Summer has finally arrived here in Minnesota. We have long awaited this time. Kamryn and Karson loved being outside all day. What can I say I love my bathing beauties!!

I know that when you have an 18 month old in the house you are going to have many messes. Well, early last week I was in the kitchen not knowing that Kamryn had got into the pantry and took out some cereal. Pretty soon I hear Karson saying "mom, Kam made a big mess." And this is what I walked in to...an entire box of Trix spilled all over the floor. Good thing it was easy to clean up. You have to love those moments as a mom.

Karson enjoying his snowcone...what can I say we love summer!

All of us at Como Zoo. Karson had to have a snow cone and of course Kamryn was grabbing at it the entire time.

We enjoyed a day at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul a couple of weeks ago. It is a small zoo but both kids absolutly loved it! We had a great time. Karson enjoyed riding on daddy's shoulders.

Karson's preschool class went the farm for a field trip today. Kerry had to work so I decided to take Kamryn with and boy did she love it (you will be able to tell by the pictures posted below). We had a great time and there wasn't too much mud!

Karson, unlike Kamryn wasn't too sure about some of the animals on the farm. He kept his distance most of the time.

Kamryn also liking the goat. I would swear she could live on a farm.

Kamryn loving the kitty.

Kamryn loved the calves...what am I saying she loved everything.

Look at that mud puddle? Doesn't that look like fun? I can just hear them now!

Karson giving Kamryn a ride in his hummer. Kamryn like any child loves to be outside so she will stand at the back door and say "out, out" and then when we do go out she loves to ride in the hummer so she will say "ride, ride" until Karson (unwilling that is) gives her a ride. It is just too cute.

Kamryn going down the slide at Grandma and Grandpa Lindsay's house. She loves to climb on everything in site.

Happy 4th Birthday to Karson! Yes, I know it is past his birthday but boy does life get crazy. We are so proud of him. It seems as if I just brought him home from hospital yesterday. Does time fly or what!! Anyways, we had a great time with both sets of grandparents and cousin Avery.

SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE THAT IS WHAT LITTLE GIRLS ARE MADE OF.
This particular statment came true in my house yesterday. I was cooking in the kitchen and wasn't paying much attention to what Kamryn was doing (pretty obvious) and I turn around to see her looking like this. She got into the powdered sugar and had it everywhere. Granted it is my fault for not watching her closer and for putting the powdered sugar where she can reach it. Needless to say I ran to get the camera instead of cleaning her up. It was a priceless moment.

After noting that Kamryn had decided to eat powdered sugar I put her in the high chair with an apple without skin and she loved it. At first she was calling it a "nana" for banana so I told her no Kamryn it is an apple and she started calling it an awwah. The words are coming.
Karson is doing great! He is in swimming lessons every Saturday morning and seems to really enjoy it. We will be celebrating his 4th birthday this weekend. I can't believe he is going to be 4...I can remember bringing him home from the hospital like it was yesterday.
It should be a fun weekend.

We have been rockin out here in the Lindsay household. We have been attending dance parties in the kitchen. Well today the dance party turned into concert put on by the one and only Karson Lindsay. He really rocked out!

Karson rockin out.

Yes, I actually do have a child that climbs the walls! He was doing some of his latest dance moves.

Kamryn...the motorcycle mama!

Trouble #1 and trouble #2. I often wonder what we were thinking getting a puppy! Needless to say the Lindsay household has been a bit busy lately between a 31/2 year old with lots of built up energy,a 16 month old who climbs on everything and of course you have Auggie who likes to take tissues out of the garbage can and distroy them and then leave the remnents around the house!!! Can a mom get a break??? No really things are going very well around here. We are of course waiting eagerly for the grass to show again. Karson is very excited to play baseball once again this year.
We had his spring conference at school and he is doing well. He knows all of his letters and many of the sounds that go with the letters (they do visual phonics here in town and it works wonders). We do however have to work on sitting at group time and not being "too social" at times. He is definatly his dad's child!! I love the spirit that he has for life. I wish that everyone had the zeal for life that he possesses. Karson will be attending preschool once again next year, but for three days instead of two.
Kamryn is growing up way too fast. She is finally beginning to talk a little but she only does it when she wants to do it. Imagine that? She climbs on everything. Kerry and I keep saying that she will be the first one with a broken bone, not Karson.
Again, we can't wait for spring to come! It has been an extremely long winter without any warms breaks in there for us to play outside. We are looking forward to 40 degrees tomorrow...a trip to the park!!!
Have a blessed Easter.

