First Day of School :)

This was Carter's first day at CDC school at Indian Head Base! It was still dark outside when him and Grammy D left that morning (5:30 am) and he had a look on his face like "where are we going mom?" but he did SO good at daycare his first day and always wakes up with a smile on his face!

Jumperoo

We got a Jumperoo at my babyshower and these are some pictures of Carter's first time in it! He didnt really know how to bounce yet, but really likes sitting in it and looking around! Now he is an expert at it and i am sure i will have many more pictures to put up later of him jumping away :)

"what is this mom?"
whoa!

Chubby cheeks!


He is so cute :)

Trying to figure this thing out!

Highchair!!

This is Carter's First time in his new high chair (back in September). We bought it in August sometime but he never really used it until late September :)

My Bridal Shower :)

Carter & Olivia at my bridal shower, he was a little fussy that day!
" Can we go home now mom?"

Me and my beautiful Bridesmaids

Carter and Grammy D with their shades on!

My handsome man :)

Another September day

Looking at the mounted Ducks on the wall, haha!

Carter in his Tigger robe

Bumpy Road

"its bright out here mom!"

Me and Carter went for a walk on this day after I got off work because it was so nice out! Then we went and he took a nice warm bath!

Summer 2008

5 and 1/2 months old :)

Waiting for mommy to finish getting her hair done, a week before the wedding!!
4 months :)

4 months again...

sitting in his highchair.... the day before our wedding!!!

3 months :]

Three months old *8-21-08*

here with his new shades on :)
me and Carter..he is 3 months here

What a smile :)

These pictures were taken over the course of the summer. Here Carter is 2 and 3 months old!!

Some more pictures of my little man!

Burping him, after we just got home from the hospital ...Friday May 23 2008!!

My Little Nugget all wrapped up :)

Yawning...Adorable

My Little Angel Sleeping

Here I am holding him again! He is so Cute.

Visitors

My family came to visit 4 days after Carter was born.... Everyone was so excited to come and see him & I was happy to see everyone doing such a good job holding him too! I got out of the hospital Friday May 23 and my family came down that Sunday :) Here are some pictures from our visit!!

Abuela holding Carter :)

Aunt Jenny & Carter

Uncle Johnny & Carter

Carter's Great-Abuela :)

Uncle Mikey & Carter

Aunt Amanda & Carter

My mom & Carter


My friend Kristen holding Carter



Mommy & Carter ♥


It was a good day...I am so very blessed to have such a beautiful little boy!!

About us!

Hello everyone! I started this blog in November 2008, six months after my first (& so far only) son was born, but back-logged the posts so they would be in chronological order! Ever since I started what I like to call this “online baby book” I’ve been addicted! This blog allows me to share our lives with everyone we love, near and far. It also serves as a journal for me, an album, and a way to record my darling son’s most precious memories!


Want to know a little bit about the “blogger”? Well, I am a 24 year old wife and mother! I met my husband back in the fall of 2001 when I was still in high school, 10th grade to be exact! Even though we both knew something was there, we didn’t officially begin dating until the following December. That only lasted about 3 & ½ weeks because I was honestly a little intimidated by him ;) I had never really had a serious boyfriend. Well, months go by and finally we meet again! We Started hanging out through mutual friends and long story short-he ask me to be his girl on April 5th 2003; his 20th birthday! We have been together ever since & I became Mrs. Steinhauser on September 27th 2008… 4 months & 1 week after the birth of our beautiful son Carter James…

Carter was born on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 5:18pm! He weighed 7 lbs 10.3 oz & 21 inches long. I began the induction process on May 20th at 11pm and after over 12 hours of little to no progress; Dr. Alawode decided the safest option was delivery via C-section. You see, Carter’s heart rate began to drop every time I had a contraction and even though he was already in the birth canal, I was only at 4 cm and not budging! It was a very exhausting day, but when we finally got to hold our baby for the first time-everything else just seemed to fade away! He is our world & the reason for this blog!! We Thank God for him everyday!

May 21, 2008 5:18pm My Angel is Born...

Mother's Heart

"I loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart. Our life together has just begunYou're part of me my little one. As mother with child, each day I grew, My mind was filled with thoughts of you.
I'd daydream of the things we'd share, Like late-night bottles and Teddy bears. Like first steps and skinned knees, Like bedtime stories and ABC's. I thought of things you'd want to know, Like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I thought of lessons I'd need to share, Like standing tall and playing fair. When I first saw your precious face, I prayed your life be touched with grace. I thanked the angels from above, && promised you unending love.
Each night I lay you down to sleep, I gently kiss your head and cheek. I count your little fingers and toes; I memorize your eyes and nose. I linger at your nursery door, Awed each day I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I dim the light, I whisper, "I love you" every night. I loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart. As mother and child our journeys begin,My heart's yours forever little one."

CJ got to hold him first because of my C-Section

There's my handsome boy!

When i finally got to hold him : *)



He did not want to come out!


Close up :)



Here is is Getting cleaned up after they cut the cord! 7lbs 10.3 oz! Came out Screaming loud, just like his dad..haha