LET THE HOLIDAY SEASON BEGIN!!!

I wasn't going to post any of these pictures on the blog since you'll see more of these pictures on our family Christmas card, but I couldn't resist. So here's a sneak peek......

Kelker Baby #2

Our friends Craig and Nicole Kelker had their second boy on Tuesday. After a very quick (but very painful) delivery, William George Kelker was born at 3:26 am on November 25th. Nicole made it through childbirth in two and a half hours and without drugs. Amazing!

The Meek trio stopped by the hospital to visit. Of course we forgot to bring the camera so we have no pictures to share. This is the second time in a row we've gone to see a new babe and forgot the camera. Augh!

Baby Will is so sweet. He was alert while we were there - just taking everything in. Simply adorable! I have to admit newborns look so tiny compared to Carter. Our baby is getting too big too fast! Nicole looked wonderful. In just 15 hours after giving birth (naturally I might add) she managed to update her blog and facebook page, shower, put on real pajamas and put on makeup. Carter is 8 months old and I STILL can't manage to put on makeup! Hats off to this mother of two!!

Congratulations Craig, Nicole and big brother James. We are excited for you!

A day with the grandparents

Sunday afternoon Grandma and Grandpa Meek came to visit.

We walked around the mall

and we went to lunch

and we played with new toys. It was a great visit!

8 months old

Carter is now 8 months old and we have some new tricks to share.

• He is officially a roller. Carter has been able to roll over for months, but he now steamrolls all over the room.
• He started sleeping through the night at 7 months old. Most nights he sleeps from 7:30pm to 6:00am. Mom and Dad couldn't be happier!
• Carter gives hugs and kisses. The hugs are wonderful and always unexpected. He pretty much grabs you and pulls you in tight. The kisses are wide open-mouth kisses. Slobbery, but cute. You just have to watch out. Some times he tries to bite.

Below is a short video of his new game. Be sure your volume is up.

Visit with Aunt Robin and Montana

While Aunt Robin and Montana were in town for Papa Big's celebration we spent an afternoon together at the grandparents house so the kiddos could play together.

Photo: Nana, Papa Big, Montana and Carter

Photo: Aunt Robin and Carter. Carter is wearing the cute hat she made him.

Video of Carter trying out a little rocking chair for the first time and Montana singing a little Christmas song.

Fearrin Insurance celebrates 50 years

Yesterday Papa Big (Bob Fearrin) was honored for being in business for 50 years. The Carmel Chamber of Commerce recognized his accomplishments during a luncheon at the Ritz Charles. Papa Big started an insurance agency in what is now call the Arts District in Carmel back in 1958 and is still selling insurance today. Will he ever retire?

The family was invited to the luncheon and we threw him one big surprise. He didn't know his kids were going to be there. Robin and Brett flew in from Colorado and Melinda drove up from Evansville. The look on his face was priceless!

Later that evening the celebration continued at our sister Lisa's house. We did a lot of catching up and reminiscing. Carter loved being around so many people. He didn't want to miss a thing. I'm sure he would have stayed up until midnight if we let him.

Congratulations, Papa Big! We love you!!

Becky, Kyle and Carter

I like to read

Ok, ok I like to turn the pages and then drop the books on the floor. What do you expect, I'm only 7 months old!

Hugs and Kisses,

Love Carter

Day at the grandparents

Carter spent the day with Nana and Papa Big (grandma and grandpa Fearrin) last weekend. He loves all the cool toys they have.