I Got Nothing...

For once I'm kind of speechless and if y'all know me you know that's a rare occasion. So that being said here are some random thoughts...

**I'm ready for Christmas- I've already watched White Christmas once, I'm planning to watch Mrs. Miracle on the Hallmark channel tonight, and I'm stalking the Sirius website to see when Holly starts. That being said, it will be the day after Thanksgiving before my tree goes up-its tradition and that's how I roll.

**I've come to realize I'm the most sensitive person on the planet. My feelings get hurt over crazy stuff and I constantly feel like people don't like me. I like a simple thank you if I do something nice or an acknowledgement of my existence also, is that too demanding?

** I have a heytell addiction. This combined with my 45 minute commute to work means I'll likely be scraped off the highway someday.

** Because I like telling stories-here's the story of when my hubby fell in love with me(so he says). We were in the car on a sort of first date and we passed a 1978 trans am. I said "look, its the bandit" and the hubby laughed and replied "you like the movie?" to which I replied with some classic movie quotes. Yep, we fell in love over a trans am. I'm so redneck. I also want to do the bandit run someday and have been known to throw bandit parties with dr pepper and diablo sandwiches.



(this would be me as the snowman after someone stole my trucker vest).

**I love blogging and still get thrilled if someone leaves a comment or I get a new follower. I enjoy running into friends and family hearing them tell me they love the Carsyn updates. I could literally read blogs for hours a day! Unfortunately, I have work and laundry and a child which stand in the way ;) Thanks to twitter updates and the iphone I often read blogs at red lights and have not been good at commenting lately. I'll do better!

** Speaking of blogging, my sister from another mister told me about Blissdom. I literally know nothing about it but I'm dying to meet some of my blogger ladies in real life! You might see me there!

** I need a staycation-you know.. a week to stay home and get things in order. I also need my child to behave and take lots of naps during this time frame. Can you arrange this for me please?

** Did you know I'm 32 and roughly the same age as this momma?



I love RHOA and love watching Kim and the rest of the girls. I've been thinking lately I'm old. I'm always thinking of myself as being young but I'm Kim Z's age and she has a teenager...weird.

**Lastly, I've been reading lots of Q & A blogs and figured I'd join in. So, here you go...ask me any question and I'll answer.

Happy weekend friends!

Trick or Treat

Halloween is officially over!

Sunday evening the local church hosted a trunk or treat. This was my first year attending and I'd have to say I'll definitely be back. They had a chili cook off and everyone decorated their tailgate so creatively.

 

My favorite was probably the beach theme. After seeing the others I realized mine was definitely lacking- at least I had cupcakes!!



Tonight we visited my SIL & BIL. Their neighborhood has a great trick or treat and Kristi and Robby always have yummy mexican catered.

 

We pulled Carsyn around in the wagon both nights and she pretty much loved it.

Boyd's Orchard

We finally made it to the pumpkin patch!



Carsyn was so tired but found renewed energy crawling around in the grass..(I think she'll be explaining to me the reason she doesn't walk before she actually does-ha!)



Right now her favorite thing to do is pull her hair bow out... I don't know why I look so surprised in this picture-



We had church trick or treat (well trunk or treat) tonight and trick or treat with the families tomorrow-Momma is about ready for Halloween to be over!

Catch Up..

Folks, I need an intervention. Seriously...technology is kicking my tail. I just realized I've sent like 500 tweets. Between tweeting and blogging I feel like my life is spent on a computer, ipad, or iphone. Sheesh, I have a child to raise-and a job to do!! I'm actually glad at times my facebook was hacked. I try to follow those who follow me and comment back and answer questions (I'm from the South, we call that courtesy) but at times its overwhelming. That being said here's a few things I'm catching up on.


I made these chicken salad croissants this week. The recipe is posted here. Many people tell me they love my chicken salad and its so easy..





We had Carsyn's 1 year photo shoot this week and I got a little dressed up hoping to capture some mother/daughter moments. Carsyn was having none of that so we'll just have to wait another year for that mommy/daughter moment. Thanks for your comments on the outfit though ladies!






