...The Old Man is Snoring!

It's raining it's pouring...the old man is snoring! I couldn't help it...I had to take this video!! During church a few weeks ago the guy in front of us looked back at Carter because he was snoring so loudly! :) Here is the proof! I guess I take after my Grandma Carter. :)

My buddy and me

Otis and I chillin in our chair! Daddy put me by Otis the other night when Otis was taking a nap.

My First Christmas Present

Grandma Flack gave me my first Christmas present. It was a plate for Santa's cookies, a mug for his milk and a small plate for the reindeer's carrots! Thanks Grandma!

First Christmas Ornament!

Grandma Carter bought me my first Christmas ornament. "Baby's First Christmas." I helped mommy hang it on the tree, it was our first ornament on our new tree too!

My new chair!

My friend, Noah, let me borrow his Bumbo chair. His new little sister, Hannah, is still too small for the chair so I'm using it for now. I'm finally enjoying this! I sat in my chair while mommy and daddy decorated the Christmas tree.

Tubby Bubbly!

Look at me!! I love bath time!! Daddy made mommy take the pictures from the waist up. He didn't want the whole world to see me naked!

Mommy & Me

Daddy snapped these pictures of mommy and me cuddling. Mommy is usually the one taking pictures so it is so nice to get pictures of us together! :)

Turkey Day in Wisconsin

Grandma and Grandpa Carter came up for Thanksgiving at my house. Mommy made her first Thanksgiving meal! The whole day really wore me out! I guess mommy must have slipped some turkey into my bottle!
Daddy bought a 22lb turkey for just the 4 of us!! Daddy's theory...go big or go home. So...while I enjoy my lovely formula they enjoy turkey! I helped mommy make a big batch of turkey noodle soup the other day and I think that took care of the rest of that bird!!

My First Thanksgiving Celebration

We celebrated with daddy's family the weekend before Thanksgiving. It was so much fun! I got to see my cousin Colette and play with her! Then later that night we all had a huge meal and then Grandma threw a surprise 65th birthday party for Grandpa! I had already gone to bed for the night but mommy and daddy told me it was a lot of fun and he was very surprised! Then on Sunday we all went to church together and then headed to another party! This time Grandpa Flack's family threw him a party!

Hike with Grandpa Flack

Daddy, Grandpa, Harley and I headed out to Oakdale Nature Reserve in Freeport for a crisp morning hike. I had a lot of fun hiking with Grandpa and Harley. Once again, we covered so much ground during the hike that I was wiped out at the end!!

Daddy & Me

Every night daddy reads me a story before bath time. This night he read me one of his favorite books, Father & Son. It was a gift from Joe & Eileen Bonnett when I was born. He has read through this a few times now and has really picked up some great advice!

Jumperoo in action!

Jackie here...I know...we are becoming "those parents." Look at my kid do this...look at him do that... I couldn't resist. He's slowly starting to get the hang of this jumperoo! I had to capture it on video!! :)
I didn't know you could upload your movies to this thing...how awesome! Be warned...there might be more videos to come!!

We've got a big boy!

We just got back from the doctor's office. Carter had his 2 month check up today. He did so well! He only cried for a few minutes after receiving his FOUR shots!!! Thankfully daddy went with us so he could hold Carter's hands while I sat there teary-eyed as the nurses poked him. He's such a trooper! His face was so red and he cried for a few minutes and then went right to sleep! Daddy got his flu shot at the same time so they have matching bandaids. :)

We also found out that we've got a big boy on our hands! Carter is in the 97th percentile for weight and for his height! Since being born he has doubled his birth weight and grown 5 inches! He weighed in at 14.3 lbs and was 25 inches long!

My buddy

Otis and I were helping mommy get ready this morning! I love Mr. O, he's such a good cat!

Active and Attractive!

I was having such a good morning playing in only my diaper! See all of my muscles! I know...I know...I'm just too cute!

My New Toy!

Oh boy oh boy, I'm so excited to grow a few more inches so I can start bouncing in my new jumperoo!!! Mommy and daddy set it up for me the other day and let me try it out! I was such a big boy, I can hold my head up all on my own now! I'm still trying to figure out how to coordinate my hands but one of these days I'll be able to play with all of these fun toys that are on this thing!

Because I'm still a little like mommy, my legs aren't long enough to touch the ground. Daddy put a shoe box under my feet so I could try it out. I straightened my legs a few times but it is going to take some practice before I get the hang of this. A few more pounds and inches and this little contraption will be the perfect fit!

In the pictures you can see my latest war wound. I got myself right down the nose the other night! Mommy needs to do a better job of trimming my nails! She forgets that I'm busy practicing my karate moves during the middle of the night!

Puddles of Drool

Mommy couldn't resist taking this picture the other night before bedtime! I guess I drooled a little huh?

Train Fest 2007

My Grandpa Carter loves trains AND me. On Saturday mommy and I met Grandma and Grandpa Carter over in Milwaukee for the 2007 Train Fest. It is held at the State Fair Park and is America's LARGEST model railroad show. I've never seen Grandpa so excited!

He carried me around all day long as we gazed at all of the model railroads, train cars and all of the fun accessories. I learned all about couplers, railroad tracks, locomotives and how much fun trains can be!

I can't wait to go back next year with my little stool so I can stand up with the big kids looking at all of the trains! Maybe Grandpa will let me ride on his shoulders so I can get an even better view of everything! I sure had a fun day and boy oh boy was I tired after that fun adventure!

Auntie Amber

Mommy's good friend from high school, Amber, came up for a few days to visit me. It was so much fun meeting her! She spoiled me rotten for a few days! Mommy and Amber had such a good time that they didn't get too many pictures of all of us together but here is a good one of her giving me what I like best...FOOD!

Laundry Time

Daddy just can't sit still when he watches me so he takes me all over the house with him while he works. Last week while I was in his care I ended up taking a nap in the laundry basket while he was in the back room. I must say it was quite cozy and I stayed there for a while! Daddy had to prove to mommy that I will sleep anywhere so here is the proof!

My First Halloween!

Grandma Flack got me this little shirt to wear on my first Halloween! Mommy and I went down to her work and visited all of her friends! I was such a good boy! I slept practically the whole time! She was happy that she was finally able to "show me off" to everyone!

I was a CUTE BABY for Halloween! Pretty original costume huh?

Sleepykins

That's what daddy likes to call me...I wonder why!?! :)