Big Sister

Right before I had Carter, everyone talked about how crazy it will be to see Gracie after the hospital because it will seem like she is so much older! I cant believe how true that is! She looks all grown up now. When I saw her the 2nd day at the hospital I couldn't believe it, I just kept staring at her thinking, "she looks huge!" It really hits me when I change her diapers compared to Carters... (ya, potty training is next on the list!) We also took Gracie to get her very first hair cut! It made her seem even older!
She is very cute with Carter. At first, is seemed she didn't really care to look at him or really get into the idea that he is here to stay! Now, all she wants to do is hold him, and help me change his diaper etc. Sometimes, she will sneak up stairs real fast and I will hear her voice talking to him over the intercom. I quickly panic and run upstairs because I know she's up there looking at him in the bassinet and who knows what else she's doing to him! Good thing he's a boy, I'm not as nervous when she tries to tickle him, or give him five, or when she trys to give him some of her drink by shoving her sippy cup in his mouth! Well, to say the least, its defiantly more busy and entertaining around here!

Giving Carter kisses

First Hair Cut!





Yeah, the curls are still here!

Hippo is still her favorite!





I LOVE sleeping babies!

Settling in

I dont know what I would have done without my mom, who came to help me for a week. It is an adjustment to have 2, but it is wonderful. Carter is a good baby, and Gracie is getting used to her "little baby." She loves to give him pokes and hugs and lots of kisses. The C-section went so much better than last time. I am sure its because it was planned and I got the right meds!

Carter's Here!

Carter James Lawyer is here! He weighed 8lbs 13ounces, and 19 inches long. (ya, think we made the right choice with the C, especially cause we were 10 days early)
He is such a precious little guy, and oh, so cudly! We are all doing well. Gracie is not quite sure this little one is here to stay... but she'll figure it out soon! Meanwhile, Carter is getting used to big sister poking him all the time, and she likes to give kisses too! There's nothing like the spirit of a new baby to bring joy and warmth to your heart... we love this little guy!!
Here are some pictures of his first few days.

Less than one week!

Well, its only 6 days to go! I want to thank everyone for your great advice on C's. It really helped me out! I go in on Friday morning, showered, makeup on... crazy! Maybe this time I will let James take a picture of me... maybe!

We are staying real busy getting ready for a whole new change and season of our lives! We are anxious to meet this little guy and to feel of his spirit. Time has gone by so fast this pregnancy! I've been trying to get ahead of my deep cleaning, making freezer meals, my YW calling, and getting the babys room all ready. My awesome friends Suzy and Kami gave me a baby shower a few nights ago, and we had a blast. Boy clothes are so cute! I love the polos, and the shoes!

Its weird how Gracie already seems so much older just this past few days. I think she can sense there is a change coming, not just because we talk about her baby brother in mommy's belly everyday, but she's starting to do things that suprise me, like in this picture.

She walked up stairs, grabbed the cont. of wipes from her room, carried them down to her stuffed animal "hippo." She got out one wipe, closed the lid very maticulously, and began to "change his diaper." She said, "Hippo's dirty bum bum,mom" She then threw away the wipe in the garbage can. And continued to play!
She's ready to help mommy!! It was so cute!

Chillin with her ducks. She's in love with ducks!


Yummy, mom let me have a sucker!