Outside!

I hear this word constantly. Carter LOVES to be outside and we have been able to spend a few days out lately. But it didn't last long!! It was back in the 20's today and Huge gusts of wind. I am so sick of this weather. Ever since October carter has had a rattly cough that will not go away. We are so ready for spring days. Spending days having picnics, sliding, swinging, visiting animals at the zoo, etc. BRING on spring!! According to the groundhog today 6 weeks until Spring!! Lets all hope he is right!!! Can't believe Carter's birthday is in a little over 2 weeks. EEEKKK!!! So much to do in so little time! Gotta get busy!! Tomorrow(or should I say today) we are going to try to head to the children's museum to play! Hope to get a couple hours of sleep before then!
Will try to take some pics!



Courtney

Warm Winter Weather...

This weekend we had some unusually warm winter weather here. It got up to 66 on Saturday!! It was Beautiful!!! We spent LOTS of time outdoors this weekend before we have to go back in for hibernation.
Saturday morning Webb and Carter went for a Pancake breakfast at Cracker Barrel while I slept, since I worked on Friday night. Then when Carter woke up from his nap on Saturday met Ashley, Brent and the boys at the Zoo. It was sooo much fun!! We always have a blast hanging out with them. In fact, we are going to FLORIDA in July with them. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! We need a family vacation soooo bad!!!! Then after the Zoo, My boys and I had a wonderful relaxing dinner at Firebirds!(YUM).
Sunday was cleaning day. We played in the morning and did some laundry. Then while Carter napped, we cleaned some more and then Mom, Carter and I went to Yolo afterward while Webb worked in the Yard. Yummy!
These pics were taken doing Carter's favorite thing these days: Walking!! This weekend he walked from our drive way down around the corner all the way to the stop sign on Saturday and on Sunday walked from our drive way around the corner to our neighbors driveway and half way back!! Keep it up Carter Man!!!
Also this last Thursday was a first for us! We went to meet Bridgette and the girls at The Children's museum and took his walker in. This was the first time I have taken it in a public place and he did GREAT!! We also ended up running into Meme, Lily, and Tucker. He walked and climbed a TON!! and was wore out when we left!! Fun Day!!!
Love this pic of him walking to webb!!
Courtney

IPHONES and Hair Cuts!!

If you have a toddler that needs their hair cut, take your Iphone!!! I promise it will make your life easier. The whole time Carter was getting his hair cut he was watching an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and he was never bothered!! Atleast not until she got the shears out!! But who likes those buzzing sharp things coming at you!! Can't believe this was his 3rd(official) hair cut already. I say official bc everytime he has a shunt tap/revision they cut his hair. I have LOTS of baby hair saved! Webb says I'm weird, I say whatever, lol. Doesn't he look soooo handsome!?!?

Courtney

Sweet Dreams!!

When you look this angelic you must be having sweet dreams!! I LOVE sleeping baby pics, even when they are almost TWO!!!

Courtney

On the GO.....

Today we had a pretty lazy Sunday. The Smith Household did not wake up until 10AM!!!!! Carter did not have a good nap AT ALL yesterday (Major Meltdown), so he was pretty tired. I was so glad he slept good last night, bc he woke up in a MUCH better mood today. We did a little shopping at the mall and then came home for a nap. Webb and I did some chores around the house and then played once C woke up! and he did LOTS of walking!! he asked to walk and was EVERYWHERE!! he even walked down the hall into his bedroom. This week we were able to unlock the front wheels so that they can turn and he is really getting the hang of it! Here are a few pics. I Love this one of the back of him. I LOVE walking behind him, esp when I act like I'm chasing him and he starts squealing and walking faster ;)


Courtney

Hamming it UP!!!

Carter is such a little Ham lately. I haven't taken many pics the last few days, bc I have been worn out from work. I worked 6 out of 8 nights(not a good idea!). So I figured I would share these pics from a few weeks ago, the day before Allyson left to go back to school. He was playing Peek a boo and was getting a kick out of himself!! Hilarious!!! Gosh I love this kid.

I LOVE how he is peeking through his fingers, hehe! So animated!

Then he decided to take a stroll in his "walka" which is what it sounds like when says it. Lately he has been asking to walk. He will crawl up to his walker and pull up and say "walka" I am sooo proud of Him!!! He is doing great! We went to see his ortho dr this week and he was amazed at how well he was doing with walking. This was the first time to actually take his walker into a dr. office!! Keep it up big boy!!!

And a few pics of two of my favorite peope!! We LOVE you and miss you sooo much Allyson!!
We are SOOOO Proud of you and the person you have become!!! LOVE YOU!!!
On another not Carter has been battling some NASTY UTI's lately!! Started Dec. 20 and we will hopefully find out on Monday that it is finally gone!! After 2 different types of NASTY infections, and 5 different antibiotics. I REALLY hope this last one did the trick!! Keep your fingers and toes crossed!! Will update soon and hopefully take some new pics in the next few days. Have been busy planning my Little guy's second Birthday!! TEAR!! How did he ever get so big!

Courtney

Play, Do, Learn

I can not believe that I am posting this, but my baby or should I say "Big Boy" started a preschool program this morning. Such a bittersweet moment!! It is through a program through Special kids and Families and it is called Play, Do, Learn. It is half special needs kids and half typical peers. It is AMAZING. They also have a 3 to 1 ratio of kids to teachers which is also AMAZING. Carter's teacher is also a retired special needs teacher. It is literally too good to be true. I was pretty nervous for him to start. The only people that have ever watched Carter before are family and Bridgette(which she might as well be family). Nervous for many reason, but I feel like he is in such wonderful hands there!! They do so many wonderful things, including LOTS of Physical Therapy play. They even have a gross motor room.

So this morning Dora came over before we left to go with us, since she will be taking and picking him up just as much as I am. We headed in a little early since I had to go over his special diapering. So we get there and he wants down to play and literally just jumps right in and starts playing(pulling up on tables, chairs, etc.) We then head to the gross motor room where they have an awesome slide/climber and it was all over. He is in LOVE with slides. He could have cared less at that point that we were there. So after a few minutes we decided to sneak out. Well I don't have to say that the only tears shed were not from Carter, LOL. He is such an amazing kid and has such a wonderful spirit!!

So I came home, and couldn't stand being here without him, so I decided to go grocery shopping. Then came home and put them away and then left to go and get him a little early. They said he had a WONDERFUL first day. He even made hand prints. Can't wait until they are done with the project so I can hang them on my wall!! I am so proud of him and proud to be his mommy!! Here's to hoping that he has that wonderful of a day every day!!

I LOVE YOU BIG BOY!!




Courtney