Ride the Baaa Momma

Carter is always wanting to ride the "Baaa" (sheep). Lucky for us we have two sheep. Notice however that I am on the little one. This is always the case. Whenever we ride sheep I have to ride the little one. If I try to trade him he just says "No momma, no" and gives me the little one again.

Even Cowboys Need Baths

Carter has turned into quite a little cowboy lately. Its been pretty fun to see. We were in Wal-mart the other day and we took him down the Halloween aisle. He picked up this bright purple suede hat that looked like a little pimp hat and wouldn't take it off. I was not about to buy a pimp hat so I took him down the toy aisle where I had seen little cowboy hats instead and he traded no problem. Now all he wants to wear is his cowboy hat and boots. This picture was taken the day we got his hat. He didn't even want to take it off for a bath, so we snapped a picture and let him wear it for a little while before we washed his hair.

The Joy of Weddings

We had quite a few weddings this summer. Both my brother and Devin's brother tied the knot. It's been a couple months since they got married but I thought I would put a few pictures on the blog anyway.

Not the best idea

We were in Scipio last weekend. It rained pretty much all weekend so it was quite muddy when we were packing up to leave. Carter was outside throwing rocks into this big mud puddle while Devin loaded our bags into the car and I got Carter some lunch. When I went outside to tell Carter that lunch was ready I saw that he had got on his bike. I could just see the wheels turning in his head as he looked at this mud puddle. All the sudden he starts driving through and just when he reached the middle of the puddle the front wheels on his bike get stuck in the mud and he goes right over the handle bars and face plants it in the mud. I was laughing so hard. Of course Carter was mad as can be, especially when I made him wait while Devin grabbed the camera. It was so funny....thank goodness we had a camera handy.

Ride the Bull Dadda

Carter has been so funny lately with all the things that he is starting to do. His new thing is he always wants to ride the bull. "Ride the Bull Dadda, Dadda ride the Bull." We have cable TV and Carter loves to watch the Bull Riding. The only problem is he watches a lot of cowboys fall off the Bull so sometimes he gets on Devin's back and falls right off but sometimes he holds on really well.

Kids say some funny things

I was just thinking about the funny things Carter has been saying and thought I would let you all know what is going on too. Carter has never said "Yes" to anything and about a week ago he started saying "Aye" (Like a Pirate) for yes. So it is pretty funny when he wants something and he says "Aye". It is nice though to finally have an idea what he wants. Maybe I will dress him up like a pirate for Halloween and then when people ask if he wants a treat and he says "Aye" they will think that he learned it just for Halloween.

Devin and I have been teaching Carter what sounds the animals make for quite awhile now. Not long ago Devin asked Carter what the rabbit says and in my head I think nothing, the rabbit doesn't say anything. Then of course Carter answers him with "Don't shoot, don't shoot". I laughed so hard. Of course my rabbit hunting husband would teach him that. It's so fun to watch Carter grow and learn new things. He never stops amazing and entertaining us.

New Gun in Town

I know, I am about the worst blogger ever. It's been about a month....again since I sat down in front of the computer to update anything. I just thought that I would let you know the funny things Carter is up too.
Last weekend we were up at Devin's family cabin. Carter finds a little toy shot gun that someone had left there and was carrying it around the whole time. We would go for walks around the cabin and I pointed out some butterflies, and a few different things and of course Carter holds the gun up and shots everything. He is just like Devin....shooting anything that moves.
Later Devin, his brother Paul, and brother-in-law Aaron were going in the truck to see if they could find some deer and of course they brought their guns (just in case they see a chipmunk or something), anyway Carter saw they were leaving with their guns so he grabbed his and went with the boys. I wish I would have had my camera handy but as usual I forgot it. What do you do.

Summer treats with cousins

Having a treat with cousins Braidon, Carlee, and Kinzie

I scream, you scream....we really will if we don't get Ice Cream

Nathan and Carter munching away on their ice cream cones

Lake Powell

I'm surprised Carter looks so content. Everytime we put him in the water he would scream until we took him out. Not much of a water baby yet.

Captain Carter. He just loved to sit up with Dad and pretend he was driving.

This is the closest he got to the water after we put him in on the first day.

Building sand castles with dad

Just chillin on the beach, nice and dry

At the Zoo

Carter Loves animals and had a great time at the zoo. This is "the Ghost of the bayou" the white alligator.

Family pic with a family of giraffes

Rino riding champion

By the end of the day Carter was ready for a nap

Sandi Kinzie and me getting ready to fly

Sandi and I "don't look down!"

On the way to Lovers Beach

WICKED

It's been awhile since my last post and a lot has happened. May 29-June 1. I went to New York City with Devin's mom Jenene and 2 sisters Amanda, and Megan. We went to see the play Wicked which is the story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became the Wicked Witch of the West. It was the most amazing play I have ever been to but the fun didn't stop there. We also got to see Mama Mia which was great. And of course walked around and saw the sights. We ate some great food and took a bus tour around the City. I thought that I would share some of the pictures with everyone.

Graduation

Devin graduated on May 3rd from SUU with a degree in Integrated Engineering. Its been a tough road these last couple of years but he finally did it. Devin's parents, his sister Megan and her husband Aaron, and his brother Paul all joined us for the day. And of course we couldn't leave without getting a picture of Devin and his 4 friends that helped each other through the years. Brian, Devin, Ryan, Trent, and Dan have finally made it. Congratulations.

