Big Time Mischief!

What a troublemaker this little kid was today! And no - this pictures was from last month at a happier time! First it was just little things - spilling my big cup of ice and water all over, making a mess at lunch, pulling things off the counters, (and more)- just the normal, everyday mis-haps that little hands make - especially Carson. Then - it happened. Somehow, somewhere he got a hold of a bottle of gun cleaning solvent (blame his Dad) - and poured it out on my bedroom set, my bed/pillows, everywhere. What a mess - and what a smell! I stripped my bed, cleaned up my bedroom set (which it took off the varnish) - and my room still stinks. It's giving me a headache. Then, tonight when we went to start the humidfier - we find all sorts of things he dropped down into the fan. Good thing we had that talk at conference about laughing at yourself and other things when they happen. Good thing I love my son. Good thing he is so dang cute most of the time!

Clear All Sidewalks!

Today was the big day - Jason got his driver's permit. He even passed the written exam on his 1st try! Congratulations Jason! I'll have to be sure and let everyone know when he is going to be driving, so you can be sure and not be on the streets or sidewalks! It also means white knuckles and gritting teeth for me. It seems like I have been through this a few other times - you would think I would be used to it by now!

Handbag Anyone?

Hey, if you go to this website - http://www.handbagplanet.com/ -you can register to win a free handbag. They're cute. You should go and check it out. Why? Because you like handbags either for yourself or a gift for a friend - or just because you like winning free stuff! Thanks Karen for getting "word" out!

A Day of Fun?

Saturday was a Prepardness Fair at Bass Pro Shops. They had all sorts of things - booths, seminars, etc - both inside and outside. We went and visited some of the booths, got a lot of information and just walked around. (Doug just looked at the hunting/fishing stuff and at the Toyota vehicles they had on display. His kind of store!)

There were a few costumed people there - which Carson really DID NOT like!

First up - was Smokey the Bear, who scared him to death when he patted him on the head!

Hmmm - I wonder how he'll like all the costumes at Halloween this year?

Still scared when he saw the Chick Filet cow! Not bothering EmmaLee though.
Even scared of McGruff the Crime Dog!
Outside was a great big 6,000 gallon tank with catch and release fish for kids 12 and under.

EmmaLee caught a fish! Here she is with Jeremy and Jo.
Carson was more interested in watching the fish - not catching them!
In the big Emergency Response truck - well, a firetruck type vehicle.
Carson, EmmaLee and Kristi in one of the many helicopters they had there.

Banking Fun

Wednesday was a special lunch day at the bank. They were having a barbecue for employees and family. It was my day to watch EmmaLee - so I took her and Carson with me. I forgot how much work it is to take 2 kids somewhere - diaper bags, etc. Maybe I am just getting too old for it! Anyway - we made it there. Carson and Emma had so much fun and were so well behaved - especially for Carson. It was a day of good food and fun, and meeting more employees of the bank. Both kids were worn out when we got back home and took 2 -3 hour naps. I must admit - I was worn out too and took a nap, only not as long!

Here is Mikel with Carson at her desk. (for those of you who didn't know - she works at the bank)

Grandpa with EmmaLee - watching and laughing at Carson.
Emma - still enjoying Carson's antics.
Carson and EmmaLee loved playing with the balloons.

Peace

Last weekend Doug and I went camping - just the two of us. What a quiet, peaceful time it was up in the mountains (and cool!). We may live in the desert, but 2 hours away are the beautiful mountains and lakes. It was a time for Doug and I to wind down, relax, and just be together. We went riding on the ATV/dirt bikes, fishing, driving around the boys elk hunting unit, spot-lighting, calling in elk and played games. It was so nice to just take it easy!

The first two pictures are of Willow Springs Lake that we went fishing at. Since we towed up the trailer, and took one vehicle, we weren't able to take our boat up - so we just fished from the shore. How beautiful it was - and quiet.

As the sun was starting to go down - this blue loon was just right close to Doug. It didn't seem to bother him that we were there. (I didn't use my flash because I didn't want to scare him away).
Monday - we went fishing again, this time at Woods Canyon Lake and rented a boat. On the little drive up to the lake they have a few lookout spots. Just had to take a few shots to show you what a beautiful view it is - all the mountains and trees. Yes - this is Arizona!

And no - this IS NOT our 25th anniversary trip - as someone later asked us. We still are planning that. It may not be in November, but it will happen!

Carson 1st haircut

Well, we finally decided to get Carson his first haircut. He didn't need it really bad - it was just a little long in the back. On the top/front - well, not much there still, especially for being just over 18 months old!

Doug took Carson with him to Penny's house to both get their haircuts! What a fun father/son outing!

It's really hard to tell much difference in the pictures. Just evened everything out. He was so good to sit and let Penny cut his hair. He's such a good kid (most of the time!)