Trunk or Treat....

About a week ago, Hunter and Brinley invited Braxton and Carter to go to their Trunk or Treat. (I've been completely slacking in the posting part of my life)

It was so much fun, they had a carnival first, dinner for everyone and then ended with a Trunk or Treat.

My sweet Brax was a Pea in the Pod and actually liked being in the costume!

Carter totally gets the whole "trick or treating" thing this year! He has to say "trunk" or treat... not "trick" or treat because he knows that it's different. It's so fun watching him grow up, understand things more and just enjoy experiencing things in life.

Here's my cute Pirate...
Here's cute Spider Hunter and Pirate Carter looking for the next "trunk" to hit up for more candy...(try getting 2 three year olds to wear their hats...)
This is the "cookie walk" they had...and I have admit...such a fun idea! The boys loved it!

Here's the whole gang....after the trunk or treat was over. Carter and Hunter were checking out the stash of candy they scored while Brax and Brin really just wanted to explore.

It was such a fun night...I'm so glad they invited us!

Frightmares...

Ashley and I won tickets to Frightmares a couple weeks ago and last weekend decided to take our families there (minus the little ones...Brax and Brin)

Carter and Hunter had so much fun...I'm so glad we all went together because the rides that were only for kids...both Carter and Hunter rode together. It was perfect!

Here's the cute boys on the airplane (red is Carter's favorite color so he was LOVING this ride!) And of course both boys were more interested in the plane than looking at me for a picture.

Here's the cute little men again driving the car!
Here's our fam...with an added witch!

I had so much fun watching Carter's expressions as he went on the different rides...he was so much more brave than I thought he would be!

We're so proud of you Carter!

The boys actually did a great job waiting in line...though it is hard to wait when you're three! This was the line for Puff...and Ash and I got the boys occupied climbing the fence while we were waiting in line.

It was such a fun night! Scott and Devan got to ride some of the "scary" rides while Ash and I watched the boys enjoy the kiddie rides together, it was nice to not have the stroller or diaper bag or Braxton (sorry sweet babe, but you wouldn't have had any fun there)

Overall it was a great time, I'm so glad we won tickets (kudos to her mom and stepdad for the tip on how!) Scott and I wouldn't have gone had we not had the free tickets. This will definitely be a place to experience next summer!

Carter's 3 Birthday Party!

Carter had his third birthday party this past weekend...and all I can say is...SUCCESS!!!! It was so much fun! The kids played with blocks, huge legos, ran around the church gym and just had a good time together. I plan these parties almost 6 months in advance, so to actually have this party go better than planned was a shock to even me! Carter's theme this year was CONSTRUCTION. Here's the AMAZING cake my mom made....

I had aprons, hats and goggles for the kids to wear...but of course they didn't seem as thrilled by them as I was....so this is who ended up wearing them....
I made tool shaped cookies for the kids to ice. The cousins had a great time doing that. There were hammers, screw drivers and saws to choose from....the favortie part was the squeeze bottles filled with icing.

The kids absolutely LOVED the horns that they could blow! The gym made it echo, so of course they kept going! Although after awhile it did get a little crazy, those are the memories that these kids are going to take away from this party....LOVE IT!

Poor Halle was the ONLY girl out of the whole bunch (except for Brinley and Annie who can't move yet) but this little girl held her own. She played with the boys so well and LOVED the cookie decorating table. Way to represent the girls Halle!

This is Carter's best friend Hunter. THe funniest thing about this picture is that his mom tried tog et him to smile for awhile...all I did was ask...and the funny boy grinned perfectly! I just love this little boy!

My mom and I made this cut out for the boys to take their pictures in! It was a hit...here's cute cousin Hunter posing...

The clean up was probably Carter's favorite part....Grandpa Steve let him ride the broom...
It was such a fun party I'm so glad everyone had a great time. I know from now on it's all about the church gym! Growing up my mom always had us choose a theme for our parties and she took it and ran....she did so many amazing things for each of our birthdays and to this day I remember almost all of them. Though my parties are always a lot of planning and preparing...I know that Carter will look back and really appreciate the work that went into this party.

