Family Photo Shoot

We thought it was time for a new family photo since the last one was taken when Hailey was 8 months old. Here's what we came up with.

Taken by Hailey (above)

Carson @ 12 months old

Bryce @ 7 years old

Hailey Bree @ 5 years old

Turning One

My baby is officially ONE year old! Time flies...which is why I never get to update my blog. It is ever so neglected. I apologize. Here are some things about our little lover.

Sleeps from 7 to 7 every night

Smiles at everyone

Takes a minute to decide if he's going to laugh at something funny

But once he starts, it's hard to get him to stop

Weighs in at 22 pounds

Eats as much as Bryce and Hailey put together

Throws his cup when he's done eating or being confined in his highchair

Is a momma's boy for sure

Snuggles first thing in the morning and always after a nap

Is inconsolable if he's tired or hungry

Claps his hands, throws balls, feeds Jake, and walks along the comfort of the furniture

Is a super-speed crawler

Loves to be outside

Has a head of hair only a momma could love :)

Lights up any room with his big blue eyes

Hungry Caterpillar Birthday...he ate and he ate and he was still hungry...that's our boy!

Loving his "pink" cake...sorry buddy.

His favorite toy...now if only he could push it without falling over.

Fort Wilderness Camping

Could not have asked for better weather, better place, or better friends to go with! We had a blast and have vowed to always camp Disney Style. They sure know how to do it!

Pumpkin Patch

I mean...really? Check out those ears? Ate him up right after this picture!

And the winner is...

Brian's Pumpkin...most creative.

Brianne and Dave's pumpkin...coolest glow.
So thankful my husband likes to do the carving...I just plain stink at it.

6 months BIG

Our little lover is 6 months old...I can't stand it! He's growing way too fast for my liking. I eat him up every chance I can because I know too well he will soon be BIG. Here's a little about him in his "sitter" stage.

16 pounds 7 ounces

Eats breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days

Puts himself to sleep with his thumb...still

Smiles at everyone ALL the time

Loves to watch Baby Einstein...Mozart specifically

Adores his big bro and sis

Loves his bouncy seat...especially the attached owl friend

Follows Jake across the room with his eyes

Is almost sitting up without support

Sleeps from about 7:30 until 6:30

Naps

Sweet potatoes are his favorite

Fresh bananas are not too far behind

Has no idea how much we love him

Missed

We miss you Uncle Jeff and Aunt Regan!

You always know when Uncle Jeff has been in town...

the kids are always up late

playing

smiling

going

eating out

laughing out loud

spoiled

loved.

Did I mention that they're always smiling? Really. Our kids are always smiling when Uncle Jeff comes to visit. He loves them and they love him. Simple as that.

Ron Jon's

Brian and I decided that the two big kids needed a day without sharing us with Carson. So we left Carson with Grandma and headed to Ron Jon's Cape Caribe for the day. We had a fabulous time swimming, playing in the Lazy River, collecting (dead) Jellyfish, and walking on the beach.

And of course, we all couldn't wait to return home to our baby. We missed him terribly. Isn't it funny how this little man comes into our lives, and in just 4 months, completes us.

Some Carson Cuteness For you

He is so yummy. I could eat him up in one bite. Really. I'm officially obsessed with him.

Star Wars

Uncle Dave and Aunt Bri treated Bryce to a day at the Star Wars Convention in Orlando. Grandma treated Bryce to a homemade Jedi costume!

These 2 had a complete blast and were in Star Wars Heaven!

Hailey, Carson, Brian, Brianne, and I took the opportunity to check out the Florida Mall.

While we were picking up the boys, Hailey spotted a real R2D2. She insisted on having her picture taken with him.

We all ended the day with a trip to Fridays for dinner.