Happy 5th Birthday CARSON!!!

I am having a hard time believing that my little boy is 5 years old! Everyone tells you that it will fly by, and boy does it ever. I am amazed that he has grown up so much! He is in preschool and is so smart. What happened to my baby?

I miss that so much. As he grows, I feel like he needs me less and less. He is independent and really does not need me as much. It is sad.

But he is an amazing little boy. He is smart, loving, happy, funny, curious, mischevious, sweet, shy, adorable. Everything I ever imagined and more. Thank God I was blessed to be Carson's Mommy! I love you Carson. Happy 5th Birthday. May all your dreams come true!

We had Carson's birthday party at TinselTown movie theatre. We saw Toy Story 3. Carson has already seen it several times- but still loved every minute of it. His favorite character in the movie is Lotso. He loves Buzz, Woody and the rest of the gang too. The party turned out great. Busy for Mommy, but worth it to make him so happy!

MYRTLE BEACH 2010

We went to Myrtle Beach, SC this year for vacation. We originally planned to go to Destin, FL, but we changed our plans due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. So, we went to the beach elsewhere. We met our good friends there- Nikki and Quinn and their kids. We all had a blast. The kids played together everyday on the beach.

We did a lot of fun things. We went to get ice cream, amusement parks, Dixie Stampede. Besides that, we played in the pool or on the beach every day.

Here are just a few of the pictures from that week at the beach. Cannot wait to go back!

Fishing with Grandad

Carson and Grandad go fishing in the lake in our subdivision. It is so hot, but they go. Carson loves being alone with his Grandad, and this is one thing they do that he loves. So they load up the wagon and go fishing. I hope he will have very fond memories of these days with his Grandad. I think it is very important to build bonds with Grandparents. There is a lot to be learned from a grandparent. He really enjoys their time together and I think it is great that they are close. Thank you Grandad for taking the time to spend with Carson and making wonderful memories with him.

Memorial Day 2010

Big party at Aunt Missy's for Memorial Day and Madison's graduation. Big fun for the kids. They swam and played and played. Love watching the fun times!!

Really, she can flip all the way over. Amazing to me!

how sweet is this??

Meem and Peep

Payton and Reese

Catch me, Daddy!!! again and again....

swim break for cake!

Carson flipping..

Reese flipping...

tee ball 2010

Carson played tee ball for Jeffersontown Little League this year. He played for the Cubs and Daddy coached. The kids loved it. I think Carson is learning to go after the ball and can hit it off the tee very well. Mommy is very proud of how well he plays tee ball. He takes his time and hits the ball, runs fast to all the bases and is learning to field ground balls. Good job Carson- great tee ball season!

Sandy's 40th B-day

Happy 40th Birthday Sandy! We had a surprise birthday party for Sandy. She hated being surprised. But it was nice to get together and celebrate. Sandy has been through so much in her lifetime. I think it needs to be celebrated that she has finally found some happiness.

Sandy & Paul

the girls...

Mom, Dad & Sandy

Greg was not able to be here, so the whole clan without BBG

Mother's Day

This year we celebrated Mother's Day at the brunch at Churchill Downs. We went with Rob's parents and his sister Missy and her family. We had a great time. It was a very nice day at the track. We did not win money, but had so much fun! I truly love being a Mom and taking the time to spend with my kiddos is amazing. I often get caught up in the hustle an bustle of life and forget how important the little things are.

Happy Mother's day to all the moms.

Special thanks to my own Mom who taught me everything about being the Mom I am today. I am not sure how she did it with four kids so close in age!!

Carson & Churchill Charlie

my family

Carson & Reese in the paddock

my sweet kids- the reason I celebrate Mommy's Day!

Rob and his Mom