Rafting and Bishop's Castle

On Tasha and Trevor's last full day with us, we decided to go white water rafting.  We headed down to the Arkansas where the rafting is supposed to be the best.  It was a great day, even though the water was so low this year.  We are going to have to go back when the flow is a little higher creating a little better rapids. 

Carter headed to the cabin to stay with Grandma Ann and Grandpa Tom for the day and spent most of his time sleeping.  He was worn out!

On the way to pick Carter up, we stopped by Bishop's Castle to show Tasha and Trevor what a guy up there has been building for years with no heavy machinery.  It is such a site.  Trevor got some great pictures from the rickety scaffolding.  He and Scott are definitely braver than I.

Cove Creek Olympics

The Cove Creek 4th of July Olympics landed this year while Tasha and Trevor were visiting.  Since they were here, they participated, matching outfits (as required) and all.  Due to a tragic balloon drop by "someone", Tasha and Trevor just missed winning the whole competition.  Scott and I came in third. 

Although both of us came up short in the competition, we all had a great time.  Carter enjoyed some watermelon, hanging out with Aunt Tasha and Trevor and playing a little bit before bed time.

Fireworks at the Rockies Game

After driving back from Breckenridge in the morning, we continued our busy weekend and headed to the Rockies game.  It was the 4th of July (early) fireworks game.  We weren't sure how Carter would do since it would be past his bedtime and he had never seen fireworks before. 

The ballpark allows people sitting in a certain section of the outfield (underneath where the fireworks are shot) down on to the field. We made sure to get those tickets. Carter made it through the game and although tired, he did great on the field and watching the fireworks. He only got scared once but, recovered quickly and watched the entire show closely. It was a great night.

Breckenridge

Aunt Tasha and soon to be Uncle Trevor came out for a few days to visit.  On our first day we headed up to Breckenridge to stay for the night and then do some hiking the next morning.  The place we stayed was great.  We may try and go there again.

Carter and I walked around Breckenridge a little.  We had breakfast by the river, fed a ground squirrel some leftovers and hung out in the townhouse. 

Scott, Tasha and Trevor were up early to hike Quandry Peak, one of the 14ers in the state. The three of them did great and got to see some cute goats baby and great views along the way.

FIFTEEN Months

Carter, you are 15 months old. Your personality is really starting to come out and we love watching it happen.
At 15 months you:

-weigh 22lbs, 13oz. (55th percentile)
-are 31 1/4 inches tall (55th percentile)
-have a 47.7cm head circumfrence (78th percentile)
-are WALKING!
-haven't gained weight from your last appointment because you are so busy and burning off all your calories.
-don't take a lot of time to eat because you would rather be down playing.
-still wear size 4 diapers but can do 5 also.
-are in 18mth clothes.
-wear size 3 shoes, but your toes are right at the end.
-have a huge number of words that you understand and pick up new ones quickly, but still only say a few words.
-learn things very quick.
-do lots of things on command like give kisses, stomp your feet, blow, etc.
-still take two good naps most days but have been wanting to stay up more during the day with dad.  We think you might bee starting to phase out one nap, but aren't quite ready for that yet.
-go crazy for fruit snacks.
-are not easy to get a picture of lately.
-bring your books to us to read them to you, but you will only listen to a couple of pages and then you are off again.
-throw anything in your hands.  We are working on distinguishing what should and should not be thrown...and in what direction.
-are doing something new every day.

Exhausted

I couldn't resist snapping these pictures the other day when I went in to get Carter up from nap time.  He loves to have his lion, blankets, sleepsack (when he isn't in it) and football snuggled up around him like pillows when he sleeps.

Father's Day 2012

Father's Day landed while we were in KC for Great Grandma's birthday celebration.  We spent the day at the farm and Carter and Scott spent some good time together.  They went to see some goats at a friend's nearby farm.  Carter liked the goats and the dogs at the farm made sure to stay between he and the goats for protection. 

It was also a day spent with Grandpa and Uncles so it was a great day.

Carter's cousins helped out during the day too.