~First Swim~

Well it was the first swim of the year and the first swim ever for Carter! When we got to the pool Carter had fallen asleep... we stuck his feet in a couple times and he squirmed and wimpered but still never officially woke up... after the first initial shock of the water he didn't even seem to notice it after that! He slept the whole time we were there and right as we were leaving he woke up... what a silly boy we have!

Our Sleeping SwimmerCarter and McKay chillin' in the shade!Carterman and I taking a break!

McKay and Carter enjoyin' the kiddie pool!Carter Sleep Sliding!
Carter and McKay getting ready to swim!
Still Sleeping!Finally woke up!!!
Now ready to go home after all that exhausting sleep swimming!

2 Months

So Carter actually had his 2 month appt. 10 days early since we were headed out to Florida!

He weighed 12 lbs. 5 oz. which put him at 79%, was 24 1/4" tall which put him at 95 %, and his head was 15 1/2 at 47%. So we have a really tall chubby boy and we LOVE it!

Here he is hanging with dad and watching some TV!Happy to be outside!
Watching mom fold some clothes!At 2 months Carter is... only waking up once during the night, almost out of 0-3 month old clothes, focusing on who is talking to him, smiling lots, loves bath/shower time, still hates being naked, loves his sleep, very content... harldy ever cries, loves attention and snuggling! He is growing faster than I would like but it is so fun to see him develop!

Fun in Florida!

So the first official day we were in Florida we were able to go watch Kennedy play soccer! It was so much fun... especially for me since I am a soccer nut! She did awesome and even scored a goal!

McKay and Jake plaing a little soccer of their own!Next we went bowling for an Elder's Quorum activity in their ward! McKay beat us all!

Carter and McKay bowling!

The kids plus McKay hanging out!

Carter going down the slide!

Cousin Kennedy holding Carter!

Cousin Kaitlyn holding Carter!

Our Long Drive to...

FLORIDA!
It actually wasn't to bad... we left Wednesday afternoon and drove to Alberquerque, NM then continued the next day to Shreveport, LA and then Friday we finished the trek and arrived to the Amberson residence at 10:30 p.m.! Carter did absolutely amazing the only time he wanted to be out of his carseat was 3 hours left of our trip so from a 36 hour drive that's pretty dang good! Of course we stopped everytime he needed to eat so total trip time was longer than 36 hours!
Here is our mirror than let us keep an eye on him from the front seat and was actually really helpful so a great purchase on our part!

Carter's first stay in a hotel room!

This is at one of our stops in Mississippi... he is so happy to be out of the carseat and up with Mom and Dad!

McKay got to spend Saturday and Sunday with us then headed down Monday morning to Orlando to start his internship... which was May 9th! He then was actually able to come back up Wednesday and Thursday of that week to visit again and but left Thursday afternoon to get back to do some homework believe it or not! He has been down ever since but will be able to come up this Saturday and Sunday the 21st and 22nd to play for a bit! We are looking forward to that!
A little about his experience so far...
The events they had this past weekend were the Special Olympics which he said was neat and the Florida Ironman! This week so far he has just been doing educational classes and taking field trips. He is the only Mormon out of 14 interns and has already had a chance to be a missionary and share the gospel which I think is awesome for him to be able to do! Hopefully he can continue to share with those around him!

Carter's Blessing Day!

Sunday May 1st we were able to bless our Carter McKay! It was such a special great day! I was nervous that he would scream during the blessing because that morning when we were getting him dressed he sure wasn't happy... but he was great! McKay gave a beautiful blessing... I am so grateful he is a worthy priesthood holder and I know Carter is to!Carter is such a blessing in our life... he has filled it with joy and love and brings such a sweet spirit into our home! We are so happy he made it here safe and sound!
Our Happy Family Carter with Grandma and Grandpa Jones Carter with Great Grandma and Grandpa Wallin We had a yummy dinner afterwards with family and friends! Thanks to all those who helped with the food it was muchly appreciated!
Kyli, McKinley, Lisa, Taya, Bethany and Talyn enjoying the food! Carter with Grandpa and Grandma Wallin AJ, Aubrey and Isaac Great Grandpa and Grandma Ence We really appreciate all those who came and supported us! Some traveled from far away and we just really appreciate it! It really made for a special day! Exhausted after a long day! Carter with Dad!Carter with Mom

Easter w/ Wallin's

Well Easter morning we colored some eggs then got ready for church and enjoyed a great Sacrament meeting! When we got home we ate... then hunted for easter eggs and baskets! We sure got more candy then we needed! Carter and McKay sure had a hard time finding his easter basket!

Coloring some eggs!All ready for Church! Sure a handsome kid!Carter and McKay found some eggs!They finally found the basket in the washing machine!Way to much candy! Carter got his blessing outfit and a pair of flip flops for Florida!!!McKay teaching him to hold a football already!Happy Easter Everyone!

Easter w/ Jones'

Saturday we went to STG to go to Colin and Beth's! The boys went out back and helped get her weeds out so she could put a slide out back for the kids to play on and then we went to the park and had a picnic and a candy search for the kids! I think all the kids really enjoyed it!

Eating their candy after the search!Lisa, Kyle, Kyli and McKinley relaxing in the sun!Treyson being a pill!Kayden and Kelli looking at the candy he got!Talyn stuffing his mouth!Carter just enjoying the outdoors!

We went and did a little shopping, then went to Kyle's to lay some pipe and then went to go visit Great Gpa and Gma Ence! It was a fun filled day! Gpa and Gma Jones exhausted themselves!