Seattle & a Rattle

Nick had a reading conference in Seattle so we took
our first road trip and saw Aunt Becca & Uncle Brandon too!

What an amazing day!

Bath time is one of my favorites
no matter what town we are in...

Ho.. Ho... Ho...

His first Bubble Bath...

Yes it's true...
Carter is a celebrity at a very young age...
gifted I know....

We went to Pike Place so Carter could enjoy the fish
throwers... under that mitten he is giving
a thumbs up!

Crazy Gum Wall deserved a spot on the blog

Uncle Brandon can't wait to be a dad....

Relaxing after a long day!

Hello?

It's for you...

I love making rattle phone calls!

Too cute...

Carter in his snuggly warm bear suit from
Janny & Ryan!! I wish I could have one of these too!

So sweet all nuggled in!

Ready to go Mom!

Carter's arm went limp when he fell asleep , and we
were having too much fun playing with him! Attention!

Carter with his new friend Olive Paisley!!!

Katherine just 4 days after having Olive, two glowing moms.

Look at these two tired and beat up dads..

Bath time is Carter's favorite! He loves the water,
sometimes he relaxes so much he poops- uh oh..

One month and a few days...

For his one month birthday he went in
the crib for the first time... he
loves it, and goes in everyday and watches
his sports mobile...

Relaxing...

I think he looks gangsta in this photo!

Look at me I'm sitting up and daddy says I can't breathe
when mommy does this to me... yep I'm gifted.

His first time actually gripping the keys or his rattle!
( my favorite is when he grabs them an I come back
in and they are on his head- he can't control those arms!)

What a grip!!!

He loves bath time!! Look at that
cute naked boy!

Wrapped up in his Froggy towel

Thankful Thursday

My friend Darcy blognapped this from her friend and inspired me to do the same! I don't focus on what I am thankful for often enough!

1. My husband who also happens to be a great dad!

2. The community of friends and family that surround us here in Spokane.

3. Carter and his sweet innocence, his funny faces, and that nuggle worthy baby smell...

4. The wine club, that challenges me to grow and think more than I have in a long time.

5. The opportunity to work with teen moms, and the gift of staying home with my baby boy.

6. The fall, I can't help it it, there is just something about the colors, the smells, the crunchy leaves that makes my heart sing and my face smile!

3 weeks of Carter!!!

The past few weeks have flown by!!!

We went from Bili lights for his Jaundice to a
visit from Great- Grandma & Aunt Cindy...
we took a trip to Coeur d' Alene and
played in the leaves at Manito Park!
Plus we've done a lot of eating, sleeping, pooping
and GROWING!!!

Carter had so much fun playing in the leaves,
can't you tell!!!
(he even has one in his hand- yes if
you are wondering we think he's gifted!!)

I Love Fall!!!

The last weekend of summer, we went
to Cd'A & enjoyed the sun!

4 generations of Honcoops!

Great Grandma Honcoop came to visit & we
had so much fun!

Aunt Cindy came too, Carter was cuddled
and loved all weekend!

So snuggly and happy in the soft receiving blanket
Great Grandma made for him!

Lounging around...

This gives a perspective on his size!

Our glow-worm at home!! This was his light
therapy belt for the jaundice, for the 1st week
he was plugged into the wall!

Wearing his goggles while getting the ultimate
blue light tan... for his jaunidice of course( not
because we want a model baby or anything...)

Carter's special hospital tanning bed!

Carter and the family

ISN'T HE SWEET!

A Very in love Grandma!

Since I've been home from the hospital
My mom has been so great about coming every day
and making sure I have everything I need, and of course
she's also giving Carter lots of love!

Grandpa cuddling his first Grandson...

He's the most relaxed baby...

My brother and his wife Becca came from Seattle as soon as
they heard we were in the hospital, Becca is a Labor and
Delivery nurse and was a huge help!

Uncle Brandon trying his best to get
Carter to smile!

A very happy aunt Becca!

Grandma Diane couldn't be more thrilled
to have a grandchild!

Grandpa Rod just keeps saying isn't he so precious,
and he is!!!!