What happened to my baby?

Not that long ago Karson was our little baby and in just the last few weeks he is starting to act like a big boy. When we were at the beach I gave him a fork and now he always wants to eat with a fork.

He just started sitting at the table with us so it is time to put the highchair away.

In the last little bit Karson has really started to like books. He is so excited to read before going to bed. After I read to him he takes his books to Jeff and has him read them all over again.

Karlee seems so old too! I can't believe the things that she says. Her thing right now is calling Jeff by his name. She asks where Jeff is and says hi Jeff instead of Daddy. It is pretty funny:)

Last weekend we got to see our friends the Woods and their two cute kids for a couple of hours. Cohen and Karlee have been friends since they were babies and they moved to New Mexico last year. It was fun to see them and it didn't take the kids long to get reaquainted.

I do miss my baby but it is kind of fun having two toddlers in the house that are pretty independent. Karson is getting into everything though and thinks it is pretty funny when he makes a mess. He is learning some little sneaky things from Karlee and I think we are in for some trouble.

Oregon Trip

Jeff's family had a family reunion on the Oregon Coast last week. We flew to Portland and then drove to the beach to enjoy a few days of relaxing and visiting with family. The weather was so nice and everyone had a great time!
While we were there we visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory. It was pretty cool to see where the cheese we eat is made.

Farmer Karson and his cow Karlee:)

We sampled some cheese and then stayed to eat lunch.

Then we ate some yummy Tillamook icecream. Karson sure enjoyed that!

We went down to the beach a few different times. Karlee was so excited to go to a beach for the first time. The water was really cold but she didn't mind too much.

The first few times we set Karson down on the sand he wasn't a fan. He just didn't know what to think of sand and all that water.

Karlee loved the water, the sand, and looking for shells.

I got in about up to my ankles and that was good for me. I am used to the warm Atlantic Ocean from growing up and this water was too cold in my opinion.

The view from our house was so pretty.

Grandma and Grandpa Vocana with their 8 grandkids starting with baby Liam all the way up to 11 year old Jaxon.

Jeff and I

Karlee got in a little bit with her swimsuit on and Jeff and his brothers went all the way in.

The last day Karson just warmed up to the idea of standing on the sand.

We went to Jeff's parent's house for a couple of hours before heading to the beach and before heading to the airport on Sunday so Karlee got to feed the donkey that lives right by them.

It just so happened that our good friends the Barbers who live in Salt Lake were visiting Nick's parents the same weekend. We were able to meet up with them right before heading to the airport and got to see their darling little boy Cashe again.

It was good to get away for a few days and enjoy some cooler weather. Jeff, his dad and brothers got to go deep sea fishing, the girls got to do a little shopping and the kids loved spending time with their cousins. It was a fun little summer vacation.

Locks of Love

I have been growing my hair out for a long time. After it was a couple inches past my shoulders I started thinking that I should grow it out long enough so I could donate it. I always thought that would be cool. So last time I got my hair done my friend Cynthia, who does my hair, said I should probably about have enough to cut it off. I was a little nervous to do it but I have had short hair before and I was ready for a change!

10 inches of hair ready to send in to help a child suffering with a hair loss
After my haircut!

Karlee thinks I look funny but I told her she will get used to it. My hair grows fast so before I know it I will need it cut again. I'm so glad I did though. It is a good feeling getting rid of the hair and knowing I am helping someone at the same time.

Happy 4th of July!

Aubrey visits

Aubrey came to Vegas last week since she had the whole week off work. We had fun going swimming, baking, making some crafts, and playing with the kids!

Check out this cute 4th of July wreath that we made!

On another note, Karson is walking all over the place now! He is so cute walking around everywhere because he is so little.

Karlee's 3rd Birthday!

Karlee turned 3 today!! It is hard to believe we went to the hospital 3 years ago to bring our first baby home. She is smart, funny, cute, sassy, dramatic, loving and happy! She is full of personality and energy. She is a girl that loves pink, wearing dresses, playing with babies and princesses. She likes to help and likes being around people. We couldn't imagine our lives without her! We love our baby girl!
Since Karlee has gotten into princesses lately I knew she would want a princess party. She has been talking about her party for the last couple of months and asking everyday when the party was. My friend Sarah made this darling invitation.

Here is Karlee all ready for her party to begin wearing her new princess dress my mom got her.

Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella

The kids made princess and prince crowns.

Karlee's two favorite girlfriends, Irelynn and Heidi and her favorite boyfriends, Jayden and Ethan.

Karlee loved opening her presents.

She was so excited with everything she got.

She got another princess dress that she loves!

The kids ate pizza for lunch.

Karson woke up from his nap to see the end of the party.

I made a princess castle cake! I was pretty happy with how it turned out since I have never made a cake. Now we have cake coming out of our ears:)

Karlee put all her princessess on the castle!

Mommy and her baby girl

The whole family with the cake.

We all sang happy birthday and Karlee blew out her candles!

She also got to open several other presents today from grandparents, aunt Aubrey and Ashley, and us. She had a great birthday weekend and is so happy to be 3! Now our family can take a break from birthdays for awhile!!

Little Monkey Boy

Karson thinks he is so big these days! He is always climbing or standing on something. Then he gets the biggest grin on his face like he is so proud of himself. He hasn't gotten hurt yet but I'm sure it is only a matter of time.

Eventhough he thinks he is so big he still has no desire to walk. He took his first steps over 3 weeks ago and we thought by now he would be all over the place. He has been able to stand on his own for a few months but when he gets tired he just sits down and crawls. We can usuallly get him to walk about 5 or 6 steps but he would rather crawl to get where he is going. I guess when he is ready he will do it.