Carter's new play set

Since the big move we've been busy settling in. Since we got a new house, and Carter has WAY out grown his last play set, we decided it was time to find a new play set for him. He LOVES it! I think that he has been eating every dinner out there and enduring the hot Nebraska heat to play in the sand box area. It will be a great play area for years to come.

Deanna Rose

Last weekend, we made a quick trip to KC to see some friends and family. Right before we headed out of town we went to a place called Deanna Rose in Overland Park. It is a farmstead that is FREE to visit during the week. While we were there we saw goats, chickens, horses, and cows. Carter really likes animals, so he had a great time!

Hello, goat!

Feeding a baby goat with grandpa and daddy.

Riding a tractor with dad.

More cowbell, dad!

Petting a calf.

Happy Easter!

We spent the weekend with Dustin's parents. Carter really enjoyed having Grandma and Grandpa around to play with. Easter morning Carter enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs.

He liked putting them into his basket (until he found out there was candy in them, then it was more about the candy than anything else . . .)

Checking out the goods from the Easter bunny (grandma and grandpa ;)

In the afternoon there was a little sun, so we took the opportunity to go to Halleck Park (or to the orange slide as Carter calls it).

For the first time he wanted to check out the tire climbing strucutre. He's not quite big enough to do it on his own, but he did enjoy being up high.

Spring has finally SPRUNG!

It's our favorite time of the year. We can finally leave our house more than just to run in and out of our car. Our favorite living space is now available . . . outside! Carter is having a great time getting to know all his outdoor toys again.

His beloved big blue ball is out and ready to rumble.

First, he has to size up the situation . . .

Then pounce and ride . . .

Finally, a little fall, just to do it all over again!

We got Carter a plasma car, because he L O V E S it at "school" (aka day care). Well, now he is quite content to ride on the tricycle grandma and grandpa got him last year that he wouldn't even get near. Oh, well. The plasma car holds up to 260 lbs. It's good fun for mom and dad! :)

My boys heading out into the sun set.

Showing us how it is done!

And finally, his new favorite toy, a plastic spoon. I don't even know where he found it. However, he is full of pure joy flinging it into the air and then picking it up over and over again.

Puzzle time

Listen to Carter J's transportation noises :)

Catching up!

School has kept me very busy lately, and with Spring Break still so very far away (we're talking 4 weeks) I haven't had much time to blog. SO, here will be a quick update of our life the last month.


Carter has rediscovered the teddy bear my godmother gave him at my baby shower. He likes to hug him, sleep with him, and wrestle him. (I can't get the movie to move up here, so check that out at the end of the post!)


Carter and I went to our first circus performance! This was the best family shot we could manage. Carter sat back and took it all in. It wasn't until we left and got home we could even tell if he really liked it. He has since not stopped talking about the elephant and motorcycles.


Taking it all in.


Enjoying a hot dog dinner.


Clapping away.


Meeting a clown. This would have been scary for me too, except I knew him. He's a shriner and the husband of a para at my school.




The train obsession is still in fun affect.


Nanny and Papa came for a visit. It was really great to see him having a blast with my dad. We get to see him so rarely it made me so happy.







And last, but not least -- well before the video -- we are attempting the toddler bed today. I'm so proud of my BIG boy!

Which one should I choose?