Carson turns 1

 October 17th 2012 Carson turned one year old.

At his check up he was 23lbs 11oz and 30 1/2inches.

 Carson is such a sweet baby and it has been so fun to enjoy him and to watch my other children love on him.  We ALL smile when Carson wakes up and we fight for his attention.  He gives the best smiles, kisses, and hugs and his belly laughs are to die for.

 Carson loves to growl.  He sounds like a little bear running around the house growling.  It is the cutest thing ever.  He also loves to give hi-fives to anyone and everyone.  Even the checker at the grocery store will get a hi-five sometimes. 

 Time for the cake!  He wasn't so sure about the cupcake at first and just kept poking at it. 

 But then he figured it out and went at it with both hands.  :)

 Yum

 And then he was done.

Happy Birthday Carson!  We love you more than you can imagine sweet boy.

Thanksgiving Visit

 We were so blessed to have my parents, Melissa's family, and Dustin's family join us for Thanksgiving in Washington.  Dad spent an afternoon taking these pictures of the kids playing:

 (A slug)

I took more picture on my phone but I lost them all. :(

We celebrated Melissa's birthday, watched Christmas movies with the projector, and did a little Black Friday shopping.   

Little buddies

 I love when family and friends join us for Thanksgiving for many reasons but one is that they get to add their hand prints to our Thanksgiving tablecloth.  :)

 We had a fun talent show that afternoon... who knew we have such a talented family!

 

 Grandma, Melissa, Avery, Jane, and Sander got to stay a little longer and we celebrated Avery's 4th birthday. 

It is always hard to say good-bye but we are so happy they came to visit!!