Mr Independent

Karson has reached the stage where it takes A LOT to keep him entertained. He doesn't seem to care that he has massive amounts of toys all over the house. He wants to get into anything and everything else. He wants to drink out of a cup, not a sippy cup. He wants to sit on the tall high top stool, not in his booster chair. Quite the independent little boy.

He thinks it's fun to "play office" like he sees mom doing. Now if only I could teach him how to really help me instead of making a mess!

South Dakota - Jan 2010

We made an unexpected & quick trip to DeSmet for great uncle Rich's memorial service. Uncle Aaron wrote and spoke the eulogy, did a fantastic job expressing many memories and stories of Rich and our family. We all enjoyed the our time with family and friends we hadn't seen in years. We even went to cousin Gannon's (Nick & Jada's son) for his birthday party. Boy, that really was excitement for KK as Gannon had tons of toys! Unfortunately, mom forgot to take the camera...

Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells

We stayed at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells this past weekend for a convention for some friends. It was like being in a jungle or on a safari. The resort was HUGE, so many activities and events each day. Karson was a little young for most of them but he enjoyed the waterpark. If you want to check it out go to www.kalahairresorts.com/wi.

Daddy & Karson on the lazy river

Big boy learns how to slide

Mommy & Karson float in the pool

Dad attempts "Flow Rider" surfing.

Here Comes Trouble

I was in the kitchen cleaning up after supper. Pete ran outside quick to feed our dog. When he came back inside - maybe 30 seconds later - he said come here quick. When I walked into the bedroom, here is where I found Karson. He had pulled all my jeans out of the dresser and climbed in. This is why I keep saying we just can't take our eyes off him for even a few seconds...trouble!

Christmas 2009 - Minnesota

We took Karson sledding for the first time with the Kolb boys on New Year's Day.

My very own 4 wheeler! Didn't take long to figure out to push the red button to make it move. He's been riding it all over the house.

Karson got a tool belt with tools, goggles and a hard hat.

Dish Duty

Pete was on daddy duty one afternoon this week. He was in the bedroom, heard silverware banging so went to the kitchen to see what Karson was getting into this time. He found him in the dishwasher playing drums with the dishes.

Christmas 2009 - South Dakota

Grandma Sandy & Karson

Cousin Tristan & Karson - he had so much fun chasing after Tristan and playing with him.

Grandpa Ron plays horse ride with KK

Karson figured out what was in those big tin cans that made noise when you shake them.

Silly boys

Grandma Katie gave Tristan a guitar for Christmas. Boy, he sure knows how to play and sing. We enjoyed his entertainment.

Grandma Katie had a walking chicken that started out singing a Christmas song and then played the chicken dance. We must have heard it over 25 times that weekend once KK figured out how to push the button to play it.

Uncle Kent sweetens up to KK.

Great Grandpa & Grandma Munger laugh as we try to get Karson to hold still long enough for a quick click of the camera.

Aunt Vonnya & Uncle Steve come in to warm up after clearing snow Christmas morning. Dad was up early to help too but I think he really was just finding an excuse to ride Grandma's 4 wheeler to plow snow.

Great Grandma & KK reading