And just like that.....we are a family of 4:)

Now don't be silly.....I didn't mean another baby:)  But we did get a fish for Carson.  It was fun to take her to the pet store.  She seems to really like animals.  She loved looking at everything they had there.  We let her choose the fish and she wanted an orange one.  We asked her what she would like to name it and she said with no hesitation....."Nemo".  Well alrighty then.....Nemo it is.

Labor Day and Carson turns 2 in South Carolina

Carson and Sarah when we arrived....I think they were about to run across the room:)


We had a great time visiting our very good friends the Tillers in South Carolina over Labor Day.  I met Melissa and Josh in Athens while they were living there for Josh to attend UGA for his masters.  Melissa and I worked together and became fast friends.  She was a bridesmaid in our wedding.  She is the kind of friend that you don't need to talk to every day (though sometimes we may) or even every week and can pick up exactly where you left off.  I treasure these kind of friends.  She is my friend that I affectionately refer to as "Martha Stewart":)  This is because she is super crafty and such a domestic goddess!


It has been fun to watch our little girls together.  They seem to play very well together.  When we arrived on Friday Melissa and I took the girls to Fun Gym.  This is where you can take your kids to a free play gymnasium.   They had a blast!  It was great for Carson to be able to run around after a long car ride.

Carson on the balance beam:)

Walking down the trampoline with some help from Melissa

Ms. Sarah jumping on the trampoline

We told them to do the same pose and it's just too cute~




The next day was Saturday and Melissa and I planned to take the girls to the beach.  Melissa and Sarah had made these adorable cupcakes for Carson's b-day and we let the girls have one for breakfast:)


 It was the first time Carson had ever seen the beach.  She wasn't real sure about it at first (in fact I was a little worried that we'd have to leave).  She kept saying "I wanna get down".  Not sure if she thought we were up some place high:).....but she warmed up to it.  She walked around in the sand more and then eventually went out to the water with me.  Carson didn't want to leave the beach.....when it was time ago she was looking out at the ocean and said "Bye ocean.....I'll see you tomorrow:)"

Aren't they adorable?

Happy 2nd B-day sweet girl~

Fun in the Sun!




We had such a great time visiting and catching up with the Tillers.  Of course our trip would not have been complete without one small trip to urgent care:)  Carson developed pink eye on the day before we were supposed to leave.  We took it in stride and got her to the dr. and got the eye drops and we were good to go. 


A good time was had by all!

Impromptu concert....in the frozen food aisle

So yesterday morning we went to Publix to do our weekly shopping. There were not alot of people there due to it being Sunday morning. After about an hour of grocery shopping and Carson running around the store we hit the frozen section. It is there that Carson decides is the perfect place to give us a concert. She started out with Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee then onto You Are My Sunshine and her encore was Itsy Bitsy Spider. But each song was about 2 min. long because she doesn't quite know how to wrap them up....so she just keeps singing, and singing and singing...... What are parents to do but stand there and clap for her:)??

Oh Carson, there is never a dull moment when you are around....Thank you for making us smile and laugh each and every day.

I wish I would have gotten a photo of her at the grocery store but I wasn't thinking.....next time.

We are gearing up to get ready for Carson's 1st beach trip in Hilton Head. Also, she turns 2 this Saturday. Sure to be a good time for us all!

Kids Say the Darndest Things

So wanted to blog about 2 things that Carson has said lately. This will surely being an ongoing post since she is always saying something funny!

• We were pulling into our driveway several weeks ago from daycare and this is our conversation. Carson-"Know what?" Me- "What?" Carson "It's popsicle time" I laughed out loud and told her she is just a hoot. I swear she could eat a popsicle for breakfast, lunch and dinner if we let her. The hot weather combined with teething would make me want something cold like that too.

• Yesterday the daycare called due to a fever and Daniel went to pick her up and took her to the dr. Last night I was asking her about her appointment. Me- "What did the dr. do today at your appointment?" Carson -"Took my temperature" Me- "What did the dr. say to you?" Carson (in all seriousness)- "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Daniel and I died laughing.

Oh sweet Carson....you keep us all in stitches each and every day!! How did we ever live without you????

Where is the time going????

Dear Time,

Please slow down!!! My child is growing up way to fast.

Sincerely-

The Hahns

I cannot believe that Carson will be 2 in September. What they say is true....When you have children time really flies!! She is turning into such a little girl. From getting taller and slimmer to slowly but surely getting more hair:) We keep saying we are going to trim it but we have WAITED.SO.LONG for her hair to come in I can't bare to cut any of it:)!

She's the Silly Band Queen

I mean seriously....she loves these things! They are ALL.OVER.OUR.HOUSE!!!! While they can make you crazy because they are EVERYWHERE I can't help but think it is hilarious all the same. I remember being at least 7 and wearing the jelly bracelets. The funniest thing about these is that she puts them all the way up her arm....as you can see from the picture above. My Mom got them for her several months ago and since then we are knee deep in the Silly Bands. Actually, she's not picky.....if you have a rubber band for your hair she will take that too....and try to put in on not her wrist but her bicep:)

My Prayers for You Sweet Carson......

Every day I pray for you to be happy, healthy & safe but there are many, many more prayers I want you to know too.

• That you always be the kindest person you can be (even when it is not easy).
• That you will be happy.....truly, truly happy.
• That you will not worry (please don't worry like your Mommy and Daddy tend to do, God's got this & will take care of it all:)
• That you will try to smile and laugh every single day.
• That you always see your full potential and know that you can do anything you want.
• That you have a great relationship w/your Daddy and I.....just the way that we have w/our parents. Oh, we know it will be rocky at times....but that in the end....they are your biggest fans and best friends.
• That you always appreciate and stay close to your family.
• That you surround yourself with great friends and that they appreciate you for exactly who you are.
• That you know just how very loved you are!!!

We love you to the moon and back Carson Clare!! You are such a joy and an absolute blessing to our lives.