Gwen's Blessing

Gwen was blessed on Sunday, June 3rd, by her Dad, Jay Carter (uncle) and Bishop Hirschi.
She was blessed to be strong and to know of God's love.
She was such a good girl...quiet the whole time!

Grandma made her dress, shoes and headband

"I did it"

these are her shoes

Gwendoly Rose is HERE!

After a natural labor of about 24hrs, Gwendolyn was born on May 10th at about 4:30pm. She was 7lbs 13oz and 21in long.

This is me at 39 weeks

Endry was so excited to hold his little sister!!



Our first family photo...

We had a wonderful photographer come to our home to take a new family photo and some newborn shots of Gwen! She did a wonderful job...and as a photographer I am picky. It was really nice to just sit back and watch someone else do all the work this time though. :)

Catch up Post - October 2011 to April 2012

So, It has been a long time since I posted anything...lots has been happening at our house.

In October, Endry turned 2 years old!

I made his train cake with artistic help from aunt Ta-Ta

Endry and all his friends had so much fun at Chuck E Cheese and
 even more fun when Grandma NaeNae brought swords!

Endry was sooo happy!

Then for Halloween, Endry was a spider.

We went to Boo at the Zoo and then we went around uncle Jay's neighborhood to Trick or Treat.

In November, I went with Sarah to Time Out for Women in KC.

We had our eyes OPENED!

then we ate at Joe's Crab Shack...I got crab cakes!

...and Sarah got the giant pot of sea food! Yum.

In December, Endry got to visit Santa, and then Santa came to visit him!

Endry was way more calm this year...partly because he had a cupcake,
and cuz Uncle Jay was Santa...shhhh, dont tell. :)

Endry had fun getting into all the boxes after people opened gifts at the Carter Family exchange.

the Carter Clan in our homemade moo-moos, provided by Mom.

Endry got an awesome tool kit!

Carter kids on Christmas Day at church.

Santa brought Endry a train set! He was set for hours of fun.

OH, and you cant forget the trains!

In February, Jeremiah and I had our birthdays...

Endry made us a painted canvas for Valentine's Day

He learned how to Re-Wash dishes...how helpful!

And he continues to enjoy using the Kindle Fire I got for my birthday.
(Jer got a new TV for his games...lucky man!)

In March, Kezia got accepted as a designer for this years Designer Show House, we found out the sex of our baby #2 and we went to the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Kezia working on the chandelier in the guest room she is designing for the Show House

Jer and me getting ready to cut the cake at our Gender Reveal Party for Baby #2.

Drum roll.....It's a GIRL! (Jer says, "I knew it!")

Here she is ..... Gwendolyn Rose - due May 7th.

Us at the St. Patty's day parade

Endry was so excited to play before the parade...

...and excited about all the candy they were giving out!

And now that brings us to April...So far, today is Easter and we had a great day!

Endry had so much fun at the apartment complex egg hunt. He won a bubble gun!

Endry and his Daddy, with a bag full of candy!

Little funny man, and me.

Our family photo outside the church...you can hardly tell that I am super pregnant :)

Now, I have about 4 weeks before little Gwen is born. I am trying to get everything in order at home since she is due the week of finals for Jeremiah. We are also excited about the opening of the Kansas City Temple. We are going this week to see the Open House.

The Dedication is May 6th (one day before my due date)...so here's hoping I can see it!