Crackers Are For Ducks??

On Friday, after MDO, I took McCoy over to MeMe and Dig's to play with Owen and Anna Grace. He loves playing with them and trying to keep up! We had a big time!
We rode over to the pond in MeMe's golfcart with a huge stash of crackers for the ducks. McCoy thought the ducks were funny, but decided that they weren't very hungry so he, along with Anna Grace, ate his crackers instead! I think he might have eaten a whole box by himself!!

I think the ducks should be scared of this crew!

"Are you sure the ducks like crackers?"

"Hurry, Anna Grace! Take the crackers and run!"

Once the ducks (and McCoy) were full, we went over to the neighborhood playground. McCoy has become quite the climber lately, so he had lots of fun!

Anna Grace

McCoy looks petrified in this picture but he was actually having lots of fun! He just got a little nervous at the beginning but loved sliding down!

"Owen, are you sure you can do this?"

Everybody taking a rest!

Then we went back to the house so the kids could cruise around in Owen's mustang. Don't worry, we didn't let McCoy drive, but he liked to pretend.

WARNING: You might want to stay off the road while these three are driving!

Somebody Likes Jelly Beans...

...especially the black ones!!

America's Favorite Pasttime

The Easter bunny brought McCoy a t-ball set and on Wednesday, it was warm enough for us to head outside and try it out! McCoy loves anything that has a ball and something that you can hit things with, so he was having a big time!
Of course we had to get a picture of McCoy and his first tball coach, Daddy. I think this is the moment that Kirk has been waiting for since we found out we were having a boy...

McCoy and Coach Daddy

I just decided I needed to stay out of the way and take pictures. Baseball (or t-ball) is not really Mommy's thing!

Setting up for a swing...

Serious concentration when his tongue is out...

HOMERUN!!!

"Who wants my signed ball??"

McCoy did a great job and Coach was very impressed! He also liked hitting the plants and anything else he could find with his bat. His new toy has many uses!

After the baseball game, McCoy took his bath and Daddy gave him a new slicked back hairdo. Maybe baseball players do their hair this way???

"My daddy does my hair!"

After Wednesday's practice, we wanted to take McCoy to see the real thing. On Friday night, we met up with Holden and his parents for pizza at Tim's and then we went to the Naturals game. McCoy had a big time! He loved watching the game, dancing to the music, and playing with Holden. I think the only part he wasn't to thrilled about was meeting Strike, the sasquatch...which I can completely understand. He's a little scary looking! All of the adorable pictures of Holden and McCoy together are on Leanne's camera so I'll have to steal those from her blog...

Kisses for Daddy!

"Go Naturals!

"Ok, enough with the pictures!"

Easter Weekend

This year we spent Easter in El Dorado. McCoy was so excited to see his Gigi, Pop, and Aunt Sara! Also, his Great Aunt TeTe and cousins, Cissy and Morgan, came to see him on Saturday. He had a very busy and eventful weekend!
When we got there, the first thing he wanted to do is take a ride in his wagon. He LOVES being pulled and pushing the wagon himself. He thinks it's so funny to go really fast!

"Let's go again!"

Pop was eating some chocolate pudding and McCoy decided he wanted some, too. He loved it! He likes to use forks and spoons when he eats and refuses to let anyone help him. He's doing a great job, but it makes for a big mess! Good thing bathtime was next!

"Do I have something on my face??"

"Let me make sure there's some in my hair, too!"

He also loves to try on sunglasses. When he sees me put mine on in the car, he immediately points at them and goes "eh, eh, eh!". You know the noise I'm talking about if you have an 18 month old! He saw Gigi's on the counter and had to test them out!

"How do they look?"

On Saturday, when McCoy's great aunt and cousins came to visit, he was so excited! They even brought him some bunny cupcakes.

Morgan making sure they taste ok!

Hanging with Cissy!

Hugs from Morgan!

The cutest bunny ever!

On Easter Sunday, it was rainy and a little chilly, which I feel like always happens! But, we were still able to get ready and out the door on time for church. The service and music were great. They even had the kids' choir come up and sing which is always so cute! After the service, we went to the Country Club for a yummy lunch and then back to Gigi and Pop's for naptime

Our family!

Playing with some of his goodies!

Happy Easter!

Royal Caribbean Cruise

Last week, Kirk's parents took the family on a caribbean cruise! We went to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Labadee, Haiti. We had SO much fun! The cruise ship was huge and there was lots to do! I have a ton of pictures to go with this post, so there is not going to be much writing.

To start the trip off, Kirk and I were a little nervous about the plane ride. McCoy is at an age where he just sits in someone's lap in a plane and I thought there was no way he was going to sit still! But I have to brag on him...he was an angel! And we were lucky enough that there was always an extra seat next to someone for him to sit in. Also, Elmo videos and snacks work wonders!

Waiting for our plane

Naptime...for 20 minutes!

We spent one night in Miami before getting on the boat. We went to dinner at a great restaurant in South Beach. Jessica ordered a mojito that was HUGE so I helped her out a little...what better way to start out a caribbean vacation???

McCoy had so much fun at the restaurant since we were sitting outside and there was lots going on! I have to say, it was pretty late, he'd only had a 20 minute nap, and he was loving it!! Maybe he's a little delirious??

On Saturday, we boarded the boat and got ready to set sail. Of course, we had to get a rum drink to celebrate!

Jessica, Linda, me

View of Miami from the front of our boat

It was extremely windy on the top...McCoy wants to take off!

At dinner that night, McCoy's napless days and late nights caught up with him. He passed out in the middle of eating! LITERALLY! I think he might have had some broccoli in his mouth at the time. This was a first for him!

The next night we went to an ice show before dinner. It was really neat, but I have to say, I think McCoy had the most fun. He was laughing, screaming, and clapping his hands the whole time! It was so cute!

When we would go back to our rooms after dinner, our beds had been turned down, McCoy's pack and play was set up and we would have an animal made of towels on our bed. It was always a different animal and they were so cute! The first night we had a dog...

McCoy was a big fan of the pool! He loves splashing and running around in the water. He had so much fun playing with Anna Grace, our niece. She is so sweet to him!

Just hanging...love his belly!

Resting a little...

Kisses for Baby Caroline!

Our first stop was San Juan, Puerto Rico. We had lots of fun walking around and doing a little shopping. McCoy was a trooper!

The 3 of us in front of a statue of...something....

Owen, Anna Grace, and Dig being attacked by pigeons

Our next stop was St. Maarten which is absolutely gorgeous! It had a neat market and some great art galleries filled with work by local artists. There was some really neat stuff!

The front of our boat...HUGE

Beautiful St. Maarten

Pulling away from St. Maarten...notice my tan line...EEK!

And our third, and final stop, was Labadee, Haiti. This is an island owned by Royal Caribbean. It has a huge market, a few water parks, and beaches. It was so relaxing!!! Kirk is not a fan of the beach so he took McCoy back to the boat a little early for lunch and a nap. That gave me lots of time to get a tan!

McCoy playing with MeMe and Mommy at the smaller water park

We always had such a busy time during the day that McCoy was worn out during dinner. We started bringing his paci, blanket, and a book with us!!

A rare picture of Kirk and I

The last night they had a Pirate's Parade that McCoy loved! He was clapping the whole time!

Even though I have a ton of pics, I'm still missing some. There were a few days that we went without a camera so I need to get copies of everyone else's!

There was so much to do on the cruise ship and it really did have something for every age. We all had so much fun!