sigh...

it's been over 3 months since my last post. Sounds like a confession at church. please forgive me. So many happenings over here. A trip to Scottsdale, a trip or two to Disney, the zoo and lots of fun memories being created with a certain little 2year year old. Hard to believe he is 2. How did that happen? Also, been working on putting back together my little creative space after the purchase of a new table that I love.

So with that said, here are a few phone photos from what's been going on over here. Is there anyone still visiting here?

Do I continue my little hiatus or start posting on my blog again?

Just a couple things...

this photo makes me oh so happy...on the train at disneyland playing with daddy's face while daddy was making funny faces. He loves his daddy so mucho.

if you're in need of organizing all those magazine clippings, here's an idea for you. Was fun to put together.
xoxo

totally inspired.

I was totally moved when I watched this video. Maybe because I had to go right to itunes and buy that beauty of a song. Maybe it was because I adore this family. Maybe it was because we are so very lucky to call them our friends. Maybe because Ivy and Yindi are just too cute. Maybe because I can relate to Em being a mom of a 1 1/2 year old like me. Maybe because we traveled together when said 1 1/2 year olds were just baby bumps across the world an a magical trip. Maybe because I wish I had many pennies to afford me one of these too. Maybe because the video is simply amazing and the photos are breathtaking. Maybe because the photographer is way cool and a friend of ours too. (and has a sweet, sweet family) Yep...I think it's all of the above. Way to go Tara and Michel!
(p.s. I'm hoping one day I can say first hand that Michel is way cool too!)

p.s. #2- Couldn't leave a post with no photos...added some of the last time we were able to get together with the Falconbridge Family. Love. xoxo

it's been so long...

where to begin...my poor little blog...I did not mean to abandon you. My life has been so busy...I will try to add you back in my life once again.

Here we go...

So many things have happened since my last post...but the BIGGEST most fun thing ever was the wedding of my brother and his sweet wife Chihiro in January in Japan. My mom was able to go...you can see more pictures from her once in a lifetime, amazing trip on her blog. Congrats G&C! Love you both!

Excited to share that I will be doing a little make and take at this fun event...check it out! Reflections. Love the hosts oodles....Karen and Susan. Thanks for asking me to take part in it.

Carson...growing like a weed. These days he's into DVD's, ABC's, coloring and Thomas. As far as DVD's go, his favs are Yo Gabba Gabba, Elmo, Nemo, Toy Story 1 and 2 and anything by Preschoolprepco.com. Love those educational ones. That is how is has learned alphabet recognition, numbers and he is still working on shapes and colors.

Talking more now...has a pretty good vocabulary...most of it is one to two words at a time...everything else is sentences but I wish I could tell you what he is saying.

Met Mickey Mouse for the first time and was so exciting to get up to see him after waiting in line...kept saying Mickey, Mickey...but once we reached him he just wasn't too sure...and then once we were done he was doing baby sign for more and saying "more" too.

Don't want to talk too much since I want to leave something for my next post and not be a stranger....so until then...a few pictures from the last few weeks... xoxox

hello...

anyone out there? If so, step right up. I think it's a ghost town around here and collecting spiderwebs...I just wish I had a tad more time to post as much as I wish. Will take a bit to get caught up on all the things we've been up to but here is a little start all taken from my trusty little i phone for our trip to the pumpkin patch...camera pictures to come later...xoxo

oh my...

has it really been that long since I've posted here? Some of the happenings...3 colds, lots of doctors appts. to prepare for an ear procedure next week for Carson, a couple of trips to Legoland, work and a little R&R with family. Whew....gets me tired just thinking about it all.

Here's a couple pages that I did recently. Wish there was more time to be "caught up" with all the photos I have of our sweet boy...although that would take awhile since I have so many.



Carson is sure learning lots and keeping us smiling for sure!

