Ahh...Summer Time!

So, I'm still pregnant everyone! :) I haven't been doing as well as I'd like the past few days...and with a 2 1/2 year old that makes life a lot harder. So Scott has been making sure that he has lots of things planned to do with Carter so that I can rest. My boys (Scott and Carter) are so cute together...Carter could not be more of a "mini Scott" than he already is!

My family knows a guy (Jim) that has lots of land in Idaho with so many things to do....and Scott made the drive up there and spent the entire day with our little guy. There was fishing, 4wheeling, camping, hiking, tubing down the river, and Scott's absolutel favortie part.....the antique cars!

Jim has an amazing collection of every vintage car imaginable! Scott was in heaven...which naturally means that Carter was getting a kick out of everything too! They has sucha great time riding in the old cars, checking out everything he had and just being somewhere without a complaining mom and wife! :)

Summer is my absolute favorite part of the year! This is one of the many reasons for that....

Yesterday for the Fourth of July we had a great relaxing time roasting marshmallows and making s'mores before we headed out front for a firework show.

I thought I'd add this picture because I can guarantee I will never look like this on the Fourth of July again! My belly gets bigger and bigger everyday! I'm not sure how much longer I can last...

During the day yesterday, I decided it was time to actually be a part of our family...so we all went to a car show in Logan. Apparantly it's the biggest car show in Utah! Carter and Scott of course were loving it! It was such a nice day, the weather was nice and there were plenty of trees for shade. This is my two boys in front of their favorite car...a Corvette.

We have been spending time outside (up in the mountains where it's cooler) because we know how hard it's going to be when little Braxton arrives....and Carter has been loving it.

Scott and Carter "shoot" guns, collect rocks and check out everything while I sit on chubby bum and relax. It's really funny because Carter has a nail gun that he got for Christmas with his other tools, and he brings that along to "Shoot" while Scott actually has his real guns.

It's been a lot of fun hanging out and watching our little Carter grow up each day! It seems like everyday he changes a little bit and this is definitely keeping us on our toes!

Look how cute my two boys are....

This time with the threesome family won't last very long. I'm at a four now and in a couple days go back for a check up. If I don't go into labor on my own....July 13 is my induction date! So, despite the swelling, nausea, weight gain, pains, contractions and fatigue I know that in 8 days I won't be pregnant anymore. We'll keep you posted.

Catch Up and Update...

I know it's been a long time since my last post... but I have been a little preoccupied hanging out with my little man. The last few weeks have been a little crazy: with the organizing, preparing for our new little guy and still trying to plan some fun things to do with Carter while it's just the two of us.

But I am so happy to say that the last few days have been the best for me and my favorite 2 1/2 year old...we've been hanging out singing songs, dancing, walking and just playing cars together. It's been so fun to just sit and watch his little mind at work...I know I won't be able to do that when this new baby arrives...so I'm taking advantage now.

I'm proud, excited and a little nervous to say that I am already at a 3 and 90% effaced, so it will definitely be sooner than later when our little Braxton arrives. (It's really cute, Carter always talks about his little brother and calls him "Baby Baxton") I can't wait to soon be a mom of two boys....

As far as things go right now...Scott and I are just trying to enjoy the last few days of our lives and we know it...before we enter into parenthood of two!

Kangaroo Zoo (Yes At 36 weeks Pregnant!)

I've been feeling the "need" to take Carter out and do lots of things with him while it's still just the two of us....today was no exception. My sister and I took Carter and his friend Hunter to the Kangaroo Zoo in North Salt Lake.

Between the two of us, the boys were under control (I could not have done it without her!) They had so much fun too....

This is us...yes I have a waay shiny face (but you would too carrying around a 7 pound kid and running around the place!) The boys were so cute to sit at the little table and drink their slushies....

Carter was having so much fun! We've gone a total of three times now, but I have to say this time was the BEST so far! He was so much more adventurous and daring...it was so fun to watch!

