Claiming his Territory...

.... as King of the couch.

My Very Own Scientist

   

Mike's convocation for his Masters of Science was Friday morning and even though I've been warned they are long and boring I was excited to go.  We didn't attend his undergrads and we missed mine due to a car accident.  It was LONG but definitely didn't bore me.  I anxiously waited on the edge of my seat until they called Mike's name and he walked across the stage so I could clap obnoxiously and give a WOOT WOOT from the crowd.  I won't say too much because I know Mike hates the attention but I feel pretty impressed with all that he has accomplished as of late.  The past year has been pretty stressful around the Balderson household.  Mike though has been able to successfully write and defend his thesis, undertake (and complete a lot of) a major house renovation, care for his new born son, and do this all while trying to keep his disgruntled wife happy.  Love you Mike, and I can't wait to be obnoxious again at your convocation for your doctorate!

A Good Weekend

Time spent with family is the best. This past weekend my big brother Trevor came up for a visit. We made a trip to the farmers market, had a birthday dinner for Jules, and did a lot of playing and visiting. If you can't tell from the pictures Carter ADORED Trev. Just for the record so do I. He really is one the kindest and most giving people I know. Plus he can fix ANYTHING - handy to have someone like that in the family!

P.S. Sunday afternoon naps are the BEST.

Halloween Plus Good Eats

Carter Boy looked like a stud in his little sharky shark Halloween costume. He loved the ward trunk or treat, mostly to scream in excitement at the other kids. On Sunday we put the kiddo in his costume again and visited a friend up in Kensington. There were some totally old decked out houses up in there neighborhood and we had fun just walking around with Carter on Mike's shoulders. I LOVE people who go all out for Halloween (a little dissapointed in myself for not putting more effort into it this year but there is always next!).

Looking good in his cute Halloween shirt from his sweet Aunt

Family picture on the the fly in front of our friends house

On a side note Carter is a little sneaky sneak when it comes to getting into things. Both these pictures below are from today.

Opened the fridge for a second and turned my back, next thing I know he had taken a full bite out of a tomato!

We had friends over for dinner. Things seemed a little quiet and I opened up the pantry to find this. Carter just sitting in the dark eating chocolate chips! Don't worry, he was just picking them up one by one putting them in his mouth! He was pretty dissapointed when I picked him up!

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. The food, the family, the time of year, the memories. This year was no exception. I'm thankful we we're able to get together with family and have a great weekend. (I'm also thankful no one was injured in the moving of the piano from the basement upstairs, so it can come to my home in Calgary. Thank-you again men of my family! I would have pictures of this amazing feat but I was warned they would would drop it in the middle of the staircase if I attempted)

Have you heard of .....

Well, you may have guessed it already if you've been to our home, but that roof is ours! They gave us the official call this week and we're tentatively scheduled to have the new roof installed at the end of the month. Not very often do you win something for being the very worst. I'm just really glad we didn't have Calgary's 2nd worst roof! If anyone here in Calgary needs a new roof they should have the lovely people at Guns and Hoses roofing do it, seriously I love them.

9 months

.... and a couple days. Really this is just and excuse to post pictures of this darling little boy. He is busy BUSY, is crawling like a mad man, walking with his walker, biting with his 2 new teeth, and I'm loving watching his little but BIG personality emerge a little more every day. If only we could run away to never never land and he could stay my baby forever! I cherish every day and feel truly blessed to have him as my son.

This is after repeatedly trying to rock him to sleep, finally I gave up and put him in the jumper and he was asleep within minutes

Baby Skeletor

Best dollar I ever spent

At the zoo. He LOVED the butterflies.

Backyard fun

He LIVES for the bath and water time. He'll crawl into the bathroom during the day just to try and get into the tub.