Timmy

Have I ever told you I have the best husband in the world? Well, I do! He is a great Daddy to Carter and a wonderful friend and husband to me. He works so hard in Medical School so that one day he can be the best Doctor possible. Carter and I are super proud of him, and love him more than anything!!!

Thanksgiving

Carter's first Thanksgiving was a success. We had a great time with lots of family at the Half -way- House. The Chartier family came up from Durango, Caleb came down from Alaska, Uncle Jimmy came up from Texas, and The Kay's came down from Bozeman. And, of course, Mom and Dad were here. There was a whole lot of eating and drinking going on. It was a grand ol' time. On Saturday night, we took a trip down to the Mormon Temple to look at the Christmas lights. They put up quite a display and it was very beautiful. The highlight was probably Tyler seeing God (And the Andrea telling him to stop asking questions because she didn't know the answers!). I think everyone had a great time. It sure is so different living in Utah instead of Missouri. Actually getting to see family is wonderful! And, I must say Tim did a wonderful job putting up with my family. Thanks Honey!

Carter is scheduled for Surgery on Wednesday. Unfortunately I think some of his Cousins left him a present and now his has a horribly stuffy nose. I will call the ENT office tomorrow and let them know what is going on. Hopefully we will be able to go through with the whole surgery and just get it done!

Update

Carter's pins are infected yet again, or still, which ever. We have him started on a new antibiotic which seem to be working. We will keep him on it till surgery next Wednesday. If the infection comes back before then, we will have to go to surgery sooner. So, lets hope this works and that we can hold out till the 2nd.

It's Never too Early

It's never too early to get them ready for the slopes!!!

First Word

Carter after his first word: Ma!!! 11/18/09

Carter just said his first word!! It was so adorable, especially since it was Ma!!!! Tim is so jealous. All that has come out of Tim's mouth since is Dada. It was awesome, and Mema and Grandpa are witnesses. I am so proud of my little boy, especially since we were pretty sure we were going to have to wait for his first word until his palate was repaired!!! Ahhh, Ma!!! What could be better!!!!

Another One

Carter is scheduled yet again for surgery on December 2. He will have the distraction device removed (Yeaaaa), and he will also have his palate repaired. I am so excited to get that stuff off his face and to be able to cuddle in his neck again!! The surgery will be 2 hours long about, and we will hopefully be able to leave the hospital the next day. Dr. Muntz told us to plan on a few days in the hospital just in case it takes a while to get his eating up to par. I can honesty say I am tired of my baby boy being in pain and having to go through all this. I know it is the best to have all this done at once. That way we only have to go under once, but I am not ready just yet. I feel bad for little Carter and just want to give him a break. Oh well, soon all this will be over. Mom and Dad leave on the day of surgery and I am trying to talk them into staying for a few more weeks. What's a couple more days??? Carter will have to be in arm restraints for about 2 weeks, so I am really not looking forward that that!!!! So, keep my little man in your prayers, he needs them!!!!!

Oh Dear

Oh Dear, not blogging for a whole week causes me to have to go through a whole lot of pictures on my camera, and takes a lot of time. So, here we go...

Last Friday, Carter met a new girlfriend. Elle has Pierre Robin also, and is going to be having the Mandibular Distraction on December 2nd. We got to meet her and her Mom for some good ol' talking about theses little guys. It was a lot of fun to meet this sweet dear, and we wish her the best on her upcoming surgery!! Carter loved to talk to her, I tried to tell him not to tell her Horror stories, but he kept going on and on. He apparently had lots to tell her about the surgery.

Are they not adorable together???

Tim and I went on a hike this weekend to Snowbasin. We took Kenai and left Carter at home with Mema and Grandpa. It was tons of fun and also the first time Tim and I have done anything alone since Carter was born. Thanks Mom and Dad!!!

Carter really only likes to eat 3 things: #1- Milk, #2- Ice Cream Sandwiches, and #3....

RED LICORICE!! Thanks Grandpa.

Tonight I made a peach pie for Grandpa to give him a boost to finish the bathroom. He is getting oh so close, and hopefully soon we will be able to enjoy the new bathroom!!!

Carter update: His pin got infected last Friday, so he is back on the antibiotics. They seem to be looking better, so hopefully soon we will not have to clean those things 3 times a day. Because you know he loves to have them cleaned. We see the Dr. on Monday, so hopefully then we will know a date for the surgery to remove the pins. I can tell you it cant come soon enough!!!

Hummm

I went to the store today and left Mom to babysit Carter. This is what Carter looked like when I got home. Way to go Mema!!!

Boo

Yesterday was Carter's first Halloween. Ever since his surgery, I have been talking how I wanted to dress him up as Frankenstein. I was not successful at finding a costume to work, so I just used the pumpkin outfit and gave up on the idea of Frankenstein even though he would have made a very good one with all that stuff on his face. Tim and Carter loved handing out candy to all the trick or treaters last night. One family came up to the door to get some treats, and Tim and Carter answered the door. The Mom looked at Carter and said "Oh cute, Frankenstein!" Really?? I guess the pumpkin outfit work just fine!!