Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Carter's First Birthday!

Carter, I was admittedly intimidated to throw a first birthday bash.  It's really a party for grown ups after all...unless you're a super baby and remember it...

Do you?

God has already blessed us with many nice, new friends here in NV and the house was full of people who love you!

It's been the fastest, slowest year ever.  You're already 1!  How did that happen?  Yet, oh my gosh we have barely gotten more than 6 hours of sleep in a row in over 12 months and we're so tired!  Ha!

You are just the cutest little boy now.  If I had to sum you up in 3 words they would be:

INDEPENDENT

CRAZY CUTE

HAPPY

OK, I guess that was FOUR words, but your cuteness cannot be contained to just one word.

You are fiercely BRAVE and INDEPENDENT  No clinging to mom and dad, you're ready to tackle the world.  You love going up to strangers, petting dogs, eating anything, climbing everything, running everywhere.

You are ADORABLY CUTE.  Everywhere you go people comment on how sweet your little face is and just melt when you give them a smile.  You just started waving and that drives everyone wild.  You don't dole out those waves very liberally, yet...so when we get them we know it's special.

You are so full of JOY and HAPPY.  So much like your dad, you are always smiling, giggling, grinning, laughing.  It's contagious.  It's the absolute best first thing in the morning when we go to get you from your crib.  That AM smile is to die for.  I couldn't love anything more.

Here's a few pics from your party including your Fox cake!  I still cannot believe I pulled that off.  Your mom had never made a decorated cake before.  But with YouTube, Grammy J and a few prayers at 6:30am the morning of your party, Mr. Fox looked good enough to eat or hug...some people just couldn't decide!
Mom's first decorated birthday cake ever!  

Grammy J and Carter

YUM!
Dad, Poppi Ron and Grandpa Bami

Grami Pam, Grammy J and Mom
We love you Carter Bruce and love who God has imprinted on your heart for you to be.  You are 100% toddler perfection from every smile to tantrum.  We wouldn't trade you for the world!

That SMILE!
Love,

Mom and Dad
Woot!  First Birthday Party was a success!