Favorite Snap Shots

Nascar Look Out!!

Carter just loved getting into his cousin's race car and driving all around. Thankfully he didn't move the wheel much and went in a circle so we didn't have to chase him or worry about him bumping into anything. Of course he wouldn't let go of his apple, he needed a snack while driving.

Hubby Tag

What is his name: Devin
How long have you been married: Coming up on 4 years
How old is he? 26
Who eats more? Usually him but I give him a run for his money sometimes.
Who said I love you first? Devin
Who is taller? Devin
Who sings better? It's a toss up
Who is smarter? Devin by far
Whose temper is worse? It takes a lot to anger either of us
Who does the laundry? I do
Who does the dishes? I do
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me again
Who cooks dinner? Devin is usually the cook
Who drives when you are together? Devin
Who is more stubborn? I would have to say me....and Devin would agree
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Probably Devin
Whose parents do you see the most? Devin's
Who has more friends? Devin probably
Who has more siblings? I do
Who wears the pants in the family? We take turns I think. It depends on the issue

60 Random Things

1. I hate when anyone touches my hands or feet.
2. I have never broken a bone
3. I have been married almost 4 years
4. When I was young I stepped on a nail on purpose...I thought it would never go through my high tops...bright I know.
5. I love to read
6. Gloomy, rainy days are my favorite. It relaxes me and makes me want to snuggle up with a blanket in a chair and read.
7. I love to listen to classical music...it reminds me of my grandparents.
8. The toilet paper must roll off the top. If I am at someones house and it rolls off the bottom I usually fix it......well if I know the person.
9. I dye my hair dark because I look more like my mom that way... and of course I like the color.
10. I have 3 brothers and 1 one sister and we all get along great.
11. I consider my family some of my best friends.
12. I hate when someone wears a black belt with brown shoes or visa versa. I just don't like the combination.
13. I love my in-laws.
14. Sometimes I let my little boy destroy my house because its fun to watch him play...even though I have to clean it up later.
15. I love to go visit my grandparents whenever I am home.
16. I am not good at any sport but I love to play, especially softball.
17. I don't tan, I burn and peel and am white again...deal with it.
18. I love to sit back and listen to other people talking.
19. I don't like to be the center of attention.
20. I hate to talk in church...it petrifies me to stand and speak in front of people. I just about cry anytime we have too.
21. I would love to see a whale up close.... ok not too close they are huge you know.
22. I love being a stay at home mother, even though it can be exhausting.
23. I have a geo prism that I have had since I was a senior in High School. I named her Ellie and it makes me sad whenever my husband brings up the idea of selling her.
24. I love dogs but I don't like to be licked by them.
25. I eat really slow. Most people are done with desert before I finish my meal.
26. I have had waitresses/waiters try to take my food from me before I am finished and have to tell them I am not done yet.
27. When I just got my license I let my 14 year old sister drive the family van. She wrecked into a huge ditch and I told my parents I did it. We just told them the truth not too long ago.
28. We only had one bathroom in my home when I was little, everytime my sister would need to go I would race to the bathroom and just sit on the toilet for awhile, I was not very nice sometimes.
29. I would love to live in a small town forever.
30. My sister has always been my best friend.
31. My sister and I answer to each others names and would never correct someone if they used the wrong name.
32. I can't wait for my husband to graduate.
33. I hate to be by myself.
34. I about failed my Freshman year of High School because I didn't want to do the work.
35. I don't like to cook.
36. I broke my sister's easy bake oven when we were kids and didn't tell her. When she finally realized it was broken I blamed her.
37. I love a clean house
38. Eating out is a weakness of mine. I would do it all the time if I had the money.
39. I hate to be cold or hot...I am a moderate weather person.
40. I love to sing along to the radio... I am sure people laugh at me while they drive down the road.
41. When I put my hair in pig tails I still look like I am 12.
42. When I got into really big trouble my parents would make me clean the garage.
43. I don't know why but I remember peoples birthdays pretty well, even those people I hardly ever see.
44. We had a laundry shoot growing up and I used it as a slide often.
45. sdn vb v vv vvvcc c ccc ccc ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccxxxxxxx- That was my sons contribution.
46. I like to go to the Dentist. I usually don't have cavities so a cleaning is nice.
47. I was a cheerleader for 4 years.
48. I used to grind my teeth when I was little in my sleep.
49. My favorite color is Red
50. My favorite food is pizza even though I worked at a pizza place for 5 years.
51. I am very claustrophobic.
52. I hated elevators when I was younger I always was afraid they would get stuck and I wouldn't be able to get out...even now I don't ride them unless I have too.
53. I am going to New York to see "Wicked" with my 2 sister-in-laws and mother-in-law, I am really excited.
54. I love candy and sweets.....if it has sugar I'm in.
55. I was in the construction club at Snow College just because my friends dad was the advisor not because I actually know how to build anything.
56. I took piano lessons growing up for 8 years and I still can't play...not because my teacher wasn't wonderful but because I was stubborn and didn't practice.
57. I love to shop for jeans.
58. My hands are weird they don't close to make a fist and they never have.
59. I have a hard time going to sleep if the dishes are not done.
60. My little boy just turned 16 months....I can't believe that, it just flew by.

All Boy

I think this Tonka Truck was one of the best investments we could have made. Carter loves to get in and out of it, push it around and of course haul all of his plunder around.

Kallie made me do it...

So I am officially a blogger thanks to Kallie...