Favorite Photo Friday....

Guess what my sweet baby boy decided to 'play with'?







You make the mess, you clean it up (or try to clean it up).

A little conversation between Tracey and Carson

Background: Any time we see or hear an airplane we say: Hi Joey, as he is a pilot.

Conversation between my sister Tracey and Carson this evening:

T- saw and heard an airplane and said, Hi Joey
C- Hi
T- Carson, where is Joey?
C- Pointed to the airplane as it flew by and said, up there, up there

We miss you Joey!

Wordless Wednesday

In Mommy's bed and reading books.

The photos below are not staged photos. Before I started brushing my teeth the other night, I told Carson it was time for bed. He took off running down the hallway saying night-night Mommy. I thought to myself- oh, this is going to be an easy night! As I walked into his bedroom, there was no Carson, oh where could he be? In Mommy's bed under the covers and reading a book. Uh- this was a long night!

Carson and his rose.

Wordless Wednesday

Yesterday, my sweet son turned 23 months

Wow, time really flies by when your having fun...Below is a list of 23 things Carson has taught me over past 23 months.

1. When its God's timing and plan it all works out.
2. Dreams do come true.
3. For the first eight months of Carson's life I grew to love him more each day by prayer and looking at his updated photos.
4. I learned how to change diapers. ;)
5. I could go to bed after 9:00pm and not turn into a pumpkin.
6. Working is not my life.
7. Guatemalans are beautiful, kind folks.
8. Being a Mother is none stop.
9. It's not about me. I need to say it again, It's not about me.
10. Days and nights do not always go as planned.
11. Eating out with a toddler is not easy.
12. Ants and bugs are fun to play with.
13. My sweet baby boy always puts a smile on my face.
14. I learned how to give Carson a bath. Thanks Essie!
15. It's OK to have toys ALL over the house.
16. I really miss 'my time' out at the horse stable (I have to be honest).
17. I love my son more than I could ever express.
18. Carson is a gift from the Lord.
19. I can mow my grass, while Carson sits in the stroller drinking a bottle.
20. Having finger marks on the walls is not a big deal.
21. Being a Mother is wonderful.
22. While going through the adoption process, I was not in control.
23. I've learned to love again.

Brilliant Blogger award

Thanks Bec and Natalie for tagging me...


Okay so here is how this thing works:

1st I have to answer a little questionnaire thingy which is pretty much all about ME!

Then I have to choose 7 bloggers who I feel are BRILLIANT (see list below) and I give them the award. They will post their own answers to the questionnaire on their own blog and they will choose 7 more recipients. And so it goes!

Here is the questionnaire (drum roll please...):

A. Attached or single?
Single

B. Best friend?
I’m truly blessed to have a few best friends.

C. Cake or pie?
It does not matter to me

D. Day of choice?
Sunday

E. Essential item?
Gum

F. Favorite color?
Yellow

G. Gummy bears or worms?
Worms

H. Hometown?
Cape May County NJ

I. Indulgence?
Reese's cups

J. January or July?
July

K. Kids?
1 for now...
2 horses
1 dog
1 cat

L. Life isn’t complete without?
My family, my friends, my horses and church

M. Marriage date?


N. Number of brothers & sisters?
One sister and One brother

O. Oranges or apples?
APPLES Royal Gala

P. Phobias- I am changing to fears as I really do not have many phobias
Losing my parents and growing old

Q. Quotes?
Any quote from the bible

R. Reasons to smile?
Carson, spending time with my family, riding my horse, friends and blog buddies

S. Season of choice?
Summer and fall

T. Tag seven peeps! I will pass

U. Unknown fact about me?
I have a phobia about public pools and/or water parks.

Guatemalan fish continues-

to learn how to swim and loves to wear goggles.