Sea World Part 5

Back for more action ...


We went to the water park portion of the park first - lots of fun, but not really conducive to photos. Plus, I was in a bathing suit - even more reason not to take photos.
(Ryan's shoulders and neck were quite sore after this trip)
Next, back to the main park to catch the Seal and Sea Lion Show.

Which, of course, Carter thought was hilarious.

We were tired. Headed back to the hotel for more Smores - per Carter's request.

Forced picture of Mom and Carter at the bar. I had a non-alcoholic pina colada - yum!

That's it! For those of you who read the whole series of Sea World posts -
glad you're still with us!

A few notes for our next trip:

1. Go during the spring / fall
2. Go during the week (Friday was actually a great day - Saturday was packed)
3. Bring lots of water
4. Remember to bring back that $6 souvenir cup you bought - $1.99 refills! Oh yes, and the souvenir popcorn bucket too.

Stay tuned....

Sea World pictures will be posted soon....

Apparently, we need to buy a boat...

Carter and Dad's conversation on the way to school this morning (crossing a bridge over the lake)

Carter: What's that?
Dad: That's the lake.
Carter: What's that?
Dad: That's a boat.
Carter: Daddy need to buy a boat.
Dad: I would have to work a lot to buy a boat. Its very expensive. I don't have the money.
Carter: No buy big boat, buy tiny one.

I may need a sedative...

I'm really excited about the thought of being a mom to 2 boys. Carter is so sweet and loving - and always up for an adventure (so long as its on his terms). However, as he gets bigger, so do his ideas. My blood pressure rises proportionately. Our last trip to the park was no exception - I had to be extra quick on my feet (that's not easy 6 months pregnant in August).

Don't worry, I just snapped a picture and ran to his rescue...

He has been watching the big kids on the playground and taking great notes

The last time we were at this park, his little legs didn't seem like they could traverse the steps. I was a little nervous about letting him attempt this, but he was determined....

My thoughts...."We are only a few blocks from the hospital...where we live, we are only a few blocks from anything...gosh, I would love to have some Pei Wei sometime soon, it would probably take an hour to get there...focus on your child who may need you to come scoop him off the ground in a few seconds...I really hope he doesn't fall, I can't believe I'm letting him do this..."

"Ok, he made it!" I was relieved. Carter screamed, "Look at me! I did it!"
And then he did it again and again and again....

Making his mother a nervous wreck made him extra smiley, so I took lots of pictures.

What a handsome boy!

He will rarely pose for me...too cute!

A rare picture of Carter and I. The only way I get in the picture with him is to take the "awkward self portrait"

Boys like to patrol their territory...

Aunt Summer, did you get your letter?

Carter's favorite Aunt, Summer, sent him a "Big Percy" in the mail last week. Carter made Summer a lovely thank you note.

Boys like to haul things...

When we moved, we rented a small U-haul trailer for some of the items that we didn't want to go on the moving truck. Then began Carter's fascination with trailers , or "tray-yers" as Carter calls them. On this day, he decided he wanted to haul Murphy's dog food behind his fire , or "fighter" truck. He told me to go get some rope. I didn't have any rope immediately on hand, but I did have some of the super stretch wrap that you can buy at the Container store (this stuff is great!!). It worked well for hitching up the dog food.

Getting in "dukes" style

The fire truck & trailer got stuck and he had to bring in the tow truck.

Thanks for the sunset, Dolly!

What a beautiful sunset! I was playing around with my camera this evening after Carter went to sleep...sorry for the abundance of pictures, it was hard to pick a favorite.

Just some pictures from around the house / yard...

Fishing with dad...Having a banana....

Murphy hanging out on the couch...

Ryan mowing at sunset...

Happy 4th of July

We celebrated the 4th here at the park in town. We went early, and it wasn't quite "rockin". But we had a good time - Carter had some ice cream and I got a snow cone fix.

Carter sporting a boxing helment - I snapped this one quick - he probably only wore this for about 3 seconds.

yum!

They had several inflatables and this was a much improved version of the slip and slide. The slip and slide always seemed like a good idea as a kid until you were sliding along on your stomach and hit a rock or a sprinkler head hidden below the slide.

He was going fast!

Lovin' the outdoors

Happy dog...

Murphy and Carter both enjoy playing fetch

Throwing sticks in the pond

Looking for doodlebugs. This is such a cool tree...

Showing off his dirty hands and face

Lets fly a kite!

These pictures are back from June too...
Carter made this kite at school out of construction paper and straws - and it works really well too!

Resting after some rigorous kite flying. Poor Carter has to read torn pages from his
Thomas the Train Catalog.

Fun in the Sprinklers

These pictures are back from the first of June (and at our old house). One of Carter and Murphy's new favorite activities is to run around in the sprinklers.Cute tiny footprints! Carter loves to make "oot prints"

I know, I need to catch up...

We are getting settled in after moving and I have lots to post, including some great pictures of everyone enjoying life in the country (As soon as I find all of the parts to upload the pictures). Here is a quick summary:

1. Carter loves dirt. Baths are much different now - and much more important.
2. Murphy is a dog. I know many of you think he is a person, but he is also a dog. He loves exploring and patrolling his territory. Today, he brought me a tiny bone in from outside (not the store bought rawhide type) He still sleeps in our bed.
3. Ryan and I are surviving life without conveniences. We have made two separate trips to "the city" in two weeks and are glad to know the drive is only an hour - and its beautiful!
4. Our immediate neighbors bats, scorpions, deer, giant beetles, skunks, crawfish, turtles, snakes, fish, and an Egret who we have named Ernie. I'm sure we will meet more of our critter neighbor friends soon.
   
5. Moving is much harder with a two year old and while pregnant. Thankfully, we've had a lot of help from family (thank you!). Ryan and I are at a point of exhaustion and will hopefully be motivated enough to finish unpacking before the baby comes in November.
   
6. And yes, the baby....the baby BOY! Apparently our little boy played a trick on us at the earlier sonogram. No, I am not disappointed. Yes we are sure its a boy and no we are not going to have any more kids to try for a girl. I don't have that "need" to have a girl (although she would be adorably dressed), I certainly don't want chance having THREE boys. Carter is amazing, sweet, and has completely sold me on little boys. If I had a live in maid and an outdoor shower, maybe I would be open to another....no I'm really not.
   

Stay tuned over the next few days for pictures...