24 lbs.
30 inches long
hair is growing and was even able to do a little faux hawk last weekend in the bath
knows how to do "itsy bitsy spider"
is starting to try more foods...if mommy and daddy are eating it then it must be good.
learning how to come down the stairs...has mastered going up
able to say "yosh" for yoshi our kitty, silly, and outside...along with some other as previously mentioned
becoming interested in duplo blocks
says "woof" when he sees a dog
loves to watch yo gabba gabba on the computer while sitting on my lap...and taps his fingers on the desk
knows where eyes, mouth, nose, teeth, fingers and toes are....oh and belly/tummy
thinks it funny to throw all his toys over the child gate and down the stairs
able to climb up his changing table
had to put the "exersaucer" in the garage since he decided he wanted to be "king of the exersaucer" by standing on the top of it with no hands

xoxo

sigh...

can hardly believe that my baby boy is 1...one whole year! What an amazing year it has been! We had a great time at disney on his special day. The crown snapshot is from lunch at grammie's house. Thanks mom...love the crown...thanks to the creative sita for that one! xoxo

Just wanted to share the things I made using Candice's fun kit! What a great site she has and boy is she the sweetest!

Gosh wish every day was a stay-at-home day! xoxo

happy...

fourth! We are staying low key. Carson is getting over a re-infection...poor thing. And daddy and mommy are finally better. Knock on wood. Love days like today; dave has gone to the store for watermelon and milk & eggs for cupcakes I'm going to make later. delish.

Had to share a photo that just melts my heart! The baby girl is sweet "one year old" yindi!

Can't believe our little guy will be one year old in 10 days. This time last year I was able to watch the fireworks while laying in bed very pregnant. This year will be even better since Carson will be here to enjoy the show.
xoxo

I'm here...

just been busy...doing this and taking care of my sick little family. All 3 of us have colds now and are on the mend.


xoxo

first...

father's day! Hope you have a day filled with happiness and giggles daddy! Love you to the moon and back! mommy and Carson! xoxo

so much fun!

I am excited to mention that I have been asked by my sweet friend Candice to play with this kit for her fun online boutique. Will be sure to share what comes from it. Thanks Candice for thinking of me!
xoxo

last few days...

flew by...week before last Dave gave me an early mom's day gift by sending my mom and me to see one of my favorite musical groups, Pink Martini! Love them and loved the show. Think my mom did too! Look forward to seeing them again. Always makes me happy.

My first Mother's Day was really great. A nice relaxing day around home with a walk to a local antique street fair and to the beach after that. Spent the day with my boys...couldn't have asked for more. Dave and Carson spoiled me. Was a fun day! Well...any day with my boys is a fun day! Also, wanted to tell my mom again how much I appreciate what she does for all family and loves unconditionally. We love you mom!

The same day we went to see Pink Martini, we had Parent-Teacher conference at Carson's little school and his 9 month appt. Was fun to see what they put together at school. Loved hearing that "Carson has a sunny disposition". Doctor was totally surprised to see 9 teeth in Carson's little mouth. With a 10th one almost pushing it's way through. Whew...poor little guy is a trooper to have those 1 year molars come through so early.

Love "new music Tuesdays"! Last week was a great one cause his new CD debuted. Can never have enough of him!

At the beginning of May we took Carson for his first trip to the zoo. Was a great day and love the photos even though they may not be the best quality...they still melt my heart!

Not a minute goes by where I'm not thinking of my dear mom-in-law, who has had some tough times the last couple of weeks. Love you June...and my sweet sis-in-law, Mindi too! Thinking of you both!

and just a few new photos of my sweet baby boy that make me smile!
xoxo

artistic affaire...

was great fun! Feel so lucky to have been part of such a special day on Saturday at my sweet friend Kim's house for artistic affaire. It was so fun to be with Emily and Candice again and to meet Lori too. Every participant was oh so nice and Kim thought of every detail. I only wish the day wouldn't have gone by so fast. Will have to download photos from my camera soon...I'll be sure to add them here if there are any decent ones.

On another note, I'm wishing my sweet MIL a speedy recovery. Sending her lots and lots of happy thoughts and hoping to see her soon to give her lots of TLC.

Now off to get some sleep since Carson hasn't allowed mommy and daddy too much of it in the last couple of days since he is teething...must be the one year mollars since the front 8 are in. whew.

xoxo