I haven't done a baby Carson post in a while!

I had my 28 week appointment last week and all was very well! I passed my Gestational Diabetes test, which was a huge relief. It really wasn't very bad drinking the drink either, it just tasted like syrupy Sprite. My doctor told me that I am the lowest of low risk pregnancies too! I haven't had a tad of trouble or issues. I feel so great! Carson's heart rate was at 142(at all the u/s it was 141) he is very consistent. She even found it right away, she just put her doppler on my belly and boom it was the heartbeat, we laughed she said that never happens. I do have to have appointments every 2 weeks from now until 36 weeks. I am just seeing the Nurse Practitioner next just because all is so well.

We are excitingly getting ready around the house for him too. I cleaned out Hayden's closet, which was a HUGE Project and took almost 4 hours. Afterwards I hung up 0-3 month clothes and put tshirts, onesies, socks, hats etc into cute baskets I bought. I did realize that I am going to have to buy some outfits for the littlest sizes because those were all very wintry clothes from Hayden. I don't think wearing wool sweaters in May will work! I couldn't believe how nice everything had stayed from Hayden either. It getting closer and closer! I really should probably be more ready than I am, but oh well it will all come together I am sure!

Last week was a very odd week for us! Monday and Tuesday we had no school due to a potential ice storm that never really materialized. Wednesday was normal and then Thursday I had a staff meeting all morning and then I was off until Monday! So we took advantage of the long weekend and headed down to the cities for some fun and shopping! I got some good deals! Babies R Us and Toys R US both had 50% already Clearanced clothes so Carson got some cute pieces and outfits. I got some super cute Carter sweaters for only $4.00! They also had 20% off already Clearanced merchanise so I bought a bouncer chair because I had a coupon for an additional 20% off, so i ended up paying $14.xx for it! Ikea was having a special on Saturday for 400 thread count sheets for $9.99 so we thought we'd head over there Saturday morning. It was a ZOO! Just crazy! People really wanted cheap sheets. They said one per household, but people had their whole family standing in seperate lines with sheet sets. Oh well, we followed the rules and only bought one! Thats all we bought there too. I wasn't digging Ikea on Saturday. After that we went to Hopkins and meet Lisa, Nick and Jessica to see the play "Goodnight Moon". It was cute, short and perfect for little kids. Hayden really enjoyed it! Especially the tap dancing bears. After the play we all headed over to the Convention Grill for some supper. After that Hayden, Jason and I went to AdventureLand, a indoor playground. We went here before with my Mom and Dad. Hayden had a blast(so did Jason!) sliding, climbing, and playing with giant balls. My Mom and Dad were also in the cities for the weekend so we met up with them for some yummy Custard at Liberty Custard and went swimming on Sunday at their Waterpark hotel. I didn't, I went shopping with my mom! Hayden on Saturday night was swimming in our hotel pool. We decided to have him try swimming without his floatie, he did so well. By the end of the night he was swimming about 10 feet or so by himself above and underwater. He really favors swimming underwater. We were really proud of him! So that was a little highlight of what we did this weekend. Pictures are here:

On Sunday Hayden, my dad and I walked from Loon's Foot Landing to Mn Point on the ice. We wanted to see the Old Lighthouse. My dad and Brandon went there last summer walking from Park Point(a long hike by the way!) We had such beautiful weather and I was itching to take pictures we grabbed the chance. With Hayden, a sled, a few bottles of water and 3 memory cards we were off!
Watch the Slideshow for our journey!




We had lots of fun and Hayden was such a trooper. I really got some great shots too! Today we drove by the landing and it was a soupy mess. We were lucky enough to go on Sunday because nobody is going anytime soon!

What a week! I can't believe Friday is here already.

For Hayden's party i never did really recap very well. The weather was in the 30's and 40's, so nice. I even went without a jacket for a while. We had a total of about 47 people though out the day. Everyone was at least up at the sledding hill if not on it! Its great fun watching adults go down the hill, too bad i couldn't see them on Monday morning trying to get up! We had no injured either, whew. Hayden got to try out skating for the first time. He did pretty good, he fell down a lot but didn't get discouraged, which is what I was most worried about. He really wants to play Hockey, but I told him that he needs to learn to skate first. When we finally came inside Hayden was wet down to his undies, thats wet. He received so many nice gifts! He's having a blast with all of them.

Sunday for the Super Bowl Hayden and I got ditched! But we sat at home and played games and puzzles. We did have the game on in the background. We also went with my Mom and Dad to Barnes for a little drive.

This week has been busy with lots of little things. I've been tired at night and going to bed around 9:30 and 10:30, but it feels so good!

This weekend we have the first of the Weddings for the year. My cousin Katy's wedding is on
Saturday night. Hayden is going to dance with his Nana, and he is wearing his "work shoes" for dancing.

Weather is suppose to be nice again this weekend. I hope everyone enjoys!

Here are a few photos from the birthday party on Saturday. We were beyond lucky and had the nicest weather of the year! We had tons of fun, lots of sledding and Hayden tried out skating. It was a great day!

More pictures can be found in Jan09 album!