Blessing day

Last Sunday we blessed Miles and of course he looked adorable. My mom's friend crocheted him little suspenders that turned out perfect and I made some booties to match. It was really fun to have family and friends around, and I loved hearing Brent bless our sweet son.

For you...

Shutterfreek

"For you I want to sing a happier song, For you I'm gonna try to right all my wrongs, For you I'm gonna break my bad habits, There's a golden ring and I want you to have it..." --Duncan Sheik *our song* __________________________________________________ Today Brent and I are celebrating our 6 year anniversary! I truly look forward to more good times with him... Brent is taking me to Oz With Orchestra tomorrow night. Yippee!!

October 2010

We have had quite a busy month, what with welcoming Miles home and getting our fill of Fall. We saw the leaves change color, went on a pony ride, visited a pumpkin patch, painted cookies, carved pumpkins, and went trick-or-treating. (that was a hit!) Jack said his favorite part of Halloween is the "CANDY!" Also, when I told Jack we were going to make Jack-O-lanterns, he said "mommy make a mommy-lantern, daddy make a daddy-lantern, and Jack make a Jack-lantern!"

the poop. the scoop. the 411.

Before: After:

sooo, I had an induction scheduled for the 13th but around 2:45 a.m., my water broke! Luckily the Carters got into town around 11 that night so Brent and I were able to rush to the hospital. We missed our exit due to the crappy construction. (thank you Utah for deciding to change, fix, widen, and add a road to every town, exit and street in Utah county. bleh!) When we got there, Brent insisted I ride in a wheel chair up to the third floor. It totally felt like the movies. Then when we got there the nurses asked "wait, aren't you scheduled for an induction today?" It was pretty funny. except that it wasn't, because I was busy getting my contractions on. Anyhoo, we got set up and about seven hours later I delivered a baby boy: Miles Kay Carter 7.4oz 19.5 in. I couldn't be happier about how things played out. Our VBAC was successful, our baby is healthy and my husband is fantastic. I am so grateful for all my blessings. Oh, and Miles you really are perfect.

Asymmetric

Yes. My belly button points to the right. big deal, Symmetry is overrated. Trust me though, this picture accentuates my disproportional outtie. Its not quite this bad, or so Brent says... A little tummy update: As of now I am scheduled for an induction this Wednesday the 13th. I am shooting for a VBAC (google it if you don't understand:) so keep happy positive thoughts for me. Yippee, baby Miles is almost here! Too bad he couldn't come today--10/10/10? yeah?

P.S. You know you're emotionally absurd when friendly strangers ask too many questions about your pregnancy and the baby; and you promptly become suspicious of them and wonder if they are plotting to steal your baby. I'm just sayin'

Beach Ho 2010

We had another successful year (duh.) at the beach house... Here are some pictures of us hanging around the beach, like bums.

We visited the tide pools at Laguna Beach to see what cool things we could find; the starfish definitely won. Jack thinks it was his starfish, so I framed a print of it and put it in his room.

Let the countdown for beach ho 2011 begin!

uncle billy

Every year around Christmas time, I giddily watch 'Its a wonderful Life' and every year I get so annoyed at Uncle Billy for losing all that money in the envelope....

Well today I sympathize with that forgetful, lovable old man--I lost an envelope of my own with the rest of my grocery money for the month inside. I won't go into the details of it all but there was panic, tears and frustration. As I swept the grocery store I couldn't help but stare at the people passing me, and mentally accuse them of stealing MY grocery money. I just hope whoever found the envelope needs it more than I. and hey, at least I didn't lose my kid! (there was a gal at customer service with me who couldn't find her child) This year I won't be so hard on poor Uncle Billy.