Meet the Carter's

Lucy's Words

2011-04-02T11:49:00.000-07:00

Everyone says you have to write down the stuff your kids say and because it gets more entertaining everyday.... I think I might start.

Last night...

Lucy: Mom, what color are your eyes?
Me: Green, what color are your eyes?
Lucy: Blue, like Daddy's...
Lucy: What color are Ariel's eyes?

I don't know how to stop it, not that I would try anyway, but this gal is OBSESSED with all princesses. No conversation goes without the mention of Belle, Ariel, Punzel, Snow White or Sleeping Beauty. Dora was so 2010 for Lucy.

Yellowstone 2009

2010-01-11T20:59:00.000-08:00

This was our second year we spent a weekend in August in Island Park...we invited our friends Jordan and Kara and they learned more about me than I think they ever wanted.

I like to say we reached a new level of our friendship that weekend....if you are wondering my dark secrets...let's just say my close friends already know I probably should stay away from all dairy in general and never do...and I have a very bad snoring problem.

Update

2010-01-11T20:57:00.000-08:00

I am going back in time and updating our blog...just in case I ever make this into a book....so bear with me on the boredom!

One of my Favorite Pics of All Time.

2009-08-18T22:08:00.000-07:00

Lucy's First Day of Nursery

2009-08-18T22:03:00.000-07:00

I guess after Lucy's acted like this in nursery...they decided Chris and I needed to help out....Here's to a year in the nursery!

Lucy and Mom's Matching Shoes.

2009-07-11T15:41:00.000-07:00

I think she knows it's a holiday!

2009-07-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know if it was the excessive amount's of sugar, or being surrounded by all her favorite people ( Mom, Dad, Jenn, Nate, Forestt, Fara, Brooke, Gavin, Mackley, Addie, Kara and Jordan)...but she was loving every minutes of the day....oh except when I put her down for her nap and she pooped her diaper, ripped it off and threw it behind her bed...Whoops!

My water baby and me.

2009-06-13T16:23:00.001-07:00

If I weren't in the pool, I probably wouldn't even know it is summer...rain, rain, rain, I can't take it anymore. Anyway, Lucy loves the pool and her mommy, so she pretty much is in heaven here.

Easter

2009-04-12T19:56:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, my blog has taken second place to facebook...because it is so much easier...Facebook has taken second place to my job...my job has taken second place to Chris and Lucy...and so on and so forth.

A lot has been going on lately and really nothing has changed. Chris has recently changed jobs into the funeral home industry, he is self-employed which has been great because he has flexibility in his schedule, get's to spend more time with the family, and has helped me be able to be more flexible with my work schedule as well.

Utah has recently passed a $6000 grant for anyone buying a new never lived in home, which has really boosted sales at my job. I have had the best month of sales in 5 years which is definitely awesome, but time consuming as well.

My parent's came out for a visit and unfortunately my dad was pretty ill, the entire time, but that didn't stop my mom and I from doing various home improvement project's...pictures to come.

And of course...we had Easter which brought along the annual Carter family Easter egg Hunt, that we all look forward too.

And finally, we are all waiting basically every minute of every day for Lucy to decide she actually want's to walk. If she doesn't walk before the end of April I am going to lose my mind!

This is starting already...

2009-03-03T12:49:00.000-08:00

It wasn't more than 48 hours ago...when Chris and I were going to bed and I looked at him and said that I can't believe how much easier Lucy is at this age rather than a newborn...

Fastforward until today...Lucy is all over the place opening up every cabinet, only wanting to play with outlets and wires rather than toys...( I promise I have tried to childproof the house)

And then to top it all off, Lucy started crawling to a wire today and I looked at her with a serious face and told her "NO", and for the first time she stopped looked at me and started to fake cry... All I could do is pick her up and laugh.

I guess I will adopt the Jennifer method of teaching "Danger" and "Hot" as oppose to being a "NO" machine.

Here's to 12-24 months!

Allergy Testing

2009-02-03T20:55:00.000-08:00

I've been wasting most of my free time on Facebook lately if it matter's to anyone, but here is the latest somewhat news.

I finally got Lucy into the Allergist and here were the results, the top two from the right are....EGGS. So, not only is Lucy allergic to peanut's (lower right) she is also allergic to egg's and other random nut's, and has very mild allergy to soy and wheat, but the doctor told me the reaction was so mild, just to focus on the egg's.

