Auntie Erin sends a Bumbo!

A Bumbo? What's a Bumbo you ask, well it's this really cool chair that Carter is sitting in. It helps support little ones so they can learn to sit quicker. It strengthens their abs, hey maybe I need one.

It is perfect for reading time, Carter was occupied for some time.

Then he decided he better call Auntie Erin to thank her for the cool new chair! He continued to read while the call was connected.

Play time

Today, I got all of Carter's toys out and he played for some time all by himself.

He actually likes his sunglasses and his rattle bracelet.

(the sunglasses were kind of silly considering we were in the house, but he's just soooo cute I couldn't resist.)

Bree's birthday party

Very cute Clifford theme party for 1 year old Bree.
There were presents galore!

Birthday Girl!

Auntie Kari baked Bree her own Clifford cake, she loved it! And we all loved that she wouldn't eat it unless she had a spoon!

Happy Family, Bree shares her cake with her Daddy!

Just a few of the great presents Bree got . . .

a cute green chair from her Daddy and Mommy that's just her size,
a rocking zebra from us,
and a soft unicorn from Auntie Kari.

Mommy and Me!

Computer Work

Daddy would like you to think that he is working away on the computer but even I can tell he's just checking football scores, very interesting!
Smile! Seahawks won!

More smiles for Mommy!

Happy 1st Birthday Bree!!!!

Our sweetie pie niece, Bree, turns 1 today, can't believe it's been a whole year since we were all sitting at the hospital waiting to meet her. She was this tiny baby not that long ago. Now she's walking (almost), chatting, smiling, laughing, and she likes Clifford the big red dog (hence the pic below). She's a brilliant little girl. Crazy what a child can accomplish in 1 small year.

So without further ado . . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!!!

Here's a picture for just for you!

Just Rolling . . .

I put Carter down for some "tummy time" this am and went into the bathroom for a second, when I came back he was on his back. Hmmmm, how did that happen? Didn't I leave him on his tummy? I thought maybe I was nuts, so I put him back on his tummy and sat down next to him while I folded clothes. The next thing I new he was on his back again. Ok, this time I know I am not crazy, so I ran to get the camera in case he did it again. And he did . . .

. . . and so I sound like an over zealous crazy lady . . . but like I said, "Good Job, Carter!!!"

Guess what I heard today?

As usual Mommy was scanning the blog "Lyssa Lou and her Doggie too" and I heard Mommy say "Hurray, what good news!!!!!" Their good friends, Greg and Paula, have a great surprise.

Go to their blog to see the good news for yourself. Congrats you pot lickers!!!!!

Here's another try

Sorry this video is sideways, I wasn't holding the camera right. He's not doing anything too exciting, just cooing, I will try to get something "more genius" later.

Video

I am playing with Blogger, trying to upload video of Carter. This isn't great video but I am practicing with it so be patient with me.

Is it Winter or is My Mom nuts?

Mom is nuts, it is 85 outside today but she bought these cute mittens and silly Reindeer hat and couldn't wait to put them on me.

In fact it was sooooo beautiful outside today that we spent some time on the new lawn.

Attention Seeker

I think Patch is craving some attention, what do you think?

Weekend Visitors

Uncle Bill and Auntie Sara came to visit this past weekend. I got to wear my special fireman jammies in honor of my favorite fireman . . . Uncle Bill.

We had a couple meals with Mike, Amanda and Dane. Dane loves Sara.
Another cute picture of two very handsome boys . . . even if you didn't bring your uniform, Bill.

Of course my Mommy is a little biased but she thinks I am the cutest boy she knows, aside from my Daddy that is. Now that she works on Monday, Tuesday and 1/2 day Thursday she REALLY misses me. She can't wait to get home to hug me.

Just think, three months ago my parents didn't even know who I was, I had no name, no cute smile they could smile back at, no sparkly eyes, no giggles, no cuddles, no sweet sleepy eyes, no bath time fun, no footsie jammies, no Curious George hairline, no dancing to funny songs, no off key lullabies, no silly sneezes, no tiny hands to wrap around Daddy's finger, no tiny toes to tickle, no wake-up sighs, no "come get me" cries, no rushing home from work just to kiss me. I can't imagine what life was like before I came into the world.

3 Months old!!!

Daddy and Mommy are almost excited as I am. I turned 3 months old today!!!

Yipppppeeee!

Happy Boy Bath

Carter loves bathtime, any time he is fussy at the end of the night we put him in his little tub at the kitchen sink and these are the smiles we are rewarded with.

Anyone who knows me, knows that when someone bulges their eyes it FREAKS me out. It's a weird phobia I have, like clowns or spiders to some people. I scream and hide . . . but for some reason when this little guy does it I can't help but smile.

. . . and then he flashes his little smile and my heart melts.

Hampppy Birrrfffdeee Auunttttee A. . .

I am trying to say "Happy Birthday Auntie Amanda", but I just can't put this binky down for a second, even if it is to tell Mommy's bestest friend that I love her and hope she has a day full of good naps, warm milk, swinging, and playing in the jumperoo. . . At least that's an ideal day for me. Hamppy Birrrfffdeeee anyway!

Strike a Pose

I am superhero Naked Man, I will get you with my cute looks and this fabulous pose.

Me and My Sisters

I just figured out I have two sisters.

Hello, when did they get here?










All of a sudden they appear everywhere I am but they stay just out of reach.

They look soft . . . and scared,

Here Kitty Kitty.

(Aunt Doris also pointed out that while Carter looks sweet and innocent in this picture, he is actually flashing us another one of those "signs" with his right hand . . . as if to say, "listen here Mom, NO MORE PICTURES.")

Ghosts, Goblins and... Cute Babies??!! Happy Halloween!

Who's that Lion and what has he done with my Carter?

Hey Dane, stop the Monkey business... we're trying to look cute for our pictures!

Mommy had to explain to the Princess that I'm not really a Lion, its just me, Carter, see?!

What a party! Time to head back to my den and hibernate for the winter!

Friday Nite Fun

Friday we went out to dinner with Mike, Amanda and Dane. Then we headed back to our house to get Carter and Dane settled for bedtime.

After Carter's bath he teaches Mikey about his new discovery. His hands have become quite the interesting new toy.

Learning to Read

Carter has recently begun to really focus on books. He can usually entertain himself (5 mintues at a time) with brightly colored books.

This must have been a good page . . .

Below is another of his favorite books, he can read and chew on it at the same time

. . . thank you Paula!

Yard Pictures

The lawn is in and it sure looks pretty . . . too bad Carter can't play on it for 2 whole weeks.

We moved a couple palm trees, they were growing too close together so Jeff hired some help and moved the larger palm tree about 5 feet to the left of where it was. That tree was sooooo heavy it took 3 guys and a 2x4 just to roll it 5 feet!

How to Get My Way . . . an original poem by CWS

I sat and pondered just how to get my way . . .

I can usually flash a smile if Mom and Dad say, "No way."

I can try to look innocent, and pretend I have something important to say, Or, like my bib says, just ask Grandma. She's sure to say "Ok!"

Happy Birthday Auntie Erin!

Happy Birthday, I love you. Hope your day is wonderful.

Love,

Your little Pun'kin

Carter