The Raphael Family

Today was a big afternoon for Karter, and actually a big deal for mom and dad too.  It was Karter's first trip to see the dentist, and another realization for us that our little guy is growing up so fast.
Karter did wonderful at the dentist, in fact both my friend Tonya (his dental hygienist) and the dentist said he was the best two year old patient they've had....

This summer we took off for Oregon for a little fun at the beach.  We stayed at a co workers time share right on the beach for two days and had a blast.
First afternoon consisted of Walking the downtown strip, watching the bummer cars, and a carousel ride of course....

It saddens me to think that in a little over two weeks my summer break will be over, and it will be back to the daily rat race.  I have so enjoyed spending time with Karter, and doing family outings together since Jasen has been on vacation.  It is few...

So Karter doesn't watch a lot of television but one of his most favorite cartoons is Bubble Guppies! He loves the fact that they swim, and knows each of them by name.
Jasen and I started Karter in swim lessons a few months back and we now have our very own bubble guppy on our hands! Here are a few pictures from one of his swimming lessons!  He really loves it, and it has become such a fun thing for Jasen and I to...