Butterflies and Ropes Course

We have season passes to Stone Mountain so took the opportunity to go there when Nana was in town a few weeks ago. Carson and Charles began the day putt-putt golfing  with Michael, Julee, and Cali. The park also had a cool butterfly exhibit. Carson LOVES butterflies and Timothy was fascinated. The park also has a ropes course for  little kiddos that Carson enjoyed. We will definitely be taking a trip there again soon!

I love my boys!

My two little guys keep me on my toes most days, but I am trying to do a better job of snapping pictures of my little love bugs. Carson really does such a good job with Timothy..he can make him laugh on cue and is so loving toward his little brother. It is hard to believe that Timothy is already 7 months old. He really is such a sweet and easy going baby. He is sitting on his own and starting to babble. No crawling yet, but lots of tummy time. He finally started sleeping through the night (Hallelujah!)and he is eating like a champ (though not a fan of peas or green beans). We call Timothy our "little grabber" because when he first began eating meals with us, we would plop him down in his bumbo seat in the center of the table (we also called him our centerpiece) and then would have to clear all cups, plates, food out of his reach.

Cool Dudes!

Who needs a babysitter when you got a brother.

Carson is sweet enough to "entertain" Timothy in the morning by filling his crib with animals or pulling a chair next to the crib and reading a book to him until I get out of bed to come and get him.

Firefighters in training. We took these pictures for Auntie Joy!

Carrots...yum!

The boys love hanging out with Cali.

What is so funny?

Tummy Time! 

Brotherly love.

Timothy at 7 months.

Mother's Day

Charles asked Carson what he would like to do for me for Mother's Day this year. Carson said he wanted to take me to Hawaii. Since that wasn't going to happen, Charles asked Carson if he would like to paint a picture of Hawaii for me instead. Carson did an amazing job! Charles said that he outlined the details and Carson did all the painting. They even glued on real sand! It took them 3 hours to complete this masterpiece and I am so proud. I absolutely LOVE my painting!

A Visit to Florida

I am a couple months late in posting this, but better late than never. We took a trip down to Florida in May to see my mom graduate from Eckerd College. While we were there, we visited with family and friends and took Timothy to the beach for the first time.

 Way to go Nana! We are so proud of you.

Timothy's first time in the pool.

Carson with cousin Cali and Nana at the beach.

Nap time at the beach.

A Visit to Ohio

We were very excited to spend Easter in Ohio this year. I have never spent Easter in Coshocton before and was excited to see the Easter musical at Charles' home church that I had heard so much about over the years. We decided to make the trip so that we could meet our new nephew, Mavrik. He was only three weeks old at the time of our visit and is such a cute little guy.

Me and my nephew, Mavrik!

 

Here is a picture of me and my sister-in-law, Angie. She is the proud mama to Mason, Maelynn, and now, Mavrik. I am holding Mavrik in the picture and she is holding Timothy. I cannot believe how big Timothy (4 months old) looks next to Mavrik (3 weeks old). I think these cousins are going to be great buddies!

Grandpa and Grandma loved spending time with their Georgia grandkids.

 

Timothy and Great-Grandma (she turns 91 this year).

 

The Cousins: Maelynn, Mason, Mavrik, Carson, and Timothy

 

Before our trip to Ohio, Angie had told us that we could have Mason's two-wheel bike (with training wheels) to give to Carson. In the weeks prior to our visit (and getting the bike), we told Carson he had to work diligently on his chores and earn enough chore chart points if he wanted the privilege of owning a new bike. He was very consistent in his chores (making bed, getting dressed on own, setting the table, etc.) and was very excited to bring the bike back home to Georgia with us. He has really gotten the hang of it and is even able to maneuver up and down the big hills in our neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Cali's 2nd Birthday

In mid-march Nana and Papa came into town to help celebrate cousin Cali's 2nd brithday. Unfortunately, on the day of the birthday party, me, Charles, and Nana all got the stomach bug and could not attend the fun ladybug brithday party that Julee has planned for Cali. Carson, Papa, and Auntie Joy were able to go and help Cali celebrate. Cali is the cutest little ladybug I have ever seen!

When Nana got to feeling better, she enjoyed playing superheros with Cali and Carson. They have so much fun together!

Trip to Florida

At the end of February, me and the boys took a road trip to Florida. My BFF, Polly, was nice enough to fly up to Atlanta just to turn around the next day and drive with me and the boys down to St. Pete so I wouldn't have to make that drive on my own. Travelling with young ones can be challenging, but the boys did great! Carson loved playing with Reese (Polly's daughter).

Every trip to St. Petersburg inevitably results in a trip to the Fire Station to visit Auntie Joy. Carson has a blast exploring all the trucks. Timothy liked looking around the place too.