i love fall :)

Ah, the last wedding of the year. Michelle's dress was the prettiest I've seen. I went solo, entertaining Carter in a formal setting is just about impossible these days. He's so full of energy and ready to see the next

thing! But having some mommy time was much needed, and RJ ended up just going into work late so I didn't have to miss out on the festivities :)

Michelle Heusi :)

Me and Kel

Carter didn't care that Mom had her 2 1/2 glasses of wine the night before, he was up at seven anyway. We have had a fun morning already though! We went to get donuts, and played at the park. It was Carter's first time in the bigkid slide, and he loved it so much he started to climb the stairs to go up again. He could even climb the steep ones, if mom would have let him :)

getting ready to go down!

let's go up again!!!

watching the cars go by!

can't keep him off the coffee table!

 

painting his pumpkin

  Carter has been talking so much, saying "Hi Dad" He can also mooooooo and say duck, dog, and mama of course. He seems to have his own dialogue too, if I could just crack the code. He knows nothing of the word no, and no matter how stern or consistent we are - climbing the coffee table and standing up, sitting back down, watching some tv, or just laughing about being on it- is way more fun.

No Fear!

                    

                        

 

                        

Even though these pictures are pretty self explanatory, I had no idea Carter was going to "look mom, no hands!" We were watching him attempt to stand up on his four wheeler, so thought we'd try to capture it. To my pleasant surprise, he didn't even fall down. Uncle Eric and Aunt Misty would be so proud.  

I am just hoping he forgot his little trick, but I am thinking we are not that lucky!

We had a great time at the pumpkin patch, it was everyone's first time. Ricky Jones tried some apple cider, Carter loved the ducks and chickens, and we found the perfect little pumpkin for Carter.

Almost fell asleep on the way there, so he relaxing on dad before the hay rack ride sounded great!

Pumpkins everywhere!

My little toddler :)

It's the weekend!!

Almost, anyway. It has been two long weeks of dropping Carter off at daycare, his little heart breaks every time I leave. Today, he was such a big boy and didn't cry at all. I then knew it would be a good day!

This weekend we have a playdate with Heather, Ky and Jaxon and are going to the pumpkin patch! We didn't get to go last weekend because I messed my arm up giving plasma. $50 is amazing until they give you a hematoma.

The weather is great, and so is life!!

Day by day, I think Carter is getting better in the toddler room. Two days ago, as soon as we walked into the daycare center he was bawling. I almost just turned back around :(. He usually at least waits until we get into the classroom. It's just really hard because he hasn't done this before, and it makes me want to be a stay at home mom! But who would pay my student loans? lol.

We went to an Alpha Phi playdate on Saturday, and Carter just ran around like he was having the time of his life! He wasn't too interested in the other kids, but he did laugh a lot! Him and Gwen are pretty much bff's though, they were so cute on the way up there! Carter didn't even mind when she was telling us how it is, and sometimes he cries if another kiddo does too.

I didn't end up going to Michelle's bachelorette party like I wanted, bummer. I just thought it'd cost a lot and be a lot of hassle to get a babysitter then go all the way up to KC. I do miss hanging out and laughing with my friends! On Sunday I donated plasma and they messed it up, so we didn't get to go to the pumpkin patch. Another bummer! This weekend we are definitely going, and finding Carter a costume. I have lots of ideas but no favorites yet. I have no idea if we're even leaving town for Halloween, but I sure hope so :)

My birthday is coming up, yaye! I wanted to get family pictures taken, but I think it would be more economical I guess not to. Maybe when we get our tax refund! RJ thinks they are a big waste of money, but it's MY present!

Life is all around good. Carter keeps us both sane with his smiles :)

Happy Birthday Gena!

Carter is so silly. We tell him no, and he thinks it's a game. He's been trying, and succeeding at climbing on the coffee table. So fearless!  No matter how persistent or straight-faced we are, Carter laughs. He isn't spoiled at all :) Ricky Jones and I both grew up way different than Carter I would say, and we are raising a spoiled rotten boy! We are entirely too poor to have another, but I'm just afraid that's the only way. I think when he gets a little older he can be more disciplined, but most times he's a perfect angel anyway!

Always entertained by his train!


Today we played with side walk chalk, and he colored so well! Last time he only carried them around and tried to eat them, so him making lines were progress! He of course put as many pieces in his hands as he could carry! You could tell he was learning because even when he was walking around the yard with his chalk he was pointing them down like I was showing him!

This weekend we are going to the Natural History Museum in Topeka for an Alpha Phi play date. A lot of my sorority sisters have had little ones, and I can't wait to see them all! I'm not sure if the museum is quite ready for Carter to terrorize it, but I did see online there's a play area! I was thinking this weekend we would take Carter to the pumpkin patch! Neither of us have ever been so it'll be a first time for the whole family! RJ and I have been carving pumpkins since we starting living together though. Carter will fingerpaint his!

Two days old, oh how time flys :) 

Carter has been growing so fast! He transitioned to the Toddler 1 room at daycare, and he isn't quite convinced yet. There are a lot more kids, and a couple of older ones but they get to go outside twice a day and he does love that part!

We went to Topeka this weekend for a day with Heather and her kiddos, it was a blast! We went to Gage Park and rode the train, and played on all of the classic animals they have there. Carter was more interested in the Octopus and following his own shadow! The swings were the high light though!
 

It's almost October already?

A few of my friends have created new blogs and it has inspired me to be more active on Carter's blog. Plus, RJ fixed our wireless internet so I that makes it easy!

On Saturday, Carter woke up bright and early so we decided to be at the library when it opened. After ten minutes of wandering down the bookshelves, I realize Carter has a little surprise for Mom. After avoiding dropping toys in the toilet, and a clean shirt later; we were back to the books! Carter loved all aspects of the library. He played with the legos and pulled them apart so easily. He would just smile and make sure I was watching him explore. The Lawrence Children's Library is set up so well for kiddos! Another thing he thought was really cool were the fish. He just watched them go back and forth! We did manage to read a few books, and he sat there and read a few himself :)

Today, dad made breakfast when he got home from work and Carter was a good little eater! We had breakfast burritos, yum! Kimberly came over and we all played with the blocks and the trains. He is getting really good at figuring out where the shapes go in his box. (Thanks Gena!) His favorites were the green and orange one. After his nap, we went to Chase's ball game. He is on a traveling team and the youngest one! He did really well, and they won their game. Carter thought it was fantastic just running around the big open area.

We had a great weekend, and now my two favorite boys are sleeping soundly! I am going to wake up RJ soon, so his sleeping schedule isn't thrown off. It's nice that he now has Sunday and Monday off so at least we get to enjoy one day off together!

I still haven't managed to transition Carter back to his own bed. He just sleeps so much better with mom! Now when I put him in his crib, he will wake up realize it and freak out! As long as RJ works nights, I don't see it as a big problem! It's really cute when we all sleep together :) I imagine if we make his crib a toddler bed, he might cooperate a little more. I wonder what age is the norm.

I can't wait for October, and have been looking at halloween costumes already! I haven't found any good ones yet!