Riding Buses

We (being the moms of 2 year olds interested in all forms of transportation) decided our three studges might enjoy a morning of riding the buses around town, so we headed out with the kids for some bus riding fun. The three kids were so excited waiting at the first bus stop and were shouting in glee as our bus approached. We rode that one and two other buses. At first they were a bit unsure, but by the end seemed to be bus riding pros! It was a fun morning and they all seemed to get a big kick out of it!

Not so sure at first...

The three studges on the bus.

The bus riding pros chill as they cruise around the town.

Carson Moves into his Big Boy Room!

On Saturday I finished working on the "construction" and painting of Carson's Big Boy Room (OK, well, truth be told, I still have some minor details to finish up like the center lines on the roads and the runway designation numbers - I am still trying to locate our compass so that I get it right - don't want any aircraft landing off the runway, which could very well happen if the numbers aren't correct!! :). Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Weston had helped to paint the blue and green of the walls for the airplane themed room and then I came in and built the bed frame, 3-D hill and bridge and did the painting of the airplanes, etc. It was a fun project and so fun to see Carson's reaction as each new detail was added. He was super excited about the room and could hardly wait to move in. It was a big day on Saturday as we moved his crib in there (he will move to his big boy bed a bit later once he has adjusted to the new room). He loves it and wants to run up there and play many times a day.

Carson applauds the completion of his new room.

Carson sends a construction vehicle racing down the hill toward the bridge.

Carson sits on his big boy bed surveying his new domain.

Carson's Second Birthday Party

We celebrated Carson's second birthday with a little party on February 7th. His best buddies Nicholas and Adeline and their families joined us for a morning party and Grandma & Grandad Betts, Aunt Erin & Uncle Matt, Aunt Brooke & Uncle Billy & Cousin Aiden came for a weekend of fun.

Following Carson's main interest, the party had an airplane theme with airplane sticker art and airplane and helicopter cakes that the kids decorated with sprinkles (also one of Carson's favorite things to do). The weather was so nice that we were able to play outside for a bit.

Playing outside with Adeline

Carson & cousin Aiden work at Carson's new workbench.

It's Hard to Believe He is 2!

On Carson's birthday, January 30th, B.J. and I could not believe that it had been a full two years since he was born. He has grown and changed in so many wonderful ways and is such a fantastic little guy with lots of his own ideas and plans! In so many ways the two years flew by and yet, watching him it is hard to believe that he has accomplished so much in such a short time. What fun it is to watch him grow.

We started his birthday day with his favorite breakfast of waffles with whipped cream! Then Carson and I headed out to the airport observation area at the General Aviation ramp to watch planes on the tarmac, taxiways, and of course on the runway taking off and landing. (Some of Carson's favorite things are aircraft of all sorts and he would happily go to the airport everyday). His two friends Adeline and Nicholas and their moms joined us for the airplane watching fun and lunch in the neat little observation restaurant. Dinner was Carson's favorite fish sticks and of course desert - ice cream with colorful sprinkles! It was a fun day!

Carson and his buddy Nicholas watch the airplanes.

A special birthday "lap-sit" with Carson's friend Adeline and her mom.

It SNOWED!!

Upon waking up on Tuesday morning, we found ourselves surrounded outside by a beautiful white wonderland. About two inches of snow had fallen overnight and I couldn't wait for Carson to have his first real experience playing in the snow.

He was so excited to see the snow out the window when he first got up and just kept saying "Snow EVERYWHERE!" and listing off the things that were covered in snow. Shortly after breakfast we got all bundled up and headed outside to play a bit. As it was still snowing, Carson enjoyed looking up and seeing the snow falling and feeling it tickle his face. Then we got out the sled and rode down the hill next to our home. Carson absolutely loved "snow sliding." Here are the photos:

Snow EVERYWHERE!

"Snow sliding"

Carson Gets a BIG boy bed!

In an effort to prepare for child #2 on the way, we were hoping to get Carson into his "Big boy bed" in his new "Big boy room" sometime in February. When asked what he would like to have in his new room Carson immediately replied "Airplanes!" So we are working on the airplane theme. Uncle Weston & Aunt Stephanie painted the sky and mountains on the walls and now Mommy just has to finish up the detail work. We have the transition all mapped out and took the fist big step toward the new sleeping arrangements with the purchase of his new bed. Carson was very excited and had to try it out immediately. It passed the test and he thinks it is very cool. Now all we need are awesome sheets and for Mommy to finish the comforter she is making for it. Here are some photos of Carson enjoying his new bed:

Carson tests out his new big boy bed for comfort in sleeping...

and more importantly, in bouncing.

He decided it passed inspection in both categories!

Baby "W" is a GIRL!

On January 2nd we went to Duke Hospital for our "big" ultrasound. Being 18 weeks, 1 day we were told that we would most likely be able to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl! Our ultrasound technician did a very nice job of showing us our little one and let us know that she was certain the baby is a little girl! We are both so excited and looking forward to meeting her in late May or early June (Due date is June 4)! It is always so thrilling to see the baby and hear its little heart beating! As my parents were in town and we were celebrating my mother's birthday we asked them to join us for the ultrasound appointment so they were able to experience their first ultrasound (they did not have ultrasounds with me or any of my 3 siblings as it was not nearly as common back then!!) with us and get a sneak peak at little Baby W! Here is a sneak peak for you of our little angel!

2-D Profile - you can see her face and her little hand is resting on her tummy.

This is a 3-D ultrasound of her face with her arm tucked behind her head.

After the apointment we made a quick stop at Macy's to pick out our fist little girl outfits - girl clothes is so much fun!