Oh, and if you were wondering about the sticker's, that is pretty much the only way to keep a one year old entertained for 2 hours in a doctor's office...(thanks to the best nurse ever)

Christmas roundup!

2009-01-15T09:37:00.000-08:00

Lucy's 1st Birthday.

2009-01-15T09:09:00.000-08:00

Tuesday was Lucy's 1st birthday! Not until I became a mom did I realize that time really does fly when you have a baby. Lucy and I, attended her first My Gym class. It's hard to imagine a one year old can already have extra circular activities (with a montly fee and contract too!) We decided to go to the Old Spaghetti Factory for dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Carter, Aunties Linds and Lauren and Lucy's best bud's Macklie and Addison and Brooke and Gavin. It was really fun and we let Lucy just dig into her spaghetti plate..more pictures to come of that later.

2009-01-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

Meeting Santa Claus.

2008-12-25T14:18:00.000-08:00

Ok...so I know it's not nice to have baby's scream on Santa's lap, and as Santa is looking at me probably thinking "Hey crazy mom, get this baby off my lap and stop snapping pictures", I can't help myself because honestly as a first time mom these are the things you live for.

Oh yeah, and thanks to the Santa at the local Ace Hardware that gave us this memory. Don't look to close at his Santa suit, it left a little bit to be desired of, but I figure we won't pay to go to the mall until she actually knows who he is.

A Christmas Pony!

2008-12-25T14:06:00.000-08:00

Lucy started out her holiday season last Sunday with Grandma Carter giving her a pony...I think she likes it, don't you?

Our little Snow Bunny.

2008-12-15T15:07:00.001-08:00

Winter is in full swing in Utah, and that means Lucy gets to bundle up before heading out the door. I love this picture from Saturday night, and can't wait until Christmas. Even though she is not going to know what is going on, all the new toys will probably blow her mind.

The latest.

2008-11-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

The Philpot's came for Halloween,and stayed with us for a week. We had a great time and the cousins loved playing together. Sorry Mom, I know it took me awhile to post these pictures.

Mom, one more thing....even though I am 27 if you send a package to my house and tell me not to open it until Christmas, just rememeber I'm still a kid at heart:)

4 more days!

2008-10-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

To Forrest,

I am very excited to see you on Halloween. I am going to try and stay away from the candy with peanuts this year.

See you soon!
Love, Lucy

P.S. I hear you are going to be a robot, my parent's are making me dress up as a skunk.

Carter Family Halloween Party

2008-10-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

Chris's Aunt Kim always goes all out for the holidays and has lot's of fun parties, with the help of Grandma Carter and Aunt Susie making the best treat's for every occasion. All the grandchildren love her parties and I am sure Lucy will be no exception. Thanks for such a great time, Lucy especially loved playing with Emrey and Lily her cousins.....and it you can't tell Lucy is our little "Stinker" for Halloween (a skunk).

Oh Nuts!

2008-10-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some photo's of Lucy about 5 hours about her initial taste! So sad...

This week, after Lucy delightfully licked a finger of peanut butter, we found out that she will never know the joys of Reese's, Snickers, Peanut Brittle and ever thing else yummy in the world because she has a peanut allergy.

Unfortunately, Chris and I weren't with Lucy when she initially had the peanut butter, but we did get to her quickly and were able to rush her to the hospital. Fortunately, her airwaves never got backed up. We are very grateful that we know about her peanut allergy now and eagerly anticipate going to get an allergy test in a couple of weeks. We know are carrying an EppiPen everywhere we go and following the doctor's orders.... No peanut butter in the house!

Temple Sealing

2008-10-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

Tuesday Chris, Lucy and I went to the Salt Lake Temple to trade in our "till death do us part... for time and all eternity. We believe that families can be together forever through the ordinances performed in the temple. Because we were not married in a temple we returned as a family to receive this great blessing. More pictures to come!

I spy with my little eye.

2008-09-18T09:12:00.001-07:00

Two little teeth!
This last week has been tough, things have been insane at work, and last Saturday Lucy cut her first tooth. She was still her happy self, but I noticed she was coughing a lot. By Tuesday, she was coughing so much that she was choking on her felm. It got worse Wednesday, so I called her Doctor and decided to take her in. The Doctor said she definitely had a serious cold, swollen tonsils, and an earache coming on. We got Lucy on some antibiotic's, but the best part is, home health care delivered this device to our house. A professional snot sucker...Lucy hates it, but it works and she is feeling better already.

