"You've got a friend in me..."

This might be my favorite phase of Jacks:

Toy Story. He loves it; watches it once every day. We just alternate between 1 & 2. Can't wait til 3 gets here to give us a little more variety. The Carters bought Jack his very own Buzz and Woody doll that he hauls around everywhere. He is starting to play so well and getting more of an imagination. I love watching this kid grow and learn. I often hear him saying "hi, I'm Woody" or "help Buzz, help!" He tries to sing along with the songs, quotes Woody saying "reach for the sky" and Buzz saying "and beyond!" He also loves playing with his "tatoe-head" (Mr. Potato Head) and told me "Jessie cute." He likes it when she yodels. I love watching Jack's expressions as he watches these movies. He smiles, laughs, and even sympathizes with Buzz when he realizes that he can't fly. (really, he gets rather concernicous)

Jack man.

Jack just doing his thing-- entertaining, snooping, gathering, & browsing.

Here is Mr. sock hands...before falling asleep for a nap Jack pulled every single dirty clothes item out of his hamper, apparently put these socks on his hands clear up to his elbows, and fell asleep amongst his dirties comforted by warm arms. He also did not take these bad boys off for several hours after. He loves rootin' around my bathroom, and after trying on all my hair accessories he ultimately decided he liked these two head bands the most; in fact he wore them to Smiths earlier today...should I be worried?

Countdown...

Presently: frequent urination, and upset stomach May: expanding waistline July: one word, KANKLES September: loss of oxygen October: Carter baby #2! We are pretty excited for the baby portion, but as you can see the pregnancy body... not so much! (yes Brent too, we ALL suffer)

Day out with the gals

Last weekend Brent and I went home to Nor New Mex to visit family and for me to get a little girl's weekend. It was short but perfect. Amy and I drove up to Durango and stayed with Becca, where the following day we went snowshoeing. It was fun fighting for the front, (because the last person might get snatched by a mountain lion, duh?!) wondering if we were at the end of the "ridge" yet, taking lots of pictures, drinking from a camkelbak, (love those things) falling kind of a lot, and seeing an elk. Which if any of you were wondering; an elk is not the male version of a deer. huh?! who would've known? someone raised around hunting, and residing in Utah? (hunter's paradise.) And I still did not know.

A little closure?

I finally watched the last three episodes of Pushing Daisies that ABC basically refused to air (despite their contract) until last summer; but they are finally available on dvd now. This is such a great show, its hard not to ask yourself why? why did this show get cut? boo. (its all the reality tv:) just sayin' but really this series is awesome, wholesome, creative and quarky. The music is phenomenal, the style of series is all its own, the narration is fantastic, (its Jim Dale) the dialogue is quick witty banter and the characters are perfect. I honestly can't pick my favorite character--I love em all. but the aunts (the Darling Mermaid Darlings) hold a particular place in my heart. Oh, and don't get me started on Chuck's clothes, I kinda want to be her. So if you haven't seen this, will you promise me you will? (just lie to me and nod your heads yes)

I'm with this guy!

Loves hanging out in "momma's bed"

His pretty cool new froggie boots.

all ready for church!

dressed up for church again...

is it just me or does this hair-do look a bit like Conan?

I flippin love this kid! He is so sweet, smart, beautiful and full of personality. (can you tell he has some proud parents?) What he's been up to lately:

• He enjoys cleaning out his toes while sitting on the potty.
• says "thank you, much."
• still loves Finding Nemo, and Cars.
• Can identify and say the sound of letters A, B, C, D, H, J, K, O, P, R. ( I swear by Leapfrog)
• Would draw all day if I let him.
• thinks riding in Poppy's car is "fun."
• loves singing songs. ie. popcorn popping, itsy bitsy spider, bumblebee song, head, shoulders, knees, and toes, ring around the rosy, and old MacDonald.

Latest Etsy find.

I love this print, and hope it serves as a great reminder to Jack... Thanks Persimmon and Pink. I'll be back for more goodies.