Cheney Grandparents' Visit

We enjoyed a visit from my parents and Juston this past week. It was wonderful having them around. Dad had a chance to meet Carter for the first time and I think they liked each other. Ashlyn was in heaven with all the attention! We miss them already!

I think this picture makes Carter look like a little turtle - it must be the lack of teeth. I just love it!

All smiles.

Carter is such a little chunk. It looks like he is busting out of this newborn outfit!

Carter's 2 Month Appointment

We had Carter's 2 month appointment today (a few days early) and he weighed in at 12 pounds 1 ounce and measured 22 inches long. He is developing just great and seems strong and healthy! We love you Carter!

Carter Man

Since I don't want anyone to think that I have a favorite child, I figured I better post some pictures of my Carter Man.

He is a wonderful sleeper, a wonderful eater, but quite fussy when he isn't being held. He did not want to be put down. Is it bad that I find this picture cute?

These pictures were taken Sunday morning before we went to church. I am looking forward to January when we have 11am church instead of 9am! In these shots I think Carter looks like my brother Bryon did in his baby pictures. 

Carter is growing quite well. When I went to my midwife at 6 weeks, she weighed him and he was 11 pounds 12 ounces! We'll see what he's at next week at his 2 month appointment. 

George

Recently Ashlyn has become quite scared of the dark. She likes to have the light on in her room when she goes to bed at night. Well, we are trying to help her feel comfortable without the light on, so we bought the Curious George stuffed animal to keep her company. She loves, loves, loves her "George." 

Here is a picture of her giving him a kiss on the head. We kiss heads a lot in our house.

Today I put my wrap on to carry Carter around, and Ashlyn wanted a wrap too. Brad tied her jacket around her and helped her put George in it. She really enjoyed carrying around her baby.

First Snow of the Season

Wednesday was the first snow of the season for us. It had all melted by the end of the day, but Ashlyn got to enjoy it a little bit first. 

Peeking out the window

The view from our front door

Heading out to play

Posing

Ashlyn played outside in the snow for about 20 minutes all by herself. She just loved it! I kept on asking her "are you cold?" and she would say "I okay mom." I couldn't believe she lasted so long!

Funny Girl

We sure love Ashlyn. She continues to be a great big sister and is really quite helpful and obedient. We are trying really hard to give her plenty of attention so that she doesn't feel neglected and I think she is adjusting quite well (knock on wood).

She can sleep almost anywhere. Yesterday afternoon she fell asleep in her brother's portable swing. She had even turned it on, so she was swinging back and forth.

This afternoon I decided to take a quick shower while Carter was sleeping in the swing and Ashlyn was eating lunch. As I stepped out of the shower, Ashlyn came into the bathroom and said, "Carter crying. Where firework go?" I responded, "it's in the crib," and she promptly ran to get the pacifier. She had it in her hand, but then got distracted by some diapers and didn't make it back to the swing to console her crying brother. When I went to get him, I noticed that he had lasagna (Ashlyn's lunch) fingerprints on his clothes and face. Hmmm. . .  I wonder why he was crying . . . 

Also today, Ashlyn was playing with some wooden dolls. I heard her singing her version of "I love to see the temple" and saying "knock or treat" over and over. So precious!

Goodbye Halloween

Ashlyn really enjoyed her third halloween. This was the first year that she went trick-or-treating and she loves all the candy. She went at Brad's work as well as to a few houses in our neighborhood. We laughed really hard when she would say "trick or treeky." The highlight of the evening for her was handing out candy to the "kids" who came to our door. She was actually pretty good at it!

Our little chicken turned into a witch.

Ashlyn and Carter are all ready for tonights football game in their Cougar blue.

Our two favorite boys! Carter is turning into a little chunk, isn't he?