Just lookin cute

Just like Daddy

Carter watched intently as Jeff was busy doing minor repairs to some of our belongings that were damaged in the move. He was so impressed with the drill that he just had to figure out how it worked for himself. Oh, and Jeff had to get a picture of the moment. Like father like son.

Best Buds

Carter and Aubrey have found a new way to entertain themselves. Carter sits on Aubrey's bed and Aubrey pulls Carter around the house.

Winter in Wisconsin

A little different scene then Texas, but pretty all the same. The first picture is of our new house and the second just a shot we took while driving down the road the other day. I thought it was pretty.

Welcome to Cheese Country!

We are finally moved into our new house here in Wisconsin and have had tons of snow. No surprise :) Today, Carter was in need of a little fun so we bundled him up in his new snow garb, strapped him in his new sled, and let loose. Here are some of the photos from his first time in the snow.

Thanksgiving at Grandma's

This year, we spent Thanksgiving with Grandma Lynne. Carter and Aubrey had a great time spreading out and having space to run. Since we have been in the hotel for the past month or so, both of them I think were dying to get out of that room for a few nights. When I was younger my job on holidays was always to chop nuts for various food. This year, I was so proud to pass on the role to Carter. He had a blast just as I always did when I was young.



This is Carter spreading out on the ground playing with Daddy's shoes.



Just being goofy in the hotel

Winterizing

This is Carter in some of his winter wear. Couldn't resist taking his picture. He reminded me of the boy in "The Christmas Story" movie the way that he just stood there like a puff ball. So cute!

Happy Boy!

Halloween 2007

I know it has been a while since I have updated the blog, but things have been a little crazy lately. We made it to Wisconsin and are still living in the hotel here until our house in Texas sells. It is challenging at times with the dog and Carter cooped up in this little room with naps and all, but we are managing since it is only temporary. I have to say I am enjoying housekeeping though :) This year for Halloween Carter and I drove to my friend Judy's house in the north side of Chicago. She has a great neighborhood for Trick or Treating and Carter had a blast. This year we dressed him as a turtle. We followed Judy's boys door to door, but Carter more or less was just interested in the freedom of running in people's yards. He was amazed by the leaves and the sounds they make when you kick them. In Texas we just don't get leaves like that. Needless to say, he was asleep before I pulled out of her driveway. What a great time we had. I can't tell you how nice it was to enjoy occasions like these with great friends now.

Enjoying Our last few days in Texas

Getting Slap Happy

In case you haven't heard already, Jeff accepted a new job in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area. He is very excited to get rid of the pager that he has had tied to his hip for the past 6 years. We are really looking forward to the move. The company has offered full relocation with the catch that he has to start work in three weeks. So as you can imagine, it is off to the races. We really couldn't pass up the opportunity since many companies no longer offer relocation packages. So please forgive me if we aren't posting as often as usual, as we just have been extremely busy and are about to get even busier.

Carter tends to get really slap happy right before bed. In this picture he was running around the house chasing Aubrey, laughing histarically.

I'm getting tired mom!

Dallas World Aquarium

Below are a few pictures from our trip the the Aquarium. We had a great time! The aquarium was very nice but some of the exhibits were a little hard for Carter to view. I think it will be better to return when he is a few years older. We still had a great time getting out of the house for a change of environment. Carter wasn't quite sure what to think of the drag strip racing we took him too. Some cars he enjoyed while others not so much because they were too loud. Lesson learned that if Jeff would like to go in the future, we will have to invest in some ear protection. There were many other babies there with special racing ear muffs. Oh well, at least we tried. I think Jeff has already started looking into purchasing some on the internet:)

Little Drummer Boy

This weekend we are heading up to Dallas to check out the Aquarium. There just happens to be a race car track on the way that Jeff has been wanting to check out so we are planning on stopping there as well. We'll see how Carter does with the loud noise. He doesn't like the sound of the vaccuum or can opener but didn't mind fireworks or fire truck horns over the forth of July. So we will just have to see how things go. I'll update next week with pics from Dallas.

Just Thinking Things Through

Just Around The House

Chicken Noodle Soup-Without the Soup

Since the doctor instructed us to give Carter more table foods, Carter has tried a lot of different foods. So far we have had success with grilled cheese, vegetable soup, ravioli, scrambled eggs, mashed potatos, french fries, sweet potatos and more. However, I can't for the life of me get Carter to try small chunks of fruit. I have tried it all. I guess he will try it when he is ready especially since up to this point he has shown me he will only do things when he is good and ready :) The video below is from this afternoon when I decided to try chicken noodle soup with him. Let's just say he had a blast and his belly was a bit large when he was finished.

And we are off....

July Fun

This month has been packed full of family fun for Carter. After a week of visiting Grandma Lynne, Carter got to spend a week visiting Nonna (Toni) and the Marijanich clan. They came down to Texas and we had a great time doing the town. We had professional pictures taken so they will follow in a few weeks. As for now, here are a few pictures of us out and about.

It's Carter's First Birthday!!!!

Wow, how time flies. Today is Carter's first birthday. Mean oh mommy had to take him to the pediatricians office today for a well check. He had to have 2 shots. What a birthday! Carter is officially a toddler now. I can't believe it. Carter a few weeks back started taking a few steps but only towards something like the couch etc. Just this week, he has decided to start just standing up in the middle of the floor and walking around just to walk. He goes a little further each time. He gets a face of pure excitement when we sees how far he made it. The doctor says that Carter is still in the 90th percentile for his height and he still believes he is going to be a tall kid. Like I have said before, I still am not sure that it can be true but mommy is holding onto the possibility and loving every comment she gets about how long he is. (As short as I am, I never thought I would hear tall in a conversation about my family) The doctor says he is healthy but, could stand to gain a few. He ordered more table foods for him so as to add the extra calories. Lot's of scrambled eggs said doctor Deharo. So a scrambling we will go. He also suggested I give Carter a nap bare Butt so that he little hiny could air out. He said put him down on a nap with a towl under him. This is something he has suggested previously and to be honest I haven't done because of fear of a mess. But I felt I better try since the doctor keeps insisting on it. So this afternoon I put him down for a nap on a towel like suggested. Would you know, he immediately peed all over me as I layed him down. Then he preceded not to nap because he wanted to play peek-a-boo with the towl. I knew it wasn't a good idea :) But finally, he did eventually go down bare butt and all. I just can't wait to see what the crib looks like after the nap ;) Here are some pictures from the birthday party that we had for Carter when we were in Chicago visiting my family. There will be more to come because we are going to celebrate again next week when Jeff's family is in town. What a spoiled kid. Also, if you scroll down far enough you can see other pictures from the 4th of July and our visit to Chicago.