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 Anybody else missng their summer tans, I look so white.

Best buds, Makenna wouldn't look at me for anything.  She loves Carson.

Makenna at 4 months

Ok hold on to your hats.....this girl is tipping the scales at 19 lbs at 4 months. Luckily she is also over 27 inches long. There is not much about her that is little. She is getting to be more aware and cries when she notices you leave the room. Her smile lights up the room and she is starting to giggle. I can't get over her rolls, I don't think her thighs can handle much more. She is wearing 9 months pants and 6-9 months shirts. She is such a sweetheart. Makenna is sleeping through the night and is loving her hands. This girl is spoiled to say the the least. She won't take a bottle or a pacifier.   I had my sister's wedding and so Jason's mom kept the kids. We were gone for 5 hours and Makenna wouldn't eat. She gags on the bottle and the pacifier. She loves to suck on her fists though. Thankfully she nurses well, obviously. Everyone tells me that if she gets hungry enough she will take a bottle, it is just scary to think of how long she could go. So currently I can't leave her for more than 4 hours, good thing I quit my job :) I love this stage where they discover new things everyday and she loves looking at lights on the Christmas tree.

 

Carson's 3rd Birthday

Three years surely has gone by fast.  Carson has grown so much this last year, I am sure not being the youngest has something to do with it, but I wish time would slow down. He loves Captain America so that was the theme.  I learned that I can not free hand stars with frosting. We love you Carson and are so grateful to be your parents.  You always bring a smile to those you meet and you are mom's little buddy.  I can't believe you will be going into Sunbeams in a few weeks, bless those teachers. You  sure keep us on our toes and can be quite the spit fire, but we love you. I keep telling myself that your personality is such, because you know you are the middle child. None the less, you have the best giggle, your siblings love you, and your sweetness is contagious.

 

 

Pictures

 My toothless Cooper....and my not so happy Carson.  My boys hate getting there pictures taken.  Even though the smiles may not be the best I stilled loved how they turned out.  This really is their personalities right now and that is what is captured

 I loved how the boys are just taking her in....Carson still deciding if he likes her.

Little miss getting so big....I hate how fast they grow up.

Halloween 2012

We had a great Halloween this year.  I like when the kids can go trick or treating and not freeze to death.  This year we had a ninja, a cowboy, and a ladybug.

 

 Our chubby little ladybug....don't ya just want to kiss those cheeks.

Makenna's Blessing

I dreamed about this day ever since I found out we were expecting.  I dreamed (stressed) about how the day would go.  The day was perfect.  The dress was perfect, the blessing was perfect, the weather was perfect, and we have the most perfect baby girl.  She did great.  She started getting tired when we were taking pictures, note to self, do those first, but she made it through.  I told Jason to hold on to her, man those dresses are slippery.  Thanks to all those who came and supported us and helped make the day perfect. 

 

 

This is the best picture I have with my parents and Makenna.  They were to worried about looking at her than at the camera.

 

I so loved her dress.  I dressed her up a couple days before making sure everything fit and I brought her downstairs to take a few pictures and Carson said mom, Makenna is a princess.  Those brothers sure love her.

Getting so big

I have tried to keep this girl from growing, but it isn't working.

 

We were able to attend the open house at the Brigham City temple.  Families are forever.

Sweetness

This picture is a little fuzy, but I couldn't resist.  Those first smiles are hard to get captured.  Almost 3 weeks old.  This little girl has melted our hearts.  She only has been on this earth a short time, but feels like she has been with us forever.  I may not know what sleep is anymore, but sister you are worth it.

1st Grade

I am not sure how we got here so fast.  I thought kindergarten was rough. 1st grade was even tougher.  Cooper wanted to ride the bus this year, so we are trying it out.  It picks up right in front of our house.  Not having to get four people out of the house by 8:15 in the morning makes it kind of worth it.  Cooper keep saying the week before he wasn't ready and didn't want summer to be over, but at back to school night he said it was good to be back.  Carson sure misses him a lot, having Cooper gone all day.  All day school is hard on mom also.  I was trying to fight back the tears until the bus came, but once I got in the house I couldn't hold back anymore. To make things harder Carson woke up and went through the house yelling for Cooper.  We are two days in and he still asks every morning were Cooper is. We love you Cooper and are so proud of you.  You make a very handsome first grader and please stop growing up so fast.

 

Makenna Marie

Our little miss Makenna arrived on Friday August 3rd.  She weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Everything went perfect and we even were able to leave to hospital the next day.  Cooper and Carson are doing great with her.  She is so beautiful and such a blessing to our family. We love you so much Makenna, thanks for choosing us!!

Someone else turned 30!

Jason is now 30!!!!  I scheduled him to do iFly, much safer than the real thing.  Although sky diving is something he really wants to do.  To scary for this wife.  I love you honey.  Here is to many, many more. You are an amazing father and husband.

Kindergarten Graduation

Hard to believe the school year is over.  Can't believe we will have a first grader.  Being at school all day will be an adjustment for both of us.  He did so well and had a great teacher.  Cooper has said that he is sad school is out.  We will see if he is still staying that once summer is over and it is time to go back.  Mom and Dad are very proud of you buddy. Thanks for being you!!!

Happy Mothers Day

Jason and the boys help put in this flower bed for me.  It helps the house look so much better. I also included a picture of the house, since I don't think I have one on the blog. Thanks guys, I love you all so much.

The big 30!!!

Jason took me to the Melting Pot for dinner for my 30th birthday.  I  have always wanted to try it. I can't put in words how fun it was.  This place is expensive, but so worth it.  Very romantic and great atmosphere.  A good place to go and splurge once in awhile.



And the best present ever.  This trip is in the works for next year.  When he told me I started crying, which in turn made him cry.  He is so sweet.  We have wanted to go since Cooper was born.  Best birthday ever, even if I do have to be 30!!!

We have news

Cooper's had another wish come true this last week. He and Carson are getting a baby sister. We are so excited at the Carter house. The test now is to pace myself and not by all the cute things at once. Girls stuff, who knew there could be so much. Just kidding honey, I will be good.

Cooper turned 6

We celebrated this year by going to Toads. Cooper's one wish was to go laser tagging. He is both big and old enough now to carry the pack and stay with dad. We invited both sides of the family and had one big laser tag team. He also go a bonus and road the go carts with dad. We love you buddy. You are doing amazing in school and are a great big brother. Thank you for always being so loving. You kindergarten teacher was right, she let us know at the last parent teacher conference that we should be proud to be your parents. We couldn't be more proud.