Mom, I'm Awake.

2008-09-18T09:12:00.000-07:00

These days, Lucy let's me know when she is ready to get up, but with a sweet face like this, it's the perfect way to start my day....snot face in all.

Island Park and Yellowstone

2008-09-03T08:21:00.001-07:00

We had a great time this weekend in Island Park and Yellowstone. We went with Grandma and Grandpa Carter, and Auntie Lauren and her friend Todd. It was great to relax without phones or internet. We enjoyed the scenary of Yellowstone, debated some Roger Miller lyric's, ate a whole bunch of great food, went swimming and golfing, and most of all enjoyed being with Lucy...who we think enjoyed swinging by herself for the first time most.

The most stylish bug I have ever seen.

2008-08-17T16:33:00.000-07:00

It reminds me of my signature Sunday outfit, one of my many black and white dresses's and red shoes.

I love Hoogle Zoo.

2008-08-17T16:25:00.001-07:00

Lucy and I went with some friends to the Hoogle Zoo. She was so relaxed all day, she loves strolling around, riding on the train and carousel. I was having anxiety, I figured after 7 months, it was time to have her face out in her stoller and see the world a little bit more. The only problem is, my neurotic self kept checking to make sure she coudn't fall out.

It was a great day, and I know next year will be even better.

I'm a big girl now.

2008-08-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

Not only is Lucy eating solid food's, but she is already feeding herself puff's too. So far, Lucy has let us know, she will not open her mouth for garden veggies, or green bean's. I guess she hasn't had Grandma's green bean casserole yet, then she will change her mind!

Summer Vacation

2008-07-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Something we don't have in common...

2008-07-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

Lucy likes to dust, I don't!

It is a wonder, that parent's buy so many baby toys.

4th of July... Delayed.

2008-07-19T11:26:00.001-07:00

I know it has been awhile since the 4th, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to post a picture of our little "Liberty Bell",who apparently did not like the sirens from the parade.

Oops!

2008-06-26T19:22:00.000-07:00

Today, I took Lucy with me to get my haircut because I hate to not spend away from her, while I am not at work. She sat on my lap so good and just as Westin (my awesome hairdresser) was trimming my bangs, I heart Lucy let out a big toot.

My face turned beet red, Lucy had pooped straight out of the side of her diaper, all over the cape and straight to the floor. I was dying.

But Lucy, true to her lady self, managed to not get any on her own clothes, just everything else! As, I was wiping the salon floor on my hands and knees with my baby wipes, I realized for the 397th time how much my life has changed being a mom....good thing Lucy gives so many smiles, giggles, hugs and kisses, it makes it all worthwhile.

That's what dads are for.

2008-06-16T21:07:00.000-07:00

Dads love to play and Chris is no exception, it starts with throwing babies in the air, (which you can see Lucy loves), then it moves to doing push-ups and sit-ups with the babies on top (my dad's signature move) and finally the babies love to climb up Daddy's legs while he flips you around backwards (my favorite daddy/daughter move).

We had a great first Father's Day (even though Chris had to share it with my birthday.)

Lucy loves her Dad and I know why, he spends every free minute with her. He changes diaper's, rock's her to sleep, loves to play with toys and make her laugh and giggle, and helps me out with anything I need.

I love you Critter.

First Day at the Pool

2008-06-11T12:12:00.001-07:00

Just after the first dose of sunscreen.
Lounging in the sun.
Look at my fabulous hat!
Lucy's first time in the water.

So, we ventured out on Monday for Lucy's first day at the pool, and my first post baby bathing suit experience. I knew Lucy would like the pool, because she loves the bath so much. The entire day she was just taking it all in. The Roy Aquatic Center is the best you can just sit in the water, and the bottom of the pool is padded.

The entire day I just keep thinking, this is the life, what have I been thinking the last 10 years going to college and working, hanging out with friends and Lucy at the pool, is the best way to spend a Monday, for sure.

Being the sometimes neurotic new mom that I am, I keep putting 50 spf on Lucy, and didn't put any on myself, and I actually have sun blister's, which I haven't had since the Disneyworld trip when I was 8.

I guess I will have to heal up a bit before we go out again.