Karson is absolutely loving Auggie right now...sometimes a little too much! Here is a picture to show that love!

I love this picture of Kam and her "wild hair".

Kerry and I just got back this past Saturday after a week long trip to Jamaica. We went with another couple and had a great time! We sat in the sun and had many beers and Jamaica smiles! We went snorkling, atving and took a trip on a booze cruise. It was a wonderful time and hard to come back to this awful winter weather, however we were very ready to get back to our children! Enjoy the pictures!

Posing for a picture as we are climbing Dunn's River Falls. It was a really great time!

Dinner at Kiminos (a japanese steak house). As you can see I got lot's of sun that day!

Swimming in the ocean. It was very warm water!

Riding ATV's with Andy and Amber! It was a muddy ride!

After riding ATV's to the top of the mountain.

The newest member of the Lindsay household!!! We would like to introduce all of you to our new puppy Auggie. She is a boxer who loves to chase Karson around the house. She also enjoys snuggling with mom or dad! It is hard to have a puppy in the house (just like having a new baby except a little harder) but I know that this time will soon pass. We absolutly love her!!!

We had a very sad day here at the Lindsay household yesterday. Our beloved dog Maya passed away. She had become sick the night before last (nothing serious)and yesterday she wouldn't eat her food so we knew something was wrong, but again we didn't think it was anything too serious. We left to go to the cities to get Kerry's car for work and we came home to find her at peace. Maya was the perfect dog! She loved the kids and her recent walks that Kerry would take her on. It is very quiet around here and Karson doesn't quiet understand. Last night he said to me that he was going to be lonely going to bed because Maya wasn't there to sleep with him (she always slept at the foot of his bed until she knew he was asleep and then she would come downstairs to be with us).
Maya was the perfect dog for 10 1/2 years!! We will deeply miss her. RIP Maya

Karson and his buddy Maya. He sure will miss her.

Mom and Maya at our first home in Waterloo!

Dad and Maya at his college apartment.

Well, we survived the Christmas season once again...actually it was very laid back for us. Karson was so excited about everything! I have to tell you all this funny story. He was opening a presend from grandma and grandpa Lindsay and it was the Fisher Price Pirate Ship. After he sees what it is he plainly says "I'm not a pirate fan." We all thought that it was very funny. What comes out of the mouth of babes! After it was opened he became a fan and loved playing with it.

He also received a Hawkeye football uniform and was insistant on wearing it to Hy-Vee. I replied by allowing him to wear the helmet and the jersey ( a little cold for the pants).

Kamryn was able to experience sledding for the first time a couple of days ago. I think she was in shock the entire time due to the fact that she didn't say a word the entire time. Karson of course loved it and couldn't do it enough times.

We wish you all a very Happy New Year!

A Lindsay family update...
We are all doing pretty well around here. WE are in great anticipation of Christmas! Karson just can't wait. A litte funny story for you. On Monday night I was preparing him for what Tuesday was going to bring (he is a planner and has to know what is going on at all times). I told him that he was going to go to school and have a birthday party for Jesus. Then he asked "Is Jesus going to be there?" I replied "Well yes, Karson Jesus will be there in our hearts and in our minds." Then he asked "When will he come through the door?" So I tried to explain the best that I could for a three year old. I just love their love for life and their innocence!
And Kamryn she is such a little sweety. She is really starting to talk with words like mama, dada, baby, ball, cracker, pretty. I had to laugh the other day as she was walking around the house holding her new shoes saying "pretty." Kam had her 1 year check up on Friday. She is definately our little peanut only weighing 18 lbs (7 %). Both kids had to get shots this time. It wasn't a pleasant experience for anyone!!!
I hope that this time brings you and your family much happiness as we wait for our Savior Jesus to be born this Christmas!
Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year

Karson and Kamryn enjoying the Christmas tree. Kam really likes to take off certain ornaments...it is pretty funny.

Karson making his gingerbread house.

Karson and Kamryn visiting with Santa at the Holiday Open House at their school. Kamryn didn't even cry (and by the way she is off and walking!).

