End of September Ohio Campbell Visit

During the last week of October we got a visit from the Ohio Campbells. Everyone had a very good time.

Hallie Berry just loved Mr. Happy. Interestingly, most babies/toddlers do...
Troy took lots of notes from Hallie on how to walk and do other fun stuff too.
One day we went to the pool. Everyone had a good time, even Troy Boy.
But seriously, when you go out with "that guy," doesn't everybody have a good time?
Everyone give Liz a big "thank you," for keeping up the Ohio Campbell "weird face" tradition for family photos. Thanks Liz. Good thing Troy was asleep for that hyena impersonation.
Big time asleep.
We all took turns on the high-dive and we all took longer than expected making our first jump, including Cristy, who took around 2 minutes. A little boy was trying to motivate her to jump so he could start doing his flips.

What a precious family!
The next day we went to a beach in Maryland. The water was a little too cold, but we had a nice walk down the coast. Nathaniel was soon exhausted from all the excitement...
...but nothing can rejuvenate a parent like a folksy dance with Captain Adorable.
Everyone gave half-smiles because the boardwalk was scorching hot.
Who doesn't love swings? Probably the same people who don't get upset when their ice cream falls off their cone. We also went for a walk around a local park. We saw a lot of turtles in the pond and tried to get pictures, but none really came out, so we settled for these Jokers instead :)

After the weekend, Cristy continued home with the Ohio Campbells for a week in Cincy. Hey, by the way, have you ever read that book "Brave New World?"


Cristy helped Liz wrap up some projects around the house and plan a baby shower. They had such a good time getting to know each other better.
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Apparently this is Grant's idea of showing Cristy a good time around the town. She's never going up there along again!

Cristy took this picture just for Nathaniel, who loves Kentucky basketball. The football shoulder straps just made it that much better.

Next Up: Surprise!!!

September 2010

We did a couple of fun things in September. We also performed a lot of care-giving for our then (and now) teething son.

Troy says, "Hanging with one of my main dogz, Xander Pants. What WHAT!?!"

"Ove is one of the cool older kids I look up to," says Troy. "He can walk and that's kewl."

On Labor Day a bunch of our neighbors got together and had a picnic at the park. We were rebels and invited non-neighbor friends.

Around this time Cristy got a new front career because the Baby Bjorn wasn't so good for her back (our son is too fat). This other carrier (than you Craig's List!) has a nice back strap that offers more lumbar support.

Troy loves sporting his Troy gear. Also, Troy's parents love it when Troy sports his Troy gear.

Sometimes Dad and Troy even switch clothes (mostly just clothing accessories). They are so cool.

And happy.

One night Papa Bear caught Mama Bear walking around in the dark living room brushing her teeth. It was creepy funny. (Note: the flash destroyed the forensic evidence.) This event is only really funny because Nathaniel gets made fun of for doing it all the time, and he finally caught Mama in the act.

September 18th we went fruit picking in Maryland with our Ward. It was awesome. Everything is cheaper because you pick it yourself, and its fresh.

Our leftmost neighbors Jim and Lisa (standing on the left) also came.

We could not understand why Troy kept picking so many apples. He doesn't even like apples (or any non-milk food, for that matter).

Please note how much happier Troy is when he sees Mama than when he sees Dad. If only Nathaniel's mammary glands were active :(

Parents are always so happy to give their children new experiences. And children...are sometimes so aloof.

Why the Moreiras were so excited to see the cow we will never really know. But wow...how about that cow! (Troy says, "it is a nice cow Dad.")

Next Up: The Ohio Campbells Visit!

Labor Day Weekend--Troy, Alabama

Ever since Troy was born we have been looking forward to introducing him to his Great-Great Grandmother. Over Labor Day Weekend we got that chance. We also took many other photo opportunities (we had a lot of time to kill).

Hi Great-Great-Grandma Seaton!

Troy is her first great-great-grandchild. Way to produce one one for the team Cristy and Nathaniel.

"Make WAAAAAAY...For KIIIIIIIIIIIIIING ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII." (Name that movie)

What amazing toe dexterity you have Troy.

Carly tried using a film camera over the weekend. Lightning is different, but she enjoyed herself.

Troy slept in a drawer over the weekend. A heavily padded drawer, but a drawer nonetheless.

Being that we were in the town of Troy, and that the University of Troy was so close, you can imagine that there were quite a few "Troy" and Troy Trojans" items available for purchase. Troy was so proud of his Jersey.

With Great-Grandma Wright.

Troy with Grandma and Great Aunt Sara.

(From left to right): Great-Grandpa Wright, Cristy, Nathaniel, Grandma, Carly, Troy, and Great-Great Grandma Seaton.

They were both pretty happy to hang out together.

A mother with her daughters.

Great Grandma has a pretty intense collection of pictures adorning her walls. Maybe about 100. Here is Nathanil and Carly's section (badly outdated).

This is kind of like a memorial for Nathaniel's Great Grandpa Seaton.

They are country road people.

This is Aunt Sarah's lake, and the house across the way is Great Grandma Seaton's house. They live across the street from each other.

Nathaniel used to gather eggs from this barn, but these days it is just used to house farm equipment.

Farm equipment like this.

Lastly we wanted to visit the University of Troy. Go Trojans!

Next Up: Mid-September Activities + Apple-Picking in Maryland