Today Carter and I road-tripped it to Newton (which is actually closer than it feels when we're headed home from home) to hang out with the Alexander clan. Isaac, aka "Ikus Marcus," was his usual gentleman'ly self, and he and Carter hung out and then played independently (she couldn't pass up his LOUD drum set!) while Stephanie and I talked all things baby. Speaking of "baby," little Ian isn't as little as the last time we saw him, but he's still all smiles!
Spoiled little Carter received her first birthday gift: a baking set, from Paula Deane, I mean Stephanie herself. She was very excited about it, as she enjoys cooking with me. She may already be a better chef than I am! First on her baking agenda: "Eggs for you, Mama, macaroni and cheese for me, and ice cream for Daddy." This is Saturday's breakfast menu. Come on, come all!
We had a wonderful breakfast-lunch (chocolate chip pancakes and bacon - pregnant woman's delight!), then headed to the Newton pool. Now, the Ankeny pool is cool. The Newton pool rocks! Love it! The kiddos headed for the deeper end, Mommy's close at hand, and enjoyed watching the divers jump off the diving board. Isaac and Carter splashed and played, and they had a wonderful time!
Thanks for inviting us to play, Alexander's. We had a fantastic time, as always!
Little swimmer pals: Carter and Isaac
Carter and Ian (just days shy of 6 months). When we arrived, Carter wasn't really interested in him, she was all about the toys! But as she settled in, she kept an eye on him and watched what he was up to. Before leaving, she asked to hold him, but he was a little fussy. When we got back, she was very excited to hold "the baby." She's got BIG SISTER going already!
A trouble-making trio: Carter, Isaac and Ian
Spoiled little Carter received her first birthday gift: a baking set, from Paula Deane, I mean Stephanie herself. She was very excited about it, as she enjoys cooking with me. She may already be a better chef than I am! First on her baking agenda: "Eggs for you, Mama, macaroni and cheese for me, and ice cream for Daddy." This is Saturday's breakfast menu. Come on, come all!
We had a wonderful breakfast-lunch (chocolate chip pancakes and bacon - pregnant woman's delight!), then headed to the Newton pool. Now, the Ankeny pool is cool. The Newton pool rocks! Love it! The kiddos headed for the deeper end, Mommy's close at hand, and enjoyed watching the divers jump off the diving board. Isaac and Carter splashed and played, and they had a wonderful time!
Thanks for inviting us to play, Alexander's. We had a fantastic time, as always!
Little swimmer pals: Carter and Isaac
Carter and Ian (just days shy of 6 months). When we arrived, Carter wasn't really interested in him, she was all about the toys! But as she settled in, she kept an eye on him and watched what he was up to. Before leaving, she asked to hold him, but he was a little fussy. When we got back, she was very excited to hold "the baby." She's got BIG SISTER going already!
A trouble-making trio: Carter, Isaac and Ian
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