Our big news this month...

I guess it's time for my monthly post; I know I need to be a better blogger, but the summer seems to just get busier and busier. We have some big news of the month...we are moving! Holy cow, I can't believe it. Jake was offered a promotion last week, and we accepted it. We will be moving to the Boise area around the end of next month. It was a hard decision, and I can't believe people everyday have to make that decision, but I think we've made the right one. I knew we would not live in our home for very long, but I didn't think it would only be for two years. I'm so proud of Jake. He works really hard and has been progressing with Geico quickly over the last couple years. We had to take the offer because it's the only position in Idaho, a good pay increase, and who knows where we'd end up if we didn't. So, we'll take Boise with family close by and a 4 hour drive home over someplace hotter and farther away like Arizona or Nevada (other states in Jake's work region). We are excited and nervous to move and are looking forward to a new adventure, but will miss family, friends, and this area we've lived in. Look out Boise, here we come!

Here are the latest pictures of my favorite lil' guys

Summer Fun

I have to squeeze this blog in before the month is over, so I'm not accused of going without a new post for over a month. We have been busy and enjoying the summer; here is what we have been up to.

*Conner was blessed this month, it was a very special day. We also enjoyed having family visit us.

*Karlie visited us from Ohio for 3 weeks, I always love when she visits. We were able to spend our birthday together. We enjoyed campfires and smores, warm weather, haircuts, visiting with friends, playing in the water, shopping and relaxing. How we love the joys of summer!

*We were also able to share our birthday with the fathers in our lives. My dad and husband are the best fathers ever, I love you guys! I must also brag about Jake winning two awards at an AD Conference this past month. He was seated next to Geico's CEO at a banquet where he was awarded best customer service and adjuster of the year for his region. Woohoo, way to go. You're the man Jake, we love you!

*We took our family to Cedar City Utah for a weekend, and I played basketball in the Utah Summer Games tournament. My neighbor put together a team and we had a lot of fun playing some really competitive teams. I haven't played that hard in a long time and ended up quite sore and feeling a bit...old? The weather was really nice Jake got a little golf in and Cooper loved staying at the hotel and swimming with his buddy.

*We visited the splash park in Rexburg for the first time and there were a ton of kids, but Cooper had fun on the carousel and even braved the water slides.

*Holy Cow, Conner is three months old!

It wasn't me

So, we are sitting in church and during the sacrament we hear a woman's cell phone begin to play a joyful tune. It just so happens that the woman whose phone was ringing was sitting right next to me. She slyly reaches down to her purse and shuts her phone off. Meanwhile I have my big black bag on my lap and I am franticly digging through it trying to find something to keep Cooper quite and occupied. I'm sure the congregation looked toward the sound and saw me digging through my bag and thought I was trying to find my phone...ha, ha, I was probably the only one who really noticed, but I though it was quite a coincidence.

Latest Happenings

Yes, I am a blog slacker and it's been a month so time for an update. We are all doing terrific, and just waiting (and waiting) for summer, or at least for it to stop raining. We went to the doctor today and Conner at two months is 58th percentile for weight and 83rd for height, and is growing great. He has been smiling now for a couple of weeks, and he laughed at us the other day. We just can't get enough of those darn cute gummy smiles.

We had a fun memorial day weekend. We were able to get some projects done at our house, food storage, and new bark outside, and Jake took Cooper to his first movie. He had seen Indiana Jones on TV and wanted to watch it over and over, so Jake decided to take him to the new Indiana Jones movie. Jake said he ate almost the whole bag of popcorn, but did really well, and only got antsy towards the end (p.s. Jake doesn't recommend the movie).

This picture is of Cooper on our way to Idaho Falls. Before we left, Jake was putting him in his car seat I told him to stop picking his nose, but he kept going. As Jake was trying to put his arms through the straps, I guess his finger went a little too far up his nose, 'cause it started to bleed. Two lessons I hope Cooper learned...listen to your mother, and use caution when picking. Hence, taking a nap with his favorite hat and tissue up his nose.

Hip Hip Hooray

I must announce that Cooper went to nursery by himself for the first time. It was my first week back to church with Conner, so Jake took him to nursery then snuck out. The nursery leader did a great job of distracting him, and that was that. Maybe it just clicked, maybe he was ready, or maybe it was a fluke; but he went and that's all that matters. We were finally able to give him the toy we'd been bribing him with for weeks. He would say he wanted the toy, but would get to the nursery door and say, "don't want Jessie". So for those of you out there who think your child may never go to nursery alone, don't give up...if Cooper can do it anyone can; way to go bud! :) Wish us luck for next week, let's hope there's no "relapse".

Cooper with his "bribe" (Jesse and Woody) and Our Two Burritos

P.S. So I'm debating about going private or not. My posts are just simple updates for friends and family, and I can't decide if I want to give up the opportunity of connecting with "long lost friends" by making my blog private; I'll let you know if I decide for sure.

Cartwright Family Update

We are all doing great, and are adjusting well to having two little boys in our home. Conner is doing well; he was a little jaundice and we had to use a bili blanket, but other than that he eats well, and sleeps pretty good, and is a pretty happy baby. Cooper has adjusted surprisingly well and is a sweet big brother. He rushes to Conner's side whenever he cries and puts his hands on him and rubs his head. He only gets a little jealous when Jake holds Conner, but I'm just glad he isn't jealous when I hold him.
Here are a few more pictures of our new little one, proud daddy, and lovable big brother. Thanks for all your well wishes.

SEARCH FOR BED RAILS...

After looking at lots of different safety rails, I found ones that I really liked, and thought I'd pass my findings on to those of you with kids getting ready to transition to a twin bed. These bed rails are so cool. They slide in between the box spring and the matress and are hidden until you need them and then they pop right up. I like them because they don't take over the bed and it makes making the bed easy. The brand is Regalo and I was only able to find the set of two on Target.com.

I have also been meaning to post the extent of my craftiness. I have had fun with Cooper's room; I made curtain tiebacks, covered a lampshade, covered the pillow (mom helped), and painted a big tin star.

Going Private ?

After many blogger friends have gone private, I think I too would like to go private. There are a few reasons I would like to go private, but mostly to just be safe. Please let me know if you would like to be able to view my blog, by leaving me your e-mail address and I will add you. I will eventually get this done when things settle down a bit and I am able to spend a little time blogging :)