Carson's First Cabin Trip

Grandma Dennis helped us pick-out (and purchase) this awesome Jeep All-Terrain Stroller for our camping trip, and we love it! It's light weight, easy to use, and works great on gravel/dirt roads! It's a great hiking stroller. Carson likes it too... when it's moving. We had so much fun with it in Kamus, UT on Friday night.

Uncle Stephen and Carson enjoying the mountain air
How can you say "no" to those eyes?

We had to come home early from our weekend get away, but it was fun while it lasted.

A Few of His Favorite Things

Carson leads an exciting life, and I've finally gotten in the habit of taking pictures of it! So, here are a few of his favorite things:

#1 Being Naked! Diaper changes included.

#2 Sitting up like a big boy.

#3 Shower time

#4 Flashing Baby/"Gang" signs

#5 Play time on the floor

#6 Sunday naps with Dad.

#7 Reading

#8 Crying when he's tired

#9 Trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth. Fingers work too!

#10 Drooling

#11 Talking

#12 Flying

And last....but not least.... #13 Stealing Mommy's Heart & Attention!

Carson's Blessing

Jeff and I were going to wait until February to bless Carson, but our Salt Lake Ward really wanted us to bless him there. So, the Bishop invited us to bless him on January 18th. I already had the outfit and there weren't any scheduling conflicts with our families, so we decided to just do it. Daddy and Carson ready to head off to church.

Carson is a very happy baby, but he does his share of crying, especially when he is tired. He's also incredibly stubborn about falling asleep sometimes. So, Jeff and I said a lot of prayers about Carson "being good,"ie not crying, for his blessing, and our prayers were heard.

Carson ate and feel asleep right before Sacrament Meeting. Fifteen of our family members gathered to give him a blessing. As Jeff began, Carson's eyes opened wide. Apparently, all the men in the circle bounced him calmly during the blessing, and he was perfectly still. Jeff gave him a lovely blessing, and presented him to the congregation. As soon as Jeff returned Carson to my arms, Carson drifted off to sleep and didn't make a peep until organ began the closing hymn. I couldn't have been more pleased. What a great blessing!

After church, we went to Jeff's parent's home for a nice luncheon.

After the luncheon, we took pictures with family and friends. We also played Rock Band ;)

Four Generation Photos

Grandma Wall wanted to take a picture with her two grand kids, Emma and Carson. She wanted Emma, who just turned one, to hold Carson for the photo. Here was the result-

Love Attack #1

I love Emma's face here, "What? What did I do?"

We tried again.

Love Attack #2. Yes, she is trying to eat his head. Disclaimer: Carson was fine and recovered within seconds. We separated the two, but Emma got one final love attack in. We didn't catch it on camera.

The happy cousins keeping their hands to themselves.

It was a wonderful day, and I sure do love my little family!