2011 so far.........

Carson couldn't wait to take his dump truck outside

His first forward facing car seat. He loves to look out the window as we drive and constantly ask, "what is that?"

Not positive who he learned to talk on the phone from, I just know it was not me =)

Carson loves Dad's arcade cabinet, I'll be honest...... That makes me very happy

Don't worry Carson I feel the same way on Sunday morning when the 49ers don't play

He loves to take Bubble Baths!

When we go on a walk, his main purpose in life is to find a stick that is larger than the one he currently in his hand

WAIT!!!!!! Who is this??????? Hmmmmmmmm

1st Hair cut 3-18-11

Carson did really good for his first haircut, he seemed to be able to run a lot faster =) He did extremely well, and was even able to hold still better than his Dad =)

Carson showing us "Blue Steel", Zoolander would be proud!

Carsons 1st Birthday

Hi everyone, I turned an entire year old today!!!! I've grown so much over the last year and I've done so many things! I remember having to go back to the hospital a couple of days after I was born, so that I could wear some sunglasses and make sure my skin turned a different color! I know my mom and dad were very worried about me, but the people at the hospital took wonderful care of me!! While I'm on the subject of hospitals, my ears kept getting infected =( sad I know.......We'll my doctor finally had enough, and on November 5th, 2010 I had tubes put in both my ears, and also had to have my adenoids (whatever they are) shaved down. I did great during the procedure and the hospital gave my dad free coke!!!!

I was able to travel quite a bit in my first year of life, I'm starting to get the feeling that the places I go will most likely have a University of Utah Football game or a 49ers game to go to. It's a really good thing that I love football!!!!!! So let's see, I went to Vegas with my parents, Dodo, and Pudgy. I hated the pool because it was freezing cold, but loved the show with the knights and the horses. I went to Middle Piney with the Staley family, and stayed in an awesome cabin! I went to San Francisco with my parents and watched the 49ers beat the Rams! I spent some time in California, where I went to Disneyland, Sea World, and the Beach. Yes of course, my parents went to a Utah football game in San Diego without me. I'm fine with it though, it was raining really hard and I don't like to be cold.

I started crawling on September 28th, 2010, and my guess is that I was walking by December. I don't stop talking. I say things like, daddy, mom, hi, what is that, and whenever I see a dog I point and yell "daisy". I love music, and I usually will have at least one timeout during the day! I'm starting to get my first tooth which helps me eat the vegetables that I love!

I want my mom to know that she is the best mom in the entire world, and I'm excited to see what the next year of my life brings. Peace OUT!

Below are some photos that my friend Kandis took of me on my 1st birthday. You can visit her photo blog here!

Look how big I am now!!!

Red and White balloons for my birthday, I gotta tell ya, I didn't see that one coming

This cake eventually turned into a froggy!!!

If you stick your tongue out, you can get the gift open easier

My first cake, defiantly not my last!

Christmas 2010

Christmas was pretty busy for us this year. I had to get a new securities license for work, and basically had my nose in a book the entire holiday season. I thankfully passed that exam on December 23rd, that meant the holidays could finally start!!!!! I was very thankful for all the help my wonderful wife Jessica provided during this time. Here are some photos from the holiday season!!!

I'm pretty sure this is the closest photo we have for a Christmas of 2010 family portrait

Carson's first experience with Santa Clause

See, Grandma and Grandpa Gines would do a GREAT job baby sitting all the kiddos at once. They don't look overwhelmed at all =)

Mommy and Carson, with creepy ZOMBIE Boomer lurking in the background

Carson is thrilled about this gift!!!! Just can't wait to open it!!!!

Great Grandma Staley with Great Carson

Jared and Carson. I love that Carson is rocking his "goots" (goots = gay boots)

I'm sure Carson was told more than once to not climb the tower of gifts at Grandma's house

how every boy should be on Christmas morning!

California

The week of November 13th, 2010 we had the opportunity to fly to San Francisco a couple of days early before we joined up with the rest of the family in San Diego. I think Jess and I were pretty worried how Carson would do on an airplane. I'm happy to report that he did GREAT!!!! I really enjoyed being on vacation with my little family! We were able to go see the 49ers beat the Rams in overtime!!! The people at the stadium were really nice to us, one guy even gave Carson a 49ers pin because, "we are raising our kid right!" After the game we spent night down at the pier eating sour dough bread bowls and Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square!

This was just the beginning to a fun packed week. We joined the rest of the family on Monday afternoon and spent the evening at the beach! On Tuesday we went to Sea World, Carson loved the penguins!!!!! I loved the "Shamu Slam"....seriously changed my life, because "you can do anything if you believe!" I have not been to Sea World in such a long time and I can't wait to take Carson back one day!!!!

On Wednesday we went to the beach for some body surfing!!!! It was very cold, but what do you expect???? it's November =). Carson had a great time in the sand, which ended up everywhere.

Thursday we went to the happiest place on earth! Disneyland!!!! I was really grateful that the entire day went at a much slower pace than it usually does. I could recover between rides, and I did not have to ride Space Mountain 18 times in 30 min!!!

The next big event was on Saturday, Utah Vs San Diego!!! GO UTES.....It was raining soooooooo hard. The plan was to take Carson, but Katie was kind enough to keep an eye on him for us. Before the game we ate at our favorite Mexican restaurant in Old Town......by eating at this fine establishment we ensure a Utah win....glad we did that =)

That evening we packed up and drove home through the night so the kiddos could just sleep the entire way home.....bad idea.....

It was a great trip, I hope we can do it again soon!!!!

Carson on his very first airplane flight! San Francisco here we come!

At the hotel in San Francisco

Yes, our seats were at the very top of the stadium

Carson is waiting for the 49ers to take the field!!

Carson is rocking his ear muffs, glad we had these things...they were a Life Saver

Mommy trying to keep Carson cool in the shade as he takes a much needed nap!

This is Carson "helping" us pack to leave San Francisco

I just love this photo!!!!!

Mommy and Carson waiting for the Shamu Slam at Sea World

Carson and Cambree at the beach!

Carson playing in the sand

Of course I could not resist the temptation to bury the little dude. Yes, we found sand in all the wrong places....or places that sand shouldn't be...ummm...Yes, Yes...I got in trouble....

Waiting for buzz light year at Disneyland

Carson got his Disneyland prize!!!! I told him that I would put it back and he told me, "NO". So here is the happy boy with his Pluto that he loves so much=)

This is how exciting the Mormon Battalion was

Finally a moment to relax! That's right we had time to relax on a Gines Family vacation. I didn't think that was possible either =)