Poor Sick Kid

After traveling all over for Thanksgiving and staying in many different places before moving, I think Carter's little body picked up lots of new germs.  The last couple days before moving in to the new house, Carter came down with croup.  It didn't last too long and he fought it off like a champ, but he was pretty sad with sick little eyes while he had it.

 

Dyin' to see Charles Bent



The last stop on our Thanksgiving vacation was a night in Santa Fe. It was half way and, luckily for us, one of Scott's favortie historical figures is buried there. We made a quick stop at the cemetary to see Mr. Charles Bent's grave.   We definitely need to go back and spend some more time in Santa Fe.

 

 

Phoenix Zoo

Our last day in Phoenix, we decided to take Carter to the zoo before hopping in the car and starting the drive back to Denver.  Grandma Ann went with us for Carter's first ever zoo trip.  He loved it.  He got to pet sting rays, get up close and personal with some monkeys and see lots of animals.  One of his favorite animals he saw that day was a chicken.  We probably could have just gone to a petting zoo for that. :)

One of his other favorite stops at the zoo was the reptile house.  He was very excited about the snakes, turtles, etc.  I have no doubt he will talk Scott in to getting him one when he gets a little older.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Park Fun

The weather in Phoenix was gorgeous, and even a little hot, while we were there.  We took total advantage of that and headed to the park one day.  Carter had a great time.

 

 

Scott had fun too.

Big Red

Carter helped support the family team while in Arizona.

Thanksgiving

As noted earlier, we spent Thanksgiving this year in Phoenix with the Troy side of the family.  We got to spend great time with family that we definitely don't get to see enough.  Carter thoroughly enjoyed the added attention he got and the great food!

 

There also may or may not have been an excess of Redi Whip consumed for dessert which caused Carter to run circles around the kitchen island.  Can you tell who was helping Carter satisfy his sweet tooth? :)

 

 

 

TWENTY Months Old

Carter you turned twenty months old on Thanksgiving while we were in Arizona this year.  It is still amazing to watch you grow, learn and explore.  You seem to be doing a lot of that lately. 

At 20 months you:

-are still very attached to your binky, blanket and lion.
-use your finger to direct everyone to what you need them to do.
-still only have a few words that you say. 
-don't really need to talk because you can convince everyone to do things for you without.
-started a new daycare and didn't think twice about it.  You were there two days this week and already making yourself at home.
-are very social.
-are very inquisitive about anything new.
-still love any kind of ball.
-give the best eskimo kisses.
-have dealt with sleeping in MANY different places while we are moving GREAT!
-are a lot of fun and definitely entertaining.

We love you.