Potty Trained

Well Carter is officially potty trained. I think it just clicked one day and no more diapers! Actually Carter asked me for a swing set one day (3 weeks ago). I told him we couldn't buy diapers and a swing set. That was the last diaper he had on. I'm really proud of him. Everything he does he is great at. Now the pressure is one he wants a "park" in his backyard.

It has been so warm the last couple of days we have been hanging out at the park and loving it! I love when the seasons change. Carter is old enough now he can climb up and slide all by himself. He also loves playing with all of his cousins. Although, he does play alone at the park a lot of the time he loves having them there with him.

Day at the museum

Today we met up with our cousins & my grandma to go the museum. I haven't been there since I was probably 14. It was nice to get out and do something that we normally don't go and do. Ever since we went to Red River Carter has been wanting to see more dinosaurs. On the way to Red River we drove through Clayton, NM which has two dinosaurs as you enter the town. I should find out why but I haven't. So we made plans to go to the museum and see the dinosaurs. It was really fun there. They had several things that the kids could touch and play with and several things they thought they could play with. The dinosaurs looked smaller to me now but were still huge. It's funny how things get smaller when you get older.

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Tubing in Red River

We had so much fun in the snow I thought I would share more pictures.

Red River , NM

We just got back from a couple of days in Red River, NM. We had such a great time. We went with our friends Clint, Keri and Hunter. We rented a condo which was great with little ones. They could run around and have all sorts of fun. I was ready to see how Carter would act with a bunch of snow. The getting ready with all the snow gear was not his cup of tea but he loved playing in all of the snow. Chris, Carter and I walked up the road a bit to find a good sledding spot. I make Chris test it out for us. As he took his first run Carter yelled at him not to hit the tree. He was very observant! I got Carter's first sledding adventure on video then they got mine. Yeah, not very graceful. My video should be labeled what happens when your not sitting on a sled very well. We had so much fun. We also went tubing on the ski slope. I didn't think that I would really like it but it was a blast!

Overall I think our winter vacation was a hit. We will defiantly have to go back again!

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He's Two

I honestly can't believe that Carter is 2. It seemed the 6 years before him lasted 10. Now the past 2 have flown by. I remember sitting in the room that was going to be his and packing for him before he was born. I really think I remember every little detail about our precious little baby while we were waiting to come home with him. I actually remember it like it were last week.

Carter has been the biggest blessing to both of us. He brings us so much joy everyday. The first thing he says every morning is "I love you most, Mommy"! We are so lucky that God specifically put him in our hearts and home. He is a perfect fit!

I think I would have waited twice as long for him if it meant one day he was going to be ours.

I Carter had a great birthday! I took him to get his pictures taken and he was so funny I was almost embarrassed. The lady asked him to say cheese. He looked at her and said No, I say booger. At first I just looked at my precious two year old in amazement. It was such a proud moment when your child talks to a complete stranger in a full sentence up until this moment he only talked to us and close family. Very photogenic pictures!

I had to make his birthday cake this year since it fell on a holiday not one bakery was open. I took me some time but I think it turned out pretty well. Carter got a Cho Cho Train for his special day so I make him a Cho Cho Train Cake. We had such a great day celebrating Carter all day. Lolly make him a superman cape with goggles. The best surprise of the day was from Aunt Nay Nay (Rene) and Uncle Shannon...two fish. I was shocked I didn't see that happening. Carter loves them. He has named them Kermit & Ted. I think Kermit & Ted are going to be a great part of our family as long as I don't have to touch them.

Santa Came...

We had a great Christmas this year! Carter woke up late on Christmas morning. When he walked the living room he Froze! He stood in awhhhhhh. It took a couple of minutes for him to even blink then he noticed the smallest gift and started yelling mo mo (buffalo). It didn't take him long after that to realize everything was all his. Carter really raked in the toys this year. We ended up getting to open gifts 5different times. By the end Carter could have cared less about opening another gift. Overall we had a pretty relaxing holiday. Now it's birthday time!

Santa Claus

Last but not least...

We went to see Santa Claus today. It was the last thing on my Christmas to-do list. So we got to the mall and waited in line. The wait with a almost 2 year old without a stroller was so fun. Actually he did really well considering. As we were waiting I was holding Carter and he yelled at the top of his lungs. "Look at that man, Mommy." Standing 2 people back was a dad with a 12 inch mohawk. It was very eye catching, especially to a little guy. So as we stood in line for 40 minutes (yes that's the truth) Carter kept bringing it to every one's attention that that man looked funny! That guy got the attention he wanted with that hairdo. Carter wasn't scared of Santa instead he did let Santa faze him. He sat down looked straight ahead and didn't blink. The elf told me he was the most serious child to visit Santa. She even offered to retake his picture but I love it. It will be a great memory one of these days.



I hope each of you have a great Christmas. Consider this my Christmas card. I'm really slacking in the organization this season. We are very excited and can't wait to see Carter's face on Christmas morning. He has really gotten into Santa Claus and understands that Santa will be visiting our house this year. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Picture

We didn't get a picture taken this year so here is last years Christmas picture. Overall I don't think any of us look the same.

So actually I'm stressed out. Long story short I ordered Carter's Christmas gift online from Toys R Us. Big mistake!!! I got an email today telling me that they canceled my ordered and that my little guy won't be getting his present I spent hours finding. Apperently, when you order online they may or may not update their system when items are backordered. And it may take them 3 days to let you know when it is too late to order anything else to get it before Christmas. Luckily Carter's birthday is in 4 weeks and I already know what we are going to get him.

Waiting for Christmas

We have been crazy busy the last couple of weeks. Getting ready for Christmas and remodeling a house (actually Chris is working on it not me). I'm excited about Christmas this year because Carter kind of understands. I ordered Carter's big gift online this year. I'm nervous it won't make it here on time. He may be getting a Happy New Year's gift instead. Luckily he can't tell time and won't know the difference.

As you can tell by the updated pictures he is a big boy. He looks like one and talks like one too! I asked him what he wanted Santa Claus to bring him for Christmas he thought about it and said a truck. Then he added a Mack truck (from the Cars movie). He ran around a minuted longer got right up in the video camera and said "I want a yo-yo". Chris & I started laughing because we didn't even know he knew what a yo-yo was. He amazes us everyday.

Merry Christmas

This week we finally had time to put the Christmas tree up. I wanted to make it a family affair. It probably isn't as put together as it was last year but Carter decorated all of the lower branches. He also redecorates it everyday. He has learned how to turn the tree on and off without any help. I am going to attempt putting gifts under it. We will see how long they last.

We have had a busy couple of weeks, well Chris has. We bought another property. Chris has been over there fixing it up. He has done a great job. Carter & I have helped in the past but this house is nasty and I'm not touching it. There is no way I wouldn't catch something breathing all of it's nastiness. Now the hard part do we rent it or sell it.

I still haven't got all of my Christmas shopping done. I can't figure out what to get Carter. I know he probably won't remember or even care but I do. The great thing is the things that I have bought he won't remember and he'll be surprised to see them again. I love this time of year. It is so much fun with Carter. Although I hate all the family drama (who's house to go to when) I'm ready to celebrate Christmas with my guys!