Rice Cereal... Yum!

2008-06-02T20:58:00.000-07:00

Maybe a little to small for the highchair.

A much better fit.

Lucy says," I don't even know what just happened, but I know I liked it."

Lucy has been starting to sleep less consistently through the night, so I had been contemplating starting her on rice cereal. Because she hit 20 weeks and my sanity had hit the wall, we gave Lucy her first day of semi-solids.... and the first diaper change after already was more stinky!

One year ago...mother's day

2008-05-15T21:50:00.000-07:00

I remember looking down at the pregnancy test and thinking is this for real. I was so shocked, I have seen so many friends struggle to have to children, for us it seemed just to easy. I remember calling Chris and he didn't believe me... I really don't even think he believed me after he even saw the test.

Last year's Mother's Day I took my first pregnancy test, this year I get to snuggle and love my sweet baby Lucy, who already is four month's old, and rolled over for the first time today (from back to front too, we always have known she is advanced:)

I know my life has changed when, I asked for salt and pepper shaker's for mother's day, and I was excited when I got them,( and the new Jennifer Weiner book), which I am currently enjoying with my fresh ground pepper.

I love being Lucy's mom. I love being a first time mom. I love being in the mom's club period.

I want my Mimi to know, you always made me feel special, and I will never forget it. I hope I can make every birthday, Christmas (in fact every holiday on the calendar), first day of school, trip to the grocery store, swimming lesson, dance competition, just the fact I had on a new outfit as great of a celebration as you did. Lucy loves her grandma. Thanks for teaching me how to being a mom, I know I am learning from the best.

Oh Dad!

2008-05-12T21:08:00.000-07:00

Chris's solution to making Lucy's reflux better. She loves to be sitting upright. One Saturday I came home and he was sitting on the couch sleeping, with Lucy still in the snuggly on top. I say, hey whatever works to keep her from crying, is a step in the right direction.

The Latest

2008-04-29T08:36:00.000-07:00

So I have been totally slacking on the blog so here is the latest with our family.

1. Chris has started a sport's blog, http://thecartersportsreport.blogspot.com/, why, who knows, really? I am already totally over the NBA Finals, and you would be too, if watched every playoff game that there was.

2. I have already fallen off the Weight Watcher's Wagon, but thankfully to date have not gained any of the 6 pounds back, I lost...yet.

3. My friend Kari came to town, and taught me lot's of new mom essential tricks, like if you don't lotion your baby at least 3 times in this dry air, she will have reptile skin.

4. I made my first homemade lasagna.

5. Chris and I, are now the teenager's Sunday school teacher's at church, he teaches the 12&13's and I teach the 14-17's class.

6. One of my best college bud's came to town with her husband, and because we met up in Salt Lake, I got the excuse to eat Jimmy John's that night (my favorite sandwich shop from Illinois that just came to Utah, almost an hour away from our house).

7. We have figured out Lucy is a genius, but I will post more on that later.

I am sure you all just want to see tons of pictures of our little (actually she is quite chubby) Lucy.

Sweet Lucy.

2008-04-11T15:10:00.000-07:00

Grandma Carter took this picture of Lucy, this is her "I am seriously concentrated face".

We have loved starting to watch Lucy learn and grow. This last week or so, when we talk to her you can just see her staring at your lips concentrating so hard on what you are doing and then she mimics the sounds. Last week, Chris and I swore she said "Hello", in all reality it was probably more of two noises that starting an H sound, but we'll take it.

Lessons From a Rookie Mom #3

2008-04-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

When leaving the house,

always have a change of clothes....

for both of you:)

So last week, I had to go to my office in Salt Lake to turn in some contracts, so I thought I would go to Nordstrom afterward to get Lucy some new shoes, (Robeez of course). On the way, I decided I would stop by another model home because some of my co-workers had not met Lucy yet.

We had fun, Lucy was a smiling and cooing star of course, and when I was about to leave, I look down at my shirt and Lucy had gone to the bathroom all over me. I hadn't even smelt anything yet, I lifted up her bum and I didn't see a stain, and then I realized that she had gone straight down her leg all the way out of her shoe and onto me.

Of course, she had on a new outfit (her first day in blue jeans) and she stained her white suede boots, which were her only pair of shoes that fit her. The worst part was I still had to go my office. I had to wash my shirt in the sink, strip Lucy down to her onesie and head into my office completely embarrassed.

