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.

I want a pony!

 Last weekend was Alexis' 2nd birthday (our friend's Tania and Jason's daughter- middle picture).  She had her party at a little farm in Auburn.  The kids got to feed horses, pigs, goats, and many other animals.  They got to hold rabbits and guinea pigs.  They also got to go on a tractor ride.  That was all a blast, but Rylee's absolute favorite was the pony rides.  She absolutely LOVED riding the horse, walking the horse, and pretty much anything to do with the horses.  We have a little cowgirl on our hands!  Yee-haw!

6 months

 Carson is 6 months!  His stats:

Weight: 19.6 lbs (75%)

Height: 27 inches (75%)

 I can't believe it's been 1/2 a year that he's been in our life and part of our family.  It seems like he's always been here and I can't imagine one minute without him.  He still has his sweet personality and is the coolest little guy I know.  He is now sitting up by himself!  He is eating cereal and oatmeal (well, he tries really hard but most of it doesn't make it past his tongue).  He loves to grab everything (and put most of it in his mouth), and he drools a lake daily.  He loves rolling over and scoots all over the place.  He talks up a storm and still only cries if he's hungry or tired.  He sleeps 7-8 hours at night, wakes to eat and sleeps a couple more hours.  He loves snuggling, drinking his milk (nursing), his bouncy seat, riding under the dash in the boat, playing with Sophie the Giraffe, playing outside, and laughing at his sister.  I don't want him to get any older... this is my very favorite age!!!   

Little friends

 Elisabeth and Ronan came to visit this week so we got the kiddos together for some fun.  They are just so sweet together!  I can already see the boys fighting over Kennedy when they get older!  Carson is 6 months, Ronan is 8 1/2 months, and Kennedy is 10 months.

More sun and fun

 We've definitely been taking advantage of the summer while we have it.  We've been boating, hanging with friends, and just enjoying some family time.