Big Boy bed!

Carter got a new bed this weekend! We wanted to give him plenty of time to transition out of the crib before baby brother gets here in November. So far, he loves playing in the bed but has yet to want to SLEEP in it. Hopefully that will change!

We also got a new rug for Carter's room. The green polka dots look so cute with the green & white stripes on the walls. The room is pretty "cozy" with the crib, toddler bed & rocker!

Carter showing off his new bed!

Pretending to go "night-night".

Evergreen

Sean took Carter up to Evergreen this afternoon for a hike. They hiked the same trail where Sean proposed to me almost four years ago! Sean & I both love Evergreen and would love to live there someday. We'll see...

Having fun with my dad!

Just takin' a break...

Let's get going, dad!

Birthday party

Sean took Carter to his friends' birthday party on Saturday. Mateo turned two & his sister, Ellia, turned four. This is the best picture Sean got because there were so many kids & Carter was into everything. Anyway, I wanted to post it because of the HUGE Elmo pinata in the background. I think it is bigger than half the kids in the picture! Carter took a couple of whacks at it, but Sean said the stick was too heavy for him to really do any damage.

Has anyone seen my pants?

Last night we were sitting outside after Sean got home from work and noticed that Carter had no shorts on. Apparently, he has figured out how to get undressed, but has not yet been able to put his pants back on. Pretty funny!

I passed!

Just got the word that I passed my 1hr glucose tolerance test--whew! Thank goodness! No gestational diabetes for me. :-) On another note, this little guy is moving like crazy. He is kicking so hard that you can see my belly move! What a busy boy!

24-weeks!

We reached the 24 week milestone on Sunday and today was my 24-week OB appointment. Nothing too exciting, just lab work for my 1hr glucose tolerance test. I should find out on Monday if I "passed" or not. They also dopplered baby's heartbeat & everything sounded great! He was very active again but the PA had no problems finding him today. We have our next appointment scheduled for 28-weeks & I think we'll have another ultrasound at that point. Can't wait to see how much our little boy has grown! One of these days I will figure out how to post the ultrasound pics...hint, hint Sean!

visit with Grandma Pat & Great-Grandma Ioma

On Saturday evening, Sean and Carter got to have a short visit with Sean's mom & grandma! They were in Colorado on a "Mystery Trip" and had a short stop in Lakewood on their way from Estes Park to Colorado Springs. They weren't sure of the destination until the last minute, so had no idea they would be coming to Colorado...what a nice surprise! Unfortunately, I was working all weekend & didn't make it to dinner. I am so sad I missed it! Sean said they had a nice visit and also got to see his Great-Aunt Nona who used to work for my Great-Grandpa Beard in Fredonia back in the good old days. I would have loved to had the chance to talk with her...hopefully there will be another time for that.

The boys met them at White Fence Farm which is a fun, family-style restaurant. They have farm animals on the grounds and lots for kids to see & do. Sean said Carter loved the tractor! (I'm not surprised as one of his favorite books is his John Deere tractor book that Grandad gave him.)

Sean, Carter, Great-Grandma & Grandma Pat

Mother and son

Sean's mom sent me this very special figurine last week and it moved me so much, I wanted to post it here. I don't know if you can tell in the photo, but it is a pregnant mother holding her first born. I cried when I saw it because it depicts such a tender moment between mother and son. Not only that, but it made me think of how special our time alone with Carter has been. In a few short months, he will become a big brother, and that is all he will know for the rest of his life. He is such a sweet boy...words cannot describe how much love Sean & I feel for him. He is a true joy and delights us every day with his silly, eager & determined nature. We know he will be a wonderful big brother, but I want him to always know that he is special just the way he is!

Thank you, Mom B, for such an amazing gift. It will be something I always treasure as I watch our two boys grow and remember the special places they each hold in my heart. We love you!

baby's first outfit

Today, Carter and I met my friend Kristin for lunch. Kristin is a dear friend & one of the most thoughtful people I know. She brought the baby his FIRST gift...this cute outfit! It looks so tiny to me, I can't believe we are going to have a newborn baby again in a few months. Thanks, Kristin! You shouldn't have...but I love it!

I bought this onesie for the baby because I thought Sean would appreciate it:

It says: "my carbon footprint" on the front & is made of organic cotton. Every eco-friendly dad's dream! (Well, maybe that is a bit of an overstatement.) Did I mention I got it on sale?

bye-bye

We took Mimi to the airport on Sunday afternoon. We were all sad to see her go...especially Carter! Mimi takes such good care of us!


Thanks, mom, for all of your help with Carter so that I could sleep/work and Sean could tackle his "honey-do" list. We miss you!!!

at long last...

Since my mom was here for two weekends, she was kind enough to watch Carter for us so Sean could finish up some things in the basement. He was able to finally put up the banister for the stairs and frame out the windows. Everything looks great! It is amazing how much nicer things look now that the finishing touches are in place. I am so lucky to have a handy husband who does such quality work. Thanks, honey!