Tis The Season

Tonight we turned on our lights outside for the Christmas season.  I have to admit, I think our house is just the most classic and clean looking.  This year was the first time we outlined the peaks of our house.  Scott did this of course and was nervous the whole time.  He might've said this was the first and last year he was doing it, but I think once he saw the end result he changed his mind.  I also cut snowflakes out of silver wrapping paper for my front windows.  It turned out just as I had imagined and I think I will make it a Christmas/Winter tradition.  It's nice to take such pride in how your house looks.

I understand everyone has their own way and what we think looks great might not be great to others. ... 

*Ehem*

Our next door neighbors house is...well...let's just say it's not our taste and we feel it's so overdone it kind of takes away from our house.

(It's MUCH brighter in person!)

We have our tree up and on.  Carter hasn't been too curious of it, but it's only a matter of time. Ha!  I love family tradition decorations.  The picture below of the Santa head is something that was always put out growing up as a child.  My mom passed it on to me and while it's just about the ugliest thing you've ever seen, I'll always put it out because of the sentimental value behind it.  

I love Christmas!!

When Will Sick Go Far, Far Away??

Carter has been sick since about the last week in October.  I took him to the doctor on November 11th where he was diagnosed with a double ear infection.  We were sent home with some medicine and kept our fingers crossed it would do the trick.  Scott and I continued sucking his nose out and giving extra love and kisses, but we went back to the doctor November 23rd to be rechecked.  His nose is more congested than it was when we went the first time and he's coughing more.  The doctor said his ears are better, but because his nose gunk is green and yellow he thinks he might have a sinus infection.  So again, we left with another kind of antibiotic.  If things aren't better in 10 days, when the medicine ends, we need to go back.  

I wanted to make sure I captured his first sickness, poor thing!!.  These were taken just after waking from a much needed nap.  I hope we don't need to see the doctor a third time.  Keep your fingers crossed for us!!

A New Schedule For Carter & Mommy

Sadly, a neighbor of mine is in a quick pace to move to South Carolina.  We are sad to see her go and she will be missed!

Although she is leaving our neighborhood and a small job working child care at a local Jazzercise center, there is a positive for me from her move.  I will now be working the child care room at this center on Mondays from 4:30-5:30.  I will make a very, very, very small income (if it would even be called an income), but it's something and it will get me out of the house.  I'm really excited about it!

And here is a picture of Carter...just because he's the funniest and cutest little boy EVER!!  <3

Bad Mommy!

I was playing with Carter and had Oprah on the other day.  Haha, only thing is I wasn't sure of what the topic was until I had sound on while shooting this clip.  It was about pornography and stats saying that 1 out of 3 people that view adult movies are women, etc etc.  I just thought it was funny how you hear the show in the background and then see Carter looking in the direction of the TV and smiling.  There was nothing dirty on the screen, I promise!  :)

Carter's 1st Halloween

This Baby's 1st Halloween, Carter was an oh so sweet Tootsie Roll.  I just couldn't resist it...especially while he's little and doesn't know the difference.  I figure I can get my way for another 2 or 3 years.  :)

Before we left for the zoo, we took some pictures of the boys together.  This is Owen, son to our good friends and neighbors John and Sarah, and Carter.  They quickly got burnt out with the costumes and picture taking and had a crying match at the end of our photo session.  Isn't it sweet?

Because Scott and I were at the Ohio State game on Halloween day, we went to the Detroit Zoo Boo with neighbors and some of their friends in lieu of trick or treat here in the neighborhood. We had a great time with great friends!  It was the perfect alternative for not missing Carter's first Halloween!

Buckeye Game and Baby Laughs

I went to my first Ohio State Buckeyes football game last Saturday.  They played and crushed New Mexico State, 45-0.  My sister-in-law in OSU Alumni and got season tickets this season. She and her hubby had to work last weekend so she offered Scott and I her tickets.  I LOVE my bro and sis-in-law.  We had a great time!

After the game we went back to get Carter and hang out with Scott's parents at Amy's house.  It was nice to see my niece, Ava.  I hadn't seen her since mid August, when she was just 3 months. She's grown so much and her and Carter seemed to like to sit with each other.

Ava 5 1/2 months  Carter 7 1/2 months

We drove back to Michigan Saturday night and while Scott was pumping gas I captured Carter on video laughing at the window shade going up and down.  Yes, yes, my child is easily amused...just like me!  Just one question, just how can you resist this kid?