Jakey Boy

My Jakey Boy is growing up so fast. I know moms say that alot about their kids but this time feels different for me. I'm having serious growing pains! I remember feeling similar with my girls and the different stages they went through but these feelings are different. It's different when its your last one! I have been feeling kind of sad and...wait for it.....doubt. Yes, I have been doubting myself. Ah man, should we have had just one more? I KNOW!!! I am chalking it up to growing pains because this old women doesn't think having another one is in the cards but I am sure going to miss cute baby Carlson's around here. Can someone please just let me hold their baby!!!

The Wedding!!!

Claire's Limo Adventure

Claire worked her little tail off selling cookie dough so she could ride in a limo. She was so determined and her determination paid off! She was so excited to ride in the limo with friends from school and then have a special lunch. Way to work hard Claire!!!


Jake taking a peak


So excited!!!

Halloween

We love Halloween! We had fantastic weather this year...no coats needed! In Colorado, that is a blessing! We had so much fun all week...going to parties, doing crafts, and just being goofy.


The girls had a Daddy/Daughter Halloween dinner and party at church. My adorable family went as nerds. I am so proud!

Batman could hardly wait until it got dark enough to trick or treat!

My cute lady bugs!

Thanks Carrie for the Batman costume! It's getting lots of use. Ü

Clarie bear turns 7!

Our Claire turned 7! How do I adequatley describe my Claire Bear? She brings so much JOY to our family! She is an easy child who is so quick to meet a new friend, love you unconditionally, and make you laugh until you cry! She is one amazing 7 year old!!

Claire, the day after her birthday, so excited to wear her new outfit from Nana to school!

Oregon or bust!

We had a fabulous trip to Oregon for a family reunion back in June. We got so much done and made so many memories in such a short amount of time. I am so grateful for a fabulous family. Here are some of the things that we did...

We flew on an airplane...Jake was so excited!

We ran a Half Marathon...my first! (i didn't have my camera)

We visited the Oregon Coast

We ate at a cool resteraunt with the biggest table I have ever seen. Big enough to fit us all!

We went to a vacation home near Bend, OR

We got a little competative! The Lloydites vs. the Nantastics.

We hiked!

We celebrated Carrie's birthday...and got pedicures too!

We laughed and goofed around...a lot!

We swam in a fantastic pool!

We smiled!!

We strengthened relationships

We made bracelets and painted nails!

We took lots of pictures!

We relaxed and let our hair down!

We made memories that will last forever!