Coeur d'Alene

Here are some pictures from our last few days in Coeur d'Alene.

Come Back

Yesterday we stopped in Missoula, MT for lunch. As I was getting Carter back into the car, his birthday balloon from Jason and Steffany decided to make a run for it. It escaped into the big blue sky, never to be seen again. I was sad because it had lasted over a week, made it from Bozeman to Coeur d'Alene, and was supposed to make it back to Utah. Oh well, I guess it was time to say goodbye! Happy Birthday Buckaroo!

Last day of '09

I can not believe how fast 2009 has gone. When Tim started medical school, 2010 seemed so far away. And now, it is just a few short hours till we ring in the new year. 2010 will be Tim's last full year of Medical school, and it is going to feel oh so good!!! This year has been a hard one for our small family, yet full of so many other joys. Carter has proved to us just how amazing and strong he is. We are so proud of him! Some highlights of this past year:

~ Tim passing his first set of board exams.

~ Not selling our house in Kirksville!

~ Moving to Utah.

~ Mom and Dad coming to stay for 2 months.

~ Carter had the Mandibular Distraction.

~ Dad doing an amazing job fixing up this house!

~ Having lots of the Kay's over for Thanksgiving.

~ Carter getting his Palate repaired.

~ Carter celebrating his first birthday (At Chico none the less)!!

I have a feeling 2010 will bring lots of great blessing to our family. Have a wonderful night ringing in the new year!!!

Christmas '09

Carter had a wonderful 2nd Christmas. Santa was good to us all. Carter is getting into the groove of opening presents. He got spoiled, and so did I. Santa brought me a new lens for my camera, so I am going to have lots of fun seeing what I can do with that bad boy!! Thanks Santa!! Merry Christmas to all, hope it was a great day!!!

Cake

I think I forgot to showcase the cake that Uncle Jason made for Carter for the big day, so I want you all to see it. It is obvious that lots of love when into it, and it was adorable! Plus, I think it is super cute that it had to be labeled! Thanks!!

Here is the other cake that we had made for Carter. There was not nearly as much love put into it, but cute it was! Both cakes were wonderful, and Carter loved them all!!!

Happy Birthday

Oh baby Carter, you had a wonderful day! You are so cute when we let you have your own cake. Such a happy baby when we let you go for it! I can not believe how much you can eat!! It amazes me. We had a great party for you here in Coeur d'Alene, and your friend Isaiah came over. You are such a loved baby and I hope you know that. Happy Birthday my sweet little one!!

Carter is ONE!!

Today my baby turns ONE! I can not believe how wonderful Carter has made my life and how much life has changed this past year. I could never have imagined it would be possible to love this much and this deeply. Carter is truly the strongest and bravest little soul I have ever met. I really don't think I can put into words what you mean to me Carter, so maybe a list will help:

~ I love the way you smile when I walk into your room in the morning.

~ I love how you go around the house all day saying your own name.

~ I love those deep blue eyes of yours.

~ I loved how you would always smile at Mom and Dad the second day after surgery. Truly the best feeling.

~ I loved how you came into this world 3 weeks early so your Daddy could help out more with you.

~ I love how you give lots of kisses.

~ I truly admire you for how hard you had to work early in life just to eat and breathe. You are a trooper.

~ I love how you say "Mmmmmm" when you are eating Chocolate.

~ I loved how much you liked to snuggle when you were first born.

Really Carter, I love everything about you. You are the most laid back kid I have ever met. You had so many struggles this past year, and yet you still would smile at me each and every day. You will never know how much you have changed me and made me a better person. You have given me so much my little man. I love you Carter with all my heart. Happy 1st Birthday sweet angel!!! Love, Mommy