Turning 8 months old

Helping mom shop at Babies R Us...his hair is getting crazy

Look at those big teethers!
Tried some big boy potatoes and carrots.
Lock up your daughters.
Chunky butt and legs!

Wow, Carter has been changing so much this last couple of weeks. He was just waiting for the 8 month mark to start everything. When he was 8 months and 1 day he started crawling. Now he is in to absolutely everything. He heads straight for the dog food every time. He has also started blowing spit bubbles. He thinks it is pretty funny! We have just transitioned to 12 month clothing. The 6-9 won't fit around his belly anymore. He continues to be more animated every day. He loves to hear is voice. There is definitely been lots of ma ma's. I consider it his first word. Rough housing with daddy, is one of his favorite things. He is a tough little guy! And he has discovered a love for ceiling fans, I guess they are very interesting. His schedule has remained about the same; 4-5 bottles/nursing a day and about 4 jars of baby food. He has tried lots of the second foods now. He is a good eater (as you can tell from the pics). He has also tried some finger foods, for babies, that he loves. They actually taste pretty good! Our little boy is growing up so fast. What an amazing past 8 months!

First Swim Lesson March 10

Hi Grandma, do you see me.
What is this thing, mom?

His swim lessons have been so fun. He really likes being in the water. He also loves looking at all the other babies. Grandma (g-ma Morgan) and daddy have both gotten to come to his lessons. He has swam on his tummy, floated on his back, "jumped" to mom, went underwater, and slide down a slide. I hope it keeps enjoying it.

Late Feb-Early March 2010

Such a cute hat!
Go BEARS, representing MSU.
Rock N Roll
Looks so grown up.
Supporting daddy's team.

Carter keeps growing up too fast.

It is unbelievable that my little boy is close to 8 months old. He is getting so big (probably around 20-21 lbs). His hair has really filled in, and is dark brown. Everyday he learns more and is more aware of his surroundings. He has tried almost all of the 1st foods and a lot of the second foods now. He likes about everything (peas and green beans are not his favorite). We are mostly nursing full time, but this weekend he did have a couple of bottles of formula. About 1 1/2 weeks ago we noticed his first tooth breaking through. It is his bottom right tooth. Then this week we noticed both his top two teeth are cutting through too. Before too much longer were going to get some teeth showing. I will miss those gummy smiles, they are so sweet. He is so close to crawling, he does take about 2 movements forward and then dives. He likes getting up on his feet and hands, almost like a bear crawl. He has started to babble a lot. It is mostly ba bas, but I am sure he has said a couple of ma ma's. I do have some witnesses!!! He still sleeps around 10 hours a night. Some nights a little more and others a little less. Everyone really enjoys their time with Carter. He is always the star of the show, and he knows it. He just stares you down until he knows you are looking at him. He has also started swimming classes. He absolutely loves them. He just kicks and splashes everywhere. He has successfully went underwater about 4-5 times with no cries. Our sweet little guy, just keeps getting sweeter!!

Six Months Old

Dad and Carter at the dr office
Look at that sweet smile with momma
Ouchie!! Those shots hurt
How much do I weigh?


On January 27th, Carter turned six months old. He is changing every day and getting cuter (if that was even possible). He can sit up really good on his own. He is so much more aware of his surroundings. Now when someone walks out of the room he notices and sometimes cries. He can rotate and go backwards, but so far no crawling yet. He has tried lots of veggies and fruits. So far, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, pears, and bananas. He liked the first three veggies, but was not as crazy about the peas, but the fruit he is loving. He is still getting 5 feedings a day of milk, along with rice or oatmeal cereal, and 1-2 veggies/fruits a day. The nursing has continued to go well. He is definitely a good little eater!!

His six month stats are:

Weight: 18.3 lbs (60%)
Height: 27.5 in (81%)
Head Circ 17.3 in (48%)

Carter's Latest Activities

We have been so busy lately. It seems like it is getting harder to find time to post things. I haven't just written in a while so I thought I would. Next week he will be SIX months old and I will be 29. I just can't believe how much this last year has changed my life. Carter is the biggest blessing. He giggles/laughs all the time now. He has the cutest smile. His whole face lights up every time he smiles. His favorite activities are: playing in his bouncer, figuring out how to sit up, figuring out how to get everyone's attention (which isn't hard), eating lots of milk, grinning at Ellie...just to name a few. He is growing up so much. It seems like each day he gets bigger. He is so interested in everything around him now. He still eats about 5 times a day, which is a schedule he has been on for awhile. (7, 11, 3, 6, 8:30). With rice cereal 1-2 times a day. He either nurses or has an 8 oz bottle. We are so fortunate that nursing has been going so well, and I plan to continue to a year if possible. He sleeps 9pm to 7am most nights. Sometimes a little less and occasionally there has been some 11 hour nights. Besides one small cold at the beginning of January he has been very healthy. These past six months have been wonderful! I can not wait for all the new steps he will take soon, but not too soon! He is growing up so fast. We are just trying to treasure every moment.

Christmas 2009

Carter posing with the beautiful blanket Grandma Emily made
Happiest family ever! Love, love, love this pic.
Christmas morning
Christmas Eve in his sweater vest
He looks so sweet in this one.

We had a wonderful Christmas. Carter is so blessed to have so many people that love him. We got to enjoy great company and good food. As always, Carter was the center of attention. He got tons of awesome new toys and many new outfits. It seems like he is growing up way to fast.