I know I am a newborn Mom, when I am headed into work with poo on myself, next time I will have to pack a second outfit for Lucy and I.

Oh yeah, I ended up getting Lucy's Robeez on Ebay that day, it was probably cheaper anyway.

Lucy's Blessing Day

2008-03-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

We are very grateful that Chris got the opportunity to give Lucy her baby blessing on Easter Sunday today. Five Years ago yesterday Chris and I met, and after the first time I saw him, I knew he was the one for me. Today was such a reminder to me how much has changed for us, how many blessing's we have received and how lucky we are to have a healthy happy family.

We had much of our family and friends in the area come to church with us, and my parent's flew here from Illinois for the occasion. Lucy wore a one of a kind dress that was croqueted by Chris's Aunt Susie accompanied by a blanket that was croqueted by my mother. The pictures don't do Lucy or her dress justice.

Lucy tuckered out after being the star of the show.

Lucy showing off her latest trick, smiling.
Lucy and Mom.
Anna and I, and Lucy and her new best friend, Abby.

One more smile before she's out.
Lucy in her beautiful blessing dress.
Up close and personal.
The happy Family.
Grandma Sallee and Lucy.
Grandma and Grandpa Sallee and the new Carter Family.

Chris Loves Candy.

2008-03-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

Chris's Candy Treasures after the annual Carter Family Easter Egg Hunt!

Chris got the most egg's of course, I think 47, WOW.

I probably don't say enough about my sweet husband, so I'd thought I'd share a snapshot of him with his favorite things....CANDY. One of the things I love about Chris the most is that he is so young at heart. Chris loves candy, soda (diet of course) cookies, cake, gobstoppers and jolly ranchers until he gets cold sores in his mouth, and most recently Twinkies.

One of Chris's favorite saying's is,

Q: What is the difference between a muffin and cake?

A: Nothing, that why I like muffin's ( double blueberry of course!)

As I am posting this, Chris just woke up and had a Twinkie for breakfast.

My Little Barbie

2008-03-16T20:33:00.001-07:00

Chris keeps telling me that Lucy is not a Barbie, but no one in the world could convince me she is not an absolute doll. Nothing beats, my sweet baby in a church dress, when I look at her it just makes my heart melt. Notice, Lucy already has a little bling on her binkie clip ( Thanks, Kari).

1 serving = 3 points

2008-03-15T21:31:00.000-07:00

Why is it every time I try to go on Weight Watcher's, about 3 weeks earlier I couldn't resist getting Girl Scout cookies from every girl who knocked on my door....I have so many Girl Scout cookies, if I followed my Weight Watcher's point's I could almost eat nothing but Girl Scout cookies for a week.....And if you were wondering 2 small yummy Samoas equals 3 points. I sadly remember this information from before I got pregnant with Lucy and would eat half of my days point's in Girl Scout Cookies. Thank goodness for those elastic waist band maternity jeans, I am having a very hard time parting with them.

Does Lucy like her Swing?

2008-03-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

I'll let you be the judge.

This worked for about.....ohhhh.... 5 seconds.

I shouldn't be enjoying this so much,.... right?

Wildwood Ward

2008-03-09T21:39:00.000-07:00

Less than 2 years ago, I found out I was going to be the Project Manager at Wildwood Estates, a new home community in Hooper, Utah. I had no idea where Hooper was or if anyone would want to live there....apparently and fortunately for me people do. Today our ward split for the 2nd time in less than 1 year because of the large growth in our area. The new ward is called the Wildwood Ward and is largely composed of and named after the home subdivision where I have sold homes for the past 2 years and where Chris and I, built our first home. We will miss our old Bishop very much.

For some reason it is surreal to me to know that what I have done for my job has resulted in some change in the community, and although I am so sad to go back to work part-time I do love my job, and helping people build homes.

We love where we live and so many of our neighbors and are excited to see what lies ahead for our family in the new ward.

One more thing, Lucy made her first debut at church today and did awesome. She sat in Mommy and Daddy's lap and slept, smiled and didn't fuss once for all three hours, we were very proud of her.