Boys will be Boys!

Carter and Braxton take a bath every night with eachother, and then Scott and I "double team" them and each of us takes a boy to get in their jammies. Well, the other night after we were done and ready to put them to bed, the two sweet brothers just stayed there laying next to eachother. (don't mind Brax's weird look, he's not all the way used to the flash)

Here's another shot of them in matching PJs. It's so funny to me how DIFFERENT they look!
Carter had a Birthday celebration at his preschool last week and afterwards his best buddy Hunter came over to hang out. They each picked their favorite color popcicle and we headed outside for some more fun! Here's our PURPLE and RED little dudes.

Here's a pic of Carter in his "Birthday Boy" shirt he wore to school that day!

Such a fun day! He made cheerio bracelets, read his Birthday Book, got a balloon and a candy lei, and the kid also got to hang with his best friend ALL day! Who could ask for a better day right?

Zoo Fun!

Scott had Monday off...gotta love Columbus right?!? So we decided to take advantage of the last weekday he'll have off until Thanksgiving by taking the boys to the Zoo.

I've wanted to go to the zoo forever now because they have a new baby elephant (and for those that don't know Carter is OBSESSED with his "Ellie" and I thought it would be cool for him to see a real elephant) It was a really nice day too. For Braxton's first time at the Zoo I'd have to say it was well worth the trip!

Here are the two little guys on the Merry Go Round!

Carter's favorite part was the playground.
Cute Brax just loved being outdoors and listening to all the weird animal noises.

I love having two boys...

Don't all three of them just look THRILLED to take this picture?!?

Overall, it was a great day spent with just our family.

A Family of Four....

Braxton is 3 months old! Our sweet little boy is such an amazing addition to our family...he's so "chill" and laid-back I LOVE HIM!!!

Becoming a family of four has brought a sense of completness to our family. There's something about having two brothers too...it's so fun having both boys in our family. The second we had Brax, things changed for our little fam of 3. And I have to say, I wouldn't have it any other way...

Our little man is growing so fast! He's now 100% on bottles (I never nurse very long) and it's a good thing. He drinks his formula so fast that the pediatrician has put him on rice cereal in the formula too. (She says he's going to be one of those babies that eats food early and lots of it!) It's such a great change to have a healthy growing boy (Carter was always thin and the doctors worried about him constantly) I haven't had pediatrician visits this easy!
It feels like our little 13 pound bundle of joy has been in our lives forever. I can't picture what my life was before this little guy! It's an overwhelming and very gratifying feeling to know that Heavenly Father entrusted Scott and I with these two boys.

Scott and I are definitely relaxed this time around and it's allowed us to truly enjoy being parents of a newborn again. I am so glad that we have our two sons, that I get to stay home with them, and that our family is complete now.

Carter, Carter, Carter....What Can I Say.....

What can I say...our little Carter Babe is now THREE YEARS OLD!!!! I know it sounds corny, but it really does feel like yesterday Carter was introduced into our lives. I feel to young to have a 3 year old...of course that's what happens when you have your first at 21 right?!?

I am filled with joy, appreciation, admiration and longing for our little guy. Carter has taught Scott and I so much about life, love and what it means to truly be a family. He's our first, and will always have a special place in our hearts because of this.

I absolutely adore Carter. He is such a fun little boy to hang out with, talk to and just be around. Carter and I have a special bond that I hope to continue for the rest of his life....I always refer to him as my handsome boyfriend (with how much time we spend together he is my number one man right now!)

