Vacation

We just got home from Cape San Blas for our first family beach trip!  We had an amazing time, and I will be uploading pictures this week.  Sadly I become a working mom starting on Thursday....it's going to break my heart to leave my little man but it has to be done.  I will be enjoying my last full day at home with him tomorrow.  I hope I can make it through this week without lots of tears, but I highly doubt it.  Wish me luck! :)

Operation slim down!

Okay, it's time to get serious!!  I am ready for the baby bump to go away.  I have done pretty well on the scale thus far.  The actual number on the scale went down fairly quickly, but I still look like someone that just had a baby.  I need to lose more weight and do some serious toning up!  Carter needs to be 3 months old to go to the daycare at the gym so I am stuck working out around here.  The weather has been my enemy as well...it's too cold to take Carter out most of the time.  The handful of times I have gone running so far have been with just Kili while Jamie watched Carter.  So for now I will run when I can and hopefully make it to the gym on the weekends.  I also bought the Insanity DVD's and I can't wait to start those!!!  Jamie got back into the gym this morning, so it helps that both of us are working towards the same goal.  I will keep you posted with our progress...wish us luck!!

Valentine's Day

Ahhh, Valentine's Day....I love this holiday!!   Not sure why I like it so much, but I do!  Thankfully I have a wonderful husband that knows how much I love this holiday, and he never fails to surprise me with amazing gifts!  This year I was surprised with a beautiful bracelet.  My new bracelet has topaz stones all around it which is Carter's birthstone, so sweet!!!  Jamie and I normally go out to a nice dinner to celebrate, but since we have little man with us this year we are celebrating at Mellow Mushroom :)  I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day...even if you hate this holiday, I hope you have a great day!

My beautiful gift from my amazing husband :o)

My little Prince Charming (thanks for the shirt Chris!)

Carter loves Valentine's Day too!

2 Months Old

Carter Rollins was 2 months old on 2/7/2011!  He is doing great, and growing like he should.  At his doctor appointment he weighed 12 lbs and he was a little over 23 inches long...big boy! He has almost doubled his birth weight.  He is in the 75th % for height and weight and the 25th % for his head size...big belly and little head :o)  He is still waking up to the world, and he is getting more playful everyday.  He loves to smile and laugh now which melts my heart every time.  He really is developing a little personality, and he is so fun to be around.  Definitely a happy baby and we love spending time with him.  I still have another month before I have to go back to work so we get to spend lots of time together.  All 4 of us (Kili included) are heading to the beach at the end of the month for one last vacation before my maternity leave ends.  Driving to FL with Carter and Kili should be interesting...wish us luck!  Here are some of Carter's likes and dislikes at 2 months old:

Likes:
Sleeping on his tummy
His swaddle blanket (he will sleep through the night as long has he is swaddled)
The activity mat
Bath time
His swing, finally!
Being held...his favorite place to be is still in my arms
His car seat...I even put him in there when we are home so he will fall asleep
Eating...obviously
His mobile...he loves to lay in his crib and watch his mobile go back and forth

Dislikes:
Putting his hat on....he likes to wear them, just not put them on
Getting buckled in the car seat....he likes being in there, but doesn't like to buckle in
Napping....he doesn't normally nap very long during the day

Now for the pictures, enjoy:

Sleeping on the couch....so peaceful :)

Beautiful Weekend

FINALLY some good weather!!  It is so much easier to get out of the house with Carter when the weather is nice!  This weekend the 4 of us broke out the jogging stroller and spent some time in the park.  It was too crowded at Piedmont to actually run, but we did have a great walk and spent some much needed time at the dog park. And Sunday Kili and I went for a run just the two of us, and C Rolls and Jamie went to the tennis match at GT.  CR loves the BOB stroller....he better!  Hope everyone enjoyed the good weather.  Here are some pictures of little man, enjoy:

Carter with his Honey

Finally got a smile on camera

Early Valentine's Day present from Honey

Look at that belly!

Found his thumb (which doesn't make mom and dad happy)

And lost his thumb

Look at that face :o)

Ready to go to the park

That's what Carter thinks of the cold weather

Kili and C Rolls sharing the crib

Date Night

Jamie and I make a point to have a date night at least once a week.  Usually we go to dinner and take Carter with us, but this week we went alone!  Saturday my sister, Stacy, and my niece, Carson, came over and watched little man and Kili while we were gone.  First we went to Atlantic Station for a little shopping.  Then we headed over to Bone Garden Cantina for some mexican food and margaritas.  Food and drinks were fantastic, however we did have to leave half a pitcher of margaritas on the table...I am a light weight after 9 months without a drink, and Jamie had to drive us home, ha!!  All in all it was a great night and we were grateful for some adult conversation!  Dates with my wonderful husband will NEVER get old :)

The wonderful babysitters!

Mom and Dad heading out

C Rolls

One of Carter's many nicknames :o)  Not much to update on Carter.  He is doing great and waking up to the world more and more everyday.  Here are a few pics of my sweet baby:

 He makes the best faces when he is waking up

Hanging out in the crib

Love my activity mat

Great shirt from Blair, it says "I can quit anytime I want" and it has a pacifer