Baby Names

So it seems that Cory and I (well, mostly I) have fallen in love with a name that happens to not be on the baby name poll. Unfortunately I cannot add the name to the existing poll so I'll have to post a brand new one. Thanks for voting in the previous one! Now, just vote one more time!

It came...and it's still here

Carter and I are now both sick. I woke up this morning with a lovely version of the hacking cough, sore throat, congestion and runny nose.
We'll be spending another day inside watching Elmo.
I'm hoping this will pass shortly. Cabin fever sets in really quickly over here.

Da Bears

We got Carter two personalized jerseys from a shop right off base yesterday. Cory and I agreed that he'd wear this one while the Bears were playing and his Cowboy jersey while the Cowboys are playing. IF they play each other Carter will wear the jersey of the team that has the best record at the time of the game.

Here it comes

Carter woke up with a runny nose today and a hoarse cough. The weather changed last week and we've been wearing jackets, so I figured it was only a matter of time. At least he's not too crabby when he's sick.

*come by my house, we have alcohol for sick season anxiety (you know who you are)

For your enjoyment

This is Carter's new trick. We call it "the Fonz"


This is Carter helping Daddy do jumping jacks


...and stretching

Now what?

I was privileged to join my friends Laura and Brynn at a wonderful place called Happy Quilt this week. They have 2 very long rows of fabric that are pre-packaged. A man sits outside and cuts from the bolts, packages them and then places them on one of the rows. It's an easy way to get a little bit of this and that. They also have rolls and rolls of fabric that you can have cut. Now, most of you know that I'm not much of a seamstress, in fact I'm pretty sure the only thing I can do is sew on a button.
My Ma Bettie would probably be embarrassed, she's quilted her whole life, wins all kinds of awards and makes the most beautiful quilts for the family. In fact, we don't even own blankets (okay except for the few we've received for presents for Carter), we only have home made quilts. (Aren't I smug?)
But I've asked Cory for a simple sewing machine for Christmas (with maybe a craft sewing book?) and plan on doing something with this adorable baby fabric!

Best friend, enemy, it's all the same when you're one

Carter had a buddy come play today. He's gone to play at Shane's house a few times before, but this was the first day Shane came to our territory. (Where you're not allowed to dance with your cookies....Oh, the horror!)
Carter seems to be big fan of Shane, Shane's not quite as enthralled with Carter. You know, who would like a kid that's trying to boss you around and steal your juice all the live long day?
All in all, they played really well together and I'll let the photos speak for themselves.