My parents came to visit this week. The excuse was that they currently have two of their children living in Florida. Eddie loved having his "Camaw and Campaw" here. *Not sure why he didn't call them "Grandma and Grandpa" this time, like he has in the past; I did notice that when I said their names together fast, they kind of slurred and sounded more like Eddie's new version.
Here are some pics and such of our adventures.
I don't have any pictures of our first day. We went to the Tallahassee Museum, which is the closest thing Tally has to a zoo. However, that is a terrible comparison. Luckily, Eddie was absolutely thrilled with the place. Beforehand he really wanted to see horses and alligators. TM delivered on both accounts. It was Eddie's first time to see real farm animals. Unfortunately, Eddie couldn't see the alligator (animals really do blend in with their environment). The place mainly consisted of raised walkways that Eddie loved running on while singing. At the end he got tired and sat down every ten feet or so. I was really proud of him, though. He walked a long way. They also had a fun playground with lots of tires, which Eddie is a huge fan of.
The second day we went to Wakulla Springs, which we had been recommended to by several people. Ben was able to join us this day. It didn't disappoint. We had a picnic, played in the springs, rode a boat, and ate icecream. We really felt we were on vacation.
Eddie loved the cool water! And we loved the tiny fish swimming around our toes.
Eddie loved sitting in the water!
Eddie walking down the sidewalk with Daddy, right after playing in the water. Notice the boats in the background.
Eddie's and Peter's first boat ride. Eddie loved the turtles, ducks, and the alligator (yeah!) he saw. The ride was a little long, it was naptime, and he was hungry (no food allowed in the boat)! Peter disregarded this rule and really enjoyed the breastmilk provided-until the photographer, who decided to stand right behind us for the majority of the boat ride, showed up. Then Peter preferred smiling at him. I would like to see the pictures he took!
The third day we drove to the National Wildlife Refuge to see a lighthouse (my mom seeks out lighthouses). St. Mark's Lighthouse is not a lighthouse you can go inside of, which really disappointed Eddie. We had fun playing around it, though. Eddie enjoyed running up and down the porch and climbing the stairs to the lookouts (although he did tell me later that there were "too many stairs").
St. Mark's Lighthouse
Peter was very happy at the lighthouse with his grandma (he hasn't decided on what to call her yet).
Eddie was very distraught at the lighthouse because he couldn't see his "Campaw". He also became distraught when his feet sunk in the mud and he had to be pulled out by my dad. The mud kept one of his shoes. When we pulled it out, sweetly-sensitive Eddie was so upset by how dirty it was. Luckily it's as good as new now.
A sweet picture of Peter sleeping on Grandma's lap.
It was fun to share my boys with my parents. I loved having them here, and, as always, it was really depressing to say goodbye. I have really great parents!
Eddie's into tree climbing right now. He climbed his first tree in early September. Just in the last couple of weeks, he often pretends he is climbing a tree. He likes us to put him up in trees, as long as we keep holding onto him. Luckily this tree in our front yard is ideal for him to climb. And he is just so cute! I love this kid!
It was fun for Eddie to swing with his brother, but it was hard to get a good picture of it.
Such a sweet swinger! He loves to play "red means stop, green means go!" while swinging-where we stop the swing and hold onto him while saying "red means stop!", and then push him again while saying "green means go!".
so delighted by that fire (this kid is obsessed with fire-he talks about it all the time; anything that is red is "kinda like fire"; his play often involves pretend fire and getting burned ! We are heading for trouble!)
We blew out the candles twice for Eddie's sake! And, yes, that motorcycle ended up driving through the cake!
trying a bite of Dad's after he ate all of his
Look at him study those wheels! And that adorable drip of saliva on his lower lip (is it adorable to anyone besides his mom?!?).
So pleased with himself for getting that truck!
In true Peter fashion, he is interested in the cloth. Look at that little tongue. He isn't a kid that constantly has his tongue hanging out. 
Practically cross-eyed staring at the flower. He was too tall for the shortest setting.
So adorable! And look at those chunky legs!!
So happy to be reading
In mid-word
Pointing to the pictures
So proud of himself!
Eddie loved the cool water! And we loved the tiny fish swimming around our toes.
Eddie loved sitting in the water!
Eddie walking down the sidewalk with Daddy, right after playing in the water. Notice the boats in the background.
Eddie's and Peter's first boat ride. Eddie loved the turtles, ducks, and the alligator (yeah!) he saw. The ride was a little long, it was naptime, and he was hungry (no food allowed in the boat)! Peter disregarded this rule and really enjoyed the breastmilk provided-until the photographer, who decided to stand right behind us for the majority of the boat ride, showed up. Then Peter preferred smiling at him. I would like to see the pictures he took!
St. Mark's Lighthouse
Peter was very happy at the lighthouse with his grandma (he hasn't decided on what to call her yet).
Eddie was very distraught at the lighthouse because he couldn't see his "Campaw". He also became distraught when his feet sunk in the mud and he had to be pulled out by my dad. The mud kept one of his shoes. When we pulled it out, sweetly-sensitive Eddie was so upset by how dirty it was. Luckily it's as good as new now.
A sweet picture of Peter sleeping on Grandma's lap.
Peter looks so cute sitting up in his boppy holding his penguin. He seems to love these penguins. He doesn't stay sitting up for long, as you can see in the next picture.
Peter loves to hold his toes.
Peter spends the majority of his day in his sling. He loves it! He gets a lot of toe-playing time in here. He even falls asleep in here when he is tired. If I take the whole sling off with him in it, I can lay him down without waking him up (see the next picture).
Peter looks so sweet clasping his hands in his sleep. *The big red mark on his arm is a mosquito bite. He gets at least one each time we go outside. The bite spot always gets so big.
Peter loves his daddy! He also loves grabbing and holding onto our faces.
Peter often has this inquisitive look on his face. He's just so handsome!
Abby holding Peter's arm. So sweet!
Peter using Abby as a footrest. So resourceful! ;)
Peter checking his cousin out.
One thing I absolutely loved about living in Atlanta was attending church on temple grounds; our church backed up to the temple. There's a sacred feeling near a temple. Admittedly, I took it for granted after awhile. Now the closest temple is four hours away, and I am so sad. Our last family home evening in Georgia was spent on the temple grounds. Here are some pictures.
I hope to see Eddie heading to the temple many times in his life.
the hill in front of the temple
If you live near a temple, don't take it for granted. GO! And, pray for a temple in Tallahassee, too!
