Sorry that is has been so long since our last post!!  Time sure does fly when you're having fun.  Since our last post, Thanksgiving, we have had a full past few months!  As you know, my sister was married in December.  Carter was the ring bearer in the wedding.  He wore a tux and was pulled down the aisle in a little red wagon.  After the wedding, we came back to Liberal to spend Christmas and of course work.  Carter was admitted to the hospital on Christmas night with a touch of pneumonia.  Thanks to all your prayers, he was better in a few short days.  

Carter has turned into such a little man.  Its hard to believe how quickly he picks up on things.  He is sitting up by himself, can stand with assistance and is even trying to crawl.  Just recently, he learned how to clap his hands and has quite the sense of humor!!  It is so hard to believe what we ever did before he was born.  He is such a blessing straight from God!! 

Carter is now 10 months old.  It seems as just a few weeks ago we were at the hospital to see him for the first time and now almost a year later, we are planning his first birthday party! 

In March, we are taking Carter on his first roadtrip, in the car, to North Dakota to visit grandparents and celebrate Kari's grandmother's 80th birthday!!  We are certainly looking forward to the trip home!  Living this far away, we take any opportunity to go home or have visitors! 

Here is a video of Carter laughing and clapping. There are just no words to describe how much we love him and blessed we are to have him in our lives. (We are sorry that the video is sideways!)

Thanksgiving 2011

 Kendall, Sydney, Luci, Oscar & Carter

 so we tried some fun photos one day...this one is with 3 strings of Christmas beads

 a string of white Christmas lights..."what is this?"

got him to smile a lot but only got a couple shots on camera

Baptism

 Daddy, Mommy & Carter

 Pastor Andrew Wehling, Uncle Kris, Daddy, Mommy w/ Carter

 Daddy, Mommy w/ Carter, Pastor Andrew Wehling, Uncle Kris

Sydney, Daddy, Mommy w/ Carter, Auntie Alana, Kendall, Uncle Kris, Gma Jane



Pictures in the park

Happy Halloween!!!

Apple Hutch in Plains, KS

Garett and I took Carter to the Apple Hutch today in Plains, KS. It was the first time any of us had been there and we had a great time! Below are some photos from our trip.

Carter had Gma and Gpa Wiltse here for a couple days. We all had a very nice time and can't wait until Christmas when we go home for Auntie Stacey's wedding. Gpa Wiltse thought that Carter NEEDED to have a rocking bull...the dogs are not impressed! We think that it is pretty fun to press the ear and have the bull "boo" at the dogs. (I know...evil...but REALLY funny!!!)
Daycare is going really well and school is in full swing. We have attended a couple football games and he seems to like it. He just loves being outside...just like mommy and daddy! Gma Jane is making her plans for Thanksgiving and before we know it...Christmas will be here. We are pretty eager to show Carter off to family and friends.