Last day of preschool

Recently, we said goodbye to preschool. Technically, he will still be in preschool, but now he will be in the VPK program, going to school everyday, getting ready for kindergarten. 

We had wonderful teachers the past 2 years and absolutely love his school. 

I compiled photos from Carson's first day of 2year old, last day of 2year old, first day of 3year old and last day of 3year old.  He has changed so much and continues to grow everyday. 

Endlessly love him.

VPK, here we come!

Cruising

First Cruise, First Cruise!!

Another first checked off in Carson's book.  I won a cruise through the radio station which sent paid, Geoff and I.  We added Carson and then mom, dad and Joey decided to join us.  It was wonderful.  Carnival Ecstasy took us to Key West and Cozumel. 

Carson had a great time.  Played mini golf on the boat and ping pong. We spent alot of time on the slides on the back of the boat.

While in Key West, we had breakfast, went to the aquarium, walked around Mallory Square and just enjoyed the day.

In Cozumel, we didn't stay long.  We walked around for a bit and then left my mom, dad and Joey.  Just wasn't much for Carson and he was getting extremely ancy.  We went back to the boat and enjoyed the rest of the day on the slides. 

 

 

That night, part of my winner's package, I got to meet Martina McBride and sit in the front of her concert.  She was amazing.  Absolutely loved it, what a power house singer.

 

The cruise was great and we can't wait to do another one with the family.

The Easter Bunny arrived!!

The Easter fun started with a spring lunch at Carson's preschool. 

Friday, Easter weekend, Carson and I colored eggs for the Easter Bunny.

Saturday, we went to an egg hunt at my parent's neighborhood.  All of Carson's friends came with and the kids had a blast hunting eggs. Afterwards, they played an egg toss and then an egg relay.  The kids really had a good time. 

When Carson went to sleep, I made bunny tracks with baby powder. 

I heard him wake up about 830ish and I hear, wow, he was here, whoa, more tracks.  He comes running in our room and says, he was here, he was here.  I told him to find his basket and he got hot wheels and 2 transformers along with some hershey's candies. 

Afterwards, Geoff distracted him and I went outside to hide the eggs.  He found them all and had a really good time searching for them. 

That day, we had all of our family come over for dinner.  It was delicious and it was a wonderful evening.  Another succesful Easter :)

Where does the time go

4 years old: 33 lbs and 41.5 inches 

3 years old: 30lbs and 38 1/4 inches

2 years old: 26lbs and 36 inches 

Not sure when it happened, it seems as if I was writing his last blog post yesterday and here we are, 4 1/2 years old.  

This is going to be random, I'm sure, its been awhile. As I think of things, I want to make sure I note them so I don't forget.  Times that were fun and important in a 4 year olds perspective and memories that mommy wants to hold on to.  

Carson had his first birthday party with friends when he turned 4.  We split the party with his buddy, Sophia, who turned 3.  We had the party at Pump it Up an indoor jump house. The kids had a BLAST!!! So much fun. 

November, we went to the Nascar races at Homestead. Another activity that keeps his attention. AND because he is such a cutie, he made it up on the jumbo tron. 

In December, we went to Disney World for Disney's Very Merry Christmas.  Carson went on his first "Big Boy Roller Coaster" aka  Thunder Mountain.  It was fun, he didn't cry.  Wasn't sure of it at first, but handled it like a champ and then we went again and he laughed.  He actually liked Thunder Mountain better than Goofy's Barnstormer. 

We spent my 33rd birthday at the Monster Jam at Dolphin Stadium.  His eyes were glued to the trucks.  Now, at least once a week since, he sets up a monster jam in the living room. 

We are halfway through PK3, getting ready to start VPK in the fall.  Carson is excited and so are we.  In PK3, Carson started school 3 days a week. 

October 2013, Carson started MMA, twice a week.  We have our moments when he wants to go and when he doesn't. I think its alot to ask of 4 year old, but when he has fun, he has alot of fun.  He has acquired 2 stripes to date and has done a board break. 

Doesn't like to use "baby" silverware anymore. He has to use our silverware.

Favorite foods: Tacos, Quesadillas, chicken and FISH!!
Favorite vegetable: carrots and brocoli

Favorite games: Candyland 

Likes to do: dance, listen to music, go fishing, ride his scooter

Toys that he is into: Transformers, hot wheels, monster trucks, playmobile kits, legos, puzzles

Favorite movies: Rise of the Guardians, Transformers, Rio 

Favorite show: Octonauts, Wildman, Peppa Pig, Max and Ruby 

March 2014 - Geoff was gone for 2 weeks, which also happened to be over his 34th birthday. Carson and I flew to Atlanta to spend the weekend with Geoff for his birthday.  While we were there, we went to the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain.  Absolutely fell in love with Georgia.  It was gorgeous, the aquarium was awesome and Stone Mountain was really nice.  Carson really enjoyed hiking in the woods and looking for "tracks". ha! 

March 2014 - first offshore fishing trip with Daddy, Jason and Monique  - caught 2 dolphin and ate dolphin for dinner and he said it was the best dinner ever! 

March 2014 - first camping trip.  We rented a site at Markham Park.  We had a great day during the day, went hiking, Geoff went shooting, ate lunch.  The sky opened up on us just before dinner and rained and stormed until about 10pm.  We went back home and when it stopped raining, Carson was already sleeping, we went back.  Geoff and I hung out by the campfire and Carson woke up the next morning in the tent :) We built another campfire, had breakfast, packed up and went home.  We'll have to do it again.  

March 2014 - first hockey game with Kevin and Gail -  Panthers. 

He is such a good boy.  Loves to snuggle, loves his dogs and really enjoys being with Mommy and Daddy. Everyday is a blessing that I cherish. 

Mother's Day

A beautiful, hallmark celebration.

 

Mother's Day this year was kicked off with Carson's Mother's Day celebration at school. Such a beautiful performance by his class and 2 others.

 

The children were ushered in and lined up on stage.  They sang about 4-5 songs to the moms. I, of course cried.  I couldn't help it.  Seeing my little angel on stage pointing to me and singing to me, his mom.  A long awaited moment.  His school had a photographer present, who took a complimentary photo of Carson and I.

 

After the performance, the moms met the children in the cafeteria and they had it set up so beautifully.  Table cloths, centerpieces and beautiful, handmade gifts from the children.  We sat together and had breakfast and he gave me his gifts.  I just kept hugging him and squeezing him.  Just love him so much.

 

Mother's Day, we woke up early and brought breakfast and went straight to the beach.  We were only there for a bit, enjoyed the morning, just the three of us. 

Afterwards, we went to my parents house for a bbq.  Spent time with the family and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon.

Another wonderful day.