Four

Yesterday was Carter's fourth birthday. We had a party for him last night and it was so much fun. We had a full house: Grandma and Grandpa and Carly came, as well as Jared's brother Tim and Gary, and Gary's fiance (yay!) Allie. We also had our friends, the Stevensons and the Purnells over. We just had everyone over for cake and ice cream.

And presents. Lots of presents. Carter got so spoiled.

I made him a Ninja Turtle cake. After the party, he told me that his cake was so awesome and he was so surprised. And I didn't even have to prompt him to say that. My head swelled a little :)




I love this picture of Skye!

Carter and his friend Ethan

The guys were all more enthralled with the race track than the kids were. It was hilarious! Carter and Ethan eventually got their turn, though.


I can't even believe he's four years old! Every year, his birthday reminds me of when he was born and brings back alot of emotions. After he was born, I had numerous medical complications and ended up being in the hospital for 4 months. That was a very hard time for our family; Jared was at a new job and couldn't take any time off, we didn't know if I was even going to get better, being away from each other all the time, enduring many medical tests and surgeries, needing tons of help from family members, them traveling down to Lethbridge to take care of little Carter, and not being able to be at home with our brand new baby. Even though it was a difficult time, we had so many amazing miracles happen to us and realized how blessed we are to have such wonderful family and friends. I am so thankful for that little baby who made all those trials worth the effort. He is an amazing kid and I am so glad I get to be his mom. Happy Birthday Donatello!