Lessons learned from a Rookie Mom

2008-03-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

Lesson #2

How to Avoid a Disastrous Car Ride

First off, those who know me know I am a horrible driver, there is not much I can do about that, so I am trying to focus on what I can do to avoid sitting in the turn lane with my hazards on, on Riverdale Road (for those who are not familiar probably the busiest road within a 10 mile radius of where we live).

The first tip is simple don't try and drive a whole day with the gas light on. I learned the bad habit from my mother, who would probably deny it, but I remember her going a day or two with the gas light on (Jennifer, I am hoping you back me up on this one when Mom calls me in about 5 minutes saying this is not true:) I will take some responsibility though, I really don't know why I can't get this through my head but the gas light is not just a suggestion, it's a promise. Worse off I have a GM car, and one thing I have learned about them in the many times I have run out of gas is, there is no indication you are about to completely stall. The GM gives you no courtesy chugging or inability to accelerate, it just stops suddenly and you have about 2 seconds to get out of the road. So basically what I am saying is, when leaving the home with a newborn have some gas in the tank.

The second tip is quite simple as well, know where your cell phone is before you leave the house. I have found if you can't find it, you can't use it. Since Chris and I combined, have 3 cell phones and 1 home phone you would think I could locate a phone every once and a while, but for some reason, whenever I need to make a call I find myself running all over the place because I have no idea where a phone is. So to make a long story short, for you mom's out there, locate your phone before you take the newborn on a ride.

The third tip, you don't have much control over, but just pray someone will stop to help. In conclusion, when I was sitting in my stalled car on a major road with my hazards on and my baby was crying, all I could think to do was get in the back seat and give the baby a bottle. Since I had no idea where my phone was (which happened to be in the car but I couldn't find it at that moment), and I was plagued with the thoughts about how Chris was going to kill me when I told him this, I am very grateful to the good Samaritan Woman who pulled up behind me, went to the gas station got a small gas can and came back and filled up my car. My only thought was, she had a GM too....maybe she had been in my shoes before?

The week in review.

2008-02-29T09:23:00.001-08:00

I'm no newborn, I am 0-3 months!

Here is the best happy face I have caught so far.

Over the last 48 hours I realized our baby is growing up too fast. Wednesday night I put Lucy in her newborn onesie's and it was soooo tight! I was practically in tears as I packed up her first set of clothes, we have now officially moved one to 0-3 months. Last night I dropped off dinner to a girl in the ward who had a baby last Friday, it almost sent me into shock to see her new little one. He was 7 pounds 13 ounces (bigger than Lucy when she was born) and looked so tiny. I can honestly say I forget Lucy was that small, and it made me realize how much she has grown. Because you see your baby every day if they didn't grow out of their clothes I wouldn't even notice how fast she is growing. I was so sad, I told Chris I might be ready for another little one before I thought! JK ( I think anyway:)

Lucy's sweet nursery.

When Lucy was first born and I would sing her songs at night.... I was a little rusty on my primary song memory. This was one of the songs that would always pop into my mind and I thought it would look great in Lucy's nursery.

My friend Amie made this lettering for me this week and I absolutely love it, love it, love it.

Amie has the largest vinyl store on ebay,Check her out on ebay, search stores under Willow Creek Sign Company.

I got BEADS!

Don't mind my horrible picture, it had been a long weekend,

but I had to show off my new beads....I earned them after all.

After our Dog Emma and Chris were very ill over last weekend and early this week, I was tired and needed a break. My friend from the ward and movie buff called and since I was dying to see Juno for months, we went to the matinee. It was my first out of the home nursing experience; I decided one of the best places to nurse out of the house is in a dark theatre in the front row. I thought I did a good job concealing myself, but when we got back to Amie's house, she gave me Mardi Gras beads for flashing her, I needed that laugh!

I had a bad day...guess who made it better?

2008-02-22T15:40:00.000-08:00

Lucy's kodak moment of the day.

I could look at this face all day.

I am learning every day that what they say is true,

"Being a mom is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world."

Oh yeah, Lucy has been teasing us all week with little smiles and

this morning Lucy genuinely gave a big smile to Chris and I, and I have been trying desperately to get a great picture ever since....Stay posted.

Lessons learned from a Rookie Mom.

2008-02-20T16:26:00.001-08:00

Lesson #1

How to avoid the Perfect Storm.

The perfect storm in my definition is when you suddenly need to strip yourself,

your baby and clean you carpet simultaneously.

