I'm a big kid now!

January 15th I headed back to the doctor for my four-month appointment! I was off the charts once again! I weighed in at 18.5lbs and was 26.5 inches long. I was in the 100th percentile for both height and weight again.
We asked the doctor if we could go ahead and start Carter on cereal he said that we could do that AND add food along with it. So that's what we've done! Carter has his cereal in the mornings and then his veggies at night. We started with peas and he just gobbles them down...shock shock. Of course it's quite the messy process but it is still so much fun. Carter can't seem to keep his little hands out of his mouth when we are feeding him so we've found peas in his nose, ears and of course all over his face! Ahhh, the joys of parenthood! ;) Life is great!

BEFORE!

First Bite...not too bad...a little bland but doing ok!

Now onto peas...these are a tad bit messier than the cereal!

I'm slowly starting to get used to this new stuff called food!

Mommy Snuggles!

Daddy captured a few pictures of mommy and me tonight while I was taking a snooze. After the first picture the flash woke me up. Mommy loves cuddling with me!!

Sausage Legs!

Wonder why daddy has this nickname for me? Mommy took some pictures tonight before bathtime. I love chewing on blankies!
I had a big day today! I went to the doctor for my 4 month appointment! I weighed in at 18.4lbs and 26.5 inches long! This time I was in the 97th percentile for both height and weight. In addition to the height and weight check, I had another round of shots today. Those are NOT fun!!

Field Museum Visit!

Even though this wasn't my first trip to Chicago...it's my first trip with mommy and daddy! Auntie Jennifer, Uncle Dan and Cuz Colette took me here back in October when they were watching me for the weekend. Uncle Dan tried brainwashing me to become a Chicago Bears fan!! Let's just hope I don't remember that portion of the trip! :)
Uncle Dan's company sponsored the map exhibit that is on display right now at the musuem. So we all met up for a Saturday event. We all had a great time!
Mommy keeps saying how great I did on Saturday! There was so much to look at, I didn't want to miss out on anything! This was my first trip in my stroller!! I was sitting up like a big boy! I hardly took a nap because there was so much to take in! I crashed in the car on the way home and didn't even flinch when daddy put me into bed!!
The highlight of mommy's day was hearing her little sweet pea, Colette, say her name!! Mommy and Colette got separated from the group on Saturday and they had so much fun looking at all the birdies in the animal exhibit! :)
Mommy and daddy found out how much more work it is to keep up with an 18 month old! I can't wait until daddy can toss me around like he did Colette! It sure looked like she had fun sitting up on his shoulders!! Soon enough!! :)

Tracking Visitors...

Ok dad...here you go! You had asked me a long time ago if I knew how many people were coming to Carter's blog! I just found a way to start tracking this! I started the counter at 100 so it didn't look too pathetic! :)

Happy 40th Anniversary Grandma & Grandpa Flack

Colette and I (along with our parents) gave Grandma and Grandpa Flack and picture of us for their anniverary...and it was for Christmas too. They were so surprised! Mommy & Auntie had special outfits that they bought for us so we matched perfectly in our pictures! Gosh we were just too cute! We'll have to do another picture next year so we include my new cousin!!
By the way...not sure if any of you can see the picture of Colette and I, but I was supposed to wear that red vest for Christmas so I matched my favorite cousin. Mommy went to put it on me that day and it was too small! I only wore it a month ago!

I'm the big cousin now!

Christmas afternoon was spent with daddy's family. Boy oh boy did I get a special present from my auntie and uncle!! Colette is going to be a big sister and I'm going to be a big cousin! Oh boy, I can hardly wait! I know mommy and daddy are really excited too! My auntie is due July 8th!

Carter Family Christmas!

My first Christmas and boy oh boy was it full of fun and surprises! All of my grandparents and my special auntie and uncle just spoiled me with all kinds of love and goodies!! All in all, I had a pretty good first Christmas! Next year will be even better!!

Happy Belated Birthday Daddy!

Ok, mommy is a little behind with her blog posts! Daddy turned the big 2-8 on 12/20! We grilled up some big ol juicy steaks and just enjoyed the evening! I helped make daddy a little scrapbook of all of our adventures we've had so far. I think he really liked it!