Hunter is so advanced when it comes to coordination. This kid was cruising up the mazes and slides with the BIG kids! He was having a blast and seriously gave my sister a workout! (But look at how cute he is)
Julia (aka Ju Ju) was such a great sport. We would trade off watching each boy and she did such a wonderful job making sure the bigger kids didn't ruin our fun today!
And the best part of Kangaroo Zoo.....
That's right they both fell asleep on the way home! Gotta love nap time!

So for now I'm going to enjoy my time with Carter because I don't think I'll have much more alone time with him. (I'm already at a 2 and 75% effaced...so we'll see when our little man is going to arrive)

Endings, Beginnings and So Much More...

So my only brother graduated from Clearfield High School last past week. I have three sisters and this is my only brother....and what stud he's turned out to be...

Although graduations are fun, sentimental and festive....the actual graduation ceremony is BRUTAL! They even charged us $5 a person to attend (cheap Clearfield)! The ceremony was okay as far as ceremonies go, but I have to admit it's much more fun to be the graduate than to watch.

We went out to eat for Sean's graduation and of course Carter learned some new tricks from his Uncle. Like how to correctly put your hands while having a pie eating contest!
Or how to shove the most jello in your mouth without using utensils!

It was a fun time, it makes me feel old because it was just 6 years ago that I graduated from Clearfield High...now look where I am! CRAZY!

We (and by "we" I really mean Scott) has been trying to get the major outdoor projects done before this little baby arrives. And of course Carter had to lend a helping hand....sunglasses and all!

This picture was just too funny not to share....this is out little "exercising Timmy!"

The weather has been so nice lately and I've been trying to keep Carter busy (and myself for that matter...the busier I am the less I pay attention to all the aches and pains of being 34 weeks pregnant). Lately Ashley and I have been getting together at the Splash Pad (like twice a week) and the boys LOVE it!

Our little stud muffins are so adorable! And they play so well together, it's so nice because Ash and I get to hang out while the boys wear themselves out!

We've been so busy (in a great way) lately and have been spending as much time as possible as a family of three....because I swear this little guy is coming sooner than later. I'm 34 weeks pregnant (I had Carter at 37 weeks) and this little man already weighs 5 pounds 13 ounces! So for my poor body's benefit I hope things start happening within the next 3-4 weeks.

The 2009 Air Show!

It's that time of year again....and it only comes every few years....the Hill Air Force Base Air Show! Scott and I look forward to this event every time it comes around. For one: we love airplanes (my stepdad flies them so I grew up around them, and Scott just loves 'em) and for two: this year Carter was going to experience it for the very first time. At the last air show I was pregnant with Carter (only 5 months so I was way more active than this time). We were so excited to show Carter the wonderful world of Air Shows and all that entails.

Pretty sure our little guy LOVED going in the planes and looking at everything they had inside them! And this was my stepdad's first Aiw Show that he didn't have to "work" it, so it was extra special to spend it with Carter.

Scott also loved looking at the different planes, watching the show, and talking to his dad about all the fun stories of the planes.

My sister and I are all about the "freebies" you get at the different booths. We walked away with free diapers, lip gloss, shop towels, flags, magnets...the list goes on and on.

It was sucha fun time for us, the weather was nice (with a breeze even) and though there were a TON of people, we managed to spend 5 hours there today.

Offically 3 Years as a "Morris"

Scott and I have been married for three years today! Though we've only been married for what seems like a short time, we've been together for almost eight years...but the past three years have been the craziest, most stressful and BEST ever!

I found a picture that was taken about five years ago (within a few weeks) and it's funny to look back and think about what was going on in our lives then. We actually didn't have any responsibilty at this point: (ahh to go back to those days) I was going to the U, working part time at the mall and doing an internship with Rumbi Island Grill. Scott was working at Autoliv full time and spent every night I could see him with me! So cute...and man how times have changed.

