The Carlos Family: Summer is Here! Yay for June!

We are so happy it is summer and the babes are thrilled Mommy doesn't have to leave to "teach the kids." We don't have grand summer plans, but have a bucket list of fun adventures we plan to accomplish by September. So far we've gone to Disneyland since our passes are blacked out until the end of the summer, went to an Angels game, and frolicked in the sun at the beach! Our plans were a bit halted by one of the ugliest viruses that plagued both Easton and Clayton. Easton came down with the virus a few days after his surgery (surgery was a success, but was a really difficult experience for all). Clayton and I came down with it about a week after Easton and Chloe and Ryan skated past it (lucky them!). The virus started with a moderate fever that ran for about 6 days straight. Sometimes Tylenol/Advil didn't even break the fever. Mine stayed at 102 for 2 straight days. The boys were more receptive to medicine, but 100-102 fevers for 6 straight days is miserable. They then did a random vomit and had a nasty cough with a super sore throat. Neither Clay or E ate. Easton seemed to get back to himself quicker than Clayton. Clayton is still in recovery mode and his voice is finally almost completely back. It was heartbreaking and so boring for all of us! So now that we are healthy, the fun will resume!!

Clayton and Chloe are rocking it in swimming. Clayton is kicking and pulling with is arms and even popping up to breathe on his own. Sometimes he opens his mouth a little too soon, though. Chloe has been struggling immensely to get her kicks above water. She had a full lesson last week since Clayton was sick and the next day her kicks were amazing! She's now on her way to learning how to put the whole motion together. Easton is a water monkey! The boy absolutely loves the water. He bypassed the tube and went straight into the Puddle Jumper and doesn't need asssitance. E laughs when he's dunked and is giddy the whole time he's swimming. Time for lessons!

All three truly are a dream come true. They are happy, eager, and oh so very challenging! Clayton is busy playing all of his sports and just started soccer. Chloe adores taking care of her baby and started ballet and tap at a studio. She loves it! It's so wonderful seeing her shine independently from her brother. Easton is our little monster. He gives slobbery kisses on command, waves, hi and bye, has a plethora of sounds that mean a whole lot to him, gets super frustrated when he can't do something or one of the twins takes something from him, points at what he wants, and loves sweets!

Here's some pictures from our month on the crazy farm!

We started sticker charts for C and C. A trip to the the ice cream store was their first reward!