Disneyland!

Here comes a lot of pictures... I have a really difficult time leaving them out. We had a great time at Disneyland. I had a season pass that'd expire in December, Bryce was free, we were already down there, so heck, why wouldn't we go to Disneyland?!? Bryce was a trooper... Happy all day... every few ours we'd recline his chair and he'd easily fall asleep... I did find it tricky to find a quiet place where his sleep would be uninterrupted... but he managed wonderfully, and we're excited to go back later this month with Grandma and Grandpa Carlson.

That's our big boy in an ant whole while we were waiting for the Bugs Life show.

I know it's gross I let him suck on this, I can't even imagine the germs, so I tried to not even think about it. Ty saw the pictures later and asked, "How long did you let him suck on that thing?"... It didn't help that complete strangers were coming up wanting to take pictures too. No joke... this funny little kid attracted a lot of cameras.. It sure is fun having a cute baby!

Here we are waiting for the Pirates ride... the only ride Bryce cried. He cried the whole ride. I felt really bad. He did great on the drops... but after that, he was done.

This was the very last thing we did and we found it to be his favorite. If any of you Disney fans have not experienced all the fun to be had at the animation place in the California park... you've got to go. They have a sea turtle (Crush for the 'Finding Nemo' fans) that talks and interacts with the kids... Bryce was mesmerized... he was even trying to talk to him. It was adorable!

Peter Pan... the best kid ride, tying with Dumbo,

and always worth the long wait if you have a kid.

I love it that Bryce will still keep things on his face and head... hats and glasses are no problem.

Lucky for us, the ladies at the store didn't make us buy them even though he sucked on them...

"C" is for Carlson!

Halloween at Disneyland is a wonderful time to go... we highly recommend it!

Yeah Dumbo! We love this ride! All Bryce wanted to do was suck on the feather... go figure.

Bryce also loved the Jungle Cruise... the piranhas startled him a bit,

but it's always a fun ride with kids.

We got to see Mickey! Bryce was so cute with him. He kept wanting to grab his face and whoever was Mickey that day was great with him too. Mickey played with him and had a hard time looking at the camera because he had such a cute kid to look at. I know, I am a mom and I sound ridiculous right now, but it's all true!

My favorite part about Toontown is the fun picture spots.

Bugs Life, also a must if you've never been.

As you can see, we had a great time. I wish Ty could have been there, but he'll be there next time. I feel so blessed to have wonderful parents who helped me love Disneyland... and for a wonderful baby who is so good-natured and happy. I love Bryce... so very, very much!

Cousins!

Last week Bryce and I drove down to So. Cal. for a cousin's wedding. On the way we saw cousins, we stayed with other cousins, and even at Disneyland we ran into a cousin. We are so blessed to have such wonderful influences in our lives. On my the Biggs side... you are currently looking at the youngest and oldest grandchild.

We did have a really cute train picture with them all sitting on each other... they didn't stay long enough for a good pic. but I think this one was pretty cute.

This picture makes me smile every time I look at it.

Cousin (Bro. Glick)... we saw him as we were getting off the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland... and for those who are familiar, he had brand new happy pennies for all of us.

Bryce meeting Great Grandma and Grandpa Miller. My dad cracks me up in this picture... he was holding Bryce's head so he'd be looking up in the picture... But Grandpa forgot to put his hands down... oh it makes me laugh.

'Bryce... meet Bryce'.

Five months and already wanting to drive.

My parents have a picture of my oldest brother, same age, same pose... love it!

The Pumkin Patch!

Bryce was fascinated with the pumpkins.

This is one of the only pictures we have of him looking up.

Eating Hay...

Bryce can't sit up by himself yet... you're just looking at a skilled camera-woman who shot the picture after the realease and before he fell over.

Recent Favorites...

There isn't always a specific reason to post. Today it's just because we have a dang cute kid, and I love sharing his fun pictures!

Biker Bryce with my good friend Jeanette!

The Cowboy... watching General Conference.... on that note... is it just me or is it really difficult to focus during conference when you've got a kid (or kids)?

I just realized all these pictures, Bryce is wearing a hat... I love hats on babies. Wishful thinking, but I hope Bryce always likes hats!

This last picture we met dad for lunch one day... we come out of the restaurant and Bryce just starts crackin' up. What a funny kid!

baby food!

Sometimes Bryce is really easy to feed, and other times he wants nothing more than to grab at the spoon and make a complete mess!

A while ago, I found a great baby food recipe book and I've been excited to finally try it out, now that Bryce is old enough and interested in solids. The picture below is the first batch: carrots and a sweet potato/broccoli combo. Bryce will typically give a funny face the first few bites... then he does great. Sometimes he'll actually spit the food out, then eat it off his bib. Kinda gross.

For anyone who may be thinking about making their own... it's really super easy, and cheaper. What could be easier than buying it?... yes, cheap is my main motivation. Really though, cook, puree, freeze... that's about it... I should be getting paid for this advertisement.

