I remember thinking how crazy it was that it was April first and now we are well into May. Where does the time go. I wish there were days it would just slow down. Slow down so that Carson wouldn't grow up so fast, slow down so that I could have more time before the new baby is here, slow down so I could get on top of all the projects I have for myself. Guess I just need to enjoy everything as the time flies by. I will just give a quick overview of how our April went.

Easter

Cason was so fun to watch on Easter. He told me the night before that the Easter Bunny was going to come in through the front door. He was headed down the stairs to let him in and I assured him that I would open the door when he got here. He was so cute when he woke up Easter morning and told Chill and I that the Easter Bunny brought Eggs. To be a kid again. He was so excited about all the eggs and his basket and when he finally found out the eggs were filled with Candy it was all over from there. Sugar High, Sugar High, Sugar High. Why do we as parents do this to ourselves. I mean I know darn well what would happen if Carson ate all that candy. He was a little wild! In some of the picutres you can see he is holding a marker. He told us he was using it to help him find his basket...

Grandpa Claude

Chill's sweet grandpa passed away on April 12. He was the sweetest man I know. The family feels a great loss, but everyone also have so many wonderful memories of grandpa Claude. We were able to spend some time at his house just a few nights before he passed away and I am so glad we got to share that time with him, Grandma Molly and Chill's parents. We had pizza and looked through some photo albums. Grandpa Claude knew who everyone was in the pictures, it was impressive. He was in good spirits and joking just as much as he would any other day. Although we were shocked he went so quickly, we are happy to have the sweet memories that we have of him. It brought up a lot of memories for me as well because it was just a year ago that I was with my cute little grandma when she passed away. I miss her so much still, but know that she is happy and where she is supposed to be. Grandparents are so wonderful and I am so glad that I am able to have a relationship with Chill's grandparents. One of my fondest memories I have of Grandpa Claude is how sweet he was to Grandma Molly. I always knew that he loved her and would do anything for her. He was so cute with her, holding her hand and saying kind things. I have mentioned to Chill many times I hope we can be like his grandparents when we are that age.

Arizona

Chill had a week off so we decided to take a quick trip to Arizona. The weather was SO nice and we really had such a good time. Nat and Jared are morning in June and we are so so sad. They are moving to Florida which is great, but a lot farther away! Carson was so cute to watch on the plane. I was thinking to myself how different it is now flying with him than when he was 3 months old and CRIED most of the time! He was so excited about it and would tell people he was going to Arizona! We just spent our time playing. It was so cute to watch all the kids together. I hate that we live far away just for that reason. The trip seemed way to short and went by too fast but I am so glad we went. We were sad to say good bye to Nat and Jared's little resort they have been living in for the past 4 years but excited for them to start a new adventure. Jared is starting his Residency in Florida in June and we are so proud of him.

Plane Ride

Swimming


Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium

My Birthday

The night before we flew home from Arizona we were able to have a birthday party. We celebrated Chill, Carson and my birthday. The guys and the kids decorated the house while Nat and I were shopping and they were so excited to show it to us when we got home. The party had to be quick because everyone was exhausted! We had a little Panda Express, opened presents, and then I ate cake by myself! We flew home from Arizona on my birthday. I was so sad to be leaving those kiddos and of course Nat and Jared. It was good to come home though and celebrate. Of course I went to work for a few hours because it was group night (I know, I know, but we had an awesome guest speaker I didn't want to miss) After group we went with my family to the Spaghetti Factory for some dinner and back to mom and dads for presents and strawberry pie...yummy! I was able to celebrate with Chill's family as well on Saturday night. We went to Cafe Rio (one of my favorites for sure) and then more gifts and cake and ice cream. The fun just kept going for a few weeks really. I celebrated at work last week with my friends, and then just yesterday had a fun girls lunch will the girls on Chill's side of the family which I just love! I really love birthdays (especially mine ha ha). My parents have ALWAYS made a big deal about birthdays and I appreciate it and still love it!

Birthday Boys

We've had a busy few weeks celebrating birthdays in our house. Chill's birthday was on March 17th but the festivities lasted for a week. We had to celebrate with my family, Chill's family, and of course our little family. Chill has been super busy during this rotation so our celebrations were quick but fun. Then on March 31st Carson turned 2 years old. I can't belive our little man is growing up. Seems so crazy and it makes me want to cry, but I just love him so much. He says and does the funniest things right now and I am really enjoying this age. I'm afraid though now that he is 2 something will happen and that "terrible twos" will come out! We had a big party on March 28th with our extended family and then we did a little pizza party, cake and more presents on his birthday. Carson was great and enjoyed every minute of it. I took him to the dr. yesterday for his check up and he was a CHAMP! This is the first time we have gone without crying. We talked about it before we got there and I told him what was going to happen and after it was all over Carson said, "I was so brave." Carson and I both got flu shots as well and after his shot he got a sucker so he was a happy camper. After I got my shot Carson looked at the nurse and said, "Mommy sucker too?" I was just laughing. He's always looking out for me. Carson is still just a skinny mini weighing in at a whoppin 23.5 lbs! He has put on a whole 4 lbs in the past year. I'm not complaining because he is still really easy to lug around! We also had another break through this past month, Carson has gone to the nursery for 2 weeks in a row without crying. I seriously can't believe we made it. I thought for sure I'd still be hanging out in the nursery when the new baby gets here. Going back to nursery when I'm 26 years old wasn't really what I had in mind for myself. Thanks to some awesome nursery leaders who have worked wonders with him, I have been able to enjoy Sunday School again for the first time in 2 years. My little secret is... Carson is obsessed with gum right now so I send him with his blanket and a piece of GUM in his mouth and an extra one in his pocket. It has worked like a charm.

Happy Birthday Chill!

Happy Birthday Carson
Party #1

Party #2