What!?!!

What in the world?!!! How did this happen?

Carter's Blessing

On Sunday November 23, 2008 we blessed our precious little Carter William. My parents traveled out from Georgia to be there with us. We had the blessing at Brad's parents home and it was beautiful!

I made sure that Carter was well fed before the blessing, and he was just as alert and good as could be. 

Ashlyn was not happy about having to pose for pictures when she could've been downstairs playing with her cousins!

Carter showing a little leg

These are all the men who participated in the blessing - Bryon, Brent, Lance, Bishop, Brad's dad, Brad, and my dad.

Grandma and Carter

We ate taco soup, breadsticks, and vegetables after the blessing and later on in the evening we enjoyed some pie (compliments of Heidi).

My two favorite boys!

Brad's parents and us. Our kids are so not into looking at the camera.

Ashlyn was done with pictures.

My parents, Kari and Bryon, Juston and us.

We didn't get pictures of everyone, but Heidi, Marley, Berkley, Allison, Mabel, Will, and Brigg were there as well. Thank you everyone for the food and the support!

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!