it was a good weekend.

For the first time in a long time, we didn't have any plans this weekend. So, we relaxed and read some books. We ate our toys (maybe it's a sign he's ready for solid foods?)

We napped. We tested out the big boy high chair.We tasted the big boy high chair.We laid out in the sun (don't worry, I know babies shouldn't be in the sun very much, it was only like 3 minutes while I took some pictures!)We practiced sitting up on our own.We felt grass for the first time.We played with our bare feet.We took lots of walks. Yep...it was a good weekend.

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lately...

Here's what we've been up to lately:My parents' best friends came up to Bellingham last week and stopped by for a visit. Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Dale were so excited to see Carter!

Uncle Adam celebrated his 31st birthday.

Carter went for a walk in the BOB without sitting in his carseat. He was so excited he fell asleep.

Lots of floor time and starting to scoot. It's so darn cute to watch his butt raise in the air and his chubby legs push off the floor.

Carter had his 4 month check up last week. He now weighs 19lbs. 10 oz and 27 1/4 inches long - the size of an 8 month old! This kid just won't stop growing.

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Easter Fun.

For the last few weeks I have been shopping for a cute little Easter outfit for Carter. I've seen some cute cardigans, shorts, hats and sweaters, but ended up buying a little button up shirt and some khakis, figuring he'd get lots of use out of the pants. Little did I know that our baby would continue to grow like a weed! His easter outfit just barely fit him! Notice the buttons on the shirt about ready to pop off!

So, that first outfit only lasted about 10 minutes. Carter is the king of spit-up and always knows how to time it perfectly. He had his first big attack as I was putting his shirt on him, but I just wiped it up as best I could and ignored the huge wet spot hoping it would dry quickly. 5 minutes later and a puddle of spit-up on the floor it was time to change him into Easter outfit #2! The funny thing is this shirt is an 18 month shirt and Carter just turned 4 months old!Grandma and Grandpa Longhurst came up for a visit.After church, Carrie and Brandon came over to color Easter eggs. Carter wasn't too sure about it.Cuddling with Carrie!Brandon and the eggs.Matt was so happy the Glanzers came over to color eggs with me. He has zero patience to let eggs sit and dye and hates to eat hard-boiled eggs, so the combo was quite boring for him. Luckily, Carter was only interested in sucking his thumb so the 2 of them spent some quality time playing on the couch.

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toes.

Carter's new obsession. Toes.

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