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

my new necklace...

love it so much! My mom treated me for my birthday to this really cool necklace with the names from our little family. Just us 3...henkel party of 3...just the sound of it makes me smile and all giddy inside. xoxo

the weekend of the 15th...

we had our first date night and what a date it was. Went to the Hollywood Bowl with friends to see Pink Martini. I have been wanting to see them in concert for while and it was worth the wait and anticipation. Carol Channing was a guest performer and she was an amazing entertainer. What a memorable time!

Where was Carson when we were on our date you ask? With grammie sue! You know that saying, "when the cat's away, the mice will play"? Carson, his sock monkey and Grammie Sue had fun playing. A couple of the photos were inspired by a photographer that is a true inspiration and is such a great gal, Tara Whitney...have met her through my dear friend Em. Carson looks adorable in his sock monkey gown which has been sitting in his drawer since our baby shower due to th warm weather. Glad he was able to wear it if it was just for some fun with his sweet grammie. She also brought him a glow worm...which he loves! Thanks Grammie for the photos and for taking such good care of our sweet everything! xoox

show and tell...

wanted to share a little book I made to carry with me. The album came from target and just changed the cover. Was fun to do a mini scrapbook page.

I've had a few people stop me and ask about one of my favorite things...these and these blankets. They are from a Australian company called Aden and Anais. The mod prints are my new favorite...sporting apples, bumble bees, goldfish and caterpillars. They are lightweight and perfect for warm weather...but great for cooler weather cause you can fold them up and swaddle baby with them. The mod pack I ordered from a store not too far from me called the Flying Pram. Ordered them last Monday and they arrived before noon on Tuesday. Now that is great service. Just a little tip if you need a baby gift. (you can see the goldfish blankie in one of the photos above)

Had to share the "hat" and "serious face" photos since they are just too much! Love that little butterball, chunky monkey, precious one, etc...we have all kinds of funny names for our little sweetie now.

For mommy to remember-

Took Carson to work Friday and they all thought he was beautiful...with such a perfectly shaped head...thought he was a C-section baby and he wasn't.
holding head up by 2 months

drooling a little now

likes to blow bubbles

smiling more at strangers...not just mommy and daddy

likes to watch baby einstein

likes going outside for walks to the beach

kicks off his covers

always warm like a little heater

xoxo

a wonderful...

handmade treasure arrived for Carson last week from a sweet gal that I met through classes I taught at Scrapbook Oasis. Her name is Celina Amezcua and she has such a big heart! This sweet little handmade quilt is so adorable with a "giddy up" theme. Can you see the big "C" that she stitched on to personalize it? For the photo shoot, my mom and I decided we would dress him in his Gymboree horse outfit complete with stuffed horse and blankie (another gift from a dear friend). Thank you Celina for such a fabulous gift that we will treasure always!

p.s. had to add the additional photo of Carson in his car seat cause I just can't resist. This day we were going with the monkey theme...shorts, socks and little stuffed critter. xoxo

a couple...

new photos to share from the last couple of days! Carson is ready for the beach in his surf trunks and he loves his new little doggie from his grammie.

A funny story-took the Carson to work a few days ago and someone asked what Carson likes to do these days...well, he likes to surf and play in the sand and play with trains...well...silly...what do you think he likes to do when he is 6 weeks old? Sleep, eat and all the other things a baby does.

Got me thinking and now I'm trying to be better at writing down what he is doing....
smiles a ton
cooing and making the sweetest sounds

loves belly time under his play gym

enjoys watching the vertical blinds

likes to exercise those legs by pushing off on daddy or mommy

head isn't as wobbly anymore...lifting it on his own

turns head when he hears mommy's and daddy's voice

loves bath time

concentrates on bright colors (as opposed to previously preferring blk. & white)

Doc appt. Monday says he is 11lbs. 8 ozs. and he is a healthy boy and I am a happy mommy! xoxo

p.s. hoping not to bore anyone, just want to take advantage of this "online journal" for the henkel family.

sweet...

little photo of two precious ones from our lunch date (and trip to Anthropologie) last week with ours mums and babes. Yindi was born 2 weeks and one day before Carson. Fun that they will be playmates. Just adore this girlie and her sweet girls, Ivy and Yindi...and her mum Jenny! It's all cause of scrapbooking that I have such amazing, positive and inspiring friends like Em!

Have been busy doing something that I wouldn't trade for anything...savoring and relishing the time with our little munchkin! Hope to start doing some scrapbooking soon. Have tons of photos...taking one a day like Em is doing to be able to do something with them after he's 1 year old.

For more Carson updates if you'd like, check out my mom's blog at http://sellememories.blogspot.com

xoxo

a little...

photo fun with Carson! Have a great weekend! xoxo

love...

getting those creative juices flowing...and I tried to do just that when I was asked by sweet friends, Susan Lyons & Debbie, to create a project for their scrapbooking website, Freckle Friends. Everything on the album (not in) is included in the kit for you to purchase if you'd like. Thanks Susan & Debbie for asking me to be a part of the August happenings at Freckle Friends! xoxo

a sling...

full of sweetness....nothing could be better than having him close to me. xoxo

3 weeks...

amazing to me that this little one is 3 weeks already. I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing when he is 3 years old. Here are just a few shots from this last week. You can see a ton more on my mom's blog...she's much quicker than I. :-) I can't get enough of this sweet baby and think we are so lucky to have him...such a good baby. Planning a little outing today to go and buy a sling to carry him around with me...nothing sweeter than hving him close to me...and his daddy too! have a great weekend! xoxo

July 14...

was not only a special day in the Henkel house but an extra special day for my brother and his girlfriend...uhhh...fiance. They not only welcomed their nephew into the world but were engaged on the same day. Congrats to Gary and Chihiro on your engagement! We are extremely excited to welcome Chihiro into our family! We love you both! xoxo

just...

can't get enough of this little guy and wanted to share a few more photos from the first couple of days of his life. You can also see a few more pics on my mom's blog. xoxo