Karson's New Shirt....

Lately...

I had uploaded these pictures last week.  With the hope of getting them posted at the beginning of this week.  But Monday night my Aunt called.  She had taken my Grandma to the Emergency Room and they thought she may be having/ may have had a heart attack.  My Mom and I made a mad dash though the house, packing for who knows how long.  I called DJ home, and he switched Karson's car seat.  We loaded up the pack and play, a few toys, and headed to the other side of the Lake.  On the way we found out she did not have a heart attack, but she definitely was having a heart related issue.  We pulled into her apartment complex at 1am. Unloaded the sleeping baby, and headed inside.  We talked with my Uncle for a while, tried to get the not  sleeping anymore baby back to sleep.  We woke up early Tuesday morning and headed to visit my Grandma.  We stayed there all day.  She had a heart cath and we found out good and bad news.  Basically, we are praying the meds help to treat the symptoms.  We are home now.  We are exhausted.  We are thankful Karson's Gigi is home and doing well.  And because I am exhausted a completely random post will have to do.

Karson & Molly

They love each other.  They really do.  Sometimes Moll just tolerates Karson, and sometimes Karson gets frustrated that he gets knocked down.  I think it is important for a little boy to grow up with a 'goggie.'

 

They really do spend a lot of time playing together outside.  The older Karson gets, the more he plays with her, and the more Moll likes him.  After all, what dog doesn't like sticks being brought to them.

 

 Bath Time

He had a rough week last week.  Cutting 7 teeth would do that to anyone.  He took a lot of baths.  Some in the middle of the day to curb his crabbiness.  It always works.

Zoo Phonics

I have always said I was going to start Zoo Phonics with Karson when he turns 18 months old.  We have a new addition to our breakfast routine now.

He eats...

And when he is done, we go through half the alphabet.  I was shocked how well he did the first time. He was really trying to mimic what I was saying.

Sprinker Fun

Karson has to be in control when water is involved.  Which is why, when I was watering plants the other day and he decided to play in the sprinkler, I let him play with his clothes on.  Because if I stopped him to put his suite on, he would never start playing again.

the picture on the right: he is allowed to play with the rocks in the landscaping, but he isn't allowed to move rocks into the grass.  He was sneaking a hand full of rocks around the back yard.  Thus the 'i'm not doing anything wrong' face.

When Nana got home from work, he even convinced her to play in the freezing cold water with him.

Upside Down Icecream

He is convinced ice cream cones are to be eaten upside down.

...and now to go unpack and do some laundry.

Alzheimer's Walk {Volunteering}

For a very long time now, my family has been involved in Alzheimer's Walks.

My Grandpa passed away from Alzheimer's quite a few years ago.

We have always participated in the Walks, but this year, my mom decided she wanted to do more.

  She contacted our local Alzheimer's Walk coordinator, and asked what we could do to help.

Last weekend, we helped with our local Walk.

It was much smaller than the Walk we are used to in Milwaukee.

But with only 200 people, about $25,000 was raised.

 

My Mom and I ran the raffle table.

And because Munchkin never leaves my side, he came too.

He had fun playing while Mommy and Nana sold tickets.

Everyone who registered got a flower.

Each flower had memories of loved ones with Alzheimers.

Karson didn't quite understand that the Promise Garden was, but he loved watching the flowers spin with the wind.

 

 

Hopefully we can help end Alzheimers.

So Karson never has to worry about it.

 In a few weeks, our family will be participating in another walk.

We will actually be walking this time, and not volunteering.

Chick here to donate to our team.

InstaFriday

Our week...in cell phone pictures...

Karson is still very unsure about his new cousin, Gavin.

What he is sure about, is he does NOT like Mommy or Nana holding him.

He flips.

Starts sobbing.

Major melting down.

Jealous much?

We have made a major break through though...

He will give Baby Gavin a 'pound.'

I have been getting Karson ice cream in a dish all summer.

He doesn't like holding anything cold, so I didn't think he would hold a cone.

I got him one for the first time this week.

Ok...technically he got 2...

And he is convinced ice cream cones are to be eaten upside down.

My husband's work gave out tickets to the races last weekend.

I was a nice wife.

I went.

Thankfully we went with friends.

Katie and I played games on her iPod the whole time.

And we ate french fries.

The only reason I haven't gotten rid of my microwave...

No need for toys.

A bag of potatoes will work just fine.

This stuff is amazing.

It smells heavenly.

It doesn't make my baby break out in a rash.

It is now carried in stores in Michigan.

And it was on BOGO. 

I bought all of them.

And then got a reign check.

We are starting to move into our new house.

Guess what?!

It has CLOSETS!!

What a concept, huh?!

Our old didn't have closets, and the ones we did had held about 2 shirts.

Not kidding...

Linking up with Life.Rearranged for InstaFriday.

Karson {18 Months}

My baby is 18 months old today.

 Which means in 6 months, he will be 2.

I am not quite sure how that happened.

I should probably start to think about admiting he might be a toddler.

But not today...

Karson, at 18 months you are...

Talking up a storm!  

You can say:

be ready for a list

Mom/Mama/Mommy

Dad/Dada/Daddy

Nana

Doggie

Kitty

Num num

Juice

Cheese

Please

No {your favorite}

Yucky

Shoes

Molly

Maggie

 Ball

Nose 

More

Down

Step

Slide

Side {outside}

 

You sign:

Please

Thank you

All Done

More

Cheese

Please

Milk

Eat

Shoes

Bear

Monkey

Hi/Bye

Paci

Colors {crayons}

Stinky

You have a funny bone.

You love to laugh.

And your giggle makes everyone around you start laughing too.

You know where your eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and tummy are.

When we ask you to show us your nose, you point to yours, then have to show everyone in the room where their noses are too.

 You love to give 'high 5s' and 'pounds.'

You are very unsure of your new cousin, Gavin, but you will give him a 'pound.'

You have incredible balance, can climb on everything, and love to be chased.

I don't think you will be in your crib for much longer.

You are close to figuring out how to climb out of it.

You have 11 teeth now.

You have never had a hard time teething.

But, the five you are getting right now are throwing you off.

We haven't been sleeping a whole lot lately.

 You will eat just about anything.

Your favorite foods are strawberry smoothies, cheese, pizza, and any kind of fruit.

I found you hiding in a chair this morning eating a plum you snatched off the counter. :)

 You love to take baths.

When you have rough days, you usually get 2 or 3.

You are learning to blow bubbles, and put your nose in the water.

You love to lay on your tummy, and wait for us to cheer for you when you try to put your face in.

You are full of smiles, and surprise us every day with something new.

We love you Munchkin!!