Back online!

So we are FINALLY back online...kind of. Daddy's computer took a dump, so we are currently using Mommy's old laptop that she bought when she was in college. Mommy has not had very much time to snap pictures or write a long blog...so she is just going to add a few new ones and one special old one. Our Thanksgiving was AWESOME! We had a lot of fun with Jake and Chelsea. We are very glad they are in our area and were able to spend a couple days with us. Pretty soon we are going to make a road trip to Madison to visit them. Anyhoo...a crying baby is calling, so I must wrap this up. We will post more as we have time!! Enjoy the pics...


You looking at me...I didn't do it!!


Grandma Mary bought me this outfit...the ladies at playgroup really liked it!


Hey Daddy, I look like Uncle Trevor in this shirt! (Grandpa Dale bought the bib.)


Mommy and Daddy at Mommy's senior prom...one week before they started dating. Carter was not even a twinkle in their eyes!!! Isn't Daddy handsome?? :)

Computer Problems

We have been having computer issues...so we have been unable to post new pics. I am going to try and post some pics later today. Daddy is in Ohio for a couple days, so Mommy and Carter are flying solo! Hopefully I will have time to post pictures later today when Carter is sleeping!!

Thanksgiving Week!

Yeah...Thanksgiving is almost here!! Mommy is trying to get the house clean and ready for our guests Jake and Chelsea. This weekend Mommy, Daddy, and Carter went to Toys R Us and the mall to do some shopping for Carter's new cousin. She will be making an appearance in February and Mommy had lots of fun shopping at the Carter's Outlet store for her (Carter likes it there because of the name!). Mommy and Daddy got to go out to lunch and to World Market to buy some good wine. Carter did great at lunch until Mommy had to take him to the bathroom and change him and ladies in there kept flushing the toliet and terrifying Carter. He went into STAGE 8 meltdown and could only be calmed down by Mommy feeding him out in the car. After that he was great and even flirted with the ladies at Hallmark. Mommy put up the Christmas tree a little early this year (November 12th) because we are heading back to Washington for Christmas on December 18th. Mommy LOVES her Christmas tree and decorations, so she really wanted to enjoy them while she could. Below are some pics including one of the tree. Aileen and Grandma Mary...Mommy will post pictures of the neighborhood, house, and living room later this week!!! :) I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! We will post pics of our holiday later!


A little blurry...but this is our gorgeous tree...Mommy loves Christmas trees!


My new toy from Daddy's friend Ken from work...this is great!! Also, like my WSU gear? :)


Killer kitty stalking his prey...


What...do I have something on my face??? (Click on pic to see enlarged version)


Hmmm...I think I may enjoy this...thanks Ken!!


Daddy and Carter watching "Man vs. Wild." What is Bear Grylls going to eat next...what a great show!!

Back in Wisconsin!!!

Carter and Mommy are finally back in Wisconsin! Daddy was VERY happy to see us...but I think he does miss the sleep he got while we were gone! The trip was FANTASTIC and much needed for Mommy. Below are some pics of Carter in his WSU Cougar gear from before we left and the others are our first weekend back in Wisconsin. This week and this weekend will be spent getting ready for Mommy and Daddy's friends Jake and Chelsea to come and spend Thanksgiving with us! Daddy met Jake at University of Idaho and was in Jake and Chelsea's wedding in May. Now they are living in Madison, WI while Jake works on his PhD. They are only about an hour and a half away!!! We can't wait for them to come down and spend the holiday with us!

PS I weighed Carter at playgroup today.... 14 pounds 13 ounces!


GO COUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hehehee...my pants are too long for me! GO COUGS!


Carter recovering from vacation and bonding with Daddy.


Carter awake from his nap and all fired up to go!


Daddy said now Carter can enjoy pizza and beer with him on the couch while watching football!

Watching the Bulls...

So I had to post two more funny pics. Tonight Mommy and Carter went to Grandma and Grandpa Johnson's to say goodbye. :( But we had a great dinner and visited with them and Aunt Mistie. Now we are at Grandma and Grandpa Hovey's doing last minute stuff. But I HAD to post these pics of Carter watching the Bulls game with Grandpa Russ. Mommy and Grandma Mary were soo tired they laughed for 20 minutes over big boy Carter sitting up on the couch with Grandpa Russ. I guess you had to see it in person to really think it was hilarious (we are pretty tired)....enjoy!


