Can't start too early! Hopefully Carter will stick with piano longer than Mommy did.
Buddies.

Visit with Jason's mission companion David

David and Kristina, the REAL reason he came to Cincinnati.
comps-lifelong buddies
Keeping baby warm.

Bath time!

Who loves the bath? Carter does! He thinks it's hilarious when you hit him with a tidal wave and you should probably wear a poncho if you're the lucky one bathing him...

Carter and Grandma having a good time.

Carter getting ready for Christmas

Thanksgiving

Carter likes Ixchel, she's not so sure about this little bald man who wants to hold her hand...!
Uh, are you sure she can handle me? I'm a squirmy worm!
It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the Avilas! We love you guys!
Grandpa Hammer and Carter getting to know each other a little better.
Grandma Ruth with her grandson and great-grandson.

catching up...

Oh what fun it is to play at Sharon Woods!Especially with Uncle Ammon, Carter just adores him!
Horsing around with David Naranjo, one of Jason's mission companions in Spain who came to visit.
Post-bath happy baby, getting ready to take a chew on whatever happens to be nearby...

So we haven't posted anything in a while...not that we haven't been taking pictures or anything, it's just that dial-up is soooo SLOW! Good news, we finally got high speed! And Carter is asleep so I can post something in peace. So I'll try catching up a little bit, these pics are a little old, but I'll get to the present eventually.

Our House

For those who haven't come to visit us yet (ahem... and you know who you are), here are a few photos of the house we bought a year ago.

Carter Laughing

Here is Daddy getting Carter to giggle a little. The video is a bit outdated... Carter no longer laughs when we sneeze or shake our heads, but he loves to be tickled!

Carter's looking more like Daddy all the time!

More Carter

And now Rachael will do the duck dance... Uncle Ammon and Nana hold a finally awake Carter.

Aunt Sarah loves Carter. 3 generations of Forbes boys.

Pretty in pink! Aunt Rachael, Cousin Kaylee and Aunt Amy.
Ben and Brittany.

Amy and Chad.
Cousin Elijah likes baby Carter.
Nana, Aunt Rachael and sleeping Carter.

Carter is surprisingly at ease in the arms of Sean and McKayla..!
Snoozin' and again...

Carter doesn't mind car rides.
Uncle Ben and Grandmother feeding me.

Getting sleepy The new family

Great-grandparents for the umpteenth time!

Babies can tame even the wildest! Cousin Alex was very sweet, singing "I am a Child of God" to Carter all on his own.