Missouri trip and other updates

Over President's Day weekend we headed down to Missouri to visit Chad's family for a few days. Chad's youngest brother, Kevin, was being baptized and we were excited that we could be there for his special day. Carson traveled really well on this trip and it gave me hope that this is the start of a new trend. While we were there it was gorgeous weather. In fact, the day we left it was 75 degrees and then by the time we got back home it was 44 degrees here. A bit depressing to keep seeing the temperature drop so much, but we enjoyed our few days down there in the sunshine. We spent one day shopping with Teri and going to lunch and then the next day we attended Kevin's baptism and celebrated his birthday before heading home. It was a short trip, but we had a great time!

Carson was thrilled that grandma let him play with so many fun things in his cupboards.

The birthday boy. He was so excited about the Lightning McQueen race car on his cake that all day he was just dying to be able to play with it. Teri made him a cute race car cake which was also in the shape of an 8. So cute!

We played out in the sunshine while Chad washed the cars. Chad always looks forward to washing up our car for free. :)

Checking things out with grandpa.

Kevin cruising around on his roller blades.

Back here at home we've been keeping busy. Chad has a two week class that goes to 9pm every night along with all his classes during the day. Only two more months left and we'll be done! Yay! Chad was kind enough to take the garbage out for me the other day when it was yucky weather. So he geared up by putting on his big honking boots. Carson tried to help too. I'm pretty sure he's trying to eat the garbage can in this picture. Gross!

Chad's such a goof sometimes, but I love it. The random things like this that he does always cracks me up. Love him.

I finally got brave and cut Carson's hair by myself. It's his third haircut, but first time I've ever done it. I think it turned out pretty good. I love it when it's done and it's all spiked on top!

Carson having a great time playing cars. The other day he decided to drag this big toy garage around the house. It's so funny to see the things that he comes up with everyday.

He also loves dragging around this toy. It sings and talks none stop. Drives me crazy, but he loves it.

In other news, I've started to get a baby bump this past week. I am 17 weeks now and feeling pretty good. I've started up running again and I'm hoping to be able to keep it up the rest of the pregnancy like I did with Carson. I forget when I go to run how much more challenging it is for me when I'm pregnant and I always expect myself to be able to just kick out 5 miles or so and then I'm bummed out when I'm beat after only running 3 miles. Well such is life right now and I guess 3 is better than none at this point right, so I guess I'll take it.