Thursday, December 4, 2014

Carter turns 3!

Can't believe this sweet boy is 3! We celebrated by watching Big Hero 6 on opening day in the theaters, followed by lunch at his favorite place (Chipotle), and then had a party with friends at our house. He is one loved boy, that's for sure! With his Auntie being an amazing photographer, we made sure to take some fun pictures of the birthday boy too. He is used to being behind the camera and knows how to pose and work it. He's a funny boy. These pictures are all from that photo shoot in the studio. 
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Carter is fully potty trained! It was my goal to have him done by the time he turned 3. We tried a little when he was 2 1/2, but that didn't work so well. He just wasn't ready. So we waited a few more months and that seemed to do the trick. He was potty trained within 3 days when we tried it for the 2nd time. No bed wetting either! He's a pro! 
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He is full of energy and coming out of his shell a lot these days. He is still terrified of dogs (no matter how big or small). Maybe one day we will get one so he can get over his fear. He LOVES his sister and gets so excited every day when her bus pulls up at the bus stop from school. We recently got a big wooden swing set with a giant slide…that's where he spends most of his time! He is starting to show some attitude as well. He skipped the "terrible 2's" stage and saved it for his 3's apparently. He isn't terrible by any means, but he is becoming more independent and knows what he wants and doesn't want...and he isn't afraid to let us know when he's upset! Haha!
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He is full of life and so so smart! He will start preschool in the Fall but he already knows all of his letters, numbers, colors, animals and all the sounds they make, and much more! He amazes us daily.



















Thursday, July 31, 2014

Carter at 2 1/2

 Carter rockin' his new summer shades! 
Looking cool at Grandma and Papa's house! 
 Loves to play with play-doh
 Loves the zoo! His favorite was watching the monkeys!

 Singing in the car. One of his most favorite things to do! 
 These two are the best of friends! Two peas in a pod! 

 Some crazy bedhead after an afternoon nap! 
 Carter how old are you…."Carter is two!" 
 Playing in the water of his pool! 





 Daddy keeping Carter busy during one of Sissy's dance performances!
 And hanging out with Daddy at one of Sissy's softball games. He was trying to put his leg up like Dad. He couldn't quite figure it out. Haha! 
 There! Got it! 
 Having so much fun in their pool! 
 Future baller! 
 Potty training has began…kind of! Sissy will sit with him while he tries to do his thing! Such a good sister!
 These two have the most amazing bond! Love them! 

 Playing at Sissy's softball game! 
 Fresh new haircut! We love letting his hair grow out, but also love his short hair too! He can pull any hairstyle off and look amazing! 
 Little stud! 

 Eating some yummy lunch with Momma outside!
 Little poser! Took his church shirt off but left his tie on. Funny boy! 
 I don't even know! Haha! Such a fun boy!
 He loves his shades! 
 Fun photo shoot! 





 Uh oh!! He is such a clean boy and never makes messes. But this day he happened to find something new and fun and couldn't resist! 

 So handsome for church! 
 And crazy! 
 This boy loves beanies! He will wear one no matter how hot is it outside! Such a stud!
 Fun road trip to Utah to see family and friends! Eating breakfast at Ihop! 
 Picking Utah cherries at our Aunt's orchard!
 Hanging out at Park City…he went on all the rides and loved it! 
 4th of July fireworks! 
 Family Reunion in Utah! Enjoying a yummy snowcone. It was hot! 
 Beanie baby! 
 He loves popsicles! He enjoyed this red one a little too much! Red everywhere!
 Having fun in the AZ monsoon rains! 
 Quick beach trip! Had so much fun at the beach! Although he hates the water! It's too cold! 
 He preferred playing in the sand and digging holes…then jumping in them! 


 Always posing for a picture! 
 Mama's boy!! 
Can't believe that this sweet boy will be turning 3 in a matter of months! He is amazing. He loves the movie "How To Train Your Dragon" and has his favorite dragon toy that he never lets go of. He loves his Sister so much. They are best friends! He is sleeping in a big boy bed, trying to potty train (hasn't quite gotten that down yet), loves to sing and dance, play with friends, and is just the sweetest little boy on the planet. He is amazing!