Saturday, January 06, 2007

Week 26- Carson LOVES Carrots & HATES Peas!!

This week was hilariously fun trying out new food with Carson! We started with carrots on Tuesday and he didn't even hesitate! Just sucked them down like candy! He'd eat an entire jar in one sitting!

First bite . . . mystified but not concerned!
Second bite all smiles!Now he's just stuffed!Peas on Saturday night did not go as well. Fortunately we had the camera ready! Poor guy absolutely hated every minute of it! He kept opening his mouth for more but was finally reducing to gagging!
Please stop!
I really don't like this green stuff!
I think I'm going to throw up!
I'm throwing up!

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Week 26- Video Clip of Carson in the Jumperoo

Carson just loves his Jumperoo AND his Daddy. So each time Daddy quacked like a duck, Carson laughed and jumped even harder! Please email me and let me know if you can view it or not!

Week 26- More Cute Pics

This outfit is one of Carson's Christmas gifts from his California family. He looks just sporty in this Adidas soccer warm-up! I even found some Nike Shox in the closet to complete the look! Sitting is still much safer for Carson. He toppled over just seconds after the "standing" picture was taken.
Grandpa Kuntz gave us a bag of random Nike items from a business deal. Daddy & Carson are sporting matching "skull caps". At first I thought it was ridiculous but actually they fit Carson just great!

Week 25 - Fun Pics

Just a few random pics. We can't help ourselves!
Aunt Lori gave Carson this adorable top for Christmas!
Jackson is trying to pose for the camera but Carson is more interested in Jackson's toy.
Hey Buddy! Pay attention!What? There's a camera?Who me, smile? Okay! (Jackson gave up at that point)
Carson trying out Mommy & Daddy's new comforter
This bed is way bigger than mine!
Trying out a sippy cup . . . was not a big fan!
Posing for Daddy!
I'm learning to take steps!
Spit happens!

Happy New Years!

New Years 2006 was a bit different this year with babies! We celebrated with our friends Blair & Laurel and their daughter Eloise. We all played with Fisher Price and stuffed animals until baby bedtimes. Then the grown-ups had a delicious meal of Chinese food and an even yummier dessert of chocolate fondue. Eloise was kind enough to let Carson sleep in her crib (he didn't mind the pink ;-). The next morning, the kids entertained each other while the grown-ups recovered on the couch. Eloise tried to teach Carson how to crawl and stand up, fortunately he's not ready yet!
Carson enjoying Eloise's toys!
Carson & Eloise munching on the same toy!
Carson, still munching on a toy while Eloise displays her coordination!
Eloise is snacking on the corner of the coffee table
Self-portrait of the Mommies & Daddies
Just too darn cute! Carson can stand but isn't 100% so I'm holding his thigh. Eloise however is very proficient at table-walking!
Smiling for the camera!
Daddy's are having a race!

Video Clip of the "Patting Table"


Monday, January 01, 2007

Week 25- Christmas with Grandpa & Grandma Rader

Merry Christmas #4!! Celebrated at Aunt Lori's house with Grandpa & Grandma Rader! Uncle Brian cooked very yummy meatloaf and Grandma Well cooked her usual excellent Tai dishes!

Grandma Rader helping Carson
Daddy being goofy!
We're short two here!
Aunt Lori
Barley cereal really can't compare to meatloaf, maybe next year!

Week 25- Christmas with Grandma & Grandma Levy

Christmas #3! We hosted Great Grandpa Bride, Grandma & Grandpa Levy, & Aunt Lori and Uncle Brian at our house. Terrific time had by all! Carson stayed up late again to open presents.

Really getting the hang of wrapping paper! Aunt Lori & Uncle Brian
The whole family!
Grandpa & Grandma Levy
Three generations!

Week 24- Christmas in California with Everyone!

Everyone was on hand to enjoy Christmas in California with my extended family. Carson is the first great-grandchild so he was spoiled rotten! It was a full house with lots of laughs and good times.

Carson, Great Grandma Kuntz, and twin 2nd cousins, Chad & Jared
Carson & Mommy! This was a riot! My cousin Sara and her husband Jens are expecting their first baby in April. They are trying to get their young Lab used to a little one but he wasn't really interested. So Jens placed a dog cookie on Carson's leg to try to get the dog closer. Unfortunately it didn't work but it was hilarious watching the progress.

Carson was enjoying the grocery bag more than the expensive toys!
Carson's favorite gift arrived from his Great Aunt Pam and Great Uncle Jack's Horse Ranch! His very own rocking horse! He couldn't stop smiling and laughing. This horse wags its tail, moves its head up and down, shakes its muzzle, and neighs and clipclops!
Look Ma! No hands!!Aunt Liza, the horse trainer, didn't like the "no hands" riding and had to teach Carson the proper way to hold on. He took his lesson very seriously!

Perfect positioning Carson! Aunt Liza is proud of you! This does take much more concentration than just grabbing mane!



Later that night, still riding with his Great Aunt Pam!

Week 24- Christmas in California with the Lotz's

Visiting the Lotz families, Tom & Louise, Ryan & Karen, and Brett in San Ramon, California! Dear friends from childhood, we had a great lunch and wild time playing games.

Brett & Carson
Carson's second meal- this bite was a bit too big!
Opening presents with Karen & Brett

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