Surgery Pictures!

The night before surgery we went to see Santa! Where's Brooklyn???

Being wheeled out to go home!

A little play time after surgery!

Showing off his "tubes!"

Literally seconds after he woke up... Such a happy camper!

Daddy took him into the OR while he was put to sleep... It was a little too much for Mom!

All ready to go in his hospital gown! (Notice his truck that went with him to the OR!)

Warning: A very LONG post!

My little Red Head!

Wow!! I don't even know where to start... yikes! As you have probably noticed by now, things have been a little crazy around the Carlson house - - between traveling to Arizona to visit my family, Enrichment during the holidays, making stars, surgeries, doctor's appointments & holiday decorating I have had ZERO time to sit down and post!! Wow! Here is a quick re-cap of November 2008 through today...

We traveled to Arizona (and of course I forgot my camera) to spend time with my family because this is the Carlson Christmas Year... Thanksgiving dinner was so fun (except for those suffering from the Stomach Flu) as we all prepared a dish & dessert, (including all the men, this was the best part!) from our childhood... The following morning my sisters got up at 4am and went shopping... Amazing how pregnancy can totally diminish the excitement of shopping! Haha! Tyler is not complaining! The following day we were able to meet up with some of our best friends from Grad School the Copples and meet their new addition Drew! Brooklyn loved being able to see her long lost partner in crime Talli Chicken while the rest of us devoured our Cafe Rio! Yum!

In my Mom's Kitchen preparing our dishes!All the girls (including BC) checking out the ads for Black Friday!

While in Arizona (I apologize to those who have heard this story multiple times but for my own journal I need to write it down) we were out running some errands and my Mom needed to make a quick stop at Michael's... by this point in the errand running I was tired and so were my kids so we decided to stay in the car and let her run in... Meantime a good friend of mine called from Colorado wanting to borrow something from my kitchen...As I was explaining to her in which cupboard she would likely find it in, Bryn unbuckles herself and proceeds to open and close my Mom's sunroof.... Frustrated because it is pouring rain (which happens 2 days a year in AZ) I yell at her to close the sunroof and leave it closed... Unannounced to me, Boston has also climbed out of his car seat and has his right hand gripping the edge of the sunroof.. Long story long... Brooklyn did as I said and closed the sunroof with 4 of Bostons little fingers in it! The window locked up and was completely jammed so tight that his fingers were beginning to turn purple.. I thought for sure he was going to lose all four fingers.. Just picture me, pregnant in the pouring rain sitting on the roof of my Mom's car trying to loosen his fingers, outside of Michael's hysterical explaining to the 911 operator that my Son is stuck in a sun roof! My Mom comes out to this scene... At this point it has been about 10 minutes, several people have offered any help they could give & numerous prayers have been said... She hits the button one last time to see if it would release and it pops right open, just in time for 7 firefighters to roll up.. Wow! It was traumatic! His fingers were fine... A few minor cuts, some swelling and blisters, I doubt either of my kids will touch a sunroof again!

I was thrilled to get back to the 20 degree Colorado weather (I never thought I would say that) so I could actually put on my sweaters and jeans (NONE of my summer clothes fit at this point and wearing maternity sweaters and jeans in Arizona when it's 85 is slightly uncomfortable..yikes!) Although we had a total blast in AZ, it is always so strange to be there for the Holidays because it's so warm, I would definitely miss the seasons and the snow around the holidays!

Boston, Maddux and Brooklyn

Boston went in for a minor urology surgery (this I actually took pictures of) this past Monday.. he was such a champ..you couldn't say the same about me! Wow, was I a disaster! I was so nervous for him to be put to sleep and not being able to feed him for 24 hours... I swear this kid is going to give me an ulcer! Between pushing beans up his nose, smashing his fingers, getting his teeth knocked out and now this surgery I think he has aged me 5 years over the past 6 months! The procedure itself went great and he is healing up perfectly! There were a few complications during the surgery with his airway (nothing like an anesthesiologist coming out of a surgery to tell you your sons airway collapsed to throw you into hysterics) but he woke up a happy healthy little camper! I am just so glad it's over, I have been dreading it for months now!

A Wild Smile!

Today I took the kids to the dentist for a routine checkup, and for Boston's follow up appointment after his tooth disaster a couple of weeks ago (if you have no clue what I'm talking about please refer to the previous post "Impromptu Photo Shoot"), and despite a lot of anxiety from both kids about pokies (shots) and "losing" their teeth it went really well.

I was almost sure Boston was going to have his teeth pulled because the front two turned nearly black (yes, we do actually brush his teeth! :), but we lucked out and the roots are starting to heal so he can keep his teeth for another couple of years! I am also happy to report that they didn't have any cavities, which is an absolute miracle since they eat so much junk food... but I guess their Thomas the Tank Engine toothpaste actually works!

Doesn't she look so relaxed?!? LOL

Boston on the other hand acts likes its a day at the beach!

PS. For those of you wondering why my kids are sporting shades, no, they aren't too cool for school... the pediatric dentist gives everybody sunglasses so the bright lights don't shine in their eyes... pretty good idea!

twinkle twinkle too many STARS!

Since I have nothing going on in my life like 2 crazy toddlers, and one on the way, (haha) my good friend Jamie and I decided to get crafty and make a little extra cash! If you happen to be in Denver check out www.grandmothershouseboutique.com! They hold these boutiques multiple times a year and they always have the CUTEST things... Our first show starts tomorrow, wish us luck & sanity!These are our holiday stars...

Miami Dolphins Game!

This past Sunday (shh! don't tell we broke the sabbath) we had an absolute blast at the Broncos/Miami Dolphin game! We were finally able to see our good friend John Denney (who plays for the Miami Dolphins) in action! Tyler and John have been BFF since they were in the womb and this was the first time Tyler has been able to see him play (live) since he has been in the NFL! After the game we were able to go down and see him and the other players.. I must say it was a little nuts to see all the fans lining up for signatures, shouting his name and asking for pictures... It was quite the experience & we loved every minute -- thanks John and Christy!!

Go Cougars!

Last night we left the kids at home (thanks Nia) and headed to Ft. Collins to catch the BYU VS. CSU game! It was a great game and kept us on the edge of our seats! I love going to these games! It is always so fun to see the family and especially my sister in laws!! I'm counting down to the big Air Force game!! Go Cougars!

Happy Halloween 2008!

Happy Halloween! We had a a very busy night starting out with a little Stapleton Trick or Treating, then we headed to Aunt Heidi's for a spooky dinner, next off to see Grandpa Clarkie handing out candy, now to the Thorntons bash and last to see Grandma Shirley! I can't believe we fit it all in! The kids were so cute, it's so fun to see them grow up and get more and more excited about trick or treating, the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus!

A cheerleader and a prego kitten!

We didn't have a shortage of trick or treaters, thats for sure!

Boston. Cole. Brooklyn

Mommy and Brookie!