Karson's Swimming

Mommy and Daddy decided to get my pool out again the other night.

I have not been in it since I could sit up.

They thought I would have fun.

They were right!

I loved splashing and playing with the toys.

I was having so much fun, I would not look at the camera.

The neighbor kids even came over and played with me!

Because I skipped my evening cat nap, Mommy and Daddy had to keep me busy to keep me happy.

They decided after the pool, they would put me in the bath tub.
After the tub, they put me on their bed with Molly.

My new favorite thing!

I'm pretty easy.

All you need to keep me happy is water and Molly.

How Times Change...

2008

Engaged

Watching the sunset on top of Test Hill.

2009

Married for 6 months.

Watching the sunset on top of Test Hill.

2010

Married for 1 1/2 Years

Karson 5 1/2 Months old.

Watching the sunset on top of Test Hil.

Silver Lake 2010

For the last few years, we have joined a group of friends for a camping trip to Silver Lake.

We spend the weekend hanging out around the campground and driving through the dunes.

We ALWAYS get rained on.

This year was no different.

While it did not rain as long this year as last year.

It did flood us out on Friday night.

We ended up bailing and heading to Alycia's Grandparent's cottage.

As always, we had a blast!

Karson playing while we set the tent up.

Hanging out in the truck on the beach.
At the cottage on Friday night.
Karson was determined to get the remote control dog.
Our family on the beach.

Karson LOVED the sand.

All the girls.

All the guys.

Karson and Mommy watching the sunset on the top of test hill.

Happy boy!

Karson thought the sand was very intriguing!

The Swing

These are the only pictures I have of Karson in his swing.
These may have been the only times he has been in the swing.

Not because he doesn't like it.

Because, he does.

But I rock him to sleep.

I know...no Babywise here.

I LOVE rocking him to sleep.

I LOVE that quiet time together.

When he is sleeping, I want him sleeping in his crib.

We let him sleep in it a few times when he was little.

But then there was a news headline of a baby suffocating in their swing.

We stopped letting him sleep in it then.
It was just unpractical to have him fall asleep in it, then wake him up to put him in his crib.

Tonight I was rocking him to sleep.

He wanted NO part of it!

I put him on the floor to play.

He wanted NO part of it!

I put him in his crib.

He wanted NO part of it!

I put him in his swing.

(Which he has not been in since MAY).

He stopped crying.

And fell asleep.

Not going to lie.

I am a little jealous of his swing right now!

"The Ricky Eyebrow"

Karson has inherited his Uncle Rick's Eyebrow!

Why I Love Molly...

I may complain that my dog is expensive.

I may complain that we go to the vet at least every month.
I may complain that she barks at everything.
I may complain that she is CRAZY!

But then there are days like today.
When I am reminded while I absolutely LOVE our dog.
Today, she proved she is worth her weight in gold!

Karson was sitting on the floor playing.
Molly went and sat down next to him.
Karson stuck his hands out, and Molly started licking them.
Karson started the fully belly giggle.
Music to my ears!
Then Karson grabbed onto Molly's tongue.
He.would.not.let.go!
Molly just sat there calmly.
Until I came to her rescue.
Then she laid down next to him.
She put her head on his legs.
And went to sleep.
I could have cried.

I LOVE that I do not have to worry about Molly with Karson.
I LOVE that when I leave the room and come back, the two of them are next to each other playing.
I LOVE that Molly tolerates having her tongue yanked on by a 5 month old!

A Few of Karson's Favorite Things and a New Accomplishment

Karson loves his "Baby Popsicle."

I has been HOT lately and I hate using the AC.

I make all of Karson's baby food.

All it is, is a piece of frozen, pureed fruit.

Keeps him entertained forever!!

He usually cries when it is gone.

Karson HATED being on his tummy.

He would always shove his head into the carpet, and SCREAM!

It was not until he learned to roll both ways that he started enjoying Tummy Time.

He, for the most part, likes playing on his tummy now.

He also loves his sippy cup!

Which only ever has water in it.

I am determined to make him believe water is the only thing that can come out of a sippy cup.

Except for on a few occasions, he can have all natural, sugar free, 100% juice. :-)

Jump...jump...jump...

He would do it ALL DAY!

He love, love, loves his Jump-a-Roo!!

His little legs go 100 mph before I even get him in there.

Karson LOVES his bear!

He snuggles with it while Mommy rocks him to sleep.

It usually always calms him down.

I have invested in two more, so I can trick him when he is older.

Yes, I caved and gave my 5 month old ice cream.

Well actually, Grandma Nana is giving it to him.

He LOVES it!!!

Don't worry, he does not get that much.

Look what Karson can do now.....He got so strong over night!

He loves playing with his basket of toys..

...sitting up on his OWN!

My baby is getting so big!!

...notice the super cute blue cloth diaper booty...we are experimenting.