Showing posts with label Birthdays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthdays. Show all posts

Karter's 7th Birthday

I can't believe how fast time flies. I remember having a baby shower before delivering Karter and so many girls giving advice of "enjoying every minute because time goes by way to fast and how fast kids grow up." I believed them but I didn't realize how fast they were really talking about and meant.
Where do I begin with Karter turning 7? It really feels like I have lost time with him or something. I spent a lot of time while he was young working. I know he is still young but I went part time just before he started kindergarten and by 1st grade I am now a stay at home mom. He comes home from school does his homework and wants to play with friends, not mom. I need to find a balance. A time that is just mine and his together. There are so many things I love about this boy. Here are some of the things he loves...
He loves his baby brother, even though they fight sometimes every now and then

His favorite color is red (just like mom) and black

His favorite tv show is Spongebob

His favorite movie is Goonies

His favorite treat is Nerds

His favorite food is hot dogs and no longer likes Ketchup that much, he's more of a mustard kid now.

He loves to read the Goosebumbs series

His favorite subject in school is Math. It just comes to him, he understands it. This is a shock because me and Scott aren't that good at it so I hope he keeps learning it and getting it as easy as he does now.

He writes his name many times on his school work as "Karter Scott Jones"

He is very good at spelling and has only got 80% and 90% once, the rest have been 100% in all of 1st grade

He loves to ride his dirt bike

He still likes to wear costumes
He loves to shoot hoops, play basketball and football

He loves to play the xbox 360

His nickname is "bug"

Him and Kandon both get on a giggle trip every night at 8pm sharp. It's like clockwork. It takes at least 20-30 minutes to get them to stop laughing at who knows what. Its cute!!

He gets a little annoyed when Kandon wants to do everything he does and be just like his BIG brother.

He's a water boy. He loves to swim, play in the sprinklers and since his last birthday jumped off 10-15 foot cliffs at Lake Powell. It scares me, I'm not a swimmer.
He is excited to get baptized when he turns "8" and is learning so much about Christ

His best friends right now are Cooper, Caleb and Eric.

He has so many friends and he loves them all so much. I can tell he will be one of those people that will do anything for anyone.

He is definitely a Mama's Boy...
He has lost 2 bottom teeth since his last birthday
He has the prettiest blue eyes
I love this boy with all my heart. He is a leader. His brother absolutely idolizes him. I see Kandon watch him and smile. He is stubborn, sometimes he won't stop til he gets his way. He has a tender heart. He gets his feelings hurt so easily. He loves everyone and to him it's the more the merrier. He loves and looks forward to me reading to him every night. I look forward to the times he reads to me, he is becoming such a good reader. He still loves me to sing to him and tell him stories every night. I love to do it, when I am not home to do it I feel a HUGE void. He begged and begged me this year to take and pick him up from school. He missed that last year in Kindergarten (I never got to take him). He got his way and gets so sad when it came to those few times this year I had to have someone take him for me. I could go on and on. But I will end in saying I love you "Bug" you truly are my Love "bug" and life wouldn't be life without you in it. I hope and pray the lord always watches over you, protects you and keeps you out of harms way. I am thankful he has given me the opportunity to be your "mom"!!

He's 3!!!

His party with his little friends.


He gets so mad so easy and was DONE with this costume.


I can't believe my baby is 3!! I honestly was planning on getting pregnant around his birthday in October but with me loosing my job and having no insurance, plans changed and i'm fine with that. So he is still my baby and will always be!! Kandon is full of energy and is one of those kids you really can't take your eye off of for too long.

Things he loves:
-His brother, Karter (hands down!! Kandon looks up to him so much!)
-Grandma Gayla
-His "me" (favorite blanket)
-TV shows Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Special Agent Oso
-Yo Gabba Gabba
-the color GREEN
-Basketball, there has been times Scott turns the tv from ESPN and Kandon wants it turned back
-being outside and playing with Karter
-to ride his bike
-play with his daddy and run to him when he gets home from work, or hide from him and make daddy find him
-and to be read "Little Digger" at night by mom and sang to every night!!


Kandon is also getting to that stage where he tries to sing every song (or most) from the radio. He is so funny. There is one thing about this kid that cracks me up, when he gets hurt he runs for his "me" (his blanket) no...not mom, not dad, not even grandma. He is very independent except for when it come to going to class at church. He is not a snuggly kid and never really has been. But I have to say he brings a smile on our face everyday and we LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!
Happy 3rd Birthday Kandon!!

Karter's 6th Birthday Party

Happy 6th Birthday KARTER!!!

I have been told I have to be a party planner...why? Only because I definitely went a little overboard for Karter's 6th birthday party. We planned a carnival birthday party and that's exactly what it was. We had Soda Pop the clown come she painted faces, tied balloons, and did a magic show. We had popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and all the carnival booths you can imagine. I know! I totally went all out, but you have to understand my mom comes from a family that use to have carnivals when she was growing up all the time. So she put me to the test...and tested all my partying skills...and patience!! It turned out great and I believe all 30 kids (yep I said 30, what's a carnival without a ton of kids, right?) had the time of their lives!! I just hope all those kids and especially Karter don't expect something bigger and better next year cuz it ain't happening!!
I "think" my friends and family even had a blast!!
So if you ever need a party planner...give me a call! Lol

Remember...

You will ALWAYS be older than me...

even if it is only by a couple weeks!!
I love you babe and know this year's birthday wasn't the best. You worked all day, went to school all night and the second you walked in the door I left to go be by my grandma's bedside fearing she would pass away that night. You are the BEST husband ever to put the most important things first and not be selfish at all!! Speaking of which...I still owe you your present that I still haven't even wrapped or put in a bag yet! I love you with ALL my heart and look forward to many, many more years and birthdays that we will CELEBRATE!!

Mr. Crew...is 2!!!

My Baby has went from this...

To this...

Just when you think your baby is still your baby you realize...he's now 2!! It amazes me how fast kids grow up. And it's right before our eyes!!
Kandon turned 2...October 17th!

The cake me and Bridget decided to try to tackle and make ourselves...I think it turned out pretty darn good myself!! I know I couldn't have done it without her help!!

The many faces of Kandon!!

The party and kids playing outside. They all get along so well! Thanks everyone for coming and celebrating our Mr. Crew turning 2!! We have the best family and friends!!!

Karter's 5th Birthday Party

Karter had his 5th birthday party at Jump on It on Valentine's Day since his birthday is just two days later. He made quite the list when it came to inviting friends. But I thought what the heck he is going to be 5, this is kind of a milestone in his life (or should I say mine and Scott's). He invited 24 kids and out of all that he invited 20 came. I couldn't believe it. I was so happy that everyone made it and came and spent his special day with him. Even in the snow and on Valentine's Day! Thanks to all of you that brought your kids. Karter loves them all so much. I am very grateful to know he has such good friends!!

Happy Birthday


It is my sweet Grandma Wiley's birthday today! She is 87 years old and looks amazing. Me, Scott and the boys got her these beautiful flowers from the Veranda they do such an amazing job. She absolutely loved them and could not decide what she wanted to look at more... my boys or the flowers!!