Carter Update

Carter had his second set of shots on March 20th and he did really good! He was happy for most of his visit and only cried for a couple minutes after getting his shots! Matt had a meeting at work, so my Mom helped me with Carter. The doctor said he is doing great…I updated the Growth Chart section of the website with his new measurements. I was glad I took off work the next day, because Carter's eating and sleeping schedule were off after he got his shots and I was up with him several times during the night. He was feeling better by the next morning, so I took him to work so he could meet all my friends. Matt was able to meet us at my work and then we had lunch in the park…it was such a beautiful day! Matt H. was off work too, so he brought Meredith to visit too! Both babies did really good!
We are working on planning Carter's baby dedication…there is so much to do! We decided on his life verse last night ("For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light." Colossians 1:9-12 (NIV)), picked out the pictures and song for his slideshow, and ordered invitations to send to all our family. I still have to plan the family lunch for afterwards, get decorations, and find an outfit for Carter to wear. My mom helped us find the song to play with the slideshow…it is perfect…I cry every time I read the words (here's the chorus below)...
Phillips Craig And Dean- "I Want To Be Just Like You"
Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
Carter is becoming more active lately…he recently started pushing himself up on his arms (which he totally refused to do a few days ago) and he actually rolled over for the first time yesterday (from his stomach to his back)! My grandmother said it surprised him and he cried out! We're hoping he'll do it again for us sometime soon…we'll be waiting with the video camera whenever he decides to! : ) He's starting to play more with toys (right now his links and fish bowl are his favorites), but is still a snuggle bunny and is content to be held most of the time! : ) Oh, and he loves his paci lately too…it goes everywhere with him! His bottom teeth still haven't come through yet…it will probably be any day now though!

Bunny Pics

Carter & Meredith had pictures made with a live bunny this past weekend. They were so cute…surprisingly, Carter was fine with the bunny and kept putting his arm on it and Meredith freaked out when the bunny got on her dress! : ) Before having them made we talked about how Meredith was just going to love the bunny…that definitely didn't happen! : )
The pictures are adorable and are now online for viewing…here are the details:
To log on click this link "morrisonphotography.poundslabsonline.com" then click the tab "order online" and enter your password "cousins".Enjoy! : )

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! : ) Last week was my first week back to work and I did much better than expected. I love my job and the people I work with, so that makes everything a little easier! I had a little meltdown on Wednesday night, but other than that I only cried a few times. Carter is doing great at Nana & Papa's house…he is napping good, he has moved up to taking 5 oz bottles now, and he is fascinated with watching Mere Bear play! : ) And he is definitely getting lots of love and attention…which is great, since he loves to snuggle! : ) I've started working 6:30-3:30 and I love it…there is less traffic during those times and I have more time to spend with Carter at night, so it's wonderful! I don't get much sleep lately though…I have to be up around 4 to get me & Carter ready, and Matt & I make sure the house is perfect before we leave (still trying to sell our house…one lady looked at it last week & loved it, so we're just waiting to see if she wants to make an offer). Carter still doesn't sleep through the night, so usually we put him to bed around 8:30 and then I'm back up with him at 12:30 and then I wake him up around 4:00…some mornings he gets up earlier though…this morning he was up at 3:00 so I just had to stay up! I was doing dishes and mopping our kitchen floor at 3:30 this morning. We're always so exhausted by bedtime (Matt is studying for the CPA exam, so he's been staying up late and getting up early as well), but Carter is so worth it…we are just crazy about him!
We take Carter back for his second set of shots on Thursday afternoon…hopefully it won't be too bad! His two bottom teeth are coming in and he has been miserable lately anyways, so I'm sure the shots won't help the situation any! We think he weighs at least 14 lbs now! I’m off on Friday, so if Carter is doing good I plan on bringing him by my work. They've only seen pictures of him, so I can't wait for everyone to meet him!
Oh, almost forgot...Matt & I bought a Nissan Rogue recently…I love it, and Carter and all his stuff fit so much better in it than the bug! : ) I'll try to post some pics soon!