Hello From Montana!

Hello All! Carter and I are up in Montana for a few days. Josh was supposed to go out of town for work Tuesday through Saturday. I didn't really like the idea of beinging home alone with Carter again this week, so we decided Carter and I would pack up and head north. Carter and I were about 2 hours out of Butte when Josh found out he was actually heading home until Thursday. I offered to turn around, but he said no. I think he knew that I was going a little stir crazy at home and he also liked the idea of a night or two with out a whining wife and baby. :)

We are having a lot of fun up here. Wednesday we hung out with Uncle Bryan all day and then Grandma Betty cooked us a delicous dinner and we sat out on her patio and visited. Thursday we met Grandma Betty, Theresa, Joyce and Grandma Joan for lunch at the Uptown. It was delicous. Last night all the men had golf league so all the ladies, Cael and Jace came over to see Carter. We had a good time visiting with everyone. Today Grandpa Frank took the afternoon off to play with Carter, right now they are hanging out on the back deck. And then tonight we are meeting up with my friends from high school, Ashley, Lisa and Tressa for dinner. Tomorrow we head home.

Dr Sigg says "well, he is a big boy"

We just had Carter's two month check up with Dr. Sigg.  I know I don't have a lot of experience in the pediatrician field, but I am convinced he is the best doctor ever.  (thanks for the referral Beth and Kate) :)   Carter is doing well - hitting all of the milestones and growing at a good rate.  He now weighs 12 lbs 3 oz and is 23 1/2 inches long.  He is around the 80 - 85th percentile for both categories.   

Two nurses came into give him his 5 immunizations.  Carter was laying on the table smiling and talking to them as they were telling me what was going to happen.  It really looked like he was flirting with them.  Just when he thought he won them over they jabbed him with needles.  Fortunately, they were really good and the whole ordeal was over in less than 5 seconds.  He had a little milk and some tylenol and is now sleeping peacefully.  

From Cater's point of view things must be really confusing - two beautiful ladies in nurses uniforms walk in, take him away from his mom and lay him on a table.   He starts talking and cooing at them and they talk and coo back.  He thinks he has both of them eating out of the palm of his hand and then BAM, they jab him with needles.  If that isn't enough to scare him away from women, I don't know what is! :) 

Our little guy is now two months old!!

Can you believe he is already two months old?  Saturday was the big day, we marked the occasion by having our first "guys night in."   Josh and Carter stayed home and I went to my friend Kat's wedding shower and part of the bachelorette party.   Josh enjoyed having some one on one time with his little buddy and I enjoyed a night with the girls.  Here are some "two month" pictures - enjoy.  

It has been awhile - this will be a long one!

I can't believe Carter is almost two months old!  The time has flown.  Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, we were in Montana for awhile and then I was sucked into facebook.  If you haven't started using it yet - don't.  It is like a drug!   Here is what we have been up to:  

On the fourth of July we took a ride up to Kamas.  Grandma Lana was the only one home, so we pick

ed her up and

 head to the mountains

 for a drive and quick 

hike.  It ended up being very qui

ck and we learned that the m

osquito filled outdoors and a 3 week old don't mix.  What we we thinking, more specifically - what was Josh thinking??  :)  The area was beautiful and provided a few photo ops.

                              

              Also, in the Month of July.  Carter's aunt Mardee flew in from Denver to meet him.  She stayed with us so she was able to spend a bunch of time spoiling him.

 

I think that brings us to our trip to Montana.  We arrived on Friday morning about 1:30 am.  Carter was a trooper, he slept most of the way and was good when he was awake.  We had planned on stopping at the "Welcome to Montana" sign and take a picture, but it was way to dark by the time we passed into Montana- maybe next time.  Friday afternoon and

 evening were spent at Evel Kneivel days.  Josh,  Grandpa Frank, Carter and I watched the

 freestyle motorcross in the afternoon and then the whole family went to the evening performance.  

 

Josh was ecstatic when he saw that Mike Metzger (or something like that), the "godfather" of freestyle was performing.  After the show we got Mike's autograph and he 

was nice enough to take a picture with Carter.  He was really amazing.   

On Saturday we headed to Missoula for Michelle and Scott's wedding.  It was a gorgeous day and the wedding and reception turned out beautifully.   Carter was able to meet his last uncle (Bryan) and a ton of other great aunts and uncles and cousins.  I am pretty sure he was not put down the entire weekend.  Unfortunately, I forgot to get a picture of the bride and groom with Carter - so here is a picture of them.  Aren't they perfect for each other??  

Sunday, we had to say good bye to Josh, as he had to go back to work.  Carter and I

headed up to Big Sky Lake with my Mom, Dad, Eric, Aimee, Kelton and Teaghan.  Thanks for letting us stay Peggy, Charlie, Mary and Doug - we had a great time.  We really enjoyed hanging out with our immediate family and some extended family that we don't get to see to often.  Once again Carter didn't get put down all weekend, but Grandma Joan and Grandpa Frank did share on occasion.

  

On Friday, Joan, Kelsie, Aimee, Kelton, Teaghan and Carter all piled into my Dad's truck and headed out to visit Grandma Jean and Grandpa Jack.  The three carseats fit perfectly in the backseat and the three adults sat up front.  Thanks for buying a six sea

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er Dad.  Eric and Frank were golfing, so they didn't make trip out to Stevensville.  The kids were really good.  Kelton kept us entertained the entire way there and home.   It was nice to get to visit with Grandma and Grandpa and take some pictures.  

Back in Butte more family came to visit - Grandma Betty, Joyce, Patty and

 several others.  Sunday night Carter attended his first birthday party.  Jace Stenson  turned 5!   I didn't get a picture of the birthday boy - sorry!  Finally on Monday it was time for Carter and I to head home.  We were sorry to go, but excited to see Josh.   Josh meet my Dad in Idaho Falls and brought us home.

I am not really great at using this program yet, so sorry for the formatting issues.  Also, I know I have have grammar issues, but I don't have time to go back and fix them.