First "real" haircut

Before the cutting began...

After the cut, a shower & a clean shirt!

Carson has had a few trims here and there, but yesterday he had his first real haircut! My friend Shae cuts hair and was nice enough to come over. It is so much easier for them when they are in their own house watching TV! First she cut Steve's hair and Carson got to watch, then Carson sat on Steve's lap and got his own hair cut. He did really well. He watched Sesame Street and ate tortilla chips and was pretty content. She cut A TON of hair off and now he looks like such a big kid. I can't believe he is going to be 2 in just a few more weeks.

Toy Story 3, more then a little guy can handle!

I borrowed Toy Story 3 from a friend yesterday and Carson and I snuggled up on the couch to watch it. He loved it at first. All the action and fun characters. It was all very exciting. The part came where there was a flashback about the bear who's owner replaced him. There was very sad music and sad looking toy faces...Anyway, all the sudden Carson turns to me with tears spilling out of his eyes saying, "No no Mama" and bursts into tears! It was too much emotion for him! I comforted him and told him that it was okay and that the bear is happy now, but he was still distraught. So we had to turn it off. I guess he isn't old enough for Toy Story yet. All of his little shows don't have much contention or sadness in them, he didn't know how to handle it. He really is such a sensitive little boy. So cute!

Halloween 2010

We had a fun Halloween. Carson is just barely old enough to start understanding the concept. We had a trunk or treat at church on Friday. On Halloween we went trick or treating with our friends the Addingtons and the Genters. The Addingtons have a little Boy Ty who is a few months younger than Carson. Carson was very good about going to the doors and ringing the door bell. He tried on several occasions to run into the people's houses. He liked to grab the bowl of candy and take handfuls. By the end of the night he was very good at saying "trick or treat" and "thank you!" He loved all the scary Halloween decorations.

We only did a few houses and ended up at a Baptist Bible Church in the neighborhood we were at. It was great. They had hot dogs, bounce houses and TONS of candy. We are going to go there every year! As you can see from the first few pictures Carson DID NOT want to put on his Mickey Mouse ears or gloves. I forced him for a few pictures though, little rascal. Note to self... Don't expect too much costume cooperation with the 23 month old...

Way to go buddy!

I have to give Carson a shout-out for being a FANTASTIC SLEEPER lately. He's always been a good sleeper. (I think it's because he is non-stop while his is awake.) But for the past month he has been exceptional.  This kid has been going to sleep at 7:30 pm, waking up in the morning at 7:30 am and taking a 2-3 hour nap. I think the Lord knows I need this right now! I am so warn-out every day, this saves me. Keep it up buddy!

A trip to keep Grandma company

My poor mother had foot surgery a few weeks ago so Carson and I decided to go keep her company last week. The trip consisted of Carson keeping Grandma entertained and Mommy keeping Carson from hurting Grandma’s healing feet! Carson and I went to Kidspace (a hands-on kids museum by the Rose Bowl) a few times to let Grandma rest. He loves it there!

We spent one of the days in Orange County with my sister Becky and her two kiddos. Three-year-old boy cousins are the best! I got to see my cousin Andrea and her family there too. We swam in their pool.

Grandpa took Carson out with him two of the mornings to do men stuff (A.K.A stop at the donut shop, go to the hardware store, and check on the progress of the house they are building). Carson was never too sure about going alone with him, but always seemed happy when they got back. 

On our last day Grandpa rented a wheel chair for Grandma and we headed to the Santa Monica Pier. It was a beautiful late October beach day in the low 80’s. My friend Laurel and her baby Justin were able to meet us there. We rode the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel.

Riding the Merry-go-round at the Santa Monica Pier

Trying to go Swimming...

Carson took our ferris wheel ride very seriously apparently. My Mom snapped a few of these pictures and I thought they are pretty funny.

Grandpa making sure Carson doesn't jump ship!

Our drive there and back were pretty easy. After stopping one or two times it ends up being about 6 hours, which is totally do-able with a kid. We are lucky we don’t live any farther. Glad you are feeling better mom! 

**Disclaimer:  I forgot my camera on our trip, which is the reason for very few pictures. I did remember my video camera though! The pictures in Santa Monica are from my Mom’s camera.**

Shell Company Picnic 2010

Carson's favorite parts? The fire engine and bounce house slide of course!

Just another night getting ready for bed...