New This Week

Carter has really gotten his colors down good this week. I love this!!

Also, another big thing. As most of you know, my boy is not much of a climber... thank goodness. He has recently started trying to climb up onto the couch and the desk chair, and he's pretty much gotten the hang of it. Although I'm proud that he's finally figured it out, I'm not too excited about this new skill. I was hoping it would never come. As you can see, he's pretty excited about his accomplishment!!

My Poor Baby

Carter had a little bit of a rough day today. His allergies were crazy; I know he didn't feel good at all. Also, his bottom molars are FINALLY cutting, and we all know how that goes. Between allergies, runny nose, and molars, you can see why this poor little guy just wasn't happy all day long. After lunch, I was trying to keep him busy while I finished up a few chores around the house, so I put on Sesame Street. He gladly got up on the couch and asked for his "wuddy" (lovey... aka little blue sleepy-time blanket). He looked so cute and happy laying up there (for the first time all day), so much so that I snapped a picture real quick.

A few minutes later:

And a few more minutes later:

If you know my child, you know that he does NOT fall asleep anywhere but his crib and occasionally his car seat. He is not the child you see asleep in their high chair with a plate full of food in front of them. He is not the child who had a still moment on the floor and nodded off. And he is certainly not the child who falls asleep on the couch, sitting up, while watching Elmo. So you can imagine my surprise when I came around the back of the couch and saw this. With all that said, it kind of broke my heart a little.

Happy Halloween!!

As you can see, Carter was Superman for Halloween! We took him trick or treating around our neighborhood for a little while. At first he didn't know what to think, but after a few houses he started to get the hang of it. He seemed to really enjoy it! Once we got home, he helped me hand out candy to our own trick or treaters. He loved having all the kids come to our door and telling them "Hi" and "Bye!" 

Almost ready to head out!

 

 Complete with a baseball bucket, we're ready!

 Giving me the "cheese" face while heading out the door.

 Starting to get the hand of it.

 Lead the way, son!

Enjoying a treat once we got home.... he's already asked for a sucker twice today. GREAT!

18 Month Check Up

It's a few weeks late, but we went to visit Dr. Nail today for another check up. Carter is 26lbs 8oz, and 33.5 inches tall. He got good marks on both his physical exam and developmental skills. He REALLY was not happy about any of the measurements or the exam. That boy is STRONG! He fought and fought, and Daddy could barely hold him down! It was actually quite sad... he kept saying "Mommy, Daddy, help, help!" and "Please!" I couldn't help but laugh, but I also felt horrible doing that to him! He did get a flu shot, but no other shots this time. We'll go back in April when he turns 2!

Playdate with Olivia

Carter had a fun playdate today with miss Olivia. Stasha and I have been friends for several years now, and Carter ad Olivia were born just one day apart. We met for some playtime at the park, and then had lunch at our favorite place, Chic-Fil-A! We don't get to see them often enough, and we all definitely enjoyed ourselves!! My camera battery was dead, so here are some pictures I stole from Stasha!

Fall Family Fun

We went to (yet another!) pumpkin patch, The Pumpkin Express, this weekend with my parents. It was out by their house in Argyle, and it was great! We were able to squeeze in a lot of fun before the bad weather came rolling in. It started pooring on us just as we got in the car to go home!

Riding on the Choo Choo with Daddy, enjoying a sucker

Check out that blue tongue!

Just us three

Carter and his Nana and Grandad

This boy is obsessed with cars lately, he loves to "drive"

My fav pic of the day, running around in the haystack maze. He had so much fun in there!

He loves pumpkins... he calls them "kepas"

Carter and daddy enjoying the little play house

A really cool hollowed out tree trunk!

This makes me smile

Getting brave and heading in

Second fav shot of the day... this boy loves his Grandad!

He was done with the tree trunk by the time we got here... oh well, still cute.

Teeter totter fun!

He adored this... probably would've stayed on there all day if it wasn't for
Mommy & Daddy's back sides getting sore! =o)

Big boy!

LOVED this pumpkin patch... we'll be going back every year!

Carter and Lila

Earlier this week Liz and I got together to let the kiddos play. Lila is 9 months, and oh, so cute! She crawls all over and pulls up on things, and loves to clap! I have a hard time remembering Carter like that, but it wasn't that long ago. She was very interested in watching Carter buzz all over the place. And he enjoyed watching her, too!

He had a walker like this one at Grandma & Grandpas that he used a lot when he was younger, and he acted like he remembered it! He insisted on getting in Lila's! This cracks me up.... he looks like a giant stuffed in that little baby toy!! It played a bunch of fun little tunes, and he just sat in that thing pushing the button over and over and kept on dancing (with his arms, mostly, above) while Lila watched in amazement. Below, they're clapping together to the music!


 
Carter was mostly well behaved while we were there, but he is really starting to give me fits lately.... not fun! I think he was training Lila how it's done, so she can do the same for her Mommy soon! Anyway, hopefully we get a chance to play with Liz and Lila again soon!

Go Rangers!

We're so excited that the Rangers are doing so well in the playoffs! I found this cute little outfit at a kids' clothes consignment store in Friso... barely worn, and only $8! And I think it'll fit him next season, too. Great deals make me happy!

 If only that were a baseball.....

Road Trip

We took a family road trip last weekend to Ruston, Louisiana. It was Carter's first!!

Eric went to college at Louisiana Tech, and my cousin is currently playing volleyball there. So we decided to head over for homecoming and the football game, and watch Caitlin's games as well. We left Friday around lunch time and got there about 5:30. Carter did really well in the car, with the help of an hour and a half nap, the DVD player, and of course, my wonderful Mother in law who kept my boy entertained in the back seat! He did get a little restless, and the last 45 minutes of the drive was pretty rough! Once we finally arrived, we met my aunt and uncle (Caitlin's parents), Caitlin, and Eric's college friend, Mark for a nice dinner, then hung out at the hotel, visited, and watched the Ranger game.

Saturday was a busy day full of visiting the campus, making a trip to the bookstore to get our LA Tech gear, back to the hotel for lunch and nap time, next to the football game where LA Tech beat Idaho, then to my cousins volleyball game against Boise State (unfortunately, they couldn't pull it out), then back to the hotel to have Carter in bed (finally!) by 9:30. Whew.... makes me tired just remembering it!!

Sunday we were up and on our way home by 7:00am, and home by 11:30 for lunch. Carter did SO well during the long car rides, and considering how cooped up he was at the football game, he was a little trooper. He really enjoyed the girls' volleyball game, too. I knew he would, because he thoroughly enjoyed the last one of Caitlin's games we went to in Arlington. Something about the ball popping up and flying through the air, and all the girls yelling got him so excited, and really interested in watching the game.

It was such a fun weekend with family and friends, and I'm glad we went! Looking forward to our next trip!!

Taking a break from the car to stretch our legs and have a snack.

 First time to cross the state line!

 Look at that cute polo I found for him at the bookstore. Best part: CLEARANCE - $5!!

 Roaming the campus Saturday morning

 Eric was so proud to bring Carter there!!

 Pretty "fowahs"

 Channel surfing just before nap time

 Finally made it to the game!

 Love this picture of my two boys!

 Go Tech!

 ♥ ♥ ♥

 At Caitlin's game.... she's the tallest one, just to the right of the ref.