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY KAMRYN!!! We love you so much....you are our little pumpkin! Here are some other pictures of Kamryn's first birthday. http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/lindsaykjm/

We had a big night Friday night...Kamryn took 3 steps on her own!!! Karson was in the tub and Kam was holding onto the edge, she turned around and took 3 steps toward me. I couldn't believe it! However she hasn't done it since which in a way is a good thing. I don't know if I am ready to chase after her yet.

Kam and her pumpkin. She of course wanted to eat it!!

Craving Pumpkins! When I asked Karson what he wanted his pumpkin to be he said "a lion" and I asked myself "why do things have to be so complicated with him?" So mom went on the internet and found a lion template. Of course once we started craving the pumpkin mom had to do all of the work while Karson played in the front yard. By the time I was finished with his pumpkin I didn't want to do another one, but Kam also needed a craving so she got the typical jack-o-lantern. We will be doing a little trick-or-treating tonite. Have a happy halloween!!!

Finding just the right pumpkin!!

Kamryn and her girlfriends (Claire and Heather). All three are 1 month apart. Kamryn being the youngest.

We were able to visit a pumpkin patch yesterday afternoon. The weather was beautiful so myself and three friends of mine all took our kids to the patch. They loved running in the fields, playing in the barns and climbing up the silo with the slide. It was a really fun time. We picked out our craving pumpkins for Sunday (craving pumpkin day around our house). Here are some pictures of the kids!

Karson next to the silo.

Here are some new pictures of the kids. Sorry I still haven't figured out how to post them on our site. Yes, we are all doing better health wise...yeh!!! We were able to get outside yesterday and enjoy some very nice weather. Karson is looking forward to dressing up for Halloween. Yes, if you notice to picture of him in his costume I did make that. He wanted to be McQueen so mom tried her best in making a costume. He loves it and wants to play with it all of the time!!
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/lindsaykjm/?action=view&current=16528862.pbw

What is fall without being sick...Yes, the Lindsay family all have terrible colds. Poor Kamryn had to be taken to Urgent care this morning because she wasn't breathing correctly. They told us that she just has the croop. She was given a steriod shot to open up her lungs and boy did she not enjoy that!!! Hopefully by the weekend the kids will be feeling better. This is the very first time that Kamryn has been sick. It makes me feel so bad for them, but I know that it will pass with time.
Other than that nothing is too new. Karson is looking forward to trick-or-treating. Mom is still working on his costume. He wants to be a race car! We sprayed painted a box red and some circles black for the wheels. We still have a lot of work to do. And Kam she is going to be a chili pepper. I will post some pics at a later time.

Mommy with Kamryn and Karson at the apple orchard!

We took a trip to the apple orchard this week. Karson enjoyed picking apples from the tree, walking through the corn fields and just playing with his friend Joesph. And Kamryn well she just enjoyed a nice trip in the baby bjorn...it amazes me that the girl still fits in the thing (afterall she will be one next month).

Kamryn is now saying a few words like the common mama, dada, cracker and up. It just amazes me how much she has changed in the last few months! I hope everyone is enjoying this nice fall weather. I am just not ready for the horrible Minnesota winter!!!!

BRRRRR!!! Mom are you serious? It's only the second week in September and we are dressing like it is the middle of November!!

Anyways, the Lindsay clan is doing well. Karson is enjoying preschool (he wishes that he could go everyday!!). And Kamryn is learning all kinds of new things. I am constantly taking her off of the stairs!

Sorry about the corn field picture. I am trying to upload photobucket and it is not working for me. I will keep trying. Do you guys have any sugguestions? Hopefully we will warm up by tomorrow. I am not ready for this cool weather.

First day of Preschool!

Today was Karsons' first day at Trinity Preschool. He loved it! No tears at all (even for mom...I was surprised). He will attend two days a week (Monday and Tuesday) for 2 1/2 hours. Karson made many new friends and loved being the napkin helper! I still can't believe that he is in preschool...how time flies.

We also spent last weekend at my parents home in Davenport, IA. Karson enjoyed playing with his cousin Avery. The picture I posted is of them playing in the corn. Kamryn also enjoyed being at Grammi's house. It was a great end to the summer. Now its time for a schedule!!!