Carter's 6 month Check up

On Monday, November 10th we went for Carter's 6 month check up. Everything was great and Carter was super silly for Dr. Langdon. He got several shots but handles it better each time.

6 months stats:
Weight: 20 lbs 11.5 oz--90-95%
Length: 27 inches--75%

Carter:
-can sit up unsupported
-now has 2 bottom teeth coming through...which has brought on diaper rash. :(
-LOVES, LOVES a bath...He loves to splash until he hits the drain and the water starts to drain out!
-started sleeping in his crib this month. Back when he started sleeping on his belly at 2 months, we decided he would sleep in our room until he was 6 months. This was more for peace for me so I could check on him as I felt the need.
-doesn't crawl yet...He gets on his hands and knees and rocks.
-has said Ma-Ma a few times as I was changing his diaper or in the morning when he wakes up (video coming soon!)
-has said Da-Da but not doesn't appear to be in reference to Aaron! :P
-loves his jumparooooooo...He goes crazy jumping in it!
-generally takes 3 naps...one that's about an hour in the morning, another around 1pm that lasts about 2-2.5 hours and then another 30-45 minute nap around/after dinner.
-used to go to be at 9pm...now its more like 8:15-8:30.
-generally sleep until 6-6:30am...I try to get him to go back to sleep in his crib but he prefers to snuggle in bed with me! :)
-gets upset if you put him in his highchair while you get a meal ready for him to eat. He is content if you hold him while doing all that!
-tries to lean into the sink while the water is running to get warm.
-has discovered the dogs and likes them (sorry mom!). He enjoys pulling on their ears and poking them in the eyes. They just eat up the attention.
-Transitioning out of 9 months clothes to 12 months here soon.
-went through several nights of wetting the bed. He was sleeping in size 3 cruisers and did well for a while and then we tried some 4's for bedtime and no luck. Changing and washing sheets everyday got annoying and early morning baths as well. He now sleeps in Huggies Overnights size 4. We had dry nights ever since we made the change.
-Wears size 3 diapers but we may be going up to 4's soon.

State vs. Duke

Carter, Aaron & I went to the State/Duke game at Duke the next day. Aaron gets 2 free tickets to any college football games in NC so we try to attend the wolfpack away games. We met some friends from church & enjoyed a wolfpack victory.


All smiles after a nap


Carter nappin before the game starts


The fam at Wallace Wade


Andy, Sam, Aaron & Carter


The Recycle Man?


We saw Kelly at the game (:



The Duke fans decided to leave really early! Its a good thing Carter brought his keys! :P

After the game, we went to Red Robin for Aaron's birthday. Aaron's birthday was 2 days prior & we had dinner at my parent's house.


Aaron & Carter at Red Robin


Carter was asleep like this in the car when we arrived home

Cornhuskin' at Meredith

I'll start by saying...
I am waaaaaay behind! Sorry. I get so busy during the day, believe it or not. Then updating seems like such a large task when you start to get behind.

Cornhuskin' at Meredith was Friday, November 7th. Carter and I attended the parade and I brought a girl from school/church, Heather, that plans to attend Meredith next fall. We met up with 3 other girls from our church that are freshmen and had dinner and met Aaron so Carter could go home for bed. I had a great time enjoying a fun Meredith tradition and catching up with a few girls that attend Meredith from Clayton High School.


Lauren, Heather & I


Heather, Lauren, Heather, Tambrie & Carter


Carter's 1st Cornhuskin' Parade

Other pictures from the weekend...

Carter was so fun the whole weekend, happy and laughing up a storm!


Carter enjoyed some loving from Aunt Rachel. Rachel is a sophomore at UNC-W, majoring in Nursing.



Carter met Teenna for the first time. Teenna and I have been friends since the 7th grade. We went to church together. She was our guest registrant for our wedding. :) Teenna is in grad school at UNC-Charlotte. Aaron and I met Nick for the first time...Nick is Teenna's boyfriend. :)


This is the first picture of Adam holding Carter...6 months later!

Cooper turns 1!

My nephew turned 1 over the weekend and we went to Charlotte to help celebrate. The sad news was that Cooper and Ryan were both sick on the day of the party. Ryan was home sick and they thought Cooper was on the road to recovery. He was clingy and not really into the party or eating his yuuuummmmy cake. It was sad. After his nap, the took him to the ER where he was treated for dehydration and an ear infection.



Cooper & his grandparents


Cooper & his great-grandparents


Eating some icing


Carter enjoyed playing in the exersaucer


The fam :)

Homecoming

ESPN is coming out with a new show called Homecoming. On Thursday, they were filming an episode featuring Josh Hamilton at my high school. Aaron, my dad and I got tickets through family friends and we had extras through FCA. Aaron gave 2 to his friend Aaron so we sat with him and his dad. Since they were filming an actual tv show, they would take breaks and cue us to applaud. We were not allowed to get up and move during taping. There were only seats for 1,600 people. I always just assumed the gym held that many and much more but I didn't realize how small the gym was inside. Since the event was at my high school, I saw several people I went to high school with and guys and parents that my brother played baseball with. It was fun! I enjoy hearing Josh speak about his life...where he's been and that his goal is to glorify God in all he does! Josh wrote a book that was recently released called Beyond Belief. I got it earlier in the week and read it a little to and from Charlotte. So good! :)

Fall Festival

On the Wednesday before Halloween, we went to the Fall Festival at church.





It was really cold out, so Aaron tried to keep Carter warm


Carter and his buddy Sam