I was happy to get my 8 month session canvas hung. My SIL & BIL got Carsyn that blue outfit and its probably my favorite session yet.






Lastly, thanks for the recent sweet comments. I WISH that were my front porch! That picture was taken at my MIL & FIL's new home-which is gorgeous by the way. Please read their story here. Anyone who knows me would know my front porch would not have mums that gorgeous. My mums are already dying..see..







and Laura, those are my Coach old faithful boots...I was afraid to wear the Fryes to a pumpkin painting party ;)

Hope that answered some questions ladies!! Please bear with me as I'm getting Carsyn's first birthday photos organized. Here's a little peek at the birthday girl..

Just Like..errrr Mommy?

(For those of you who first thought why is Carsyn dressed up in a leisure suit let me correct you. That's the hubby...and yes he is stylin'-Love you honey)

Lately people have been saying Carsyn looks just like her mommy and I just don't see it. I'm perfectly fine either way. I don't want her to have my long forehead and nose and the poor thing has already inherited my big feet. I think its fun to see baby pictures and compare. When Shane's mom showed me this I was floored! They even have the same part.

So here's mommy..



What do y'all think? Is Carsyn daddy's mini me?

Pumpkins and Stuff

I'm thinking Halloween is slowly climbing its way to the top of my favorite holiday list.

It is probably my FIL's favorite and he and my MIL had a Halloween party at their home Saturday night.

Here's a few of their decorations..
















My OOTN..






(After seeing this dress here, here, and here I caved and ordered it.)-so thanks ladies!

Carsyn had a ball Saturday night and stayed up way too late.

This was her face when she saw cousins Emily and Maddox..















(I love this little belly)

All that parting led to this on Sunday morning..






While she napped I made this cute little smores treats after I found the idea on pinterest.



We took a few pictures Sunday morning and Carsyn was really hamming it up.







Carsyn took a great nap but was still a little sleepy for the pumpkin painting party later. We left a little early but had a wonderful time.










Enjoying some auntie time..




We still have trick or treat and the pumpkin patch to go!

Carsyn is 13 months old

Are we going to be doing the pig pic until you're going away to college? I think so!












Unfortunately the pictures are getting more difficult as you do not like to sit still and rarely let loose of the remote.











Carsyn, you change every day! Each day is a new adventure with you. Lately you have perfected the hissy fit. When things don't go your way you start whining, then you proceed to scream and beat yourself in the head. Most people succumb- mom is standing firm (well most of the time).

You still love to babble. You repeat everything. Pops loves to make you repeat oh. my. gah. It's cute, and very dramatic. Oh well, guess you're a drama queen like momma.

You are so very close to walking! I was hoping by Halloween but maybe not. You push your little shopping cart everywhere. Funny thing is you only like certain things in it- the remote and little people. There will be no buggy rides for barbies and dolls!

Lately you've been a little grouchy in the car. Where's my little travel buddy? With Christmas time coming up momma hopes her little shopping buddy returns soon.

You really are enjoying play time by yourself. Sunday night you played peekaboo with your stuffed animals in the pnp for an hour-whoa!! Mom and dad enjoyed really enjoyed Sunday night football-will this be a tradition?

You love to eat grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and mac n cheese. Your favorite snack is anything banana flavored. You love milk! You drink at least 4 sippys a day.

You are officially a champion sleeper. Thank you honey, that was a rough few months. You go to bed around 9 and sleep til 8:30 or 9:30. You take one long nap a day from 2-4. Sometimes you have a morning catnap.

Your favorite activity is riding in your wagon. When someone says ride your little eyes light up! You say so many words.. ride, hello, hi, bye, mommy, daddy, dog, duck, shoe, poop, Robbie, Rosie, pops, mad (for Maddox), babe, bow, and no to name a few.

You are wearing mostly 12 month clothing-it's a little big but the length is perfect.

Still 2 teeth, looks like a top one is getting ready to come through though.

Carsyn, momma and daddy love you so very much!