Happy First Birthday Carter Lynn!!

On September 19th at 10:48am, Carter turned ONE year old!  My baby boy has grown so much and is a walking toddler now.  Carter is a bundle of happiness and energy!  Looking back on these pictures, I cannot believe how much Carter has changed in his looks.  He has a little bit more hair now and his eyes are a more vibrant blue.

Carter Lynn

Born 9-19-2012

7lbs 10oz and 20in 

10lbs 14.5oz and 22in

Carter rolled from his belly to his back during tummy time.  For his 1st Halloween, Carter went dressed as Dronkey to go alongside big brother, Shrek.

12lbs 10oz and 23in

Carter started to coo and smile!

15lbs and 24.5in

Carter started to hold his head up and sit in the Bumbo, as well as let out his first laugh!  Carter met Santa and celebrated his first Christmas!

 

16lbs 14oz and 25 3/4 in

Carter had his two bottom teeth come in.

16 and a 1/2lbs and 26.5in

Carter began to blow raspberries and he started to sleep in his big boy crib.  Happy First Valentine's Day!

18lbs 11oz and 27in

Carter started to sit up by himself and tasted some baby food.  Happy First St. Patty's Day!

19lbs 6oz and 27in

Carter had FOUR top teeth erupt and he began to do push ups.  Happy 1st Easter!

20lbs and 27.5in

Carter said his first word, "ba ba" and was given his first haircut by Nana! We took a trip to the Magic House too.

21lbs 4 oz and 28in

Carter began standing while holding onto something and started eating finger foods.  He also started to "frogger" and took swimming lessons.

21lbs and 29in

Carter began officially crawling, even up the stairs, and walked like a pro in his walker.

23lbs and 29in

Carter took some steps on his own and says at least 5 words!

22lbs 11.5oz and 29.5in

Carter walks everywhere and is very expressive with his noises and gestures.  Carter loves to have books read to him and enjoys playing with his big brother.

Carter Lynn, 

What an amazing adventure this first year has been.  You've been a mama's boy through and through and I absolutely cherish this.  I hope in the years to come you continue being my baby boy.  The excitement and love you contain is contagious and you have a way of making the entire family smile with one little grin.  I know you are going to be a great person and I will continue loving and adoring you for the rest of my life.

I love you,

Mommy