August 2018

This August Carter had his first camping trip in Heber with our Jefferson family.  Jefferson has campaigned not to smile in pictures so the impossible task of the month was trying to find pictures where he would smile.  Other than that he has been the sweetest big brother and is our little helper.  Carter is two months old and cuter than ever.  He is about ten pounds and has a very easy-going personality.  His brother and dad think it is funny that he snorts when he cries.  Although he rarely cries, when he does he is a "wee whaler" and has thus earned the nickname of Captain Ahab.  We had some friends visit and some fun beach days in the sun.  Carter went swimming for the first time and is probably the youngest baby to go swimming and looked so cute in his lobster swimsuit.  He just loves to float on his back.  He is so relaxed.  We have enjoyed the last bits of farmer's markets, concerts, and walks in the last days of summer with our two boys.  And now we are looking forward to some cooler weather.

July 2018

July was full of visits with family and friends meeting our little Carter.  Carter has some firsts as well.  Tummy times.  He even (no exaggeration) rolled over.  But Brad thinks that is because he has no fat on him.  He is a strong little guy.  A clockwork baby, eats every three hours, which means we are in the land of little sleep.  Thank goodness it’s summer!  Jefferson is our little helper, running to pick up burp cloths, binkies, bottles, and loves to be a “useful engine.”  Our zucchini has taken over our garden, and after a couple of weeks of neglect we ended up with some huge zucchinis, that could possibly be considered weapons.  This year we were able to celebrate the 24^th of July with some old-school fireworks such as sparklers and snaps.  Jefferson loved the sparklers and thought that they were magic wands.  And as tradition dictates, we celebrated Jefferson’s 4^th unbirthday, with a big party with family and friends.  Brad made delicious carne asada tacos and we had fun water games.  Jefferson still loves trains, so Mama made him a train cake.  He got his very first big-boy bike for his unbirthday and has been loving it.  He can manage peddling and is now working on breaking.  Jefferson is loving being a big brother and he said, "I am Thomas and Carter is Percy" and wants him to grow up fast so that he can play.  In the meantime we are loving our baby snuggles.