Carson 8 months

Carson's first Christmas

Carson & Marlee are kissing cousins!
They already have their own language!
My little love bug :)
This is when my love of the dog cage began!

I like to be dad's helper

We spent Carson's first Christmas in Denver with the Betts family and got to spend time with Brennen & Nathan, Breeana, Kevin, Granny & Grandpa Joe! It was so fun... photos to come

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We wish everyone a joyous season as we celebrate our Savior's birth! What an incredible opportunity we have each year to reflect on who Jesus is and what He's been doing in our lives.

This year has been a life changing year for us for several reasons... mainly the birth of our first son. We cannot describe the joy and new insight Carson has brought to our lives. We finally have a glimpse of how precious we are in the eyes of our heavenly Father - what a gift! Carson is 8 months and is already so busy. He loves to 'talk', chase his pups around the house with Dad's help and walk (with our help) as much as possible. He will probably be crawling any day now, and we're trying to prepare our house for this next stage. Last month he got his first two teeth on the bottom and is now working on his top teeth. His first word was 'Da Da', and I took advantage of his request every chance I got i.e., changing diapers! He is full of smiles and brings such a sweet joy to our lives! We are enjoying learning how to parent together and creating family traditions that will last a lifetime.

Adam is still flying as a First Officer with Mesa Airlines and is enjoying holding a line (a.k.a: has a set schedule each month and knows ahead of time where and when he'll be flying.) He was thankful to take nearly 3 months off when Carson was born and had fun working at Klontz Builders with his friend Tim Klontz. He has began to bid for favorite overnight trips that Carson and I can accompany him on. So far we have visited Monterey, CA twice (where our Christmas card photo was taken) and it is our favorite family get-away! Last trip we enjoyed walking down the coast to the aquarium which was incredible. Thanks to Adam, Carson is now a seasoned flyer and has been to California 3 times and Denver once.

Starting at the beginning of this year God started working on my heart, in preparation for motherhood. Suddenly, in the beginning of January, while working 50 hours a week managing the Catering Sales Department at Seville GCC. I was put on bed rest for pre-term contractions. It was a difficult transition from being so busy to sitting at home, not even being allowed to go to the grocery store. But, God had a plan for this time and used it to create a heart that viewed being a wife and mother as the most important 'job' I'll ever have. I cannot describe how the first glance of Carson changed my heart and life forever. I have a renewed passion for seeking the Lord so I can be the best wife for Adam and mother for Carson. After being put on bed rest in January, I was given the opportunity to start Inspired Events, LLC. Inspired Events first official event was Mending The Soul Ministry’s fundraiser dinner exactly one week after Carson was born. With the help of family and friends, and the healing power of God, the event was a success! Since then God has been opening doors for this event business to bloom and has blessed our lives with the families we've met. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a full time mom and pursue my own business at the same time.

We are looking forward to spending Christmas with the Betts family in Denver this year with our new baby nephew Nathan Aaron Betts (born November 27th) and big brother Brennen!

We hope you experience the knowledge and peace of Christ throughout the year and share in the true joys of Christmas.

In Him,

Adam, Erin & Carson