Over the past three years Scott and I have grown closer, more honest with each other, and more compassionate. Though things got thrown our way (a little quicker than we anticipated) we've come out of everything on top and are so excited about our future.

The best thing that has happened to us while we've been married is our little man: Carter Morris of Washington Terrace (he tells everyone that when he meets them) He has been such a great addition to our lives and has made us a family...I couldn't have asked for a better son.

Every night Scott and I talk about how lucky we are to have Carter in our lives....and now I really can't wait to meet our new little guy.

Scott is my best friend (and has been for 8 solid years) and I couldn't imagine my life without him. (though things haven't always been great in our lives) I still wouldn't want anyone else by my side.

I can't believe how quickly things have changed for us...it's amazing to think that three years ago I graduated from the U, was working full time at Kennecott Land (a dream job and salary I might add) and we were just planning our new life together...and now we have a 2 1/2 year old, a house, a dog, and now another little boy on the way! Life is so crazy sometimes.

Our First Family Vacation!

For the first time ever, Scott and I decided to embark on a "Morris Family Vacation." He actually had Saturday off (and of course Memorial Day) so we thought it was perfect timing. At first we were just going to celebrate our anniversary (really in a few days) but thought that having some "family-time" for our little threesome would be so much more fun...and we were right!

We left our home (and little Timmy) Saturday afternoon and headed for Park City. I found a great package deal for our hotel and we actually got upgraded to a King Deluxe Room for free! It was so much fun, they had a 24-hour "hot beverage bar and goodies," a huge gourmet breakfast, and the room was really nice.

Carter has never been to a hotel before, so as we were walking through the hall to get to our room, he kept asking if we were going to leave him at the Doctor's. (So funny) We had a King bed (which I now really want) so Carter slept with us and had a ball!

His favorite thing was playing in the sink! We pushed our cooler up to it and he sat there with a cup and soap playing for ever!

Of course Carter's best friend "Ellie the Elephant" had to join us on our family vacation...and luckily for her they even had a small bed just for her. Carter had so much fun making her bed and covering her up with her "blankets" aka: our towels.

The next morning after breakfast (which was amazing) we took Carter to the Heber Valley Railroad where none other than Thomas the Train was there! Carter just about died! (Though he really did have a great time...the stinkin' kid would not pose for the camera!) This is Carter on the train ride...Scott insisted that we ride in the open boxcar...I would have loved the enclosed one...but Carter absolutely LOVED it! He wouldn't sit still for anything. It was rainy on and off that day, but during the ride it was gorgeous out. Scott really didn't know what to expect because some people at his work said that the whole event was lame...but once we got there... he coulsn't be more thrilled. The look on Carter's face and everything he was so excited about...PRICELESS! Here are my two boys... The Thomas the Train was so clean, fresh and "actual-like" it was GREAT!They had so much for the kids to do and see, it was so entertaining. The next best thing for Carter (other than riding Thomas) was meeting Sir Topham Hatt. (Again with the weird posing for our little man) They had a petting zoo there as well. These horses, some might have been donkeys, were so calm and loveable. There were so many kids, loud noises and weird smells, but these animals stayed so calm. It was neat to see. They also had a temporary tattoo section and the kids chose which one they wanted and got to get "tattooed." It was really cute and Carter picked out a helicopter one, and the entire day made sure it was still on his arm. It was such a fun time, they really did a great job of planning it all out with lots for the kids to do. Carter had so much fun and kept wanting to walk around and see more things with Thomas the Train. This will definitely be a family tradition for us. When Scott put Carter to bed tonight, Carter kept talking about Thomas and wants to know when we're going back. That's all I needed to hear for my "thanks" for planning the trip for us.

Reflections....

So my prego hormones are totally getting to me lately...not really in the "psycho" way, in the "reflecting" way. I think constantly about what it's going to be like with TWO kids, I wonder what Carter is going to do, I can't wait to see what this little baby looks like, and I can't believe how much has happened in my life already!

