What we have been up to!

We have finally had some really warm days and when it's warm Byron likes to live outside. The weather here has been a bit like AR, warm one day and cold/rainy the next.

This is what Carter did while we played outside. He took some marathon naps! I think he enjoyed the quiet house :)

Byron got to see a Handy Manny exhibit at the mall. They showed a new episode of the show and he got a toolbox and a license plate.

Last week Mimi & Bah Bah (Reagan's parents) came to visit us during Mimi's Spring Break. We had so much fun. We went to the Pittsburgh Zoo, Hard Rock Cafe', Tanger Outlet Mall, played cards, explored some of Pittsburgh, and they helped us do some projects around the house. Thanks for coming to visit us!

Byron had his first ride on the Trolley "The T." Reagan rides this into the city everyday and it lets him off less than a block from the office. I rode it for the first time earlier in the week when I went downtown to get a new driver's license. It is really nice for public transportation and it couldn't be a better way to commute for Reagan.

We also got to go into Reagan's office. This is him next to a statue of Henry Heinz.

Week #3 in Pittsburgh

Well, Week #3 wasn't the best...

The stomach bug hit our house. It started with Carter getting a touch of it and then gave it to Byron & Reagan. I managed to stay well (Huge Praise)! Byron bounced back within 24 hours and it took Reagan a couple of days, but everyone is well now!

But, the week got better on Saturday. I met some new friends and was invited to join their play group. They meet once a week and have babies that are all Carter's age. Byron will be the only "big boy", but I think that he will still enjoy going (I know I will)! There is only 1 other boy so his mom is excited to have another boy in th group. The first play date is Friday and I am looking forward to it!

Carter had his 6 month check-up today. He is doing great! He weighs 20.5lbs and is 28". He is in the 90th percentile for weight, height, and head circumference. For perspective, Byron was 23lbs and 29" at 6 months. So, Carter is just a little smaller. He is already wearing 12 month clothes. He is such a great baby, the move hasn't affected him a bit! Byron was such a trooper at the doctor's office, right now he isn't going to "school" so both boys go everywhere with me. Byron colored and watched Cars on the portable dvd player. I prepped him and told him that Carter was getting shots today, but Byron wasn't even paying attention when he got them. Byron was treated to cheese roll-ups from Taco Bell for his good behavior :)

Some fun things we have learned/that are different in Pittsburgh vs. NWA:

- The locals call it Pix-burgh

- Almost all houses have basements (ours doesn't, but that works better for our family)

- We have a laundry tub that our washing machine drains into

- Most houses are at least 2-story

- Everything is gas (hot water heater, dryer, furnace, stove) - this has been a bit of an issue for us, everything is good now though

- If offered a "pig in a blanket" turn it down! It isn't a little sausage in a crescent roll, it's yuck rolled in cabbage

- They call rubber bands "gum bands"

- The weather is about 10 degrees cooler, so not so bad compared to NWA. The snow is finally melting and we can see the ground!!

Carter sitting in a high chair at a restaurant for the first time (Chick Fil-A) - so thankful that there is one here :)

The boys are just smitten, it is so cute to see them.

Byron holding Carter.

-K

Week #2 in Pittsburgh

We are slowly figuring out the area. I have found a few grocery stores, a couple of malls, some other stores, and some restaurants. I signed the boys up for Gymboree last week and Byron has loved it. They have some "Free Play" days so we have been taking advantage of those to get rid of some energy! Byron and Carter each have their own classes during the week as well. Below is Byron having fun at Gymboree.

We waited to start feeding Carter baby food (besides rice cereal) until we moved. He has tried sweet peas, bananas, and carrots. He loves to eat it! He is also teething and chewing on everything, below he is chewing on his baby spoon.

Below is the inside of the EMPTY POD. We have unpacked all of the boxes and are slowly getting organized.

We keep getting more snow. I have no idea how much because they clear the roads (or it doesn't stick). But, below is a picture of our front yard. It just keeps piling up! I am not sure we are ever going to see green grass again :)!

We had a really busy weekend. We did some shopping (found the local Sam's Club), went to a get-together at a co-worker's of Reagan's, and went to a new church. We really enjoyed the church and plan on going again next Sunday. They have lots of programs for kids and reminds us of UBC.


-K