Home Again

Well we all survived our trip to Las Vegas. We had a fun time and really enjoyed the great weather!!! It was just right- the low 80's. Jurnee and the boys are getting so big and kept Carter going non-stop!!! He loved Jurnee and was trying to be so helpful to put her suckie in and even feed her. He gave her many hugs and kisses and tonight when I was uploading our pics from the trip he saw "baby Jurnee" and went nuts. He of course loved playing with boys trying to act like he was just their age.

We were able to go shopping and we even made it to the strip a couple of times......not long though as the strip and casinos are filled with smoke and definately not kid friendly. Brent was able to go with Ryan to work on Wednesday and enjoyed getting to see some live action. On Thursday Brent went with Ryan again to a seminar which Brent has to do a paper on, so it worked out quite well.

Thanks to Sonia, Ryan and kids for letting us come and making the trip a great one. We also got to see Brent's dad for a few days which was a real treat!!! It was nice getting to see him and visit even though it was short....we're definately looking forward to making the trip up north to get to spend time with more family and let Carter really get to know his grandma Helen and Grandpa Jim.

I hope everyone is doing great especially the newest little nephews Zack and Forrest. We can't wait until we get to meet them.

RASCAL FLATTS CONCERT!!!!!

Last night we were able to be kids again and go to the Rascal Flatts concert and let loose! We got a sitter for the first time and at first I thought I might have a panic attack but I got Carter to sleep 10 minutes before the sitter got there and he slept the whole time so I did worse than he did. He didn't even know we were out playing.
So onto the concert......it was AWESOME! We went to Rascal Flatts when I was 8 months pregnant with Carter and it was amazing then and we didn't know if it would be as good as last time but it was! For those of you who are fans, even of just one song, you have to sometime experience it. This time we got floor tickets and were really close to the stage. I even got to run right up to the stage when they were on our side (after begging Brent to let me go....he thought I might get hurt) The first time I ran up there I got right to the front spot next to Gary (the lead singer) it's not that I'm totally obsessed with them or anything it's just fun to sometimes let loose and have a great time singing, dancing, and screaming...letting the youth come out in us. We got some good photos and video clips. This time with being on the floor, security was watching everyone like hawks for cameras, we were careful to not let too many flashes go off.
After the concert, we had to sit in stand still traffic for a half an hour finally we were able to move and get on the road. We then met up with our friends Russell and Collette for dessert at Sherry's. It was Russell's birthday and since we didn't get to be next to each other we thought it would be nice to have a little treat (of course) and make the night last just a little longer. Brent and I realized we need to get out more and now that we've left Carter once....I can do it again.
Well I best be going. I definately am worn out from staying up so late, and I've got to pack and get ready to fly to Vegas tomorrow for Spring Break. This time Brent will be coming and no one is sick so we can actually be good company and enjoy our stay. Love to all.

After we took this clip he pulled a little girl on the stage sang to her and walked her around the whole stage....so cute and I bet totally made her night!

A New Bed

Well we finally did it and got a single bed for Carter. He has just been sleeping on his crib mattress on the floor in his room but Saturday my parents came up and were able to bring their truck arising the perfect opportunity for us to buy Carter a real "Big Boy" bed and a way to save some money on not having to pay for a delivery charge. Thanks mom and dad for bringing the truck! I was a little nervous at getting him such a big bed and wondering if he'd actually stay in it as well as he did the crib mattress....also a little worried about him being higher off the ground! To my amazement Carter has slept all through the night in his bed and it is so nice. No falls yet and he seems to really love his bed. He was so excited when he first saw it and has worked every day and getting on and off all by himself. Today I can say that he has mastered the both down. My little boy seriously is growing up way too fast.
I'm so happy to see him feeling so much better. He is a COMPLETE different kid, so happy and playful and we have so much fun during the day together!!! His top two molar teeth have broken through and one on the bottom is through too so that adds to his happy attitude.
Brent is staying busy with school and papers. He is such a hard worker and I know that he'll make a great counselor when he's all done. I see him growing and becoming more knowledgeable and I am so proud of him. I know for him it's sometimes hard to see the progress he's making and wonders if it is all worth it being gone day and night and then when he is home he's constantly working on papers.....but it'll pay off and it won't be like this forever. He may have some late evenings but he won't be this bogged down.
Today I went to my Dr.'s appointment and Carter and I heard the heartbeat. It seriously is such an amazing thing to hear. It brings this pregnancy more to a reality. Now that my sickness is pretty well over I seem to sometimes forget that I really am pregnant and that this baby is growing like crazy. I can't wait to meet him/her. Next month we go in for the big ultrasound......and for those of you who don't know we most likely are not going to find out. We think it'll be exciting along with labor and everything to not know. We'll see for sure though when that day comes. Anyway, I better get going love to all!

Missing DADDY

Carter has been really attatched to Brent ever since we got home. Yesterday Carter was just standing at the window waiting and waiting trying not to cry. Every noise he heard he thought it might be his dad coming home. He is finally starting to feel more like himself, thank goodness! I hope this video works....I'm not the brightest at figuring out this computer stuff.