Well, I had quite honestly forgotten ALL about my blog! :( I am really going to try and do better! I PROMISE!!!!
A lot has happened since my last post! (OBVIOUSLY!) Carter has turned a year old, started walking, talking and started MDO! :) He is growing so incredibly fast. I need time to SLOW down!!! He is really getting into a FUN age. WILD, but fun. He is 100% BOY. He is TOTALLY obsessed with his daddy. We have a melt down every morning when Dada goes to work. Jon now has to sneak out so Carter won't see him leave! Hilarious.
We moved into a HOUSE on July 1st!!!!! We LOVE it. It is SO perfect for us. We feel like we are in a MANSION after being in a tiny 2 bedroom apartment! We were so thankful that God found us this house. Such a blessing.
3 days after moving in, we found out some rather big news.......
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| I walked in after cleaning up from dinner and found Jon and Carter having a ball. Carter was literally belly laughing at his daddy! |
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| Carter enjoyed his first chocolate chocolate chip muffin! |
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| Carters adorable pants I got on clearance for $2.99! :) |
Today as I sit and watch Carter eat and watch Mickey I just can't stop and thank God for such an amazing gift. Yes, the last week while Carter was up at least 4 times a night was extremely difficult, but I wouldn't trade these days for ANYTHING.
Watching him grow each day and learn something every day just amazes me. I am SO blessed to be able to stay home with him. I wouldn't want anyone else watching him all day. I am his MOM and that is MY job. I recently had THIS very conversation with someone at a baby shower a few weeks ago. We both agreed that anyone can be a stay at home Mom if they want to. SO many people say they can't afford it, but I am here to tell you, IT CAN BE DONE. It is WORK, HARD WORK, but it is possible. You just have to have a major lifestyle change. Dave Ramsey has been it for us. I griped, moaned and GROANED when Jon said it was time to be back on it. BUT, oh my gosh, its amazing how much $$$$$$ we save when we live on a budget. We know where every penny is going. And we don't have a SINGLE credit card. So, we can't HIDE purchases from one another and that way we can't live outside our means. Seriously, Dave Ramsey can change your life. Check him out!
Jon and I toyed with the idea of putting him in Mother's Day out in the fall, but have pretty much "xed" that idea. For one thing its EXPENSIVE to do it! AND the main reason is...I know it's crazy, but I just don't think I can leave him for that long yet. I know it's only 4 hours and I could use the break, BUT, I just LOVE our routine that we have going. We have a great schedule and it's not like he is bad to take anywhere. In fact, I love getting out with him. I can't wait until its the Spring time and we can go to the park. I think he is going to LOVE it. He already loves to ride in his stroller outside, so I know he will love the swings at the park! :)......Sure, maybe this time next year he will need it for the socialization, but until then he is mine. :)
Anyways, thats my soapbox for the day. :)
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| We LOVE to make homemade pizzas! Jon makes the best! |
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| I ADORE this picture of Carter. Doing what little boys do...play with CARS! |
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| Carter was falling asleep in his highchair watching Mickey Mouse! |
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| We have LOVED this spring like weather lately! |
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| Chi and GranJan! Carter and I went and spent a few days while Dad was in Jamaica. :) |
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| Carter in all his glory...GranJans TOYS! |
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| Carter and Laura. <3 <3 <3 |
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| It won't let me rotate my picture!!! WHY?!?! AHH, oh well..I LOVE living in the "Rocket City!" |
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| That bib says it all! HA! Here is Carter enjoying Strawberries and cool whip! |
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| Jon's Mom gave us a heated blanket for Christmas. Not sure who is enjoying it more. Me or Mr.Wiggles?? :) |
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| Jon's brother, Jeff, gave Carter this super cute hat and shirt for Christmas. Carter was NOT in the mood to have his picture taken, but I did it anyways! |
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| And my latest obsession. This picture of Carter. Taken on a fluke. I mean just in LOVE with it. |
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| We hosted a shower for my cousin Laura on Sunday. Here is the UNFINISHED banner.. |
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| Here was my first ever attempt at a diaper cake for Laura's shower! |
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| The FINISHED banner! :) (I made the onesies, too!) |
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| FINALLY after 9 months, I decided it was time I put a picture in this frame! It has been hanging on Carters with a picture of another baby in it! HAHAHAH!! |
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| LOVE this! |
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| CUTEST DOOR SIGN EVER!!!!! |
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| Carter has these jammies and we LOVE them!! |
