Getting Big Already!

 Here are some cute, random pictures of Carson. He is getting so big already! Since he was over 10 lbs. when he was born, he skipped newborn clothes & diapers entirely! He just barely fits in 3 month clothes right now. At his 1 month check-up last week he was 12 lbs. 4 oz. and 23.5" long!
Aunt Ronda spent last weekend with us
and snuggled Carson during one of his naps.

In his owl hat I bought for him for Christmas.
I thought it would be too big for him when it came in the mail,
but it fits just about right since he is such a big boy!

Taking a nap with Boppa.

Playing on his tummy for the first time!

He is really strong. He was holding his head up at just a few days old. 

The Dune Racer

Aunt Alicia & Uncle Adam bought the boys a Dune Racer Power Wheels for Christmas! We left it at Boppa & Nana's because we couldn't fit it in the car to take it home. Boppa put it together & charged the battery. When the snow melted the boys took it for a spin around their yard. 

They have brought it to our house and it is sitting in a garage waiting for another day when the snow has melted and the ground is dry enough to ride.
But it sure is tempting to the boys every time they see it when we go out to the garage to get in the car.

Climbing in for the first time.

Checking everything out.
Boppa is showing him the "gas pedal" to make it go!

Taking it for a spin!

Andrew joins in the fun!

Andrew was perfectly content letting Harrison drive him around,
which is good since his feet didn't reach the pedals!

Christmas Baby Carson


 I saw this Santa hat and snuggle suit online and asked Mom to make one like it for Carson since he was born just 5 days before Christmas. We thought that a set of newborn pictures in it were appropriate.

This was our birth announcement picture.


Carson's Great Aunt Marcia gave him this blanket.
It has a vintage Christmas print on the top
and I couldn't resist a few pictures with it also!


Carson's First Bath

 Carson loved his first bath. I made sure the water was nice & warm. I also turned on the heat lamp in the bathroom so he wouldn't catch a chill. He just laid there content.


All swaddled up in his jammies for bed.

He was so cozy & warm he quickly drifted off to sleep.

Jammie Boys

 The boys' Great Grandpa & Grandma Madliak sent them matching train jammies for Christmas. 
One evening the boys were dancing along to The Laurie Berkner Band on the TV. When we got out the camera they started showing off. 
Enjoy the silliness!
Harrison striking a pose. He likes to be Spiderman!

Andrew fell off a chair and got a boo-boo . . .
a black eye and a little scrape.

The boys love to yell!
They get in screaming matches all the time & it drives me crazy!
The worst is when they get going when we are all cooped up in the car!
Dancing their hearts out.

Taking a break.

Look at those adorable boys!

I love Andrew's curly red hair, his sparkling eyes, and his big smile!

Happy Carson!

Watching his big brothers dance.

Let the dancing continue!

Carson's Blessing

Today was Carson's blessing at church.

In attendance for the special occasion were: 
Grandpa & Grandma Barnett, Uncle John & Aunt Alice, 
Boppa & Nana Williams, Aunt Ronda, 
and Uncle Adam & Aunt Alicia. 

After church we came back to our house
to visit and have brunch.

Nana made his smocked outfit and crocheted sweater, hat & booties. 

The white blanket in the pictures is a special gift from GG
(Great Grandma)

He was very patient during his pictures,
but afterwards he was ready to be fed.

He is such a big boy his feet were almost too big for his booties,
but aren't those too cute!

Look at that cute smile!

Harrison and Andrew love their baby brother!
He is looking at me thinking, "Oh, Mommy, please feed me!"

All my beautiful boys!

Two handsome guys!

Our perfect little family!

After everyone went home Harrison asked to see his own blessing outfit from when he was a baby.  
So I pulled Harrison & Andrew's blessing outfits out of the closet and we showed them pictures of them on their blessing days. 
It was a great way to end the day!

Welcome Carson James Barnett

Our Christmas was busy this year with the birth of 
CARSON JAMES BARNETT
on December 20th. He was born at 9:27am.
He was 10 lbs. 3 oz. and 21 3/4 inches long. 
The doctor was surprised how big he was! His guess was 9 lbs. 9 oz. 

Daddy holding him for the first time.

Snuggling in Mommy's arms after his bath.

Look at those chubby cheeks! Don't you just want to kiss them?! 

In his outfit we picked out for his trip home from the hospital. 

Andrew saying hi for the first time. He was distant at first,
 but now he likes to kiss him! 

Harrison was so excited when Grandma & Grandpa brought him home.
He ran in the door and asked, "Is Carson here?!" He was so eager to hold him.
I love how it looks like Carson is talking to his big brother.
Life is energetic with 3 little boys at our house, 
but we are enjoying every minute of it! 
Harrison & Andrew love their new baby brother
and are good helpers. 
What a great Christmas present!