Children's Museum Afternoon

Last time we were at the Children's Museum Carter was about two months old. He was way too little to enjoy it. Now that Carter is crawling and pulling up on things we decided it was time to head back. Let me just say he loved it!

Carter driving the Indy Race Car. This might have been the highlight of his day. He loved spinning the steering wheel. We assumed he would like it because he loves all things wheels, but holy cow this kid thought it was awesome!

Playing in playscape. He crawled around the padded area most of the time we were there. He would crawl up and down the ramps, look at himself in the mirrors and toss the big blocks. If it wasn't close to his nap time I think he could have played in there for hours!

Riding the Carousel. This might have been mom's highlight of the day. Carter was bopping to the music and simply soaking everything in. So sweet!

BABY JAIL

Hello 2009

Happy New Year!! Carter, Kyle and I had a very low key New Years Eve with a celebration of spaghetti and meatball dinner. Carter's first pasta experience and he loved it. Of course it was just as messy as we expected.

Carter has been busy playing with all his new toys since Christmas. He has also been busy getting upper teeth and going to his 9 month checkup. The doctor said Carter is a healthy (and happy) little boy. His current stats:

Weight: 23.25 lbs (83%)

Height: 29" (69%)

We wish you all a wonderful New Year!

Merry Christmas

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS MORNING

CHRISTMAS WITH THE MEEKS

9 months old

Newborn Carter

1 Month Old Carter

3 Month Old Carter

6 Month Old Carter

9 Month Old Carter

Carter and Santa

Carter experienced another holiday rite of passage. We packed him up in the cold weather (10 degrees outside), drove to a crowded mall (it's packed on the Sunday before Christmas), stood in line with other children (some crying, some running thru their lists) all to meet Santa Claus.

Photo: Carter waiting in line. He was happy the entire time.

Carter and Santa posing for a picture. As you can see Santa is holding down Carter's hand. He was more interested in playing with his own fingers then Santa, the helpers or Mom and Dad.

This is the professional mall picutre. Notice how Santa is holding Carter up by his leg. What up with that?

We had another first today!

Carter is turning 9 months old on Saturday. How did he get so big so fast? As proof that our little guy is growing up, I captured his latest milestone on film. He figured out how to crawl! This video is his second attempt. This first time Carter crawled he was in his room and spotted Nina (our cat) in the hallway. Reaching her must have been his motivation. Either that or perhaps the athletic apparel we put him in today.