Carter turns Four (finally)

October can't pass without celebrating Carter's Birthday! And he's looked forward to being four for a very long time now! I was surprised by how badly he wanted to be 4, he finally explained that then he could turn 5 just like Quinn. I'm not sure how to explain that he won't ever be the same age as he big brother. Due to scheduling conflicts, mostly making sure we didn't interfere with anybody's hunting trips, we celebrated Carter's Birthday 2 weeks early. (It turns out that was a good idea but more on that later) Of course that meant that everyday after his party he asked, "Am I four yet?" It was a long 2 weeks for Carter.

Aunt Ashely made an awesome cake! She had it all planned out, then let Carter help. He absolutely loved designing his own cake. Aunt Ashely was an awesome sport when it came to watching him slowly change her master piece. There were lots and lots and lots of sprinkles, but it still tasted good.

Carter was excited to see everyone who came to his party. He had wanted a bunch of his friends from Laramie come to his party and I had to explain that because we had moved so far away they wouldn't be able to make it. Finally he asked, "Mom, will you come to my party?"

Luckily having his Grandparents (both sets) and family was enough to make him feel loved. Grandparents make everything better. It has been nice living closer to family! Brian's good friend from high school Kevin came with his family. He has the cutest twin girls, Lyra and Clara. Quinn and Carter had lots of fun showing off for them.

Of course once gifts were opened he forgot about everyone and everything else around him. Funny how that works. He actually did a good job sharing his new toys with his brother. It's fun to watch them play together. Of course everything had to be taken out of its packaging and set up, luckily there were enough adults around that we were able to manage. I don't know what's harder, cutting all the plastic away from the toys or trying to understand the picture instructions?

After cake and ice cream, we finished the party by having an unofficial furniture moving party. Our couch actually fits in the living room! With room to walk around it. Slowly but surly we'll actually be moved in!

Carter's actual birthday is the 26th! The night before was interesting for us (or at least me). Carter and Quinn got to spend the night with Grandma and Granddaddy and they both thought that was awesome and can't wait to do it again. I got to spend the night at the hospital because I was having contractions about 3 min. apart. This is the first time I've ever had preterm labor and wasn't sure what was going to happen. The doctor decided it was too early for the baby to come and (after a couple of different medicines) was able to stop the contractions. I'm suppose to take it easy at least until I'm 36 weeks along (Nov 10), so far so good. I was able to be home for Carter's special Birthday Dinner, Macaroni and Cheese and Pigs in a Blanket!