Happy Birthday Carter!!!

It seems that I am always playing catch up. I don't know why- but I have a hard time finding motivation to update our blog! I love looking at everyone else's and I finally decided I better document Carter's birthday (which was in July!) So Happy Birthday Carter!

The first thing out of his mouth in the morning was "Birthday Cake?" Well... um... no. We had to remind him throughout the day that we didn't get cake until after dinner. But he sure had fun opening presents all day long!
Do you think he was excited about his remote control truck?

And here's his cake. He's not really in to 1 thing right now- but he always loves "Monkey George" so that's what I did. And next year?... We'll do a store bought one.

And here's my sweet baby boy. Oh I just love those squishy cheeks!

I'll have to do a video sometime- but Brady was giggling so hard just watching Carter talk to him. Carter thought it was pretty cool. "He's laughing Mommy!" Was all I heard (repeated over and over) for about 10 minutes!

I'm glad they love eachother so much.

4th of July Trip

We've been home 1 week and I FINALLY feel like we're gaining control of things again. It's a little rough after 2 weeks of complete fun to get back into "real" life. We've finished phase 1: got the house cleaned, and now we're headed into phase 2: Detox. We really enjoy food- and with a pantry stocked with what some of us would call a year supply- we ate and ate and ate. I found myself wandering into the pantry "accidentally" as I was headed somewhere else- just to window shop. And Carter thinks that Suckers and icecream come with every meal now.

You could find Carter looking like this after every swim. Mmmm.... Everyone should have an icecream machine.
We had a blast with all of Jason's Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins from the Sant Fam. We love you guys. You may notice the familiar graveside pose. It's always a special memory to visit Jason's Dad's graveside in Bountiful. And good ol' "Uncle Geek Geek" (left). Carter's still talking about him.

We played with the cousins

We swam

We ate icecream

We went to the Dinosaur Park

We played in the rain

We played in the play house (Carter's favorite)

We went to a Parade

We watched fireworks

We swam

We ate icecream

We went to Children's Discovery Museum

We rode scooters

We rode 4 wheelers

We rode a horse

We went to Lagoon

We played with more cousins

We went to the Cabin. Sigh...

We played in the Gym (Another favorite for Carter)

We watched movies

We swam

We ate icecream

We played Volleyball

We played basketball

We ended with a trip to Grand Junction

We went to my Highschool reunion. 10 years!

We loved Every Second of it.

And in case you're wondering where my othere son is?! Yes, Brady did come with us and managed to make it in 2 of the above pictures. I think I took about 200- and He only made it in a handful. I can only get him Laying around in so many places before it gets boring.

Heartbroken

My heart is breaking. One of my closest friends here in Las Vegas is moving back to Utah- and we said our goodbyes today. It's been a busy week and an emotional week. Trying to fit in all of our walks, and play dates, and trying to talk about something besides "the move." I've had my melt downs, and now I'm trying to be a "big girl" and accept the fact that this is part of life. But I Just. Don't. Like it!

With that said, this has made me so grateful for all the wonderful friendships I've made in my life, and I'm Sooooo... grateful for all of my friends here in Vegas who make living here so Wonderful. I don't know what I'd do without you.

We love you Lauren! We're going to miss you. And even though you'll never find a group of girls as great as us ;) we hope you LoVe your new digs! And don't worry- we'll be seeing you.

A is for Alligator

I know it's been a while since I posted, and I have a ton of pictures from the apst few months, but I don't have the patience to download them all. So- you get the past few days worth.

I finally decided to start the letter of the week idea from "No time for Flashcards" blog. We started with A- and as you can tell, he loved the coloring... especially when he got a look at himself in the mirror!

A is for... Alligator, Avocado, Apple, Airplane, Ants...

Here is my happy smiley baby. And... we're movin on up! Yes- this outfit is 3-6 months. What can I say? We grow 'em big around here!

Carter LOVES his brother. Poor Brady only knows what Carter looks like upclose and personal. I'm pretty sure Carter thinks that he needs to be 1 inch away from Brady's face or he won't see him.

Family Pics

I already added a few family pics to the blog- but I thought I'd share just a few more of my favorites. Thanks to Karen Edwards who had to deal with 2 cryin' kids- I'm amazed she got any good ones.

Our little Secret

So... when Jason comes home and wonders why there are toys all over the floor, and dinner's not ready, and the laundry is not completely done, don't tell him that I've spent the past half-hour catching up on everyone's blog! It's nice to catch a glimpse of life outside the Sant home. I've been feeling the monotany of our routine today, and needed some cheering up. Thanks friends. It's nice to see what you're up to.

Welcoming Brady Sant!

Brady Carver Sant

Born: April 9th, 2009

Weight: 7lbs 15oz

Well, here's our next little football star (If Jason has any say.) All I can say is Thank Goodness for our woderful family and friends who have made this transition so much easier for us. We couldn't have done it without you! And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Brady has been a little angel so far- and amazingly Carter has done excellent considering he's had to split my time with a funny looking little infant who won't respond to his questions, or play with his toys. Carter was disappointed when he wouldn't catch the baketball that he kept throwing at him- but he still enjoyed watching it roll down his belly! Anyway, things are great here at the Sant home. A little less sleep, and a lot more work- but all in all we're doing well. Can't believe I thought it would be hard to love another one so much!

Carter steals Brady's chair anytime he's not occupying it.

Carter had his first Easter Egg hunt up at Red Rock canyon with Jason's family. He LOVED hanging out with his 2 grandmas and all of his cousins while they were here.

And, he's learning to be a bit more of a Daddy's boy.