A Fun Father's Day Weekend!

Nolan and Carter kicked off Father's Day weekend with some fun in the sun on Friday.  I purchased a water table for Nolan, since he liked playing with the Keller's so much.  Nolan had a blast playing in water.  I filled the small turtle pool up for Carter to stay cool in and of course, Nolan wanted to join Carter in the pool.  Carter didn't seem to mind even though there was very little room for either of them to stretch out.

Carter enjoyed splashing in his turtle pool, while Nolan enjoyed making his "little guy" fly through the air and splash into the water.  Nolan liked to count, "1, 2, 3, 4........ blast off!!"

On Saturday Bill and I took Nolan and Carter to Grant's Farm.  Nolan kept saying, "We are going to Maddie and Grant's Farmer!"  Once we pulled up into the parking lot, Nolan kept asking for Maddie and Grant.  After about the tenth explanation of Gran't Farm, Nolan was bored with the explanations and wanted to see all of the animals.  Since the weather was so nice, everyone else decided to visit Grant's Farm too.  It was packed!  

Nolan once again was attacked by the goats and had to be saved by Bill.  One goat even started chewing on his shirt!  Nolan thought the tortoises were funny.  Carter was along for the ride and kicked back in his stroller.  

After feeding a few animals we decided to feed ourselves.  Carter was drooling like crazy while Bill, Nolan, and myself were eating.  Bill said we should mash up some french fries and let him try them.  Great idea daddy!!  Carter devoured the mashed potatoes.

Grant's Farm was offering camel rides!  Nolan and I rode a camel named Sheeba.  Nolan thought he was cool and enjoyed the ride.  It was very much like riding a horse.  After a couple of hours at the farm we decided to head home because it was starting to become too warm.  The boys enjoyed a nice nap the whole way home.

Today we hung out around the house and enjoyed each others company.  This afternoon Bill attempted to take Nolan to the movies to see Epic.  Bill said Nolan loved the previews, but once the movie started Nolan, "wanted to go home."  At least Nolan was allowed into the theatre at no cost.  Bill said we should only take him to short films. haha

Happy Father's Day Bill!! You're an amazing father and role model to our sons.  The boys are not only told they're loved by you every single day, but you show them how much you love them as well.  Thank you for being the foundation to our family.  I love you very much!

Frogger

Carter Lynn is officially on the move!  Only thing is, Carter doesn't seem to want to crawl on all fours quite yet.  Carter hops like a frog, hence the new nickname Frogger.  He is too funny!  Handsome and happy; I don't know of a much better combination!  Watch out because when Carter sees something he wants, he is on the move towards it.  I'm finding new things to baby proof every day.

 Frogger in action!

Carnival Fun

What better way to spend our beautiful Saturday evening than to attend a carnival.  A local church was holding an annual carnival and this year the weather was perfect to go to it.  Nolan had a blast going down the slide, riding the cars, shooting cork guns, and fishing.  Carter enjoyed the fun surroundings from his stroller and couldn't have been happier.  Uncle Joe and Michelle came for a visit and decided to join us as well.

Nolan jumped back and forth between the slide and the cars, the slide and the games, and the slide and well the slide!  Nolan's favorite was definitely the slide.  He became so adventurous, Nolan wanted to ride on his own sack by himself.  Bill or I made sure to hold his hand though.

Nolan and daddy shot the cork gun and won a picture with tractors!  Nolan wanted the picture of papa's tractors to take home.

While fishing, Nolan wouldn't touch the fish to take them off of the "hook."  I don't blame him.  They were slimy and smelt like real fish!  Oh well, he won a toy gun and had fun fishing.

Uncle Joe and Michelle took Nolan on the last ride of the night and had fun.

We all enjoyed the weather and had fun watching Nolan enjoy the festivities.

Carter is 8 Months Old!

Carter became 8 months old today!  I weighed and measured Carter at home since he doesn't go back to the pediatrician until next month for his 9 month well visit.  Carter weighed in at 20 pounds and measured 27 1/2 inches long.  Carter is talking up a storm and on the move!!

 Carter would not leave his tie alone, so I had to put it on his back.

Carter babbled his first word on May 5th, which was "ba ba."  A weird first word, especially since Carter does not like to take a bottle.  Carter has since uttered "dada, nana, and mama."  He is a talking machine.  He likes to grunt and whinny like a horse too.  Carter also likes the sound of clicking his tongue.  He is so full of little tricks.

Carter has always liked to be in the middle of everything and now when he isn't, Carter will roll to where the action is.  There is no leaving this little guy out of anything anymore.  Carter is starting to pull his knees underneath his belly and rock back and forth.  Carter and Nolan have a lot of fun playing together.  Nolan is still protective over his toys, but is starting to become better at sharing his things with Carter.

Carter is constantly chewing on his giraffe.  I googled top rated teething toys and Sofie the giraffe is what showed up as #1!  Well Carter loves to chew on her and play with her as well.  She has been the best of all the teething toys we have tried, so I strongly agree with the ratings. 

Happy 8 Months to my lovable and adventurous baby boy!

Nolan's Trip to the Fire House

Back in April, Nolan was given a personal tour of the Hillsboro Fire Station.  Aunt KK's boyfriend, James, is on the volunteer fire department and he showed Nolan around the fire station.  Nolan has been to the GC Fire Station before, but he wasn't allowed to try on firemen gear or sit behind the steering wheel of a firetruck!  Poot is one lucky little boy.  Thanks James for letting Nolan have such a fun experience.  Nolan thought he was hot stuff and he still wears his fireman hat around the house.

Aunt KK took a few videos as well showing Nolan's reactions at the fire house.  He is so excited he is talking a mile a minute!

Carter's First Hair Cut!!

Mo's hair was starting to become too long on top.  Along with Carter's mohawk, he developed a patch of long hair over his left ear.  I decided Nana should give him a trim.  Today the boys went to Nana and Papa's house, so Carter was given his first "hair cut."  Mostly peach fuzz was removed, but he looks better!! Silly boy.  I wasn't there to take pictures, but Aunt KK recorded the event. 

Before

 After

Carter Lynn is handsome either way! Love you baby boy.