The Split

Cousin Calvin imitating a statue

Aiden with his great grandfather, Pepaw

Mimi, Aiden, Aunt Sarah, Calvin, and Uncle Jason

Mimi playing with Aiden

Great Grandmother Mary with Aiden (Above) and Grandpa Morse (below)

Luke and Liam riding the train at the Zoo
Bedtime Story from Grandpa Carrithers

Liam driving the car

Teacups!

Luke insisted on riding in the purple car even though there was already a girl in it

Liam

We frequently have to divide and conquer to get things done with the three boys in tow. For example, John often entertains the boys at Target with smoothies or icees while I grocery shop with Aiden. Or, I might take Luke and Liam in the afternoons while John pushes Aiden in the jogging stroller. Either way, it helps us to get a few things accomplished. Over the weekend, we had our first "split" where we were actually in different states. I went home to visit family with Aiden while John stayed in Minnesota with the boys and enjoyed a visit from his parents.

Aiden made his second plane trip all the way to Arkansas and did very well. He is really easygoing and it was hard for me to believe that he even napped in my lap on the plane! Is this really our kid? Aiden met his 93 year old great grandmother (Mary) and his great grandfather (Peepaw) for the first time. He also enjoyed getting to see his grandparents, Aunt Sarah, Uncle Jason, and cousin Calvin. Aiden and I were very glad to get back to the weather in Minnesota as the heat in Arkansas this summer is oppressive. It was, on average, 110 degrees while we were there with some 17 days and counting of triple digit temperatures (minus the heat index).

John, Luke, and Liam, on the other hand, enjoyed time with Grandpa and Grandma Carrithers. Their weekend included a trip to the Zoo, the pool, and lots of time playing inside and outside. The boys were sad to see John head back to work on Monday and a little disappointed to have Mommy pick them up from school rather than Daddy!