New Apartment!

So everyone's blogs say its been about 5 months since I've updated.. Crazy. I guess there should be alot for me to update about.. but there isn't! School is the same, work is the same, my life is about the same. Carson is is preschool now.. He's having a really hard time just letting me leave. Once I sneak out he's ok though.. I think! I really love living on my own now. I love my new apartment, although I miss seeing Mark and Emily over at our house. I'm blank now.. hah.
Tonight Carson and I went for a walk around our apartments. You'd think they could make the halls smell a little better.. Once you get to my apartment and open the door it sure smells good though! Its really fun just being on my own. I feel like I'm actually a mom.. and maybe a little more independent... although mom and dad still help me out a lot. Poor parents, they'll never get rid of us!
Here are a few pictures of me and Carson..

I miss my baby

So the last few weeks I've been looking at old pictures and videos I have saved on my computer. I should probably stop because It makes me sad. There are times where I wish Carson was still little again. I REALLY miss it. I miss my baby. I still get to hold him and read him books, and give him kisses, but its not the same. I miss the little noises they make or how they try to say words.. when you're the only one that can understand them. Well... I guess its time for a new one. :) Just kidding. I'm going to put a few videos up just for fun. I also found a really cute one of Hadlee.



This one is of Carson and Elle when we stopped somewhere
on our way to Michigan. I love how Carson looks so scared..and Elle just loves it.
They were so cute!


This was a Resturant we went to in Michigan. At the end Carson smiles the way he always used to. I loved it.



This is of Hadlee singing her twinkle twinkle little star. We were always making her sing it..
It was really cute.

The Living Planet

I didn't have to work today and thought it would be fun to take Carson somewhere. Since the movie last weekend was a bad idea, I decided to take him to the Living Planet museum in Sandy. It was actually really fun. Our favorite was the octopus.. man they're UGLY. But kinda cool to see.. Carson was expecting sharks and "folfins" when I told him we were going to see an aquarium with fish. He did like the big sharks hanging over us for decoration though. I really want to take Carson to Sea World this summer, so we'll see.
Carson really doesn't like pictures lately... I think its cause I get annoying with the camera. What can I say? I'm a mom :)



See... he looks so happy!

Carson, not looking at the camera.

Jelly fish.. These were pretty cool too.
More fish in the background..
Carson liked this fish.. He said the fish looked like it was
wearing glasses. I just agreed and took the picture. :)

Carson

I feel the need to update my blog lately.. it's great! I just wish there was something to "update" about. Earlier today some of us went to see the movie, Bedtime stories. It was really cute.. just hard to sit through it with the Carson! He's too crazy to sit for that long. I kept hearing " I have to pee mom".. an excuse to get up. You'll all be happy to know that he's potty trained! I think I can officially say it. He's done really good. Its annoying to have to keep reminding him but he does good for the most part.
Here are a few random pictures throughout the last few weeks..



Just me and Carson..
His new favorite thing to wear... ( it has a mask too)

The usual face around here.. RAWR!! ( like a dinosaur)

Carson and Loryn playing..

The jumping game

A few months ago I started letting Carson use our computer. I'd put the game on for him once in awhile and he'd play. Lindzi gave me the website Starfall.com. Carson loved playing it. It's a ABC game that really helped him learn new words. I the last week Carson has learned about history and bookmarks on the computer. I'm guessing he's watched Jenny's kids play and figured it out. The other day I walked in the computer room to check on him and I found him playing this new game. It was so funny to me how much he knew.. He taught ME how to play! Kids are too smart.

Shrimp Party

The other day we had our shrimp party at Aunt Tays house. Although I will NEVER eat sea food.. other than clams, I still went. I even asked Carson if he wanted to try it.. He declined. It was fun though. It was good to see everyone. There were some of the family that wasn't there.. and we missed them. Maybe next year :) Here are a few pictures.


Me and Maggie

Kids really don't like pictures..


Carson and Mark trying to feed the horses..

Uncle Bob playing The Wii.. obviously bowling.

Family

I really never know what to write about here. I could talk about the last few weeks but I'll probably start to cry. It just makes you realize how important family really is. I wish I were closer to some. Jack and Lindzi have such a cute family. Their little girls are so funny. It's been good to see them around more lately. I miss all the kids in Michigan and can't wait to see them. From just looking at pictures, everyone has changed so much. Especially Kohl and Luke. Christmas will be fun. I'm really excited the whole family will be back. Even if It gets crazy here.. I really miss it.
The last few weeks I haven't really been to school. So I'm a little behind. But tomorrow we're learning how to use color products on hair. This is what I've been waiting for! So I'm kind of excited. Maggie Jaques got married yesterday, and I was one of her bridesmaids. It was a really pretty wedding. It was fun getting to see her get married, and getting to be a part of her wedding. She's the only cousin that I've stayed really close with, and probably always will. Carson is doing good. He's still getting bigger and he's learning new things all the time. When he wants something he usually says " Me wants chocolate milk". We finally got him to start saying "I". Sometimes I hear " I me wants chocolate milk", but he's learning! My hours at work got cut.. I'm working on average about 7 hours a week. Randy just got layed off from his job.. but hey, gas is cheap now!

Grandpa Helgesen's funeral was really nice.. everyone said such great things about him. We'll all miss him. Here are a few pictures...