Looking for Rainbows

Hangin with the boys

They were collecting chili peppers (crepe myrtle blossoms)and candles (sticks) for Austin's Birthday cake (pile of sand).





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Cuteness

Cannon wearing daddy's "at"









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Home

Carter said, "This will be my biggest project yet!!"

2 nights and a NAP

Carter slept in a tent for part of our stay at the beach. It was an indoor tent. After sleeping on 20 year old sleep number beds (glorified air mattress) I wish I would have pitched a tent too.

Items needed:
Beach mat
Beach towel
2 chairs
Blanket from home
Pillow
Mr potato head and related parts
Flashlight
2 books
Lucky the Rabbit and Big Brother Bear
Blinking lightstick from a Taylor Swift concert (Given to Carter by Ms. Myrick, the elementary art school teacher.
Souvenier snow globe


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Beach Pics -1

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Cruisin' campus, wresteling kids.



Sully


Carter at the "marrying tree"


Mmmmmmmmm......Layne's

Location:July 4th

From Harmony School of Creative Arts Camp





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Location:Carter's Art

The Giggling Knight

Big boy

What happened to my baby?


Cannon: 19 mos. old

He loves to dance, play music, drive the 4 wheeler, eat snacks ("snackies"), drink out cups without a lid, play with rocks, climb the playscapes & slide down the slide, pumpkin bread from fuel, cheer when we turn down Grammiki's street and make rooster sounds, talk on the phone, call people on the phone, pet Murphy and Gracie, sit in your lap and read books,

In addition to my 1 year update, here are some other words he can say:
Ah-wo. Hello
Bye
Wed-eh-go? Where did it go?
Wed-carcar-go? Where did Carter go?
Eh-tis. There it is.
Aggie - for his Taggie blanket, his most prized possession.
Ahpum. Apple
Opie. Open
Fuh. Phone
Nose
Eyes
Eees. Ears.
beh. Bear
Ock. Sock.
oose. Shoes
Meme. Woot. Murphy, {whistle}
Nemo. Cheese (I have no idea)
apes. Grapes & he also makes his funny but-abut-abut-abut sound.
Nana. Banana
Eeeese. Please
Thank you.
On & off
Up & down - but often he says down for up and up for down
Ousigh. Outside
Inky, phew. Stinky, phew!
moome. Movie
ips. Chips
eee-ya. Tortillia
acie. Pacifier

I'm sure I'm missing many more.

He loves his daddy and gets so excited when "Dede" comes home. He gets a very warm and enthusiastic welcome.

He can point to different body parts as you name them and can identify different animals by pointing to their picture and make their sound. Favorites are elephant, monkey, cow, horse, cat, & dog.

He wants very much to be a big boy and will often refuse to drink from a sippy cup if his big brother is around. Not even a straw will do. He drinks from a regular cup quite well, thankfully! He also wants to climb on Carter's bike and will take off on Carter's 4 wheeler if given the opportunity.

He loves chips and salsa.

Cannon is fairly laid back and smiles easily. He is a little slower to warm up to anyone other than his mom, dad, or grandma. But he almost always does. Cannon has a fiesty side and will bang his fist or throw things to express his dissatisfaction. He will also very carefully lay down on the floor and throw a tantrum.

Cannon usually takes great naps - usually sleeps 2-3 hours. He is sleeping much better at night too (and so is everyone else).

He can become quite preoccupied with some of his toys and will play with them for what seems like a very long time. The other day he laid on the living room floor with a toy phone and played with it for almost 20 minutes. Carter NEVER laid down, except to sleep. Some of his favorite toys are his musical instruments, Carter's motorcycles, trains, and matchbox cars, coloring, tools, toy (or real) phones, and stuffed animals. He also enjoys the pool.

Cannon and Carter are becoming great playmates. They have their share what I'm sure is just the beginning of many squabbles and Cannon is learning to hold his own. They also play many games of chase around the living and many more which I am sure I don't even understand. Lot's of giggles are shared between these two boys.

His hair is growing more and he may even need a little haircut soon. Carter was 2 for his first official haircut. Cannon's hair seems a little darker than Carter's and is straight...no curls in sight.

skyscrapers

It started on October 31, 2009 with a last-minute costume change.
Carter didn't want to be a football player, he wanted to be a builder.

And from that day forward, he has been steadfast in his decision.


Not just an ordinary builder, though. He wants to build skyscrapers.

And I wouldn't put it past him.

How to Brush your Teeth - Demonstrated by Cannon

Cannon is working on four more teeth at the moment, bringing his tooth count at 18 months to 16. See...


He takes oral hygiene seriously and I often find him in the bathroom, water running, brushing his teeth.



Ryan took these photos and midway through, Carter yelled, "Dad! That's the toothbrush I use for cleaning my cars!"


Oh well.

Breakfast guest