Rodeo Carnival

A few weeks ago we went to Houston for the night. The next day Preston invited Crew to his school's Rodeo Carnival. We had so much fun! The boys enjoyed riding ponies, decorating bags and hats, playing games, eating popcorn, and even riding a train! After the carnival we celebrated Amy's birthday with a yummy lunch at Brio. It is so fun that Amy and I grew up playing together, and now our little boys get to play together too! Thanks so much for such a special day!

Peek a Boo Preston!

Crew as Woody!

Preston riding the pony

Crew is not too sure what to think...

Decorating hats

Playing games

And the best part... going for a train ride!

Visit from the Idaho Cousins

We went to Dallas this past weekend to visit family. Brett's two cousins from Idaho came in to visit his Mamaw and they all came over for lunch on Saturday. It was so good to see everyone and so nice to spend time with the family. Only wished we all lived closer!

Me, Rana, Ricci, Brett, and Mamaw

Me, Rana, Ricci, Grancie, and Mamaw.

Crew and Rana and Ricci.
(for some reason Crew loved this box and did not want to put it down all weekend- hence the reason why it is featured in all the pictures, ha!)


Cheezzee!!!
Crew, Mamaw, and Brett.



Crew and Mamaw.

The sunsets out at "The Ridge" are just beautiful!

Another view as the sun was almost down.

Birthday Party Weekend

Two weekends ago we had one fun weekend! Two of Crew's best friends both had birthday parties on the same day. In the morning we celebrated Sloane's birthday at Locomotion- a bounce house/game type place. All the kids had a blast! The theme for the party was Sesame Street/Elmo and everything turned out so cute! Happy 2nd Birthday Sloane!

After that we went home and put Crew down for a nap and woke up and went to the next party for his friend Fields. She had an Olivia themed party and everything looked fabulous!!! Talk about a creative party planner, everything was so coordinated. Crew really loved playing with all the girl toys that we don't have at our house (strollers, babies, kitchens, dress up clothes, ha!).

Fun was definetly had by all. Happy 3rd Birthday Fields!

We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends, glad we could celebrate their special days!

(Sorry, iPhone quality pics)

Sloane the birthday girl.

Crew loved jumping in all the bounce houses.

Playing some air hockey with the birthday girl.

Such adorable homemade elmo cupcakes, great job Shae!

Enjoying the fun!

Olivia party decorations and food, so cute!

The birthday girl getting her birthday hat on.

Happy Birthday to Fields!

Crew (and daddy) enjoying his cake.

Crew giving Fields her present.

Happy Valentine's Day 2012

Crew's Valentine's Day card.

We also made "hugs" and sent them to the grandparents and great parents.

I traced Crew's hands, and the length of the ribbon is his arm span.

A note is attached with "directions"- wrap around you for a Valentine's hug from Crew.

Winter Days

Back in January they celebrated "Winter Day" at Crew's school. I guess this is what we do since we don't get snow in Austin, ha! Fellowship hall was decorated with a fake snow, a snowman and different stations with all types of "snow" activities. I volunteered to help in the morning and had so much fun watching all the children enjoy their fun day "in the snow."

Crew's Class.

Decorating a felt snowman.

Racing "snowballs" (cotton balls) across the table.

Making ice turn into snow and dying it with food coloring.

Sledding!!

Class snowball fight.

All buried in the snow.

Playing in the snow table.

Snow is FUN!!!=)

Lindsay

For those of you who regularly read my blog, you may remember that a few months ago one of my good friends, Lindsay Lewis passed away. She left behind her now 2 year old son Brody, 1 year old Cash, and her husband Gabe. Gabe started a blog sharing stories about Lindsay, and the way the Lord was working in his life. Everytime I read it I get a new understanding of the depth of true love not only from a spouse, but from a God who loves us all unconditionally. The last post just really touched me- the power of God is truly amazing!
Please continue to pray for this wonderful family.

http://partofthemiracle.com/2012/01/31/you-never-did/

Bella's Surgery

Well, it's been a bit of a rough week here at the Carson house. Crew went to the dr on Tuesday after a 103 fever the night before- he has Croup and boy is it yucky! He finished all his meds and is still not quite up to par so we are going back to the doctor this afternoon. I had a fever and went to the doctor yesterday- I have an upper respitory infection. So, today I am felling a little better so time to bust out the Lysol and CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN to get these yucky germs out! Hopefully Brett won't get it! Praying we are on the end of this sickness bug going around.

To top it off our poor Bella had surgery on Monday. She tore her ACL and Miniscus (sp?) so it's been a rough week for her. She spent one night in the hopsital and we picked her up Tuesday. The procedure went well- they had to shave her leg, a part on her other leg for her IV, and a spot on her back so they could giver her an epidural (yep- dogs can get those too.) She has about 25 staples, and they will stay in for 2 weeks. She has to keep the "cone" on for the 2 weeks so she won't lick the wound and cause it to get infected. She is also confined to a small area/cage for the next 8 weeks. This should be a little tough since she is still a little rambunctious.
I think she is wondering why we are putting her through this pain- BUT it is only because we love her and want her to be here to run and play for many many more years. Pets are part of your family and it is so hard to see her hurting and in pain.
Today was the first day she put a tiny bit of weight on her leg when I took her out to go to the bathroom on her leash. Recovery will be tough but hoping she is on the mend.
Praying for a safe and quick recovery for sweet Bella- she is so strong and working so hard. Give her a few months and she will be back out playing "bumper" with her yellow lab buddy across the street, Cody. We love you Bella! (for the mean time we will keep giving you your pain meds to help take away some of your pain.)

Poor Bella with her "cone" and shaved leg.

Hoping she continues to gain strength everyday.