Carter is Two

 So hard to believe. These past 2 years have flown. This weekend Jocelynn was sick with the flu. She had been up the night before till 4am. I was so tired. We didn't celebrate it on his birthday. I just made cinnamon rolls in the morning and he was a happy boy!

 Thursday everyone was feeling better so we had my parents and grandma over for some cupcakes and ice cream. I blew up balloons and had a happy Birthday sign and hat. 

 Opening presents!

 He loves these people and they love him!

 I made fish cupcakes. 

 It was funny when he blowed the candles out because his teeth were in the way so my dad squeezed his cheeks and he was able to blow. 

• Loves dinosaurs (Dino Dan and T Rex)
• Talks really good. He talks about everything. It's kind of funny. He loves to talk to his Daddy about his day before bed
• Likes to tease. Jocie will tell him something and he says No Joce. She does not like that
• Loves ice cream, popcorn and candy. He calls a lollipop an otter pop.
• Loves his sister although they fight more now. 
• Doing better with sharing
• Pretty good eater if he's hungry enough. He will try to eat something not good for him but I have to tell him no.
• He will get into anything without asking. i often hear the chair moving downstairs 
• Climbs on everything
• Likes to give kisses, all day long
• pooped on the toilet once
• loves books
• loves to jump
• loves to swim
• loves to take a bath
• chews gum and swallows it, not ready for that
• Favorite friends, Paytin and Nathan
• naps around 1130-100
• bedtime 7pm-630
• Hates his teeth brushed
• people smile and talk to him he turns his head and smiles shyly
• loves his cousins
• calls swim suit, swim soup
• In time out several times a day
• doesn't throw tantrums for more then a couple minutes
• Easy going
• Usually in time out for throwing or hitting

We love our boy and so happy he is a part of our family!

Popsicles, Painting and Projects

 The kids were sick for a week. They were both better but wanted to wait 24 hrs before going anywhere. We played in the garage and had popsicles. 

 Painted birdhouses and mixed colors.

 BEfore they got sick we went to Amy's Farm in Chino. They loved seeing all the animals. Here's a few with the rabbits.

 Cute tractor!

 Jocelynn and I had some books at the library about water. We talked about evaporation, I thought she'd understand better if we did a little project. Filled water, ziploc the bag and put it out in the sun. Hours later we went outside and the cotton balls were wet like the clouds get. They get so full of water that it starts to rain. I think she understood better.

 Jocelynn has been taking pictures since she was 2. She randomly takes pictures. Here a couple I found on my camera.

"What a Wonderful World"

Before!

My sister came to Cali for a week before going to Utah for our family reunion. We had a great time together. Jordyn turned 12 and got her ears pierced. I'm so glad that Jocelynn has her to look up to. Jordyn is such a sweet, caring good girl.

 After - she didn't even scream

 Carter trying on glasses, silly boy

 These 2 had the best time together! They were so cute! THey are 4 months apart

 We went to the beach, hoping to have  a bonfire but the pits were all taken. We had a great time visiting

Digging in the sand

 Boys playing a game!

 Everyone was laughing so hard. Carter thought he was pretty funny also! Cousins dressed up!

 I have a picture of Jaeger pushing Jocelynn in a baby stroller when she was 2 so it was funny to see them doing it again.

 On our way to the reunion, we went and saw the play the Aladdin. It was an outside amphitheater in St George. It doesn't start till the sun goes down because it was outside, which was about 9pm. It was awesome though. I really enjoy plays. It was a little different and at one part it was 3D. Jocelynn loved it and I was glad she was able to experience it! THanks MOm!

 I didn't get any pics of Z :(. They are 2nd cousins

 Cousins

 The theme of the reunion was "What a Wonderful World." My grandma talked about the rainbow and each family was a different color. She had my sister sing, "What a Wonderful World." My grandma has stage 4 cancer and is an inspiration. She is always positive and happy even though I know she doesn't always feel it. 

 These are my cousins I haven't seen since they were little.

 Grandma Gloria and Grandpa Ray

 My cousin Krystal and I

 Each day went by so fast. We stayed in college dorms and were outside visiting the whole time. We played volleyball and softball and the kids went on the slipping slide. So much fun!

 Carter fell asleep the whole time they were on the slipping slide.

 Friday evening we talked about special memories with Grandma. The kids drew pictures and sang the song "What a Wonderful World." Whenever I hear that song I will always think of my grandma. Great memories!