6 month photo shoot...

We had Carter's six month pictures taken Saturday and decided we should do a family picture. They turned out great!! Hope you enjoy!

Vroom, vrooooom.....

Chuck just couldn't wait for it to get warm enough to take Carter on his first four-wheeler ride. The other day was beautiful, so we headed out! Carter enjoyed the ride through the cows and he didn't seemed to mind the noise. I'm sure in a couple years he will have his own mini four-wheeler. Carter also got to meet our neighbor Jim Pedula. He wasn't sure what to think of him but didn't cry! We are so thankful the weather is starting to get nicer as we enjoy spending time outside with the animals and on the fourwheelers.

Sooo tired, must sleep.....

Carter has been really enjoying his jungle bouncer for the last month or so. The other night after having a long day at daycare (he doesn't nap well there) he was just bouncing away and I was in the kitchen getting supper ready. I looked in the living room and he wasn't moving, so I motioned to Chuck to look at him. When I walked over to him he was sleeping so I snapped a quick photo, and the result of the picture is the second photo. What a little ham!! The time change has surely worked in my favor. He will now stay up from 715-800 and get up anywhere from 6-7...which is great!!

Already 6 months.....

Carter had his 6 month checkup yesterday and he was 20 lbs. 15 oz. and 28 inches! Hes in the 95 percentile for both weight and height. Growing like a weed...I hate to brag but Dr.Reimer said he is doing a great job and hitting every milestone he needs to! YaY!!

Real food at last....

So I tried really hard to hold Carter off on the cereal until six months....but I was just dying to start feeding him, so I gave in a couple weeks early. We have only tried plain rice cereal before bed, and he LOVES it! He opens his mouth when I put the spoon towards his mouth...I love it! I also read a book on baby sign language this week and am starting to sign to Carter. The book says it takes a child a couple months to pick up, but by 8 months they should be able to sign back to you. For the next month I am signing "eat" to him everytime he eats cereal or drinks a bottle. In the months following we will be working on milk and more. My newphew Mason signs more and eat and hes 1 1/2. I think it is amazing that thier little minds understand soooo much!

It probably won't be the last....

Carter sat on his first calf this last week. It was very cute!! I'm assuming that this won't be the last calf he rides as his father has already bought him a horse :) Lets hope he is a roper and not a rough-stock rider.

Too Cute....

We look "too" cute together!

I think I may like this little girl.....

Watch out Shawn, I think i'll date your daughter....in about 15

Carter got to meet his newest friend, Molly Medlen, today...he loved to look at her and smile. I think we better worry in about 15 years... She is very precious and we can't wait to watch the two grow up together!

Healthy at last!!

It has been quite along time since I last blogged...Carter's RSV got pretty bad, and I didn't have much time to do anything but love and take care of the little bug! After nebulizers, steroids, and Rocephin (antibiotic shot) we made it through. Boy that sure is scary when your little one is that sick and you can't do much for them (and I am a nurse). I can't imagine having a sick child all the time with something real serious. Carter continues to amaze us everyday and do more and more. He currently enjoys holding and sucking on his toys, talking, laughing, and rolling. I'm sure before we know it he will be crawling, teething, and walking....I can't wait to start cereal with him in just a couple weeks. Time sure does fly!! Yesterday one of my best friends was blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Molly. She is very precious and we kid her dad, Shawn, that she is Carter's future girlfriend. I can't wait to watch them grow up together as Jenna and I have been friends since we were born. In the pictures above Carter is wearing Mason's 1 year b-day hat that he gave us, Mason playing with Carter (They love eachother already), and Carter just lounging... We hope everyone stays healthy!!!