I'm a big boy now Mommy!! I can sit with Grandpa Russ on the couch!


Aren't they cute???

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

Today is our last day in Washington. Mommy is trying to pack all her and Carter's CRAP into two suitcases. Grandma Mary is going to have to ship some stuff out to Wisconsin for us. She got two BIG tubs of clothes from her friend Michelle and Mommy likes all those clothes!! Last night Carter puked a couple times, so we had to give him a bath. He enjoyed his bath soo much that he thought he should try and get another one by POOPING ON HIS TOWEL RIGHT AFTER HE GOT OUT!! Mommy, Grandma Mary, and Aunt Kayla laughed all night about it! Today we are saying bye to Grandma and Grandpa Johnson and Uncle Trevor and Aunt Mistie. Tomorrow morning we will off to Wisconsin bright and early. We hope all our friends and family enjoyed our visit and we can't wait until Daddy can come back with us on December 18th. (Grandma Mary already has a countdown going...39 days!) Thanks for the great trip everyone!


Mommy...I think I am a little too tall for the mesh part of the tub now!! Meredith...see the little fat rolls?? :)


I like my baths!


Hmmm...Mommy should let Uncle Mark babysit me more often!!


The beginnings of Carter's mohawk.


Carter's Michael Jackson pose.

We all need a day of rest!

Our vacation must be winding down...Carter had some trouble sleeping last night. He went to bed at 8:30 and was up at 12:00am, 3:30am and decided it was then time to get up. He then proceeded to eat at 5:15, 7:00, and 8:45 before he konked out for more than three hours! Mommy went shopping with Grandpa Dale and then we had lunch with Grandma Judy. Carter and Mommy then went home to NAP before dinner with Uncle Mark, Aunt Kayla, and Grandma and Grandpa Hovey. Tomorrow will be spent packing and saying goodbye to Grandparents. :( But we are also VERY excited to get home and experience the cold Wisconsin weather with Daddy and Jasper!!!


May I help you??


Yeah! Someone other than the milk lady fed me!!!


Can you see the rolls on my legs Daddy?? :)


Carter's monkey toes!


We are POOPED...being on vacation is hard work!!

Mommy enjoys vacation too...

Mommy and Carter's vacation is almost over. :( But we know Daddy is excited to have us back at home! :) Almost every night since we have been in Washington, Grandpa Russ will watch Carter or after Carter goes to bed, Mommy and Grandma Mary go out and enjoy Grandma and Grandpa Hovey's hot tub. Mommy loves to relax in their and let the jets take all her cares away!! Grandma and Grandpa Hovey live out in the country so while sitting in the hot tub, Mommy can enjoy the stars and the gorgeous nights. Below are some pics of Carter and the hot tub.


Let's Race!!!


Carter SACKED OUT on his boppy pillow after feeding.


Front view of Carter SACKED OUT on his boppy pillow.


Mommy's destressing zone!


Grandma and Grandpa Hovey's patio area.

If you would like to see more pics of Grandma and Grandpa Hovey's patio, Mt. St. Helens, and various embarassing photos of Mommy and Daddy and Mommy's family...go to www.maryrusshovey.blogspot.com and enjoy!!

Mommy gets a new do!

Mommy and Carter went over to Grandma and Grandpa Johnson's today. Aunt Mistie and Uncle Trevor were there too. Aunt Mistie works at a local salon and she cut and added highlights to Mommy's hair. Mommy has not been able to get her hair done since before Carter was born!! Then we all had pizza (Carter didn't of course!) and watched the Seahawks "Coug it." Tonight, Uncle Mark and Aunt Kayla are coming over to Grandma and Grandpa Hovey's house for dinner. Tomorrow Mommy's friends Grandpa Bob and Mindy and her sons are coming up to visit. The rest of the week will be spent relaxing and time with family. On Friday we fly home to see DADDY!!!!!! We are excited to see him and he is excited to see us.


Hi Everyone!!


You can kinda see the carmel highlights...


Carter in his best Joey Tribioni (from Friends) voice..."How you doin??"


You can't see it...but I am in my sweater vest and khaki pants. Chicks do dig me!!!