Father's Day Festivities--*Updated*

August 27, 2007

June 15, 2008

Well, not really feastivities, but it was still a fun day. Nick started off his first official Father's Day with a round of golf with several of his buddies. Carter and I hung out at home and played until Dad came home from golfing. After feeding Carter lunch, we slathered everyone with sunscreen and headed to the pool. We enjoyed a wonderful, sunny afternoon at the pool. Happy Father's Day, Nick! You are a fantastic father. Carter and I are both incredibly blessed that you are his dad!

Carter has come a long way from his strong dislike of the water three weeks ago. This weekend, he has even taken to the baby pool--loving that he can sit up and play. He even tries to crawl around, which he does pretty well with until he reaches for something floating. That is when he usually looses his balance. So far, he doesn't seem to mind. He just coughs a little and keeps going. I know he will get even more daring as the summer goes on!

The picture below is for Nick's family. Although Carter isn't eating a blackberry jelly biscuit, the pose should look a little familiar (just reversed--Nick's other hand is up in his picture.) Thanks, Aunt E, for sending the Nicholas picture! I just thought it was too funny not to post.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads we know and love!

Makin' Music

Last week, we got a new toy for Carter. He had been wanting to stand up and play, and we didn't really have anything other than the exersaucer, which wasn't cutting it. While he napped last Friday afternoon, I put together the Leap Frog Musical Learning Table. He loves it! He stood right up and started pushing the keys, and playing with all the knobs and buttons. He even bounces along with it when it plays music. I tried to get that on video to post, but he wouldn't cooperate.

If Carter isn't playing with his music table, he is pushing a ball around the house and crawling after it! He also LOVES to climb on anything--pillows, furniture, us...you get the idea. He has so much fun and it is such a joy to watch him explore everything.
He also has a few new tricks. Carter is giving "five" to people and when you ask him "How big is Carter?" and say "So Big!" he raises his hands to show you how big. How cute is that!?!

See, Mom, this is how you do it

Is it time yet?

It would seem so.

I have been talking for a while about how Carter needs a new carseat, but I am having a harder time convincing myself to go and get them. Yes, them--we'll need two since Nick and I both take and pick him up from school depending on the other's schedule. I saw a comparison picture like this on another blog, so I thought I would do one.

I guess it is pretty evident that it is time to go buy the two NEW and IMPROVED car seats for our growing boy!

August 30, 2007--just before leaving the hospital

June 6, 2008--just before leaving for Target (ha, ha)

Thursday--the new Friday

At least for me. Starting this week, I have changed my job status from full time to 80%. That means that I will continue in my same job, but I will work 4 days a week instead of 5. I am super-excited about the change and very much looking forward to spending more time with Carter!

The Pool, take 2

Finally lovin' it!

We took Carter back to the pool yesterday for another try. This time, we started in the baby pool, (which was very cold), but it didn't appear to help. Carter was fussing and not really wanting to play in the water very much. Nick suggested that we move to the big pool, which was much warmer. At first, Carter was still fussing a little bit, but after about 5 minutes, he stopped fussing, and in about 10 more minutes, he was really enjoying it! I think it helped that there was another baby with his parents in the water, too...and that little one was loving it!

Not really sure about the baby pool

Getting tired and lying back in my float

Warming up like a big boy