Saturday, April 17, 2010

Family Fun Night



On Friday night we headed to a local bowling alley for a family fun night! This was Carson's first time bowling! He was such a nut when we got there. We didn't even have our bowling shoes on and he was giggling hysterically while watching the other people bowl. One of the ladies in the lane next to us was like, "Oh my gosh! He is so adorable!" We then proceeded to explain that he was just so excited because this was his first time bowling.

It took several frames and showing him the line that we were not allowed to walk past before Carson got the hang of it. At first we were putting the ball on the ground Granny style and rolling it with him on the count of 3, but by the end, he was walking up to the line and throwing the ball all by himself. There were times the ball went so slowly that we didn't think it would make it to the pins, but it always did! Thank goodness for those bumper guards too! They not only made it more fun for Carson but helped Ryan and I's scores too! haha

It was so fun bowling with Carson last night. It made me smile ear to ear just seeing how much fun he was having. It was also great to spend some real quality family time with him too. Who knows...that might be our last Family Fun Night as a family of 3! Next thing we know, Carson will be showing his little sister how to bowl! :)

Do not cross this line!



Not bad for his first game!

Also, notice how the pregnant lady won! It's something about me being pregnant and bowling... I always have a much higher score (over 100) when I'm pregnant. It must have something to do with my big belly acting as a counter-balance. The same was true when I was pregnant with Carson. When I'm not pregnant, I just can't seem to throw a straight ball for the life of me. Thank you Kadence, for helping with my score last night!!!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

37 Weeks Pregnant

Only 3 more weeks (give or take) until our family of 3 becomes a family of 4! I am now 37 weeks pregnant and the countdown is on. We are so excited to meet baby Kadence! Ryan took some pictures tonight so that can remember and cherish this special time for years to come...

We can't wait to hold and cuddle with our little baby girl!



We look forward to see Carson transition into being a Big Brother!



The crib is ready, the baby clothes are washed, the infant car seat is installed, the diapers and wipes are stocked up, and the hospital bag is packed! We are as ready as ready can be!

Happy Easter



What a gorgeous Easter we had in New Jersey! It had to be close to 80 degrees. We had a great Easter service at church that morning and then spent a fun day at the Records house. The sun was shining, the food was amazing, and Carson had a blast playing all day with his best friend Isaac, including a fun Easter Egg Hunt outside!



I just love this picture of all 3 of the boys!



Here are a couple of Carson during the Easter Egg Hunt and opening up his eggs at the end:





After playing with trains, digging in the sandbox, chasing Isaac and Ben around, and playing with sticks by the creek...Carson was exhausted by the end of the day!!! (So was the pregnant lady!) But what a fun Easter it was! Thank you Jennifer and Karl for inviting us into your home and treating us like family. :)