shower and a big day...

went to a great baby shower for a friend of mine yesterday in a beautiful historic home with fabulous people. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The mommy-to-be had that glow about her and am excited for her to experience all that I have experienced in the last 3 1/2 months. (thanks Cara (and Pam too!) for hosting such a fab party and for taking that photo of Carson and me...have a couple ?'s for you and don't have your e-mail so if you're reading this send me a little note so I will have your e-mail please.)

today was so fun! Carson rolled over today. He has been rolling over for the last few weeks but has a hard time pulling his little arm all the way around but not today. Three cheers for Carson! xoxo

safe and sound...

thank you for the concerning e-mails regarding the fire situation here in San Diego. My family is fine and no evacutations are in affect for our area. I do know many people who have been evacuated and don't know if their homes are still standing. We continue to have positive thoughts about them and hope for the best as they are allowed back into their neighborhoods in the next few days.

thanks again! xoxo

new show...

have you seen Pushing Daisies on abc yet? Oh my...I love this show tons! It reminds me of a show that I watched through Netflix called the Wonderfalls...kinda reminds me of something Tim Burton would create. You can watch all three episodes on abc.com. Can't wait until Wednesday to watch the next episode.

made another little 4X6 book and decorated a little frame too. One of these days I'll have more time to do an actual page but until then these are fun to do too.

and a little Carson love.

xoxo

beetlejuice and more...

went to the beach yesterday with my mom and Carson for a little halloween fun. Dressed him in the outfit my brother and future sis-in-law sent from Japan. It's a beetle with eyes, antenae and legs...have never been a fan of insects until now. Hope you enjoy the little video...love his little cooing voice and smiles!

Also been busy with birthday's, movies (1 great movie in fact with fantastic music), shopping, visiting and just having a great time lately. Added a few photos from all that fun the last couple of weeks.

Really excited to have UPS deliver some 2008 "designing with" calendar goodness this week. Hope you get a chance to check it out too!

notes for mommy re: Carson:

still a happy-go-lucky baby

hair is looking a bit on the auburn side

lots and lots of drool...looking like he might be teething...pulls his bottom lip into his mouth

loves his "spike" toy and "red car fabric" toy

loves to put everything in his mouth...blankets and toys and especially hands

slept through the night once last week...mainly wakes up once during the night

been sleeping in his crib for about 3 weeks now but still loves an occasional nap on mommy's chest

grasping thing in hands more...the hair on daddy's chest (ouch), grammie's jewelry, mommy's clothes...and more.

loves to be outside

almost rolling over...not too long for that one

xoxo

we're here...

just sharing another simple, little album I put together for more photos of my sweet baby boy! Love him sooo much can hardly stand it. Can't imagine my life without him!

Went to the pumpkin patch last weekend for a picnic and had a great time. The cutest pumpkin in the patch was a sleepy boy. For more photos, check out my mom's blog.

Love this time of year when the air is crisp and pumpkin pie is being served. Think Fall is my favorite time of year!

xoxo

happy, happy birthday to...

my mom! I would like to shout from the rooftops a BIG birthday wish for the best grammie/mom ever! How do I ever tell you how much we love and adore you?
Let me list just a few reasons...
you pour your heart and soul in everything you do,

you spoil your grandson with hugs and kisses and stuff like there is no tomorrow,

you take care of our place when we are out of town,

you are the most positive person I know,

you can sew anything and everything,

you are so creative,

you enjoy hearing about everything we (Gary and I) do and are so proud,

you would put notes in my lunch when I was a wee one,

you support your children in whatever we do,
you are a good listener and give advice if requested,

I say, "jump" and you say, "how high!",

now that I know what labor and delivery is like, I have to add...you went through labor and delivery to bring Gary and I into the world,

and last but not least or else this post will be a mile long,

you love your friends and family unconditionally!

When I asked her what she would like for her birthday, she mentioned she would like to have a day with her grandson at the pumkin patch to take pictures of him in his halloween costume. Made the little scrapbook page to let her know her wish is granted.

Did I already say that you're the best mom! Well, I'd like to say it again! I only hope and wish that I am as great a mother as you are! Wishing you the best birthday ever!

xoxo

enjoying...

our walks to the beach lately. These photos are from the weekend. Trying to stay low key since Carson has had his first cold and then had icky shots this week. You'd never know it now though...happy as can be. Just fussy on the day of his shots. Think it was more painful for mommy and daddy. The doctor recommended purchasing a cold mist humidifier and of course they have all kinds of characters for children. We opted for the penguin...who would've known they make such cute humidifiers.

memories for mommy-

11 weeks old

2 month check up this week...even though he is 2 1/2 months...long story

13 pounds 3 ounces (go buddy!)

loves playtime on his play mat

loves any toy with eyes
enjoying sucking on his thumb-trying to change to the pacifier now-hard to resist when he wasn't feeling well this week

trying to exercise those motor skills-by hitting the buttons on his "ocean" crib toy, going for his glowworm to try to turn on the music and lights and holding onto small toys

still has amazing dark blue eyes

hair is starting to be more visible

xoxo