First Hair Cut

Carter got his first hair cut today. Overall it went pretty well. He liked the race car he sat in. He liked the video they put in to entertain him. He even liked the girl who was cutting his hair. He wasn't a big fan of having his sides trimmed so much, but after a couple of goldfish and a swig from the sippy cup he settled down. Next thing we knew his baby mullet was gone and he was given a balloon for the ride home.

Now, I know this is hard to believe but I did NOT get a picture of the actual event. Not to worry though, I have pictures from when we got home.

• New hair cut: $13
• Blue Balloon: Free
• Naked Carter running through the house (with new hair cut and blue balloon): PRICELESS!

Laughing Baby

Carter laughing really hard. Check it out:

In town from CO

Aunt Robin and her two kids, Montana (4) and Wilder (5) spent their spring break in Indiana. It was so much fun to play with the kids. Carter followed Montana around everywhere, I got to play with sidewalk chalk, and Wilder and Kyle played a lot of basketball. One afternoon we took the kids to Recreation Unlimited where kids played endlessly on the playground equipment. Here are a couple of highlights from the outing.

Virginia Beach Vacation

It was time for the Meeks to get out of town and take a little vacation. We met up with Aunt Amy and Uncle Kevin in Virginia Beach. It was our first official road-trip as a family. The drive itself was 12 hours each direction. Carter did well on road. We tried to drive most of the way while he was asleep. When he was awake, he was content watching the cars go by. Carter's car seat is now facing forward so it was a whole new perspective for him. We had some emergency poopy diaper stops on the way home which gave Carter some free time to practice his driving skills.

We picked Virginia Beach because Uncle Kevin was coaching in a soccer tournament. We had the opportunity to watch one of his games before they cancelled the tournament due to bad weather.

The rest of the trip was spent eating out, playing in the hotel pool and on the beach. The weather was less then ideal but Carter really enjoyed getting his hands in the sand and playing in the water with his uncle and dad.

Walking Video

A little bit of dancing and a lot of walking. Enjoy!

Music: No More Monkeys Jumpin' on the Bed.

1st Birthday Party

Carter's 1st birthday celebration was a blast. Thankfully he took two great naps that day so our birthday boy was all smiles. He had a great time!

(pic: Carter's b-day cake)

Last year when we brought Carter home from the hospital it was chilly and spitting rain/snow. Fast forward one year and the weather was awesome. Sunny and upper 60s. What more could you ask for in March! We took full advantage of the sunshine and played outside for most of the party.

(pic: Carter/cousin Morgan/cousin Aidan/cousin Mitch/Francy Parker)

Carter wasn't sure what to do with the cake. Dad had to break off a few pieces to get him started. He ate a a few handfuls of icing but overall not that messy.

(pic: Carter eating b-day cake)

Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate Carter's birthday. It was so much fun to share a great day with such wonderful family and friends.

This year has been amazing and we appreciate all the love and support our family has received. Carter has been a real treat from the moment he was born and we look forward to celebrating many, many more birthdays as our little boy grows up. Something tells me the best is still yet to come!

St. Patty's Day

So how do you celebrate St. Patty's Day when you're too young for a pint of beer?

Well....

You wear green.

You play outside with your new sandbox/water activity table.

You visit a friend like my buddy, Nate.

And last but not least, you get your friend to bang on the sliding glass door with you!