I love this BIG kid!

Carson turns 7

Carson turned 7 on January 8th! Where did the years go? I love this kid. He makes me smile every time I look at him. He is funny, a great big brother, a kind hearted friend, a helper, loves all sports, very well-mannered and respectful, life of the party, cute, and other adults love to be around him too! The last is a very big deal to us because we love that others like being around our kids as much as we do. I think that mostly sums up my oldest. He has the best of his dad and I and we are very proud to call him our son! We had a family party with just the 4 of us on his birthday and then Daniel and I took him and 2 buddies to Medieval Times on the Saturday after his birthday. He is growing up way too fast!

First Day of 1st Grade

Here is my big 1st grader! I can't believe my baby Carson is old enough to be in first grade. He is such a sweet, talented, funny, easy to love kid, with a big heart and loves his family very much. He is a great big brother to Cameron and of course Cameron thinks his big brother is pretty special too. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Carson, but atleast I know who holds it! Jer 29:11

Carson and his teacher, Mrs. Jonas

After school having a snack together. Cameron really missed his bubba!

Presentations already?!

Carson had a science presentation on ducks at school last week. He was not nervous a bit. Hope that continues because I never liked getting up in front of the class.

My Little Pilgrim

well pilgrim minister to be exact. Carson's school had a kindergarten Thanksgiving play this morning and he was chosen to be one of the five ministers in the play. They had a few lines by themselves in which they had to say "Praise the Lord". It was the cutest play and all the kids did such a great job.

Of course, Nana and Papa J had to come and see their little actor shine.

Mom and Dad, thanks for always being at Carson's firsts, no matter how big or small.

1st Kindergarten Field Trip

We had our first Kindergarten field trip and it was to the zoo. Carson's favorite part was getting to ride the school bus. He really wishes he could ride it to school every day, but I have told him we live too far and the bus won't come out this far. The weather turned out beautiful after a short early morning rain. It was so much fun getting to go and help out. They paired us up with another boy and the boys had so much fun and did some very good work on their journals. Cameron also got to tag along and Carson thought that was cool. It was a day of fun for this new Kindergarten mom. My boy is growing so fast and I am not sure I really like it.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Daniel got tickets to the Ranger game this week. Carson got to spend some quality time with daddy and my dad(Papa J). The seats were great and they had a fun time.

Carson and Daniel(best buds)

Carson and Papa J hanging out. These two are so funny when you get them together.

The best part of the game....the food!! Carson chose the nachos!

Getting some batting practice in before fall ball.

Carson

Last night was Carson's last program at Cross Timbers Christian Preschool. He loved going to school there and will miss the teachers and all his friends. This is Carson with his best friend, Josh. They met in his first preschool class when he was 3. Yes, the little girl in the middle is his "girlfriend", Aspen, whom he just met this year. He is really smitten by her and is going to miss her and Josh a lot when they all go their separate ways to Kindergarten in Septmember. I can not believe I have one old enough to be starting school. What a sweet time he has had the last few years. He has learned so much and is so ready for "big" school. We are so excited for him, but sad at the same time. Carson is a very smart, social child with a sweet spirit and big heart for others. We know he will continue to do well and have a great year. He is now excited to be planning some fun things for the summer to keep us all busy. We love you, buddy! You are our #1!!

He loves to sing! The girls seem to flock his way. I wonder why?

I asked him what they were singing for the program and he said, "some love song". So true. The name of it was "All About Love".

Carson's 1st Tball game

Carson and Coach Daddy before Carson's 1st ever T-ball game. Carson was so excited. I was so proud of him. He has practiced so much for this day. I think he is going to be our little baseball player. He loves the game and is actually pretty good. He is always wanting to learn and practice with Daniel.

Carson was playing pitcher here. He made some really could catches and threw straight to 1st base. Good job, buddy!! Mommy was so proud of you. He looks so little out there, but looked very professional with all the right stances and had all the right words to say. He would say "ball in", or "foul ball" and I even heard him encouraging his other teammates. At one point he was on the pitchers mound and I heard him say to other player who was up to bat "I'm ready for ya"! Ok that was so funny, I almost fell off the bleachers. Too bad Daniel was coaching 1st and didn't hear it.

Cameron enjoying brothers game!