What Can Carter Do?

Carter is now 3 1/2 months and he is surprising us with new things almost every day! Here are just a couple examples of his new activities.

• He loves to blow bubbles (which results in a lot of drool) - Sorry no pic.

• He is talking more and more (i.e. cooing and babbling, no real words of course). Carter is a little camera shy so as soon as I trun the video on he doesn't talk as much as usual. This is the best I could get.....
  
  

• He can grab and hold his toys. FYI, the video is a little long. I was hoping he would do more but our cat walked in and he lost all interest in what he was doing.

Meeks in Maryland

Carter met his second cousin, Evelyn, over the weekend. Hummm, they look more like brother and sister to us!
All the Meeks met in Maryland to celebrate the wedding of Kyle's cousins Geoff and Toby (Evelyn's mom and dad). They were married in a small ceremony in Reno last year so they had a big party in Maryland to celebrate with friends and family. We had a fun weekend catching up with everyone. I hope to have pictures of the party up soon.

Happy Baby

Carter and Mr. Bird (also known as Mr. Red Bird) are great friends. Mr. Bird is the must have toy on Carter's car seat. He travels everywhere with Carter and our little guy loves it when he gets to spend time with with him out of the car seat.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Carter went to his first baseball game last week. He had a fun afternoon at the Indianapolis Indians game with his friends Jonah Ragsdale (who is 1 week older then Carter) and James Kelker (15 mo. old). Other then the sudden rain shower during the middle of the game it was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Fearrin Fest 2008

Every 2 years the Fearrin siblings and parents come together for a family reunion (better known as Fearrin Fest). Fearrin Fest 2008 was a 4 day Carnival Cruise. Unfortunately we couldn't go because Carter was too young to take on the ship. However, we still made the trip to Florida to meet up with most everyone after the cruise. We spent 4 days in Treasure Island (Clearwater/St. Pete area). It was great to relax and spend time with family.

This trip was Carter's first time on a plane. He did pretty well. He only cried during the landing on the way to Florida. Coming home he ate, slept and cooed the entire time. Traveling with a baby was actually easier then we thought it would be.

Carter went swimming for the first time in Florida. He swam in the ocean and the pool. He liked the ocean because it was really warm - like bath water, but he didn't like the waves very much. The pool was a little cold for him but he seem to enjoy floating around for short periods of time. Carter didn't instantly love swimming, but we imagine by the end of summer he will be swimming like a little fish.

Carter's Playtime Buddies

The Mobile Animals
Carter will lay in his crib and talk to these guys endlessly. They must be pretty funny because Carter is always smiling and laughing when he's with them.

Mr. Bear
Mr. Bear keeps Carter company during diaper changes. He loves to hug Mr. Bear and eat Mr. Bear's feet. This stuffed animal is quickly becoming Carter's favorite toy.

Meeks In Town

Uncle Kevin and Aunt Amy were in town for the wedding and met Carter for the first time. Carter loved all the quality time he spent playing with them while they stayed at our house.

While they were in town the rest of the Meek family drove up from Evansvlle for a day at the Indianapolis Zoo.

Cousin Aidan loved the sharks. Carter loved anywhere there was shade and all the buildings that had air conditioning.