Carter had such a fun time helping us get out the Christmas decorations. He especially loved the little "Misschris" tree with it's own little strand of lights. He's dragged it all over the house, bent the branches in every direction, and thoroughly squeezed it to death!Sunday, November 30, 2008
CJ & his "Misschris" tree
Carter had such a fun time helping us get out the Christmas decorations. He especially loved the little "Misschris" tree with it's own little strand of lights. He's dragged it all over the house, bent the branches in every direction, and thoroughly squeezed it to death!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving 2008
This was our third Thanksgiving since moving to Phoenix, and the first one we actually stayed here for! We have traveled to Utah for the last two years to be with our parents and siblings on Thanksgiving. (Probably because we knew we'd bee in Mexico for Christmas both years, lucky us!) Anyway, we were excited to share Thanksgiving with our amazing extended family (Joe and Claudia and family) here at "home" in Arizona. And we have to admit that the not driving 12 hours was nice too! Here we are with our little guy and his handsome new hair-do.
This is Carter's friend Clara.
As you can see, they kind of have a love/hate relationship...
Here is the turkey man doing his job (and his lovely wife there behind him):
"Yummy!"
And a special bonus, the newlyweds, Ben and Paige:
This is Carter's friend Clara.
As you can see, they kind of have a love/hate relationship...
Here is the turkey man doing his job (and his lovely wife there behind him):
"Yummy!"
And a special bonus, the newlyweds, Ben and Paige:
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of food, family, friends, and fun...and of course, gratitude!
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2008
Thanksgiving morning brought a 5.5 mile turkey trot (allowing participants to walk/run/bike ride/inline skate) that we, along with Shane's cousin Brittney, participated in. This picture was taking right after I got home and collapsed on the couch. We drove into Phoenix to the start of the canal course and it was chilly, foggy, and overcast -- a welcome change from our usually sunny, hot weather. Although I just about died in the last mile of the "trot," with Britt and Shane's encouragement, I made it (walking)! Shane and Britt took turns walking with me and running on their own. We pushed Carter in his stroller -- note to self: try to get ahold of a jogging stroller before next year because trying to push through wet, sandy mud in our big bertha was not the easiest. I sound like such an invalid. Anyway, despite the pain it brought me, I could see the start of a new tradition. The "trot" was full of families who had been doing this together every year for about 28 years! And let's face it, I didn't have to worry about Thanksgiving dinner calories so much after that -- that's a bonus, right?! Wednesday, November 26, 2008
No animals at the zoo???
I think it's funny that Shane took Carter to the zoo and there are no pictures of animals! It was a cloudy, rainy kind of day -- not exactly common here in Phoenix. I went shopping with Paige and Brittney and Shane decided to take Carter for some zoo fun to make good use of our membership. Anyway, here are the pictures Shane took of Carter playing at the zoo!
This first picture is of CJ on the ark:
Here he is in the pretend outhouse, having a seat on the little throne:
This first picture is of CJ on the ark:
Here he is in the pretend outhouse, having a seat on the little throne:
Climbing through a tunnel:
And playing in the upstairs portion of the playhouse:
All in all, an eventful time playing at the zoo, despite not caring to see animals, I guess!Tuesday, November 18, 2008
funny things he said
A few of our favorite things Carter has said lately:-"CHITTEN NUGGETS!"
(yelled out the window of the car when we were pulling up to a drive-through window!)
-"B'ess Nana, go Nana's house."
(said in place of anything and everything we try to "help" him say for prayers)
-"Oh, TANKS!"
(rather than "thanks")
-"ZOO?! Go?!"
(said after I spelled out "Z-O-O" to Shane so Carter wouldn't know what I was talking about)
-"Oh, sawy."
(said to any adult that bumps into him, as if it was his fault)
-"Oh! pizza guy! Mom, pizza guy! Hi pizza guy! Bye pizza guy!!"
(said when the pizza delivery guy came to our house -- and we hadn't ordered pizza for months)
-"Happy??"
(repeatedly said to anyone who's sad until they will smile back at him)
-"Carter Turn?"
(said with a questioning tone, but intended as an order)
-"Oh, Shoes!"
(said whenever he hears the word "go" or anything that rhymes with it)
-"No tissue, feel bedder!"
(said when picking nose when asked if he needs a tissue)
-"No pooper."
(said when he's playing toys and doesn't want to stop for a diaper change)
-"Milk?"
(said out of the blue when he suddenly realizes he's tired)
-"Carter Bite?"
(said when you're eating something that you haven't offered him-a sure bet that it will be good)
-"Cold! Towel!"
(said after bath time when he has to take off the towel to get PJ's on)
"Sawy, sawy, hug, hug!"
(said in desperation on his way to time out -- every time without fail)
Friday, November 14, 2008
Family Photos from October 2008
While we were in California in October, my cute friend from high school, Heather Keil, took our family photos. We were up against a bit of a time constraint, but we were really pleased with the results. These are just a few of the beautiful photos she took for us. If you live in Southern California, Heather is amazing! You can find her website at www.HeatherKeilPhotography.com. Thank you so much Heather! 
Happy Days
The last few days have been really great days for this little dude. We have apparently come through a particularly grumpy, disobedient, defiant phase with our little man and have entered a lovely, happy, sweet stage. Let's hope it lasts a while! I am just in heaven spending my days with such a pleasant little thing. Carter even let me take pictures of him this morning. Had to share, especially since Melanie gave him these cute Hanna Andersson jammies.
When I got him out of bed, thebottoms were mysteriously off. Hmmm. That's been happening a lot lately.
But with a smile like his and those big brown eyes (not to mention his ALWAYS sticking-straight-up adorable hair), who could not just be charmed???
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Happy National Adoption Month 2008!
Today we went to the FSA (Families Supporting Adoption) National Adoption Month Celebration put on by our local FSA chapter. We helped with set-up, food, and carnival booths (I played the fortune-telling gypsy), so we got to be really involved. We had a fantastic turnout and were so grateful to be able to gather with other families who love adoption as much as we do! We didn't get a lot of great pictures because of the harsh mid-day light, but this one show the kids having a ball with the parachute. Carter is on the left behind the yellow stripe.
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