Utah!

I should take the time to reverse all these pictures, but I have better things to do... and it doesn't matter right? If I didn't write it, no one would know the order of events was wrong in this post. To start, last week Ty was able to go recruiting again at BYU, so lucky me got to tag along and hang out with Emily... mostly. She had to work, so if Bryce and I weren't in her classroom, distracting her students (cute Bryce was, I had nothing to do with it ;o) we were out and about trying to fit in as many family and friends as possible!

So, in reverse order: Sunday we spent the day with mom and dad Carlson, and for dinner Aunt Jane, Uncle Mike, Lindsey, Thomas, Gracie, Lisa, and Chris. It was a short visit, but we're so grateful we were able to see them.

Lisa shot this picture of Bryce, I love his blue eyes! Bryce seems to love little people. Not smaller than him, little-big people. He is around grown-ups so much, I think he finds the smaller "grown-ups" fascinating. Little Gracie could simply look at him and he would giggle and laugh like crazy. It was so cute to watch her entertain him.
Lisa took family pictures of everyone. Bryce would not take his eyes off the bridge.

Saturday night we were able to meet up with some mission friends... worst Thai food I've ever had... and according to mom and dad Carlson, we smelt pretty bad as well.

Saturday morning we drove the Alpine loop in our "PP Cruiser". These dumb cars don't have a button for the rear passenger to roll down their own window. I felt like a child asking for the window to be rolled up and down, over and over again for picture-taking moments or in-car climate control. Oh well.

Emily took pictures for us. I love fall colors. The crisp air during autumn is something I look forward to all year. I love this time of year so very much. I love my family so very much!

Emily... my beautiful, wonderful sister...

Most of the week, Ty was working while Bryce and I played! At night though when he would join us again, it was so fun to see the look on Bryce's face when daddy came home.

I was able to visit with cousins Brittany and Amy one afternoon. We walked down to the grocery store to find something for lunch, only to stand there... no one wanting to be the decision-maker. Older siblings... do you see what you have done to youngest siblings? We aren't use to making trivial decisions. We always had someone older deciding for us. We decided we loved bossy siblings and missed having them around.

I also was able to see my cousin Amanda, and friend Michelle... I didn't have my camera though :o( ... I am so grateful they took the time to meet up with us though.

Brycie with Aunt Em. (His favorite)

Em, Bryce and I went to Gardner Village... had dinner then watched Bryce work really hard to get my food. He was so determined. Once he finally got there though... he couldn't make his hands work right and pick something it to suck on. Poor kid. It's so frustrating to see what you want, and not be able to get it.

Fried green tomatoes... just had to try them.

Bryce had rosy cheeks the minute we got off the plane. We were welcomed by beautiful weather the whole trip... his sweet little cheeks just weren't ready for the dry weather.

Tuesday night we stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Carlson so they could visit with Bryce. They are so wonderful and Bryce decided he wants to visit them again soon.

"Precious..." (that was for you em).

If dad Carlson was in the pic... we'd have four generations. What a good lookin' group.

Half-way through the flight, Bryce got a little board. A locked lap-top didn't keep him entertained very long either.

Here we come Utah!

Hodge Podge...

I am my mother's daughter. I don't think I love Halloween quite as much, but I do like to make my home a little festive. So yesterday we got out our one box of decorations and welcomed the month of October! We also have plans for a cute Halloween costume for out little guy... pictures of that will come later. stay tuned :o)

Bryce loves his feet! He'll lay on his back and grab his toes... it's so cute!

It recently dawned on me that we have very few family pictures. So here's a family picture. Hopefully more will grace our picture files now that I've noticed the lack. Oh, and notice behind us, is the beautiful tiles Ty arranged for our mantle... We went a long time with mortar residue... and now it is so nice to look. Thank you, my wonderful, talented husband!

Bryce and I really enjoy taking walks together. Recently we have been going to the library every Tuesday for baby story time. All the other babies crawl and walk around... he's not quite there yet, but I'm hoping the exposure to other children will help him... for multiple reasons.

This picture reminds me of my own baby pictures. I would fall asleep in the most random places and positions. I wish I could sleep so easily now. Bryce has started a not-so-fun-for-mom routine of not wanting to nap during the day. He's only four months! Crazy right?!? And you'd think that with not sleeping all day, he'd sleep through the night... in my dreams! Anyway, after a napless afternoon, he'll finally tucker out at about five pm... for those of you who feel concerned for m mothering efforts, not to worry. I am working hard to get him on a healthier sleep routine, healthier for the both of us; his growing little body, and my mommy sanity.

Our cute little boy is beginning to really enjoy toys now. A current favorite is his glow worm, which Ty has declared it to be a girl glow worm. Good thing, I guess, since Bryce mostly just likes to suck face with it. Anyone seen Jim Carey in "Dumb and Dumber"?... that's the way Bryce likes to kiss. (he's teething)

He's so patient with us. He's the best toy ever!