My dad had us all over for a nice, relaxing BBQ on Sunday. It was just what our little fam needed. Who wouldn't be happy with some good (free) grillin', non-alcoholic margaritas, and a some good ol' fashioned family time in Syracuse right?

What's really cool is there is this "nature park" in Syracuse where you can fish, walk, ride

or just enjoy the nice weather we're having. We love coming here because there's alot to look at and do, and Carter just loves seeing the pelicans "ski" across the water. (Don't mind Scott's goofy grin....he's never been great in pictures.)

Carter has this bike at my family's house that he loves to ride on, mostly because we push him around and all the little guy has to do is steer. (He's not really that great at that part though) It's times like these that really help Scott and I take a step back and realize what life is all about. It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day things (like preparing for a new baby) but when we have family time like this and really just enjoy being together...it makes everything better.

Another thing that got me thinking about how much has happened over the last couple of years is Carter's cute friend, Hunter, came over to play. Carter and Hunter have a special relationship because Ashley, Hunter's mom, watched Carter for me while I worked. He would go over to their house about twice a week for about 10 months. So the boys practically grew up friends.

The most amazing part, is that now that the two boys can run around, talk and play with each other, they really have such a great time. They do so well together and really feel so comfortable with each other. Ashley and I love seeing how they play. It's amazing to me that Carter was not quite a year old when he became friends with Hunter, and now he'll be three years old in a matter of months! CRAZY!

They are such cute friends and now that I'm home and they live closer to us, it's so much easier for us to get the boys together.

The last few weeks have been great...I've been getting things accomplished, making headway with Carter with disciplining, and just getting excited for this new baby boy to arrive. Being emotional (which I'm usually pretty level headed) has made me think about the things that we've done and gone through over the past few years...it's amazing (and a little stressful) and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us.

Carter's Driving Guys! .... Dinner Side Made FUN!

Carter has this car that we got for him when he turned one...and he has LOVED it ever since! He drives it everywhere, and because it's blue, he says it's his Blue Camaro just like Daddy. The engine comes apart and it came with its own set of tools, so while Scott is out in the garage working on real cars...Carter is out there too, working on his own car. It's really cute.

The other day we all went for a walk, and Carter decided it was time to introduce his "Blue Camaro" to the real outdoors.

He is getting a little too big for it now, so the walk was waaaay slow! But he enjoyed every mintue of it! We have this great park by our house with a paved walkway and huge fields to play in, so it really was a fun time.

That night I made "Snail Breadsticks." It turned out way cute! And was really easy too! Basically, all you do is take the breadsticks (from the tube) and roll almost all of it up in a ball and then roll the last part down for the head. I used some cut pepperonis for the "eyes" It was really fun....and Carter LOVED it! Scott was even a little surprised at how well it turned out.

We're just enjoying being outside, soaking up the sun and having some fun times as a family of three...for as long as that lasts!

Our version of Camping...

So, for those that don't know, I'm not the "outdoorsy" type of person. I really try and though I don't hate it when we go up in the mountains or camping, I would much rather be in a hotel room ordering room service and watching movies and taking a bubble bath. But I married an avid "outdoorsy" type of guy, so I really try to enjoy it more now. And I have noticed that Carter just adores being outside and going off-road up in the mountains. (So what do you do when you're outnumbered?)

GIVE IN! (or in my case, COMPROMISE!)

We bought a cute little firepit, marshmallows and found some sticks and had a blast in our own backyard! Scott had to use some "boy scout water" to make the fire really blaze, but I have to admit the marshmallow roasting was AMAZING! Carter takes after me and loves marshmallows, so this was a special treat for him as well.

We've also discovered that we have the PERFECT backyard for water sliding! Though Scott has hated mowing our "terraced" backyard for the past three years, it's really a great yard for Carter to play in. And the water slide is no exeption.

We finally had to drag the little man inside when his lips started turning purple. But he was loving every minute of it!