Easter Festivites

We had a great Easter weekend. Saturday we did an Easter egg hunt with the cousins (all 3 of 'em) and a Easter Brunch. Good food, Good fun, baaaddd brownies.

On Sunday morning, I woke Carter up and told him that it was Easter morning. I said "The Easter Bunny left you something!" Carter was dead asleep until I said that then He popped right up and said very clearly, alert and enthusiastically, "Thank You".

He quickly got out of bed, went to the living room and ran straight for his basket chuck full o' goodies. He completely bipassed the brand new shiny bike. He didn't even notice! I sat there and tried to guess how long it would take for him to notice it but I just couldn't contain myself, so I directed him towards it. He loved it!

Carter in his Easter Sunday Clothes.

Sunday

Today we went to

"Snack-ra-ment Meeting"

&

"Play-mary"

according to Carter.

Yummy Springtime Veggie Dish

Ok, So I read in Wasatch Women Magazine about this recipe. I did not write it down so this is strictly from memory and it may not be exact, but boy, was it good.

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic

1 bunch of Asparagus
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 dash Kosher Salt
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegarette
1 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Break off the woody ends of the asparagus and place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and make sure all asparagus is evenly coated. Sprinkle salt over the top. Place in preheated 400 degree oven for a couple minutes. You will know when it is done when the olive oil starts sizzling. Pull out the asparagus and drizzle with Balsamic and sprinkle with cheese. Put back in oven for 1 minute or until the cheese is slightly melted. Voila! Enjoy!

Ice Age 2 - The world's greatest movie

So, the latest craze around our house is this movie called "Ice Age 2". Now if you have not seen this movie, you have obviously been living under a rock and may not appreciate this...

Carter walks around the house saying all day long the following movie quotes.

"BORING!"

"I was born in this hole and I will die in this hole".

"Make me sloth!"

And finally, my personal favorite...

"Sorry - My stomach hates me!"

If you have not seen this movie, do yourself a favor and rent it or ask to borrow it from me. It is quite good.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

I haven't added any pictures in a while so I thought I would just grab a couple and post 'em! It is hard to believe Carter was ever this little! It is amazing how fast he has grown into a little man!

The Naughty Rock

"You don't like me anymore?" ... as I put him on the "naughty rock". We use to do the "naughty step" but the new apartment doesn't have any steps so the fireplace hearth makes do. The "naughty ________(fill in the blank) is by far the best disciplinary technique I know of. You can put the kiddo on anything. We have had the "naughty step", "naughty rock", "naughty stool", naughty couch", naughty bench", even the "naughty ledge". Oh, and how could I forget the "naughty corner"?

My Valentine Cupid

On Valentine's Day, Carter and I made mini cakes for our valentines and then we handed them out. We also made Valentine cards which were way cute! They even included a small piece of custom-made art by Carter! Very cute!

We then enjoyed a candle-lit dinner... from Sonic. When I asked Carter what he wanted, that is what he told me! Afterall, isn't Valentine's Day a day to celebrate and serve those we love!? So, Sonic it was.

Home, Sweet, Warm, Home

"Home, sweet, warm, home" were the words Carter said as we pulled up to our fairly new home. Its a good thing.

Pee Diaries

I was so excited to go to my new ward which I have attended for only 3 weeks now. I dressed Carter so cute. Right before we were about to leave for church, I had Carter sit on the toilet to go potty. Now, if you would've asked me this morning if Carter was potty-trained, I would've answered with a very triumphant and proud "YES!".

So, off we go to sacrament meeting. Right about to the part where they get to ward and stake business, Carter looks up at me with fear in his eyes and says, "Mama, I went potty". I looked down and lo and behold, there is Carter standing in a puddle of his own pee. I quickly grabbed his things, stuffed them in his bag, and bolted outta there!

I was so embarrassed and kind of mad. I took Carter home, put him in the shower (he likes to shower by the way) and quickly chose a new outfit for church from shoes to shirt. As he showered, I was just thinking how angry I was and it occurred to me that its really not that big of a deal. Carter had an accident. It may be too soon to say, but I am sure I will laugh about this later.

We went back to church, which I was not sure I wanted to do, and it ended up being a wonderful day. Carter is asleep right now recovering from the dramatic events of the day. I think I may need to too.

Sleeping in the Nude... Don't we all wish we could do it?

Ok, so I just went to check on Carter who is asleep and this is how I found him.






Mind you, he was completely dressed in a full body sleeper with the feet! Oh and take notice of the "blank". He cannot function (or not function for that matter) without it.