Twins Fest is always a fun outing, but it was so much more fun this year because of Carter's age -- he was so mesmerized by all of the people and activity at the Dome. The entire drive there he talked about meeting "TC the Bear", so we were thrilled to arrive just in time for TC's photo session. Carter was a bit freaked out by TC at first, but loosened up enough for us to get a semi-good family photo. Other highlights included the big bouncing cage for kids, face painting, kids sized baseball diamond, and mini donuts...of course!!
Family photo with TC Bear After meeting TC, Carter kept asking us where TC's motorcycle was (because TC rides a 4-wheeler on the field during games) Go Twins! Best view in the house!
Carter shares my LOVE of mini donuts -- smart kid! ;)
Carter started swimming lessons today! He is still too young to be in the pool by himself, so I was the lucky one to jump into the cold pool with him :) He was thrilled to go swimming when we first arrived, but then he hit the chilly water and had second thoughts. After playing some fun games and singing songs with the other kids, he loosed up a bit and had a wonderful time!
Carter and I spend Friday mornings at ECFE class near our house. The fall semester came to an end last week, so this week was "off" before the spring session begins next Friday. We thought it would be fun to have some of our ECFE friends over to the house so the kids could play and the moms could catch-up.
Carter and his friends, Hunter and Zachary, had a wonderful time running around the house, scattering toys everywhere. The moms got to chatting and next thing we know we see Carter walking around with a wad of toilet paper. With the other two boys no where in sight, we ran to the bathroom where we found an empty roll of toilet paper, some scattered on the floor, and the rest stuffed into the toilet. It was pretty hilarious to catch them in the act!
Carter is becoming quite the little train fanatic. A lot of our playtime lately has been spent in his new playroom building tracks and talking to Thomas (the train, that is). Here is his latest creation...
We think Carter has finally mastered his utensil skills! He successfully fed himself an entire container of yogurt without flipping the spoon upside down and spilling its contents. Ah, simple pleasures! :)
Spoon is loaded with yogurt and ready for takeoff...
...spoon is nearing destination...
...we have a successful landing... ...and a happy kid! :)
Carter loves raiding the kitchen pantry. Most things are out of his reach, but we find ourselves having to move things up a few shelves every couple of weeks as Carter finds more creative ways to reach things.
Tonight Carter disappeared into the pantry while I was getting dinner ready. I asked him a few times what he was up to in there and he said: "I'm packing pop for Daddy". A few minutes later, he opened the pantry door and pushed out a basket filled with Diet Mt Dew. He looked at me and said: "Daddy will be so excited"! Sure enough, Kyle was thrilled to find a basket filled with his favorite pop when he got home from work.
Pop for Daddy!
The other day Carter also let himself into the pantry while I was getting dressed. When I came downstairs he had graciously "set the table" -- there was one granola bar at each place setting. Such a great helper! :)
Family photo with TC Bear
After meeting TC, Carter kept asking us where TC's motorcycle was (because TC rides a 4-wheeler on the field during games)
Go Twins!
Best view in the house!
Carter shares my LOVE of mini donuts -- smart kid! ;)
