Doin' the Puyallup x2

 We had so much fun at the fair this year we had to do it twice.  Rylee is a little dare devil and couldn't get enough of the rides.  Her favorites were the swings and the balloon ride.

 Of course she had to ride a pony.  She had a blast and we can't wait to do the Puyallup again next year!

And he's off...

 

 

Carson is crawling!  (Well, it's more like scooting but I think it counts!)  Look out world, here comes Carson!

Grandparents week and the Zoo

 Last month we were lucky enough to have visits from 2 sets of Grandparents!  Papa Tom and Anna came over for a couple days, and then Papa Willis and Great Grandma Arlyss stayed for a week.  We even had nice enough weather to take them both out on the boat. 

 Both kids had a great time playing and snuggling with them.  Wish they lived closer.  We miss them so much already!

 We also took another trip to one of our favorite places... the zoo!  Rylee always has fun looking at all the animals and playing in the play area.  Carson has fun watching her from his stroller.  As always, we got some great pics!

7 months... and potty training!

Unfortunately, the 2 are mutually exclusive! =)

 

Carson is now 7 months and such a handsome little man.  His hair is now long enough for me to style, so you know he has been sporting the faux hawk!  He is a very stylish dude.  He is now eating lots of foods (squash, peas, bananas, apples, pears, cereal and oatmeal), and trying new things every week.  He wasn't so wild about the peas, but he still eats them!  He absolutely loves playing.  He is very content just sitting on the floor with a bunch of toys around him.  He is ALMOST!!! crawling.  He gets up on his hands and knees and then scoots backwards.  He is growing way too fast.  Slow down little man!

 Rylee is almost 3.  I can't believe my baby girl and now a little girl!  She is sweet and beautiful and a little handful.  I wouldn't have her any other way!

I think (fingers crossed!!!) that this girl is officially potty trained!  She has now gone one whole week wearing underwear with only a couple of accidents.  She absolutely loves wearing her undies (Minnie, Dora and Tangled of course).  As many of you know, it's been a LONG, frustrating road.  We should have just listened to every one's advice: "she'll do it when she's ready."  She did!  We are very proud of her.

These two are still BFF's.  Carson just adores Rylee and she loves taking care of him.  They are two peas in an (adorable) pod.