Day 4 and 5 at the Lake

Mommy and Daddy,

Days 4 and 5 at the Lake were lots of fun. Kenzie was in good spirits as always. She practiced rolling over (something she is very good at) and had fun spending time inside laughing and talking with Nana, Donna and Ramie. She did her usual entertainment rotation, someones arms, the floor, the Bumbo chair, the swing, the exersaucer and then back into someones arms. She had two very busy days!!!!! It has been very hot outside but Carter doesn't seem to mind. He and I spent a lot of time together. He helped me shuck corn that we ate for dinner, helped me clean the pool, spent a lot of time in the pool with Lachlan and I, and hit the sandbox in between. Then we had "movie night" and went to bed. Two very full days for all of us. Nana and I are loving every minute with our babies and I think they are having fun too!!!!!

Granddaddy Mike

Mackenzie kissing the fish!

Enjoying a bottle.

Carter cleaning the pool.

Bumbo time!

Rolling over...

Carter shucking the corn.

Eating the corn....

Playing in the sandbox!

Enjoying the pool w/ Lachlan & Justin.

JHS 15 year High School Reunion!

aka drunk fest.

The festivities started on Friday evening for a Durham Bulls game - it was HOT.


After the game a bunch of us headed to a classmates bar - Six Plates Winebar.... awesome! Thanks Matt Beason for having us... it was a blast. Josh and I will for sure be back!

Eric Harvey, Ryan Goldman & myself..... acting all crazy!

Doug House with the ladies.... love me some Courtney.

Saturday night was a TRIP. We started the night off in the hood... yup, we were straighup in downtown Durham.


Class of '95 rocked.

After the festivities in the hood wrapped up we headed to Blue Note to watch Jeremy Bell and Todd Pettit rock it out. Great job guys!

The movies!!

Mommy and Daddy,

Today was a big day. Carter went to see his first movie in a theatre. Nana, Carter, and I went to see "Toy Story 3". The movie was great and so was the little man. He helped me buy the tickets and our many snacks. We discussed some movie etiquette before we went in....(potty before and after but not during, if you need to talk or ask questions you must do so in a whisper). He used his good movie manners, ate about 3 different snacks, drank his water (using the handy dandy cup holder on his seat) and sat quietly, mesmerized by the previews and the movie. Now we grown-ups can use him as an excuse to go see all those cute kids movies.

The girls hung out at home. Kenzie enjoyed her day with Auntie Ramie, eating, sleeping, playing and being spoiled.

A FUN DAY WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!!!

Granddaddy Mike

Buying tickets.

Buying snacks!

Kenzie playing....

and just being Kenzie!

The lake.... again!

It is official - I am spoiled. Yes, I love my kids whole hearted - however, a break is always fantastic. Of course, I miss my babies - that should go without saying. They are in the best hands, so I'm enjoying my time. Josh's folks came and picked up the kids on Friday - to allow us to celebrate my 15 year High School reunion kid free. It was an awesome weekend, so awesome that it qualifies for an entire post all on its own.

Nana & Granddaddy have started a new tradition - movie night.... with sherbet in bed. The first night at the lake they watched, as Carter calls it, The Chomper Dinosaur Movie. Even Kenzie gets to partake... in the movie watching at least.

For Christmas Josh's parents bought Carter a tent in hopes that once Mackenzie arrived he would sleep in it, rather than in the pack-n-play. Well, until this trip that was not happening. He has done really well with it. He has his friends and even a flash light. My little guy is growing up!

12 weeks!

I took Kenzie for her 4 month well visit today.....

Weight: 15lbs 5oz - 85%
Height: 25.5 inches - 90%
Head: 16 - 40%

She is growing nicely. Mackenzie rc'vd three vaccinations - two shots and one oral. She was a trooper, only cried for a second. Her eyes are a deep green and her doctor seems to think they will stay that way - lets hope!! Dr. McBride didn't push on her leg hard, as she didn't want to mess with her hip. However, she did say what she was able to feel felt really good. So, hopefully in July we'll get the green light with her hip.

Yesterday she decided she wanted to start rolling over. At first she found it easier to go from her back to her stomach - but, by the end of the day she was rolling back & forth. We'll be putting up baby gates before you know it.

Father's Day!

We had a fantastic Father's Day weekend... I'm pretty sure Josh would even agree ;-)

Dad and Trish came in on Saturday early afternoon and spent the night with us. We had a great dinner on Saturday night and an even more yummy breakfast on Sunday. Most importantly, we were all together and had a great visit.

You can find all the pictures by clicking here.

Silly bandz!

Silly Bandz: fun bracelets that come in lots of shapes and sizes.

Apparently these things are all the rage.... I had no idea it would start at the age of THREE! You got it - Carter came home with his first Silly Band today.

Kenzie likes to hang out with Carter while he has dinner.... before long she'll be eating food too. She has her 4 month check up next Thursday - so, we'll see what her pediatrician says about starting rice cereal.