Family Vacation

We took our first family vacation of 2010. It's been a year since we traveled so we were a little nervous about how Carson would handle it. We decided to go to Jacksonville so we could take Carson to the beach and the zoo. Our wonderful friends, Crisi and Travis who have a 20 month old, opened their home to us. It was so nice to not have to worry about childproofing and packing soooo many toys, not to mention the boys would constantly have someone to play with.

We left Friday night and drove through the night so Carson would sleep in the car. (At least that was the thought). He slept about 2 hours and when we got there at 1 a.m. he was ready to go. After he checked out the place, he did eventually go to bed.

The next morning the boys were excited to see each other. Carson didn't even want to eat breakfast because he was ready to play. (those of you who know him, know he has a big appetite)

Yes, they are dressed alike in the same pjs but it wasn't planned.
Crisi and I seem to do that alot.

Time to do some artwork

This is the just the beginning to a great week. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing all of our friends, I was sad to go. We are very thankful for Crisi and Travis opening their hime to us for a week. Thank you guys! Together we took over 500 pictures of the boys. As I start to sort through them I will post.

I'm So Cool

Carson has always loved playing with my sunglasses so I finally got some for him. At first he enjoyed chewing on them and playing with them but then he finally figured out how to put them on and he wasn't taking them off. He ran all over the house with them on and even did a little shopping...

Taking bunny and dog shopping

At Reunion Pool

We took Carson to our pool today since he had so much fun yesterday. The water was really cold but he toughed it out. We got him some fish to play with in the water and he would throw them, then run in the water to catch them.

Gotta get my fish.

Time for a snack.

Hi Mommy!

Getting ready to eat lunch.

We ordered lunch from the clubhouse and had a picnic pool side.

We had a great day at the pool. We were there for 2 hours then Carson went home and took a 3 1/2 hour nap. I definitely think we have a water baby.

Gee and Papa...Are you there?

Tonight I asked Carson, "Where is Gee and Papa?" He immediately ran over to the phone and started pointing. I gave him the phone and he started pushing buttons and "calling" them.

"Hell-wo"

So much fun at Tiffany's

Mom and I drove to Chattanooga today to visit my cousin Tiffany and Aunt Linda. Carson got to play in the pool and the big tractor. It was his first time in the swimming pool this year and he couldn't wait. As soon as we finished lunch he was ready.

The water was a little cool but it didn't stop him.

He really enjoyed this raft. He kept jumping on it like it was a slip n slide.

Carson has an obsession with stairs...UP and DOWN

My aunt Linda was showing him how to jump off the side into my arms

Now he's doing it all by himself - NO FEAR!

Playing on the big tractor

Carson and Jeff checking out the dog (or as Carson would say woof woof)

(This looks more like a horse)

Today was a very enjoyable day hanging out with family.

We can't wait to go back when baby Gray is born.

Just Chillin...

I think Carson has been watching daddy relaxing on the couch...

Carson's newest thing is trying to climb into his highchair when it's time to eat

...And of course he still loves the fridge

Shoes!

Carson loves shoes. Whenever we say "put your shoes on" he runs to the changing table and pulls out all his shoes. When we try to take them off, he gets mad.

He has recently discovered my shoes. (Thank heaven they aren't my high heels)