Christmas 2010

Christmas was pretty busy for us this year. I had to get a new securities license for work, and basically had my nose in a book the entire holiday season. I thankfully passed that exam on December 23rd, that meant the holidays could finally start!!!!! I was very thankful for all the help my wonderful wife Jessica provided during this time. Here are some photos from the holiday season!!!

I'm pretty sure this is the closest photo we have for a Christmas of 2010 family portrait

Carson's first experience with Santa Clause

See, Grandma and Grandpa Gines would do a GREAT job baby sitting all the kiddos at once. They don't look overwhelmed at all =)

Mommy and Carson, with creepy ZOMBIE Boomer lurking in the background

Carson is thrilled about this gift!!!! Just can't wait to open it!!!!

Great Grandma Staley with Great Carson

Jared and Carson. I love that Carson is rocking his "goots" (goots = gay boots)

I'm sure Carson was told more than once to not climb the tower of gifts at Grandma's house

how every boy should be on Christmas morning!

California

The week of November 13th, 2010 we had the opportunity to fly to San Francisco a couple of days early before we joined up with the rest of the family in San Diego. I think Jess and I were pretty worried how Carson would do on an airplane. I'm happy to report that he did GREAT!!!! I really enjoyed being on vacation with my little family! We were able to go see the 49ers beat the Rams in overtime!!! The people at the stadium were really nice to us, one guy even gave Carson a 49ers pin because, "we are raising our kid right!" After the game we spent night down at the pier eating sour dough bread bowls and Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square!

This was just the beginning to a fun packed week. We joined the rest of the family on Monday afternoon and spent the evening at the beach! On Tuesday we went to Sea World, Carson loved the penguins!!!!! I loved the "Shamu Slam"....seriously changed my life, because "you can do anything if you believe!" I have not been to Sea World in such a long time and I can't wait to take Carson back one day!!!!

On Wednesday we went to the beach for some body surfing!!!! It was very cold, but what do you expect???? it's November =). Carson had a great time in the sand, which ended up everywhere.

Thursday we went to the happiest place on earth! Disneyland!!!! I was really grateful that the entire day went at a much slower pace than it usually does. I could recover between rides, and I did not have to ride Space Mountain 18 times in 30 min!!!

The next big event was on Saturday, Utah Vs San Diego!!! GO UTES.....It was raining soooooooo hard. The plan was to take Carson, but Katie was kind enough to keep an eye on him for us. Before the game we ate at our favorite Mexican restaurant in Old Town......by eating at this fine establishment we ensure a Utah win....glad we did that =)

That evening we packed up and drove home through the night so the kiddos could just sleep the entire way home.....bad idea.....

It was a great trip, I hope we can do it again soon!!!!

Carson on his very first airplane flight! San Francisco here we come!

At the hotel in San Francisco

Yes, our seats were at the very top of the stadium

Carson is waiting for the 49ers to take the field!!

Carson is rocking his ear muffs, glad we had these things...they were a Life Saver

Mommy trying to keep Carson cool in the shade as he takes a much needed nap!

This is Carson "helping" us pack to leave San Francisco

I just love this photo!!!!!

Mommy and Carson waiting for the Shamu Slam at Sea World

Carson and Cambree at the beach!

Carson playing in the sand

Of course I could not resist the temptation to bury the little dude. Yes, we found sand in all the wrong places....or places that sand shouldn't be...ummm...Yes, Yes...I got in trouble....

Waiting for buzz light year at Disneyland

Carson got his Disneyland prize!!!! I told him that I would put it back and he told me, "NO". So here is the happy boy with his Pluto that he loves so much=)

This is how exciting the Mormon Battalion was

Finally a moment to relax! That's right we had time to relax on a Gines Family vacation. I didn't think that was possible either =)

Random Photos for Random Times

Here are a few photos that didn't quite make the cut on any other post this year.

Carson and Carlee watching the colts!

Carson at Black Island Farms in line for a hay ride

Carson got to play with one of his Christmas gifts early, it's my fault I couldn't wait until Christmas to play with the awesome truck myself

8-9months and everything in between.

Carson at 8 Months!! He is getting so big

He Started to crawl at this age. He loves his solid food.

My Cute little stinker on Halloween

9 months and 20.2 lbs. He has tube in his ears and adenoids removed this month.

He is a much happier baby.

6 months to 7 months and much more!!!

Oh how the months just fly by.

Super cute 6 month photos. Thanks Kandis.

Carson at 6months We decided to bath him in the sink so he could play and we could reach him,
Adam taught him how to splash needless to say the kitchen was soaked.

One of Carson's favorite toys. Thanks Ernie and Ritva.

The life saver. He LOVES his Johnny jumper.
He doesn't jump but runs and swings.

Adam said that I was a mean mommy to make him wear the gold and brown.

I find it rather cute.

Peek-a-boo

I love that smile.

First Ute game. Yes Carson does have a red Mohawk. It is awesome.

Carson at 7 months. He is getting so big.

Here is the update.

Carson is 19 pounds. 59% for weight

18% for height.

62% for his head.

He loves baby food. You cant feed it to him fast enough.

He has been crawling for almost a week now. Thing have gotten a little more interesting.

He pulls himself up on everything.

He has had two ear infections in two months.

WE LOVE HIM!!!

July part 2

July went by way to fast so here is an overview of our super fun month.

Carson went to the Dr the end of June so he was able to start eating rice cereal. He hated it but now loves it.

4Th of July. One year ago we found out we were prego with Carson what a fast year. Adam it went says it felt more like 4 years than 1 year. Adam took great care of Carson i was working.
We have been swimming. he hates the big open water. he does love his baths.
Adam is such a proud daddy. Carson already like the video games. We went camping for the first time with Carson in middle pinney. we went with my family. thank goodness that we had a cabin to stay in. we had a 5 month old, 2 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. The cabin made it so nice. Thanks Mom and Dad for a great weekend.

Middle Pinney lake.

Carson in his super cute overalls that my mom bought for him and all the little boys.

Then it was bear lake. It was just a great day. Carson loved being out side all day.

This is what happens when kelli has all of cambree's cute stuff around Carson. It will be funny to see what happens when cambree is old enough to talk Carson in to wearing her dresses and stuff.

Then on July 25 the little man turned 5 months old.

he rolls over on his tummy all the time and gets really mad because he hates his tummy.

he can almost sit up on his own. he is really bad at taking naps but he goes to bed between 830-9 and wakes of at 7. I love it.