I love this boy!

Carson is turning 3 this week. I can't believe it! He's pretty excited. We are throwing a "TRAIN" party for him, with his friends on Wednesday, and we'll have another party in Utah with mine and James' family, on Friday (his birthday). We went to the doctor's this past week for his check-up and he's a pretty healthy boy. He's actually growing!!! He is now in the 40th percentile instead of below the 10th, like usual! He does have funny little bumps on his neck and chest, but they should just go away on their own within a year. (They kind of look like little warts, but are a viral infection, so they say.) Carson also had his first dentist apointment last week. He was AWESOME!!! He was so excited to go, and loved the whole thing! He sat so still, and let them take x-rays, AND clean his teeth. He got 2 prizes, because the dentist said he'd never seen a 3 year old act so good at the dentist before! Oh yeah, and ...no cavities. I always realize how much I love my kids when we are around other people. That probably sounds so wierd, but , like when I was at the Dentist, and he was SO good, I couldn't help being so proud of him, and so glad that he is MINE! He's been such a good boy lately. Of course, the regular teasing is never far away from this boy, but he really has such a good heart, and wants to do good. He's been telling Kenzie stories at night, when they are suppose to go to bed. I love to sit in the hallway, where he can't see me, and listen to his crazy stories. He's got quite the imagination! Funny thing is, half the time McKenzie is already asleep! He doesn't know this, I guess. He's also been experimenting with lying lately. It's funny how kids learn this so early! We finally had a family night on lying, and now if I think he might be lying, I give him one chance, and say, "Is that a LIE, or is that the TRUTH?" If he's lying, he'll usually tell me it's a lie, and then proceed to tell me the truth. We'll keep working with him, but I'm surprised at how well he's been doing. Anyway, just a few thoughts on Carson. We sure do love him!

A few more side notes. Apparently, they decided it was a better idea to broadcast the car race, instead of the 2nd session of General Conference today! How annoying. I'm now "LISTENING" to it online, but it's always harder to pay attention just listening! I have been lucky enough to see all the other sessions though, so I guess I shouldn't complain. It's funny how I use to HATE having to watch more than one session of Conference, and now I love it! I let my kids watch a movie during the first session, ( I made Carson watch one talk today, since it was Sunday, and then let him watch a movie in my room), and then I made my kids nap during the second session. Conference is much more peaceful without kids. Just like everything, I guess.

Last night, when James was at the Priesthood session, I went to Ladie's Night at Deseret Book, with a few friends....and the kids. I was one of the first 100 women there, so I got a free wall decoration that says "Home Sweet Home". It's pretty cute. Then, I won a $20 gift card to the Mall, in the first drawing they did. Lucky me, huh? I never win. I was super excited!

I'll let you know how Carson's parties go, and hopefully get some cute pictures! I'm making him a train cake, and it's ADORABLE ...in my head. I'm not sure how it will REALLY turn out though! Wish me luck!