He has such personality. From day one this kid has had an opinion about everything and will only do things on his terms. He's such a goofball and just truly enjoys life. (I wish I could let loose sometimes and enjoy it like he does)
"Carter Morris of Washington Terrace" as he tells everyone in Nursery. He's the exact image that I had in my mind of what my son would look like (who knows where Brax came from!) I love his blonde hair, blue eyes and amazing curly hair!
Our little guy has had a few firsts this year:
1. He started Preschool (and completly LOVES it!)
2. He became a big brother (which he gets better at everyday)
3. He is now potty trained (what a relief)
4. He also became best friends with Hunter Davis (they've always been friends, but this year they have become so close and both boys are really close to Ash and I as well)
I think the biggest thing that Carter has accomplished so far in his life is his amazing relationship with Scott. Carter wasn't a planned baby, and believe me, Scott and I were no where near being ready to be parents....but through everything Scott has become a great dad (despite everything he's had to overcome in his life) and he is so thankful for Carter.

There is no greater love than that of a Father and Son...I'm so grateful that Carter and Scott will always have the bond that, Scott and I both, always wanted in our childhoods.

Carter's party will be next weekend at our church gym, so keep checking back for more pics of the Birthday Boy!

Staying Busy...

Back in January I was under the impression that by becoming a stay at home mom, things would, at the very least, slow down for our family....well I couldn't have been more wrong!

Once we became a family of four....things just kept getting busier and busier for us. This is what we've been up to lately...

COUSIN TIME! Scott and I thought that our brother and sister-in-law needed to get away for a little while without the kids...so we watched them for them. This made our family of four...and family of 6 real quick and with four boys under the age of 5! CRAZY!!!! But oh so fun....

we made POPCORN...

and burned off energy at the PARK! It was so fun having all the boys together...it did however teach Scott and me that we could NEVER have that many kids! :)
Ash and I decided to take the boys bowling for the first time now that the weather is getting worse. Though I really did think it would be easy...it wasn't. It was really fun but the poor boys didn't understand the concept of waiting until their turn.

They always have a good time together though, and the ramp they had really helped them get the ball "rolling." It was really fun and I so want to go again!

My mom, sister and I took the boys to a house in her neighborhood that let us pick apples from her trees for free. It was so fun...I've never picked apples from trees before.

Carter showed Brax his pear that he found right on the ground.....

Here's my mom showing Carter what apple picking is all about!

Carter and I try to go to Lowes and do the "build and grow" projects they have on Saturdays. Well, this past Saturday was PERFECT! The project was a fire truck and they had South Ogden City there with their fire trucks to check out!

Here's the little man enjoying his red balloon by the fire truck...

Here's Carter making his fire truck...

Overall, we've had something going on everyday lately. I'm hoping tomorrow can be our relaxing family day watching Conference, baking, and playing together.

Preschool Field Trip...

Carter's preschool had their first field trip last week. The parents were all invited as well, so off we went to the Pumpkin Patch! I have to say...it was a blast!

(Don't mind my goofy son's weird smile)

They had a slide there made out of this huge tubing...and it was Carter's favorite!
I even went down a few slides with him too!

The cutest part was the train, they were all shaped like animals and it was pulled by a four wheeler. How fun right?

Carter got to pick his pumpkin out of the patch and tell the guy which one he wanted. They then cut it right from the vine...it was so fun to see Carter pick it out and wait for the guy to come over to us. Brax of course was chillin' in his carseat.

Carter and Hunter were having so much fun on the "hay ride" it's so nice having both boys in preschool together!

Here are the three boys that went together on everything! They were having so much fun....the best part is that the whole trip was included in our tuition...so no evtra fees whatsoever! LOVE IT!

It was such a great time....Black Island Farms in Syracuse is the place to go!

The Morris Brothers...

Our sweet little boys.....

What can I say...Scott and I make some pretty cute kids! :) Life as a mom of two is amazing, it's hard to even picture my life without Braxton and Carter in it! It's so sweet and very inspiring when Carter and Brax "talk" to eachother. Carter tells him about his toys and snacks while Brax smiles and "coos" back at him. There is no other experience like it!

Things have been crazy, stressful, humbling, educational...well you name it and we've probably experienced it over the last month or so! But at the end of the day...our sweet boys are truly a gift from Heavenly Father and Scott and I thank him everyday for our blessings.

I use this blog as my "online journal" so I wanted to do a quick post that will help remember our trials and blessings at this stage of our lives.