July 14, 2013

Mid-Summer Fun

We've had a wonderful summer so far!  We've been staying busy on the weekends between the craziness of our work week.  We've been visiting with great friends and wonderful family.  The boys are having a wonderful summer!

San Luis Obispo:
Auntie Elaine, Uncle Kevin, and the kids are home for the summer so what better way to meet up than our old stomping grounds!  We headed to SLO for a long weekend along with Auntie Karin, Uncle Zach, and their kids.  We stayed all together in Morro Bay at a beautiful vacation rental.  It was a little nuts having 6 kids under 5 but we had a blast!  We can't wait to do this again!
the boys with Aunt Margaret and Uncle Bo at Farmer's
Montana de Oro tidepools
Morro Bay
proud Daddy as Landon looks at birds
Elijah (4), Jacob (2), Landon (2), Georgia (5), Carter (2.5 months), August (2)
4th of July:
It sure was a scorcher this year for the 4th!  We still enjoyed ours.  Great Grandma Hori, Uncle Bryan, Uncle Bo, Aunt Margaret, and Uncle Ryan came up from Southern California to join us.  Landon enjoyed watching fireworks even though he was exhausted from such a busy day and being up way past his normal bed time. 
Carter with Great Grandma Hori
Carter with Uncle Bryan

Landon and Carter watching Fireworks
Very lucky great-grandchildren
Lake:
Landon has been having a great time playing in Papa's boat when it's at the house, but he finally got to go out on the lake.  He had so much fun driving with Papa.  The lake water had quite the bite to it compared to the warm pool he's used to swimming in.  He even was a brave boy and went out on the tube with Mommy.  Not bad for a 2 year old!
What a happy boy
Uncle Ryan and Uncle Bo
Relaxing with Mommy
nappnig on Daddy on the way back to the truck
Swimming:
Since it has been so hot this year, we've spent a lot of time at the pool.  Landon has become quite comfortable with the pool which scares the life out of John since he can't actually swim yet.  Swim lessons are starting this week!  He's been doing great at holding his breath and trying to swim although he still doesn't have quite the coordination to get him anywhere.  At least he's having fun! Carter enjoys cooling off with us in the pool too!
Grandma and Grandpa Mac:
Carter got to meet his Grandpa for the first time.  Grandma and Grandpa were out visiting from Colorado.  We had so much fun hanging out with them.  Landon also had a blast hanging with his older cousin.  The two of them play so well together.!
Landon, Grandpa, Morgan, Grandma, and Carter
having fun washing Papa's truck
coloring with his cousin
Carter is 3 Months:
Our little man has turned 3 months.  Crazy how fast time has flown by.  He's fitting in very well with our family and has been a great addition.  He continues to sleep very well (better than his older brother most nights).  We usually get about a 7-8 hour stretch then another 4 hours.  Sometimes we've even had better.  He is weighing 14 lbs 11 oz.  We need to see how long he is still, but we will do that soon. Carter seems to be our more serious baby, but when he smiles it lights up his face.  He's starting to giggle and is talking more and more.  He's such a little joy!
Landon our big boy:
He is such a great big brother.  When Carter is crying he will go up to him and say, "Shh, it's okay."  What a sweet boy.  He's talking so much more now and comprehending so much.  Although at times we are still trying to figure out exactly what he is saying, he is speaking really clear and is such a big boy.  At times he seems so much older so we have to remember during the more difficult times that he is still only 2.  He's at such a fun age and we are having a great time watching him grow!

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