Colorado adventure

We had a great trip visiting my parents in Colorado. Carter did great in the car, most likely because we drove at night. While we were in CO we did quite a bit of hiking and "nature" stuff. Carter loved being outside and particularly loved watching the running water of the Yampa and Fish Creek Falls.


All ready to go on my first hike.


First family photo at Fish Creek Falls -- many to follow I'm sure.



That water is so cool . . .

On a scenic outlook.

I love hiking with daddy!

Hiking at Stagecoach Resevoir into the trees.

On the dam at Stagecoach.

Bushwacking hiking with daddy to get to the river at Stagecoach.

We made it to the river!

It was beautiful and Carter loved it.

Back in town in front of Howelsen Hill.

While we were in CO Carter finally ate some "table" food. The winner of Carter's choosy palate is graham crackers.

Hanging out with Nana.

8 months old

He must know what the camera is now, because this month it only took me one shot to get a happy smiling Carter. I set him next to his bear, got out the camera, and he started smiling and clapping.

Scary new skill

We just watched Carter, who was refusing to nap, pull up in his crib. Exciting, but a little scary too!

Splish splash

Our family went to Papio Bay this evening. Carter had a good time in the kids pool, but I think he likes the "big kid" pool better.

I can sit . . . ALL BY MYSELF!

Carter J has learned to sit up all on his own. I can't believe it. For some reason it makes me think that he is so much more independant now. We are proud of our bubba.

Raspberries

If you listen carefully at the beginning of this video you can hear Carter's new skill, making raspberries. It is very cute, but hard to capture on film.

Splish Splash!

We got another pool for Carter. Dustin wanted one that would go on our new deck (which is awesome and huge!), so we got an old school hard plastic pool that is just Carter's size. He loves the water and had a great time splashing and playing.