Airboat Ride

Papa Joel & Carson

Carson attempting to pull the airboat -he didn't get very far. Ready to go!

Plenty of room to run!

Keeping warm by the campfire.

Christmas 2010

Christmas Eve with Grandma and Grandpa Sparby and Nana and Papa Greer

Christmas morning donuts have become a tradition thanks to Grandpa Sparby.

Hess truck!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Potato Head!

Woody and Buzz

Ashton's Christmas Program

Here he comes!

Front and center

Ashton's teachers - Miss Amanda and Miss Yaya

A perk of being at daycare on Disney property...visits from Santa Goofy!

Baking Day

Mom and Ashton cutting out cookies

Some of Ashton's creations.

Tony and Carson finishing up

This very special one was saved for Santa!

The boys with Grandma and Grandpa at the Polynesian.

Carson decorated his own Christmas tree...with the exception of the few ornaments that actually made it to the top of the tree!

Mom decking the halls...she set up our nativity scene for us!

The boys painting ornaments for their trees. Carson in his welding gear.

December 2010

Paint and 'pirate dust' after a haircut at the Magic Kingdom barbershop.

Can you see the Mickey???

Carson wasn't a fan of Santa Claus, so...

Ashton was responsible for giving him both of their lists.

Taking in the Lego dragon at Downtown Disney after seeing Santa.

Carson in his new hat from Mary & Bill.

Tony taking a picture of his accomplishment. Gotta love hanging Christmas lights in short sleeves!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

Picking out our Christmas tree with Grandma and Grandpa!

Carson loved the colored lights on the Christmas tree in Ashton's room and fell asleep at the foot of the tree. That's where he slept all night.

November 2010

Carson and his new hat.

Breakfast - watching Playhouse Disney.

Thanksgiving 2010

Deep fried turkey = yummy!

Mom and dad and Mary and Bill at the 'kids' table.

Dinner Prayer

The Laugh

Carson snorted one day and Ashton said, "that sounds like aunt Dia when she laughs". Then, he started to imitate what she sounds like. I cracked up! Carson got in on the fun too.

August 2010

August 29, 2010

The Great Minnesota Get Together...the Minnesota State Fair!

Oh how we've missed the MN State Fair. It was an extremely HOT day, but it didn't stop us from indulging in some of our old favorites...deep fried cheese curds, garlic fries, pronto pups, pickle dogs, malts, bull bites, cotton candy, tacos, scotch eggs, etc. We also tried some new...deep fried hamburger, turkey sandwich!

The boys were all about the tractors on Machinery Hill

Carson's very first Pronto Pup!

Ashton enjoying a bite of the Pronto Pup...uncle Leif was so proud!

Pickle dogs prepared right on the countertop...what?!

That's me enjoying a taco with my boys.

August 2010

August 28, 2010

While home this summer we were able to coordinate our schedule with good friends.

Carson hanging out by nana and papa's pool in Minnesota.

Dave...boys will be boys!


They guys doing what they do best...anything that involves beer!
(Tony, Dave, Jason and Joel)

The girls captured Ashton and he ended up in a pink dress.