Thanksgiving Fun

We had a very laid back and enjoyable Thanksgiving this year. The weekend before Thanksgiving we got together with Jerrod's family. Katelyn loved birng at aunt Brenda's becuse there were cows and lots of tractors!! She convinced Jerrod to get in the "big one" with her!!

We spent Thanksgiving Day at home. My dad came over and spent most of the day with us. Caleb, Becky, Gavin and Grayson came over that afternoon and we enjoyed a wonderful meal - Jerrod cooked steaks!!

I think this is the first of many "driving" trips for these two. We are going to have our hands full when they really know what they are doing!!

Carter and Grayson hung out in the house most of the time. Carter was sweet enough to share his toys!!

Poor Little Carter

Even after I swore Carter would not be the neglected 2nd child, it seems it has turned out that way. As I was thinking about this, I realized I have not even changed the title of our blog - it still just says Jerrod, Melinda, and Katelyn. Luckily, he is so much more laid back than Katelyn ever thought about being!!! He just goes with flow and takes life as it comes. For example - last night I REALLY needed to get the dishes washed, toys put away and the laundry folded. I put Carter in the backpack and off we went. This is how I found him about an hour later - sorry Bob!!!

Carter's 1st Pictures

We went to have pictures taken on Wednesday. Carter was a natural in front of the camera. Katelyn was great as long as she did not have to sit next to her brother - what a stinker!!! We did manage to get 1 picture of the two of them that was decent. There were so many good ones of them individually, but here are a couple of my favorites.

Happy Halloween

On Friday, the kids went with me to school for a little bit to enjoy our annual parade of costumes. Carter was laid back as usual and Katelyn enjoyed dancing to the music. After the parade I took the kids to daycare where they enjoyed a small party with thier friends. Friday night we stopped by Gran Gran's for a bite to eat before heading to the track team's Halloween party. We did not go trick or treating on Saturday because I was still not feeling very well.

Our family with Linda. She is one of Jerrod's javelin throwers. This is the best picture I have of the kids together.

I have given up on trying to get a good picture of the two of them together. It was so much easier when Katelyn wasn't moving!!! I made their costumes this year - I don't think they are too terrible.

Carter - easy going as usual!!!

Katelyn as Pebbles!!!!!

8 weeks old

I cannnot believe that our little man is already 8 weeks old. We had a visit with Dr. Wiley on Tuesday and everything is looking great!!! Carter weighs 12 lbs 10 oz and is 23 inches long. Needless to say, Dr. Wiley did not have any concerns about his eating or growth. I am sorry this picture is the wrong way - just turn your head to see his beautiful smile!


Katelyn is also doing well. She has kept Jerrod and I laughing the past couple of weeks. She is always on the move and keeps us entertained from the time she wakes up until it is time to go to bed!! I was so excited that she finally let me attempt to fix her hair. I know it is not beautiful, but I am trying!!!

We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family. Last Thursday, my brother and sister in law were blessed with the arrival Grayson Jack. It is very difficult to get them all to look at the camera at the same time so this is the best shot we have!!

Time Flies When.....

So much has happened since my last post.

First, we welcomed our sweet little boy, Carter Blaine, to the world on August 10th. We are so glad that he is here and is healthy. He has grown so much over the past 6 weeks. Everytime I look at him I feel totally blessed!!!

On August 17th I hit the big 3-0!!! It was not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess when you have 2 kids that are under 2 you don't have time to feel old.

On Monday, I started back to school and Carter has his first day a daycare. I was not really as tired as I thought I would be. I guess that Carter enjoyed his school also. He is so lucky to have Katelyn there to show hime the ropes!!!

Katelyn has not really seemed bothered by the arrival of her brother. She hasn't missed a beat. She is constantly doing new things and keeping us entertained. I love hearing her try to say new words and trying new things. She is climbing all over everything which is very scary - she has my coordination!!!

This picture sums up our life right now - Carter so relaxed and going with the flow, Katelyn mad because she can't have the camera!!

The next Usain Bolt??????

Katelyn and Tiger playing!!!

Baby Boy Cook Update

After a weekend of contractions, I had a scheduled doctors appointment this morning. I have already dialated to a 3 and the baby is in a good position. If nothing changes between now and then, I am scheduled to be induced next Monday, the 10th. Jerrod, Katelyn, and I are all ready to meet the newest member of our family!!!