6 Months - Week 2

Week 2 started out pretty rough for little man. Thursday, Carter came down with a nasty Stomach bug that was going around daycare. After a late night trip to the Emergency room, some anti-nausea medicine, pedialite and 5 days of recovery, Carter was as good as new.
Despite the tummy troubles, we still got in some fun. Friday was Carter's 2nd swimming class. He was a great student!
On Saturday, Grammie gave mom and dad a break and we headed to the Tech football game.
Unfortunately Carter's germs caught up to mom, dad and Grammie and we all came down with the tummy bug later that weekend. Despite feeling crummy, we took Carter to meet Santa for the first time. After a good beard tug, Carter determined that the old guy was ok.
After the very active weekend, Carter was still a little out of sorts on Wednesday but that didn't stop him from hitting up the Tech basketball game. Though I wouldn't say he actually saw much of the game... at the gameway home from the game...

In between at the activities, Carter had a typical baby week. He practiced his standing and walking.

He thinks he's REALLY cute when he's showing off.Little man has also become quite the roller. He actually enjoys spending time on his tummy and will roll around at will. This is giving him some mobility which Maddie isn't too sure about.

Finally, Carter picked up a new trick this week. He likes to make a "B" sound, pushes his lips together and blows. I'm not sure if this is related to our bubble blowing practice at swim class but it is very funny and messy. Notice the drool below...

It was a rough week for little man but he was a trooper through it all!

6 Months - Week 1

In addition to all the other fun activities going on during the week, Carter had a fun week growing up. He spend lots of time playing with his favorite new toy... his feet.
And when his hands weren't busy with the toes, they were definitely in his mouth. We are sure more teeth are coming soon!

Carter had a fun time with his puppies. He loves watching them play and wrestle. He also loves when Madie gives him kisses. Brie is still trying to decide what she thinks of her little brother.

Carter is still working on that sippy cup. He mostly chews on the nipple but he likes holding it himself.
It was a fun first week with our little man!

Moving On Up

Today was Carter's last day in the infant room at daycare. He is moving up to the Crawler Room with the 6-9 month olds. He spent his last day saying "Good Bye" to his friends and his teachers. He also spent some time in his favorite daycare spot, the exercauser.Carter is a "causing" fool!Carter had a great day and got lots of stickers om his daily report!

We are sad to leave the infant room but excited for all the new adventures Carter will have in his new space!

Go Panthers!

Continuing our indoctrination of Carter to college athletics, we hit up the Dome today for the last home game of Georgia State's inaugural season.

It was a new experience going to a college game at the dome. The afternoon started great as a nice man gave us two tickets outside. The had fun areas set up for pictures!

Once we got in dad was able to get a beer and they had unlimited popcorn buckets. What more could one want? There was definitely a Tech connection as the band played most of the same songs and apparently GSU's Alma mater is to the same tune as Lovett's.

GSU was playing Lamar from Beaumont, TX. Neither team was very polished which made for a nail biter of a game!

Carter made sure to help cheer the team on whenever he could.

He did have to take a break for a short rest after all the yelling, but he made sure to time it over halftime so he wouldn't miss much of the action.The game was back and forth and came down to the last play. Lamar had the ball at GSU's 20, 3rd down, 20 seconds left and needed a touchdown to win. They had driven down field very efficiently in under a minute. Carter was concerned....

Luckily after two incomplete passes to the endzone, GSU won! Carter was excited!

I think it was all due to Carter's cheering skills!

A Budding Sports Fan

Carter has become quite the sports connoisseur after his recent Hockey and Football games so he was really excited to kick off GT basketball season.

Carter loved watching the action and all the people. He couldn't keep his eyes focused on one thing for more than 30 seconds.

It was a nail biter of a game but luckily Tech pulled it out.
Looks like it will be a LONG season but Carter is excited anyway! It was a nice end to a very eventful Friday for Carter.

Carter the Fish

Continuing our busy day, Carter had his first swim lesson Friday afternoon. He wasn't too sure what to expect....

but when dad told him it was just a big bath tub, he was excited!

