You Are My Sunshine...

Carson,

This is a little song that your mommy always sings to you, and each time I do a little smile lights up your face no matter if you are happy or sad. In this song, there is a line that says, "you'll never know how much I love you...". As you turn 6 months-old today, these words keep going through my head. I hope you never forget how much your mommy and daddy love you, but even more importantly than that I pray that you will always know how much God loves you! You absolutely LOVE being outside and watching the trees sway in the wind and the birds fly by. Thank you for reminding me how precious God's creation is and that it is the "little" things in life that are the most important!

Love you, Handsome!

These are pictures that were captured within the past 24 hours...Enjoy:)


Carson enjoying his first bite of sweet potatoes!


Well, maybe not! He actually loved them, but it was a shock to taste something new!


Carson and Mrs. Jacki


My sweet little boy!


"Can't a boy get some sleep!"


Mr. Cool


Carson enjoying a refreshing drink while enduring the hot sun!


Carson sitting unassisted! He lasts a few seconds but then topples to his right or left. It won't be long though!


Carson and Grandmother


Carson trying to walk with Pop.

Our big milestones this past month are the following:

1. At 5 1/2 months, we started doing some sleep training. It only took 3 nights and the little man is now falling asleep in his crib by himself and sleeping all night! Yeah! He goes to bed by 8:00 and wakes up about 6:45 to 7:15.

2. Carson started eating rice cereal at the beginning of the month and now he is beginning to eat baby foods. We started with sweet potatoes. We will stick with this for a few days and then try carrots. Yum! Right daddy?

3. Last weekend, Carson started sticking out his tongue thanks to Grandy. Now he is making raspberries! He thinks it is soooo funny!

4. Carson has started playing "Peek-a-boo". He will try to hide his face and then, pop up! Soooooo cute!

5. Carson is playing even more with his toys. He mouths everything! His favorite chew toy is "Sophie" the giraffe!

6. Carson gets so excited when Daddy gets home! His face lights up when he sees him walk through the door.

7. Carson continues to dislike being on his tummy, but he LOVES to stand. In fact, he would stand all day if he could. I think this baby will walk before he crawls!

The Past Week

Carson loves eating those feet!


Carson and KK


Carson "working" at the furniture store.


Grandy reading to Carson.


My little man loves trying to walk. He does a pretty good job!


Do you think he loves his aunt or what?


My Favorite Sister! Love you!


Carson playing "Pat-A-Cake" with Nannie while Granna is singing!


Granna, Carson, and Nannie


This past weekend, Carson officially found his tongue. Since then he has started doing raspberries with his lips. He thinks it is sooooo funny!


Carson loves the exersaucer! I love how serious he is in this picture. He was babbling up a storm trying to turn the pages.


Carson is finally tolerating being on his tummy! He would much rather be standing up or trying to walk wih mommy holding his hands!


Carson is getting ready for his big day at the zoo!


Carson is riding the train at the zoo. I know it won't be long before he is begging me to ride it!


Anyone else find this picture funny? We watched this orangutan put this bag over his head!


The zoo wears a little boy out!

Boys Will Be Boys!

This past weekend, we enjoyed time with friends in the country. It was a time filled with fun and relaxation!


Carson and Daddy


Carson trying out the swing. It looks like it will be a few more months before he fits!


Carson trying on mommy's hat!


Carson being shy for the camera.


The little man wishing he could drive the go-cart!


Daddy preparing for a big adventure!


Brandon, John, and Christian


No telling what they are up to!


Daddy must have found the mud!


After all the excitement, the boys tried to get some rest!


Carson decided that he had other plans!

First Day of Cradle Roll

On Sunday, Carson participated in his first Bible class with his friends. Up until now, he has been going to class with us, but he has become quite the little talker! So...we decided to give it a shot in his own class, and the teachers said that he did great!


Carson sitting in his big boy chair!



Yes, he is the youngest and the smallest for now!


I love how he has his little hands on the table waiting his turn!

Carson's First Swim

It is amazing the difference a day can make. Yesterday, the temperatures were in the 80's and today, the 50's. So, after sweating profusely yesterday while working in the yard, Pop heated up the hot tub so Carson could take his first swim. He LOVED it!! The two things that Carson loves the most is being outside and taking baths so when you mix water with being outside, we knew it was sure to please the little man! So, here are some pictures of our little guy in the big pool for the first time!

5 Months-Old

Well, it is hard to believe that our baby is 5 months-old. This has been such a fun month! Carson is such a joy to be around, and I am thankful for each and every day that I get to be his mommy. Here are some things about Carson this month...

-eats 6 times a day usually
-continues to take Prevacid 2x/day
-eats rice cereal 1x/day and he LOVES it!
-reaches for daddy's cup and brings it to his mouth like he is taking a drink.
-participates in family dinner time by sitting in Bumbo on table and holding onto his spoon or reaching for our cups and plates.
-sleeps in his bed swaddled for all naps and during the night.
-continues to use pacifier when he first goes to sleep
-naps anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the day.
-loves watching his mobile in his bed and cooing to it.
-attempts to carry on a conversation by cooing and then, waiting for a response.
-showers daddy with smiles when he gets home from work.
-demonstrates interest in faces by reaching for noses and mouths.
-rolls over from tummy to back frequently and back to tummy occasionally.
-loves light up toys and music.
-very interested in people.
-very alert and aware of those around him.
-loves being in exersaucer.
-showing less interest in swing.
-LOVES being outside.
-bringing the bottle to his mouth and holding it on the few occasions that he gets one.
-always has his hands in mouth and sometimes his feet, which he just found this month
-loves lying on his back and kicking his feet
-loves bathtime and holding onto the cup while getting washed
-loves having all of his clothes off.

Now for the pictures! Enjoy!


Carson exploring the toys on the exersaucer!


Carson's first bite of rice cereal. He wasn't sure about the first couple of bites, but now he can't get enough!


Sweet smile!


Did I mention that he is intrigued by the t.v.? For that very reason, the t.v. stays off most of the day.


Well, we tried to measure how tall he was at Granna's school, but her chart is just a little off.


Nannie and Carson


"Grandy, wake up! There is no time for sleeping!"


"Thanks, Granna and Grandy, for my new pajamas and outfits for Easter!"


K.K and Carson on Easter after church.


Our first family Easter!


Carson and Pop celebrating Pop's recent accomplishment of running the Boston Marathon in under 5 hours! Way to go, Pop!


Celebrating Easter with Mimi and Pop! Looks like the Easter Bunny came!


Mommy's little sous-chef!

We love you, Carson Reed!