If you think you need to change a dirty diaper, wait at least 1 minute from the initial indication to change your baby's diaper. Warning, if you do not wait this grace period when changing your baby's diaper, they might not be finished going to the restroom. You will be shocked on how much and how far your baby can spray their #2.

P. S. For you breastfeeding mom's out there, I have recently deleted mustard from the condiment's I enjoy, no further comment necessary.

Love Hurts.

2008-02-19T21:03:00.000-08:00

Highlight of the day, Lucy's slipper's and not feeling my heartbeat in my ring finger.

This is 8 hours after the ring was snapped off and the bruise is still there!

Saturday night Chris and I had to do an airport run, I thought since I would be leaving the house it might be a good opportunity to take a shower and actually get ready for the day. I was feeling extra adventurous and put on my pre-pregnancy jeans for the first time since Lucy was born, because they actually fit I was feeling so good,I decided to put my wedding band on

BIG MISTAKE.

I haven't worn my ring since I was about 12 weeks preggers,

( I swear the minute I looked at the positive stick I started gaining weight).

So anyway, about 3 hours later I realized I should not have put on that ring. After I tried to yank the ring off with all your traditional methods, like soap, lotion and cold water, Chris and I turned to the internet for more unconventional methods. I watched the entire NBA slam dunk contest with my hand in the air (which I swear was an hour) followed by tons of Windex. After my finger turned purple, I decided I would try to sleep if off and if it didn't go down I would have to get my ring cut off. I decided I would wait to go to the jeweler's to get my ring cut off rather than the ER because it was much cheaper and then I could get it re-sized so I can start wearing it again

(I actually like looking like I am married).

So today I got my ring snapped off and it felt so good.

Oh yeah, and my favorite part about this ring extravaganza was every time I told someone about the situation they would say something like " Have you tried some soap or lotion?" I am thinking, ya know thanks for the tip, I never thought of that in my days of intense pain!

(can you feel my sarcasm:)

I guess two more things, just so you know I took off the jeans that night too, if I am being honest they didn't look that good.

Can you top this Blowout?

2008-02-14T10:45:00.000-08:00

WARNING THIS POSTING MIGHT HAVE TO MUCH INFORMATION FOR YOU!

EXHIBIT A

This is just the front view, you don't want to see the back. I just couldn't do that to you.

Through the sleeper too, now that NO JOKE.

In conclusion it all started Tuesdy night with a lot of gas and ended up Thursday with a

Big Valentines Surprise for Mama.

Ever since Lucy was born, I always wondered if she would have my personality, so far this week I have come to the following conclusions.....

Similarities

1. Lucy is polite in front of others. I too try to keep my craziness to the confines of our own home. Lucy was polite enough to never cry uncontrollably until Grandma Sallee left on Tuesday night....the night the nightmare started.

2.. Lucy has gas problems. Those who know me, know don't come around after I have had a milkshake it ain't pretty. After calling in my local mom advice expert, Anna, I discovered Mylicon, or as I like to say the miracle drug.

3. Lucy has problem's with number 2's. She will go days without a dirty diaper and when she finally goes she goes.Here is where the TMI comes in, I too have a hard time with this. Enough said!

4. When Lucy decides to do something, she goes all out. My husband has said I have a one track mind, when I do something I do it big. I would say Lucy is the same, please refer to EXHIBIT A.

My research on Lucy and I will continue, stay tuned....

Tagged!

2008-02-13T12:35:00.001-08:00

Thanks Alissa for the Tag, So.... 5 Things people don't know about me.... Unfortunately for them, my good friends and family know almost everything about me, but for you blog stalkers out there here are some things you may be learning for the very first time:)

1. Chris and I met 5 years ago, after I moved in with his sister my senior year of college. The interesting part is I knew I wanted to marry Chris within the first few weeks I knew him, but it took almost 3 years for me to convince him that he should marry me. I had to move to Denver after graduating for him to realize he couldn't live without me. I was gone for 2 months when he asked me to come home and marry him. I think Chris even lost 20 pounds because he was said and missed me very much. I was thinking, "Finally", now let's move on with life.

2. I take a bath probably 2 times a day every day, and even though they say it's bad for your hair, I wash my hair everytime. I don't know why but greasy hair is my worst nightmare. When we built our house, I insisted on a big 6 foot tub, and I love it ( I could do without the jet's though, they just don't do it for me).

