There is more than one use for a restaurant sling

Most restaurants provide a sling to put your infant car seat in. Well, since Karis rode in her stoller, we didn't have her car seat. Needless to say, she got tired and fell asleep. What better way to take a nap, than in this hammock-like structure.

Crib Time

For those of you who haven't seen Karis' room, here are a couple pictures. In addition to a couple pictures of her in her crib. Thank you Deborah for sewing everything for her.

Karis in her big girl stroller

Karis and Grandma Robin

Karis has changed so much since birth. Here is a picture of her with her Grandma at 3 days old and then a picture with Grandma at 4 1/2 months old.

I'm tired mom, do we really have to take pictures now?

A lady from work made this outfit for Karis. I had to get her picture in it, but she was really tired at the time. I think it's cute, but Vance thinks it looks a little frumpy. Oh well, they grow out of clothes so fast at this age, he doesn't have to worry about her wearing it too many times.

Camping in July

July 27th-29th we did a multi-family camping trip with the Lunde's, West's, and Rowles'. I may be the last one to post camping pictures, but it is still worth stating the adult to child ratio of 8:8. Of note is the ages of the kids, all 3 1/2 and under. Fortunately for us, three of them are not mobile yet. Next year will definitely be a challenge.

Friday morning we loaded the kids into the bike trailers and rode 7 miles into town (Cottage Grove) for breakfast. We finally finished eating around noon, rode to a park so the kids could play, packed up the trailers and rode 7 miles back. Soren and Karis took naps on the ride home. Saturday afternoon we went to Dorena Lake. The water was questionable but the toddlers had fun splashing around.

Vance did a great job entertaining the toddlers with B-I-N-G-O, Old McDonald, and a few other songs. He even kept them busy writing their names on the little magic writing board (I don't know what that thing is called).

Sunday is always a sad day when we have to pack up and go home. Fortunately, we top off the weekend with a trip to Prince Puckler's ice cream shop in Vance's old stomping grounds in Eugene. I can't wait til next year!!

Back tracking

I found more pictures of the island trip on another camera. Karis had her first ride on a ferry boat. You can't really tell in the picture, but the one of Karis and Vance is on the ferry. The ferry was old hat for Keiton, so he decided to take a nap. The first morning at the house Soren took some time to read Karis a book.

4 months old

I know some of you are wondering where I've been. Well, between work, taking care of Karis and trying to maintain a decent house, I am finding less and less time to post on the blog. Here is a picture of Karis in a restaurant high chair on our camping trip. We went camping a couple weeks ago, and Friday morning we went out to breakfast. She had to be propped up with Vance's sweatshirt, but she sat there the whole time we were there without complaining one bit. I will post pictures of the camping trip soon but it is my chance to go to bed early tonight, so I am jumping at the opportunity before it passes me by.