Halloween and Our Thanksgiving Trip

More pictures from Halloween and from our annual trip into the city the day before Thanksgiving. He really likes chocolate...

Carsen is a devil for Halloween

Carsen wasn't sure why we decided to dress him up in this goofy costume and walk around outside carrying a pumpkin, but he soon found out that it was a cool thing to do. Seeing all kinds of other kids doing the same thing, he picked up on taking pieces of candy from each person and accumulating them. It was more of a hoarding thing for Carsen and for whatever reason, it was fun. It was even more fun when he realized that what he was getting was something he could eat (he saw dad take one of the pieces and open it for himself). After going to about 10 houses, we went inside to get warm and that didn't make Carsen very happy. He was liking trick or treating but will have to wait another year to do it again.

A Fun Dude

Carsen is now 15+ months and is learning new things every day. His vocabulary is expanding by the minute and loves to mock our actions and words. His favorite saying is "bad dog". Zero knows exactly where his place is and Carsen makes sure to let him know who's boss.

Carsen is a true boy as he has naturally migrated towards trucks, balls and anything else with wheels. He climbs on everything and has a tremendous balance about him, rarely suffering accidents, even when climbing up stairs and jumping on the ottoman. His dexterity, coordination and love for sports (running away from the tackle with the football, hitting Zero with the bat) make him a real cool kid.

Carsen Loves to Dance

Carsen dances any chance he can get; sometimes when there isn't even music. He's a regular John Travolta!

Carsen visits the salon

Carsen had the experience of getting his hair cut the way his dad does. Although I don't get to sit in the cool car chair, I still get to hang out, get a shampoo and a haircut. He did very well except the itchy part. Overall, he had a good time.

Good Big Brother

Carsen has been really eating up the fact that he is a big brother. For whatever reason, he gets it that Kendall is a very fragile little girl and needs to be handled in a very gentle fashion. After a few weeks of extra crying, he seems to be ok with the concept of having someone around that needs more attention than he does. If anything, he is starting to protect the little girl...

Carsen Has a Sister!

On July 18, 2007 the O'Brien's unexpectedly welcomed our second child, Kendall Victoria. You can check out the story on Kendall's blog for specific details.

Carsen now has a sister, to whom he's adjusting quite well. At first, we kept him away from her due to the risk of infection to her, but now we are letting him get closer looks and even gentle touches every now and then. He stands next to her pack-and-play and stares at her, pointing and saying "baby". It's wonderful to watch, though he has been acting out from time to time, demanding for Mommy to hold him much more lately. He is absolutely enthralled with her every move, stopping what he is doing to look at her whenever he hears her make a noise. Though we're enjoying this time with yet another infant in the house, it will be truly wonderful to watch them interact and bond as they grow up together. We'll post pictures of the two of them soon.

In the meantime, here are a few more of the special little guy hanging out with his favorite buddy - Daddy.

Happy Family!

The family celebrating a truly wonderful, fulfilling year - AND, Mom's expecting Carsen's baby sister, due in July!

Birthday Cake

Carsen has his first taste of birthday cake, and even decides to share!

Carsen's First Birthday!

Carsen enjoyed his first birthday on June 26, 2007 and had a great party to celebrate. He was overwhelmed with gifts, family and friends on Saturday June 23 at his very first birthday party. Some of his favorite things included a dump truck and talking chair from Mom and Dad, tiger phone from the Lucania's, a pool from Uncle Timmy and Aunt Melissa, and clothes galore from Uncle Chris and Auntie Sara! He had cake and played with all his friends, and had a wonderful day!

Carsen turns 1 year old!

His 1 year pictures came out great!

Carsen's First Valentine's Pictures

Carsen loves getting his picture taken and he is so good at posing and being a good boy. When we go to the studio, we are in and out in 15 minutes!

Carsen Shows off his New Teeth

Over the past few weeks, Carsen has grown a new set of bottom teeth. He likes using them for eating, biting his toys and anything else he can do with them!

Carsen Wants out!

Carsen has been moving all over the place now and is even scooting from one end of the room to another. Here, he decides that his nap is over and is trying to get out of his crib.