We are going to a mommy and me class that focuses on getting the babies comfortable in the water, teaching them to float and other survival skills. Carter was excited once we got in the water.
Especially since it was just like home. He had toys he could chew on...

And he could play with his toes!

Carter enjoyed having Ms. Sara shows him some moves.

And hanging out with the other kids. There are 6 kids in the class and Carter is the 2nd youngest. Here the are playing ring around the rosie.

And here is the Fish in the Pool (Wheels on the Bus). Carter was a bit more into his red ball than the moves.But he did great being on his back...and even went under a few times. Next week we will work on his bubble blowing, kicking and monkey crawl to get out of the pool. Carter was a great student and it was fun to get in a warm pool with the cooler weather we have been having. Despite the busy day and shots, Carter did great!

6 Month Stats

Carter had a very busy Friday starting with 2 Doctor appointments. First up was the Physical Therapist for a follow up on his Torticollis. Carter got great feedback from his therapist as his motor skills are a little beyond the expectations for a 6 month old. His range of motion is now the same on each side but he still prefers his right side and his muscles are a little stronger on that side. She said he will most likely be an early crawler so we did a little work on that. Carter loved showing off his sitting, standing and rolling skills. The little ham loves the attention for a job well done. Carter was in a great mood the whole time and he'll go back in 2 weeks for a follow up.

Then it was off to the Pediatrician for his 6 month Well Check. Carter weighs 17lb 6oz and is 25-1/2" (50th and 20th percentiles). He got 4 vaccines and the flu shot. I think it was more upsetting for me than him. Carter got the thumbs up on his progress from the pediatrician too! Our next appointment will be for his 9 month visit and luckily there are NO vaccines that time!

Happy Half-Birthday Carter

Carter is 6 months old today! I know he was surprised time had flown by that quick as well.

Carter celebrated the occasion with several fun milestones. First he tried on the first of several birthday hats. This one was a little big but made a fun play toy.

Then Carter showed off his rolling skills. He has been an expert with the tummy to back rolls but today he decided to show off several back to tummy rolls and even did a complete 360 roll.

Then he tried on another birthday hat and showed off his standing skills. He loves to chew on the edge of the coffee table. After all that work, it was time for a snuggle with dad and his official birthday hat. That's right, it's half a hat to celebrate Carter's half birthday.He knew he looked cute ;) Still in birthday mode, Carter got his half birthday gift.... a sippy cup. He immediately grabbed it...
And put it in his mouth. He wasn't too sure what it was but he played with it for a while and loved being able to hold it himself.

After the sippy cup fun, it was time for dinner. We figured Carter was such a big boy with his cup so he deserved his own spoon. He definitely can't feed himself yet but he is great at putting the spoon in his mouth (not always the right direction).

It was a fun birthday night and has been a great 6 months! Happy Half Birthday Carter!

Happy Election Day

Carter was thrilled to experience his first election day. He hopes you all get out to vote and make sure to wear your sticker proudly!

5 Month - Week 4

It has been a really fun week with Carter! Here are some of my favorite pictures. Enjoy!

Carter has started laughing more, particularly when he is being tickled by dad. You can tell that he really enjoys it. He gets all giggly and puts his hands in his mouth.He is enjoying playing with his rings. They are great for practicing grabbing and he loves to chew on them. They also make a pretty cute hat ;)Carter has also started spending some time each day in his walker. He loves playing in the kitchen while mom and dad are getting dinner ready. He also enjoys chasing everyone around especially the dogs.


Carter has loved everything we have fed him so far. He has a great appetite and is really good at eating. Here he is post a yummy Apple & Blueberry lunch.Carter couldn't get enough so he decided to try and eat his bib when he was done (this is a common post-meal activity).

Carter is really curious and is enjoying exploring the world with his hands....

Often to the pain of mom and dad! But then he gives you one of his trademark grins and there is no way to be upset with this face!