Playdough party!

Yesterday we went with the playgroup to a play dough party...edible play dough! Shannon found the recipe from Jon & Kate plus 8, and Braden had a great time playing and then eating the dough:) Such a nice group of kids and moms!!

Carter's first photo op

3-D video:

Today the Flight Doc hooked us up...free 3-d ultrasound of Carter!!
He is approximately 4lbs 7oz now, has all his fingers and toes, some hair, and is already spectacularly handsome!!
Scott and I agree...looks like Braden!!!

Here he is wiggling his little toes...right by his face!





Can wait to meet this little cutie in person!

Braden's busy weekend

Lunching with the ladies on Saturday...
On Sunday a trip to the Sand Bar Beach for some fun in the sun/sand with friends!
Even sharing the toys with Sawyer...so nice when he plays nice!!
On weekends like this when Scott is on alert in the squadron (where he can't leave), we definitely miss him but do our best to have fun with new friends instead. We usually visit him at work when possible...on Sunday afternoon he taught Braden how to eject from a jet--a skill we hope no one in the family ever really needs!

Fun Day at Swim Lessons

The last day of swim class was open swim (which is pretty much what we've been doing most days anyway), but this time we went down the water slide...several times! Check out the video :)



***please ignore the large pregnant girl...just wanted to share so you could see how much fun Braden had!

Indoor playtime

Since it was raining yesterday and we had to skip swim lessons, we decided to meet up with Anna and the girls at the indoor play ground at Pizza Putt...pretty fun!

Getting Carter's Room Ready

What a great big brother...and Daddy...Braden is officially done with the crib and so he helped Scott get it set up in the baby's room last weekend!



**note: the room is not finished...still need the final decorative touches, but thought I'd post the status so far :) I still have seven weeks, no rush!!

Swim Class

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We'll be busy the next few weeks at swim class, loved our first lesson today!

Photographic evidence...there IS a beach in VERMONT!!

Today we woke up to a beautiful sunny day, so we decided to check out the much talked about North Beach (on Lake Champlain)...which, I have to admit, as a California girl, I was skeptical even existed. But, here it is! Very very nice! Perfect for little kids too. I only got a few pictures, and as you can tell, Braden was too busy to stop playing to smile for the camera :)

Independence Day

Happy Forth of July everyone! Today we enjoyed the 4th of July parade in Colchester in the morning, good naps (!) and then the park celebration in Essex in the evening...with bouncies and all. Although we left the park early and had Braden in bed before the fireworks started, we got to see them from our house, so we didn't miss a thing :)

Milestone! BRADEN SLEPT IN HIS BIG BOY BED!!!

What a big deal...last night Braden slept in his big boy bed for the first time!

About two weeks ago, Scott put together his new bed, basically because I wanted to see how it looked and because Braden's Grandparents bought the mattress (so we had everything we needed then). But no pressure...the goal is just to move the crib to the baby's room by Oct or so, but we know we shouldn't try to make such a big change for Braden right when the baby is born in September. So, Braden has both options in his room, and since we've been back from California he has opted for the crib.
But not last night!! We thought it was just a ploy to stay up late, so we tucked him in his big boy bed at 8:30 fully expecting to be back up in 5-10 min. About 9pm the noise stopped (he was just relaxing and talking to himself), and when we checked again at 10pm he was fast asleep! I didn't hear from him until 7:30 this morning!

I have to admit, I have mixed emotions, very happy last night went so smoothly, but a little sad...my baby is growing up!!!

Chew Chew Festival

Today we went to the annual "Chew Chew" Festival in downtown Burlington, where over 40 local restaurants and food vendors sell bites of their specialties. Somehow I seem to find out about all the stuff around town that focuses on food...hmm...must be because I'm 7 months pregnant! Well, whatever the reason, we went and ate lots of yummy food and Braden got to ride some of the kiddie rides. Great way to spend the afternoon, especially since we haven't gotten to enjoy a weekend just the three of us together in a while (between Scott working alert and all of our recent traveling and guests), it was really nice.


What a big boy...riding the choo choo train all by himself!!!

Father's Day Weekend

For the first time in over a year and a half, all my brothers and sister and our spouses were able to be together! It was extra special to spend the weekend with my Dad, who is recovering from a pretty intense surgery to remove tongue and throat cancer. He looks great! Of course there is still pain, and the imminent chemo and radiation treatments, but he was able to communicate and enjoy his time with his kids and grandson.

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Day at the Beach

Shelburne Farms

Yesterday we met my friend and her daughters at the Shelburne Farms to check out the children's farmyard and to watch them make cheese (and try samples too!). Great morning...and no surprise that Braden loved all the animals!

VT Teddy Bear and Jazz Festival

On Friday, Mom, Greg, Braden and I took a tour at the famous Vermont Teddy Bear factory and ended up hanging out in Downtown Burlington at the Jazz Festival on Church Street. What a fun day! I love showing my family our beautiful new city!
Stopping for some Ben and Jerry's ...yummy