Happy Birthday, buddy. We can't believe Carter is 5 years old!
Carter's birth was very eventful--grandma arrived from Nevada at 8:00 pm on March 15th. At 2:00 am on the 16th my water broke. We went to the hospital early that morning and Carter was born at 9:00 pm that day. He was such a beautiful, cuddly little baby. His brothers were so happy to have another little brother to be their buddy.
So much excitement was in the air. Just before we checked out of the hospital on March 18th (Jason's birthday) we went from the Birthing Pavilion downstairs to the med school auditorium for our Match Party. We opened up our little envelope and read the letter informing us that we would stay at Dartmouth for another 6 years for residency! We were so happy. Grandma was upstairs with little Carter waiting for the news. We laughed because the news got to my mom before we even came back upstairs to tell her ourselves! Two days later we found a house and four days later our offer to buy the house was accepted. Such a whirlwind of wonderful blessings!
Carter is our little "pint-size" --that's what we call him. But he holds his own. He's funny. He's strong. He's smart. And he's just handsome! We had a big birthday celebration for him on Saturday at the new Upper Valley Aquatic Center. I think he did this water slide 100 times. It was a blast!
The 3 brothers--We love how they play together (and we're trying to teach them to work together!) Most of all it is wonderful to see how they help each other and stick up for each other.
Our little Jedi Knights--Halloween 2005
Sisters are cool, too!
THANK YOU!!! Carter was so excited to open cards from home....this one is from Grandma Hendrix. I sure hope I remember my great-great grandchildrens' birthdays!
We love you, Carter!! We hope you had a great birthday.
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Great pictures! Thanks for sharing the events surrounding his birth. How CRAZY! He is darling. I especially love the last picture in his costume. Such a cute smile!
5. 5. I am utterly stunned. Flabbergasted. I remember holding him when he was just a wee little baby (and being terrified, holding him, because I didn't know how to hold babies!). Wow. Tyler looks leaner, Jordan looks even more sports-guy than before (tho the eyelashes are still a killer), Carter's a doll (as always), and Sarah is so absolutely sweet and adorable, I don't know how you can keep your hands off her! :) *sigh* I miss you guys so much. It makes me sad to know that they won't remember us, even if we remember "Wee-wan." =) Love you all - MUCHLY!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARTER. We love and miss you. We are so excited to have you visit soon. I'm glad you had a great birthday party. Swimming would be my choice too. You are so handsome and getting so big. We love you. The pictures are great, thanks for sharing.
Happy Birthday Carter! Can't wait to see you guys. The pics were great!
He is such a cute little guy! I can't believe you went straight from the birthing room to that crazy match day stuff! I think remember that actually!
Happy Birthday, Carter! I hope I get to meet you someday. You are so cute and handsome. Thanks, Steph for posting again - I have been anxiously waiting to read more about your cute family.
We were talking about his birthday yesterday....and still didn't call :(
Happy birthday Carter! I can't believe its been 5 years. What a handsome little pint!
And that aquatic center really looks fun...I hope we can make it to see you guys and try it soon:)
Btw...Love sarahs swimsuit!
Aww, he is so handsome and so big! Happy Birthday, Carter!
5 already? Where does time go. Happy Birthday Carter! They are all getting big so fast. You all look wonderful and happy.
happy birthday carter!! seriously steph, what cuties all your kids are, it looks like it was such a fun day!
Your kids are SO cute! They grow up so fast. And it was fun to see you again on Friday. I'd love to give you access to my blog! Just send your email address to jekika14@yahoo.com and I'll send you an invite. Hope all is well!!!
Jessica (Wright) Christiansen
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