Lincoln zoo

This morning we decided to headed to one of our favorite spots in Lincoln, the children's zoo. I just love their zoo because everything is at a kids level, it's very walkable for everyone , and it'a something different than Henry Doorly. We got an extra special treat and got to go on a camel ride. The camels name was Goliath and he was 8 feet tall.

GOLF!

Dustin decided that Carter needed a golf club all his own.  SO, after a quick trip to Dick's the boys were out back with practice balls and Carter J's very own golf club.

Daddy teaching Carter how to hold the club.

Now, how to swing the club.

Practicing together.

Later, they hit the driving range.



Followed by some putting practice.

Finally, some mini golf. 

His victory "YES!"

Saturday morning shopping

We had to get some things for breakfast, so off to Hyvee we went. They have the cutest little shopping carts and so Carter was in charge of the shopping this morning! :)

Box painting

Before recycling day tomorrow, Carter and I decided to decorate a big box. He mixed colors and made purple and orange, while I opted for a flower scape.
Then, we painted a hot wheels and made paint tracks. Happy Monday!

Puffy paint

This morning Carter and I decided to try a project I found in a friend's Family Fun magazine.  Here's the directions:

First, we mixed up the puffy paint.

Next, we used "special" paint brushes.

After painting we popped them into the microwave and our puffy paint pictures were done.

Just some of Carter's creations. :)

Making dinner

Carter is known to be a little independent at times. Tonight, he made his dinner all by himself!

Water balloons

Our first attempt at water balloons.  He's throwing them at me :)

Then we tried a little water balloon baseball on another day.

Next, some hand water balloon baseball.

Finally, Carter decided to pitch to us.

It was a great way to spend some summer days.

Tent city

Happy fourth of July! This morning we played tracing, Starfall, and then built a tent. We played hide and seek, brought in our animals, and did a little reading.

Trucks!

This week Mr. Carter J's favorite thing is trucks. (Obviously not pants, as you can see they are out.). He likes to haul things, clean up with them, and pick up big loads. At the zoo today one of his favorite things he saw was the forklift.