Dang Deer

This is what is left of our two pumpkins. We even put them on the deck so the deer couldn't get to them. They must not be afraid of stairs becasue they had to go up three steps to get the pumpkins. Next year I'm trying cayenne pepper spray on them!

October 2009

Here's our little cowardly lion. He had a rough night due to being overtired. He screamed at the sight of any animal that wasn't our own. We visited a few friends, I ate all his candy, had a bath, and called it a night.


I think this was an indication that he wasn't very excited about his first Halloween.


Carter and Daddy carved pumpkins while I took pictures and kept the little man ON the table. He was more curious about what was over the edge than what was in the middle of the table.






It's never to early to practice calling ducks.



He can be anywhere in the house and as soon as the bath water comes on he is next to the tub. I think he likes water. Hopefully we don't have to fight with him when he's 11 to take a shower.


8 Months

















Sometimes he works...




















and sometimes he plays.






















And we thought Mesa wouldn't like him.




















Hanging out with Dad on a Sunday afternoon, watching a race and "wrestling"

September 2009

On September 22nd our nephew, Cruz, turned one. We went to his birthday party in Mandan, ND. Carter loved playing with his cousin.
This is Carter's pooping face. Everytime.
For Grandparent's Day I helped Carter make cards for all his grandparents. It was messy, but oh so much fun.
I guess kids really can sleep anywhere, even with a lifejacket on.
Carter really wanted my pen. Bumbo chairs are not safe for children seven months old.

August 2009

First "backpacking" trip. We just went to the downstream campground, but it was kind of like a nature hike. Of course he fell asleep. I don't think we've used the backpack since then.
I guess he must be laughing in this one. I didn't take it so I'm not sure what was so funny.
Carter and I had a couple pool parties on the deck this summer. He loves to splash around and even managed to keep his face out of the water when he flipped over to his belly.

Carter got his first (and second) tooth in August.