Reading with Carter

When I was putting laundry away today, Carter was dumping all of his books on his floor and reading. I came in to find him reading "Brown Bear." It amazes me how much he remembers! We are so lucky to have this onery, smart little boy as our son! :)

Christmas tree hunt

After nap time yesterday we headed out to Ashland, NE to Prairie Pine Planation to pick out the perfect white pine Christmas tree.

We had to walk through the forrest.


They gave us a handy stick to lead our son around.



Or maybe it was to see how big the tree was.
We found the perfect one!



Then we headed back to the barn to pay and load up.

Next, we checked all of the Christmas lights.

Carter J helped hang the lights with Daddy.

Finally, we started hanging some ornaments. :)

Paintin' dinosaurs

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Carter J's 2nd birthday was a little more low key than his 1st, but we had a great afternoon as a family. Dustin decorated with streamers and balloons. Carter got to open his presents and play with his new basketball goal. Later that night we had Carter J's favorite meal of pizza and apples with carmel. He's a pretty great 2 year old!

Trick or treat!

After handing out candy for about an hour, Carter decided that he would put his dog costume on (minus the tan cords and white long sleeve shirt that he was suppose to wear with it, but a red striped dog is just as cute!) and try some trick or treating. He was a little dazy and confused, but he was very happy when we got home from our three houses of trick or treating to eat the candy!

Little artist

After nearly two years I decided to be brave and get out the paint. Carter did NOT want to finger paint, but had a great time with a sponge brush. He only got the wall a couple of times and there is a little green paint in his ear, but he made some beautiful art!

Pumpkin carving time

I love punkin's


Helping to draw on the face


What are you doing dad?

Hum, something looks different

I love it!

What's that light in there?

Happy Halloween!