Our family trip to Missouri

We had a blast on our trip. It was a fun filled week with lots of family. The best part was that Carson started walking the day we arrived, which was Sunday October 26th. I was so happy that everyone was able to see him walk. On Wednesday Carson rode Jan and Reggies Mule Kate. She was so gentle and Carson just loved her. He also went on a tractor ride and visited Brison's old playhouse in the woods. That night was his Birthdays party and surprise arrival of Travis. Thursday we did some family pictures out in front of the house that Reggie was raised in. And last but not least, Carson went trick or treating in Springfield Friday night around Grandma and Grandpa Carty's house.

After a whole week of excitement, Carson has had no problem sleeping now that we are home. I think it may take him a while to catch up. lol

The girls

The boys

Great Grandma and Grandpa

Jan and Reggie

Travis

Really excited about the pumpkins


At the pumpkin patch


Brison's old fort/hunting camp in the woods

Riding the tractor

Walking with Grandpa


Fun tractor stuff


Mommy, Carson, and Kate


Grandpa, Carson, and Kate




Carson waiting for Grandpa to saddle up Kate the mule

Carson's 1st Birthday

Carson had an amazing 1st Birthday. He was so blessed to be able to have two parties and spend time with all of his family. His first Birthday was here in Grand Junction with most of my family, Brison's mom and brother, and some close friends. He received some pretty great gifts. His second party was when we arrived in Missouri. We had his party at his great grandparents and was joined by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Grandparents. We had such a blast. It is amazing how fast his first year went by. He is a wonderful son and we are so thankful for him to be a part of our lives.

Grand Junction Party

His party table


everyone who joined us on Carson's big day


Blowing out the candle

Enjoying the taste of chocolate


Dad, Jen, and I


Khy and Carson


Playing with some of his new toys

Crawling through the playhouse

Carson's toolbench, thanks to Uncle Ben, Auntie, Khy, and Nana Blair

Missouri Party

Caleb (second cousin) and Carson--Carson loved giving caleb hugs and kisses

Carson and Megan (second cousin) opening gifts


Carson and Grandma Jan blowing out the candle


Carson was thanking Great Grandma Dorothy for his barking dog

Colorful Sunday up on the Mesa

Carson and Daddy


Mommy and Carson

The timer was fast..


Carson playing at the cabin


Really bright, I guess that is what you get when a stranger takes your picture. lol

LuV tHe BoOtS

So I found Carson some way cute boots for Carson today. I love them so much and they fit perfectly. You might notice the scratches on his arm, well Cooper got him last night. Carson was playing by the table and usually Cooper will hiss and warn Carson to back off, but not last night. He went straight in for the attack. Carson cried for a few seconds until I put medicine on it. It bled like crazy though. Darn cat. Oh ya, Carson gave himself a self taught lesson on biting today on the same poor arm. We were in Walmart and he had a long sleeve shirt on that he was biting, well by the 3rd time or so he got a good chunk of skin. He started screaming and shaking him arm back and forth cause it hurt so bad. It left some good matks too. Poor little guy. Life is getting rougher the older he gets.

Unexpected trip to Utah over Labor Day weekend

Outside Play

Carson loves to be outside. He enjoys picking every flower, leaf, and grass, eating every bug, stick, and rock, but somehow we make it through the day.


Peek-a-boo


Climbing UP the slide


Contemplating going DOWN the slide


Backwards