Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

This has been a busy year!  We had a great one, even though I didn't get much time to update my blog.  I guess I should make it a "new years resolution" to focus a little more on it.  We'll see.  I don't know if I can make any promises.  We added Mason this year to our family, and we can't believe we ever lived without him!  He sure is a cute kid, though he is also a real MENACE.  We wish everyone that reads our blog a Happy New Year and we hope you will come back to see our family grow!

Pumpkin Hunt

We took the boys to pick pumpkins this year.  It was a bit more fun than just running to the store to pick them out.  I think they had fun!  More pics to come as soon as I become less lazy and process them...

Nelson's Grove

We went to the park tonight, and I actually took some photos!  So here is an update of my boys.

Anchor Bay 2010

Anchor Bay seemed like a quick trip this year. I only took Cameron and Zachary and left Traci with the 2 younger boys at home. There was no way we were going to attempt camping with a 6 month old baby. We stayed in the "tree House" a small 12x14 foot shed that is on the back of my parents property. We had a ton of fun, even though most of the week the temperature was in the low 50's. We only saw 2 days of sun, and it was greatly appreciated! I didn't know I could be so cold this time of the year! Fishing was a lot of fun from my kayak. I learned very quickly that I need a patch to fight sea-sickness. I didn't do so good in that area. Ugh. Its no fun throwing up off of a kayak. We didn't catch a lot, but we had fun going out and braving the weather and waves. It will be even better next year, now that I have some good experience behind me! Until next year Anchor Bay!

My Brothers little girl, Sadie.  She has the most amazing blue eyes!

A picture from top of the hill.  We fished mostly around that rock.  The water was pretty rough most of the time.  This was also one of the 2 days that we got any sun.

Zachary

Cameron

A few fish I caught

My brother with his pedal driven Hobie Kayak.

One of the fish we caught.  Most of them were pretty small.

Cameron and Zachary at the Saturday Party.

Cameron and Zachary

A picture just to show how cold and foggy it was most of the time!

Brian washing out my Kayak after he rolled it in the surf.  LOL

Some of the fish we caught.

My Dad, who is doing great!

Anchor Bay Sunset

Amber's DELICIOUS potatoes that she cooked in her dutch oven

My parting shot after my last day of fishing.

Who is who?

Time to guess!! Which one is Mason, and which one is Zac?

iPad + Velcro = LOVE

Another funny yet good idea! ...I have the velcro, anyone care to give me an iPad? LOL

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First Kayak Trip

This was our first trip out in our new Kayak. It was a lot of fun. I think we are going to have a lot of great memories! Good thing no one went overboard on this trip! I have posted the rest of the pictures on my CcarterYak blog if you want to see them...

Mason's Blessing Day

New Blog

I started a new blog- called CcarterYak . We are getting a Kayak for tax returns this year, and I plan on spending some quality time on it with my family. I am really excited, so I am going to try and update my new blog weekly, with a current "status" of one of our trips, a favorite kayaking video I might have run across, or a review of some of the products I might be using. Check it out, and leave me any comments or ideas you might have! Happy Kayaking!

Mason Nicholas Carter

Mason Nicholas Carter. Born January 20th 2010 at 1430 hours. He was 6 pounds 6 oz. and 20 inches long. He has been doing great... sleeping mostly during the day...and sometimes at night. We love him so much, and he is an amazing addition to our family! Jenna Nelson (Jenna Nelson Photography)took photos of him today, and we love them!