Ward Halloween Party

On Saturday we went to our Ward Halloween Party and we dressed Nate up as a monkey. The cutest monkey ever in my book! We had chili and got to show off Nate, it was really fun. We didn't do the trunk or treat b/c we don't need the candy and neither did Nate. So this is him in his monkey costume. We will be going trick or treating with Vicky and her kids on Friday. We are looking forward to that and will keep you posted.

It's Everywhere...

What do I say is everywhere....NATE! Now that he is crawling quickly to anything and everything, most of which I don't want him to go to...I am very busy. He is very independent with the direction he wants to go. He'll just take off down the hall and into what ever room he wants. I feel like I get nothing done when I get home because I am too busy chasing Nate. He is pulling himself up to the couch or piano bench, then gets mad when he falls on his bum. It is a fun new stage, but a busy one.

This weekend Nate and I decided to go see my parents since Charlie had to work this weekend. We were able to ride on the 4 wheelers and Nate really enjoyed that. Also we think that Nate is finally teething. He is almost 11 months old and still NO teeth. Sometimes I wonder what I can and can't feed him because of this fact. Also he is not sleeping very well at this time,which is not fun when both parents have full time jobs.

I just got a calling in our church, I lead the music in Sacrament, and pick the songs. It should be fun. Charlie is the secretary in EQ in case we did not mention that. We are looking forward to our Trunk or treat this year, especially to be able to dress Nate in his costume. We'll keep ya posted, but if it takes a couple of weeks, it is all Nate's fault! Ha ha.

Look what I can do!

10 Months!

Nate is now 10 months old, and cute as ever! He is scooting everywhere and sometime will crawl, but prefers not to. Just this week he has started pulling up on things and gets about half way up and gets stuck, then slumps back down. He still has no teeth, but sure does have an appetite. Our only problem is that he seems to think that he doesn't need to drink much liquids. If anyone has a way of getting kids to drink, out of a bottle or a sippy cup, please let us know. The other day we went in to check on Nate in his crib and this is what we found. He is just so funny. He has also started to make a "sour" face that is really cute. I'll have to try to get that on camera sometime.

Cousins

Lately we have been able to spend lots of time with family. Vicky and Jordan went to a baptism the other night so we babysat Spencer, Dallin, and Trista. Vicky's kids just love Nate and for the most part Nate loves them. Sometimes they play with him too hard for too long and Nate lets me know that he is tired of playing with them. Nate was playing with his blocks the other night when the kids came over and Dallin said, "Uncle Chuck, why does Nate Nate eat the blocks?" Uncle Chuck responded with, "until about 2 years ago, you just ate the blocks too." Dallin thought that to be interesting.

On Saturday Aunt Becca came over with cousin Jacob and Nate was kind enough to share his new toy that his G&G Rice sent for him. Thank you G&G Rice! Nate received a rather large package on our front door step the other day and it was the cutest thing...a catapillar that is a rocking horse type thing. It is so cute. So we put Nate on it and then Jacob behind it and they thought that was fun. I like the picture where Nate is looking back at Jacob, very cute. Nate is not big enough to play on it by himself, but he likes Mommy or Daddy to help him rock on it.

My boys

Lately Nate has really loved to play with Tangent. Tangent is so good and patient with Nate. Tangent lets Nate pull his tail, play with his ears and slap his head. Tangent is good at laying next to Nate as close as possible with out sitting on him. It is so cute.

About 2 nights ago, Nate rolled over and slept on his tummy all night...so maybe there is hope that he won't have a flat head his whole life! I took a picture of Charlie and Nate after Nate got up that morning with his hair all messed up. It is so cute. Nate has decided to roll over and crawl backwards. I don't know why he doesn't go forward, but at least he's moving now.

Nate goes to Crystal's

We don't have anything too exciting to report. Nate and I (Carley) have colds and haven't been feeling well for a few days now. I am tired of it because Nate isn't sleeping well and of course then we don't sleep well. Charlie was a huge help yesterday and took care of Nate quite a bit to let me sleep. I don't think I got out of bed till 2:00 in the afternoon. (for good anyway) Oh, kinda funny story...I went to Wal-Mart the other day to get some Day Quill medicine and the lady at the register was like "are you over 18?" I was like, "uh ya" then she carded me. I thought it was kinda funny. Do I look younger than 18?

Well Nate has been having quite a time at Crystal's house. For those of you who don't know who that is, Crystal is my cousin that babysits Nate while I work and she has a little girl that is 3 weeks older than Nate. I've included some pictures of their activities. Crystal wanted to take them for a walk, but doesn't have a double stroller, so she put Nate in first and Camerae in kind of beside/on top of him. It is so cute.

I've also included a picture of Angie, Vicky, and me when we went out for a girl's night before Angie went back to Costa Rica. We were sad that Becca wasn't there, but next summer we'll all have to have a girls day when she moves closer to us.