3. I talk to my mom almost every day. I haven't always been this way, but it started about 3 years ago, and now with this baby, I don't see it stopping any time soon!

4. Sadly, I am a celebrity news guru, it's really embarrassing, but I love to watch the E channel, and you know I subscribe to US weekly.

5. Something new, I think that the first week of nursing, is harder than pregnancy or giving birth to a child. I know being a mom is different for everyone, but nursing is what sent me in the first 72 hours into a mental breakdown. Things are going much better know, thank goodness, Chris needed me to have my sanity back ASAP.

I think I am at the end of the tag circle, so I am not going to tag anyone, but if any of my friends from Jacksonville are reading this, I want you to get a blog ASAP, I don't need to name any names, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

1 month old!

2008-02-11T13:33:00.000-08:00

Auntie Lauren brought the cake, it's Dad and Grandpa Carter's favorite.

Yesterday, we celebrated Lucy's 1 month birthday, with Grandma Sallee and Grandma and Grandpa Carter. In some ways it's hard to imagine she is one month old, it seems just like yesterday we were driving to the hospital nervous and scared. On the other end of the spectrum, we feel like we have known Lucy forever. It's hard to remember what it was like before she was with us, becuase our life is not centered around her, and we are loving every minute of it.

Lucy says, "Thanks for the outfit Aunt Shari!"

Grandpa Sallee, this is what you are missing!

2008-02-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

Grandpa Sallee, we miss you very much,

but Grandma is givng plenty of hugs and kisses for you.

We will see you at Easter!

Lucy's first toys.

She is opening her eyes more and more every day.

She loves the sounds of the rainforest.

Modest is the Hottest!

Lucy is too much of a Lady to not be covered up during a bath.

Grandma Sallee loves to give a good bath and Lucy loves it too.

My favorite picture

2008-01-28T16:52:00.000-08:00

This is one my favorite pictures we have taken of Lucy. She loves to sleep "Superman" Style. Chris says Lucy is our little Rockstar, because she parties all night and sleep's all day.....

How Tiny.

2008-01-26T17:28:00.000-08:00

Lucy with Dad, hanging out on the couch, thier favorite pastime.
Lucy's pacifier almost is as big as her face. This is one of the few times she actually has her eyes open in the past few weeks, that is except for in the middle of the night when we wouldn't dare take a picture.

Ever since Lucy was born, she had the death grip, she loves to hold hands with Mom and Dad.

She's Finally Here!

2008-01-26T14:26:00.001-08:00

I went to the Doctor on Friday Jan. 11 for my weekly checkup and I was told I was starting to get ready for labor, I was planning on getting induced on the 19th, and my Doctor told me I may not make it until then. I started panicking a little, because I wanted one more week to get organized. I went straight to work and stayed there until 9:00 that night and tied up all my loose ends.

The next day Chris and I went to the birthing class at the hospital (better late than never, right?), I wasn't feeling the best so we left a little early. That night I went to bed and had somewhat of an uncomfortable night, but nothing out of the ordinary.

At 6:00 am that morning, my water broke, (or so I thought). I woke Chris up to verify , but he didn't believe me, he thought I had just wet the bed, after I assured him that I had not lost my mind and my bladder control completely we started moving.

I thought to myself, if this is it, we might be in for a long day, so we stripped the sheet's off the bed, got ready and went to McDonald's breakfast before we got to the hospital at 8:00 am.
After the hospital determined I was actually in labor (by the way the nurses do not believe you when you show up to the hospital and tell them you are in labor, they are just thing, yeah right you and every other woman who send home every day) I got checked into a delivery room.
By 10:15 am I got the epidural block, and was at a stage 7 and at 1:20 pm our sweet baby Lucy Claire Carter was born.

I had such a good delivery experience, I couldn't get over it. After I got the epidural Chris and I were watching the Colt's and the Charger's game, just like any other Sunday. After Lucy was born, I remember looking up at the TV and thinking, how in the world did the Colt's lose that game, we were a little pre-occupied.

We know that Heavenly Father was watching out for us that day, we are grateful for the spirit Lucy brings into our lives and home and we cannot even describe how much love we have for her already.

Good Intentions

2007-11-01T01:48:00.001-07:00

I had some good intentions last year, I was going to start this blog awhile ago, but I decided to wait until our little baby came, and she is finally here and this is how things went...