Boys & Bikes

We finally decided it was time to take the training wheels off the big bike - Carter's been riding Linc's without the training wheels since about June & Linc's been riding the big bike with the trainers - we switcheroo-od them this week and everyone is back on their own bikes & lovin' cycling! We took them to "daddy's work" today and they rode enough for Carter to get some blisters on his thumbs. Biking will undoubtedly be a big part of our fall! Carter rode up & down the street, over the curbs, in the grass tonight - he loves it & we are so glad to have him on the bike after many years of fighting it against the scooter which he loves but to be an all-American kind of Midwestern kid one should bike too, in my opinion!

Labor day weekend

Mimi and Papa came for labor day weekend - they came in a new fashion (yet again) by way of Dallas in their new Cruiser. They have big plans for a road trip next year and some camping adventures (and their plans keep getting bigger as Lincoln adds to them - "know what else we need"). The boys' thought the Cruiser was pretty awesome and are looking forward to their first overnight in it - especially after watching the movie RV - they think there may be some adventures to be had!

We also went to Shogun which was Carter's birthday choice - scallops, shrimp & fire - can't go wrong with that combo! We also have added a lobster tail shell to our random learning collection (it now includes the deer jaw with teeth, a feather & a lobster tail shell).

We made a trip to the Zoo to enjoy the insanely beautiful weather - with the other half of OKC that had the same idea - oh well the fresh air was perfect for all of us & gave us a great reason to check out a new market in OKC with the best sweet corn - seriously sad that it came from California - really it made me a bit sad.

I'm still getting over the labor day cold I got - hoping tomorrow will be THE day to wake up normal!!

Our Birthday Boy!

I've got lots of catching up to do and missed some VIP events! Most importantly Carter's 6th birthday. He had a big day with Krispy Kreme, lunch with mom & dad at school and a new beloved radio controlled monster truck (daddy did the shopping for his birthday and did WELL!).

Preschool!

Well the preschooler that wasn't going to preschool has indeed gone to preschool! You can see from the first picture at home - he wasn't overjoyed at first (and was mad because his shoes didn't "feel" right!). But after we dropped Carter off at school he perked up and went willingly, much more once he saw his bestie, Molly! Happy preschool Doodle!

Mad Science!

We had Carter's Mad Science birthday party yesterday - I think the kids had a great time. We had a scientist who had almost as much energy as the kids and she did experienments with them - the highlights were making volcanos, playing with the balloons, making slime & riding on the hovercraft (in the 100+ degree heat no less!). Can't believe he is going to be 6 this week!

Carter's Artwork

Here are some of his pieces from his first days of kindergarten - I wasn't aware that he can water ski - hope he didn't tell everyone that, just drew it! Especially since we can barely get him to go tubing!

His school also participates in Artsonia.com & his user name is Carter1939 and the school is Grove Valley if you'd like to look at his art all year long!

The rainbow & heart drawing was from his marker board that he drew for me after school - too bad I don't get to keep that one, but a picture will do!

Happy Belated to the M-Cat

Happy Birthday Ms. Marah - we love you and have had a great time getting to see you this summer!