More Pics from the Cabin

Like I mentioned before, we went to Grand Rapids to my parent's cabin and got to see my parents and Tim's parents! We were having our staff retreat there starting on Monday so we headed over a couple days early.

Carter got a baseball bat and balls for his birthday and both the boys enjoy playing. Cooper mostly holds the bat and carries it around like a caveman:)

There was a lumberjack fair in town that we took the boys to. Carter enjoyed his first taste of cotton candy!

Cooper especially loves music and "helping" Papa play the banjo.


What sweet boys!!

Carter is 3 Years Old!

It always starts out fun with these two...running, laughing, playing. And then right after this picture was taken, Cooper yanked Carter's hair and the fun was OVER!

I found this picture on the camera the other day...I guess Tim let Carter play outside in his underware:)

Here are a couple updates from Carty-man in the past month:

-He called us Casey and Tim consistently. He hasn't done it as much lately but for about a month straight it was quite entertaining!

-Carter loves having his back and neck rubbed

-He really has enjoyed puzzles lately

-When we are out for walks he roars at birds and like to chase them

-Cooper has started to get a little more attention lately. When this happens, Carter starts copying whatever Cooper is doing so he can get attention too:)

-When I let him pick out his outfit he always goes for the "most colorful" shirt or shorts. He LOVES colorful things.

-He has no fear at all when we take him to the pool. He'll just jump in no matter how deep. We've really got to keep an eye on him:)

-Quote of the month: "Mom, will you build me a fort so I can decorate it?"

-A kid @ the park was scaring kids by roaring. Carter said, "That's ok but plz don't scare my mom!"

Carter's 3rd Birthday (part 2)

Two days after his birthday, Carter got a 2nd party with all four grandparents! We made the trip to Grand Rapids and Tim's parents met us at my parent's cabin for the night.

I love this picture-Carter was way more into this party that the picture shows but both grandmas are obviously having the time of their lives!!

Carter LOVES frosting...he normally doesn't even touch the cake!

Cooper isn't as picky-he eats it all:)

Presents! Mike and Sherah got him his 1st bike! Now if he would just have a little more than 30 seconds of patience to learn to ride it:)

Lots of Cars gifts including this huge coloring book-thanks Shan and Bud!

Cooper even got a gift-a book with animals and he is "mooing" in the picture:)

Carter's 3rd Birthday (part 1)

Blog fail...Carter's birthday was over 2 weeks ago! I'm going to blame it on all our traveling and now my OCD nesting. Anyways, here we go...

As you may have seen from a previous posted video, Carter had very specific requests for this birthday. I have to say, I felt some pressure to meet his standards! He seemed very pleased though.

He requested that A LOT of people be at his party. We invited as many as we could handle:) The Eastons, Wurglers, Ayashs, and Tammy joined us for a little cake and ice cream. He loved the company and attention!

Carter made specific requests for sprinkle cake and colorful ice cream. We found both and again, he approved!

He also asked for a Disney Car's themed party. I'm not much of a themed party thrower but we found some decorations and he ended up getting lots of Car's gifts as well.

All in all, it was a success!

30 Week Pics

So here is a list of the ridiculous things that people have said to me in the past couple of weeks:

1. College student #1: When are you due?

Me: October

College student #1: Oh wow, I would have never guessed you had that much longer to go with how large you are.

2. College student #2: When are you due?

Me: October

College student #2: Huh...so do you get just a ton bigger with every baby?

3. Cafeteria worker in Medora: It has been so fun seeing you get so much bigger every day out here.

Me: Same to you (Just kidding-I bit my tongue)

4. Burger King worker: Let me guess, you are due any day now!

Me: Nope-I have 2 1/2-3 months to go

BK worker: Well, then you must be carrying twins

Me: Nope again

5. College student #3: Wow Casey, you are huge!!

Do people ever think before they speak? I mean really?? I know I am getting bigger and that is a great thing because this baby is healthy but COME ON!

Doctor Appointments

I took so many pictures of the boys this day and this was the best one...they are fast and DO NOT like to sit down!

After Carter's 3 year visit, here are his stats:

Height: 38 inches (58%)

Weight: 34.3 pounds (76%)

After Cooper's 18 month visit, here are his stats:

Height: 31 inches (21%)

Weight: 24.7 pounds (33%)