Happy BOO-thday Carter

Dr. Carter with daddy as his first assist.  (FYI, Jayden was not sick, no worries)

Mommy made Mummy hotdogs for Carter's b-day.  

Mommy and Daddy scored with this present.  Carter loved playing on his new racetrack.  P.S. Grammy's gift of several Hot Wheels cars was also a perfect addition.  

Here is the birthday boy enjoying some well earned cake.  Happy Birthday Carter.

Spooky potion (aka homemade root beer)

Spider cakes for Carter's birthday, per his request.

While mommy and daddy were cleaning up the party, Carter busied himself making the couch "e-ful" (beautiful) 

Our very own Jack o' lantern
Who knew that window clings also stick to faces.  I guess 3 year olds...and probably Grammy too.

"Please be quiet...Can't you see I'm trying to get my beauty sleep?"

Now my can't be a mountain climber!

Grammy and Grampy set up an early birthday scavenger hunt for Carter.

Out looking for clues with Grammy.

"There must be a clue here somewhere."

Carter was very excited about his "big brother" present from Aunt Laurie and Uncle Clay.

Daddy has some big shoes to fill.  Too bad they are prone to tripping.

Two babies sleeping.  Score for Mommy!

"Seriously?  Don't you have anything better to do than take pictures?"

95% of Jayden's daily activities.

Carter's new friend is a bit clingy.

Carter had fun in his closet "tent"

Hiking in Sedona

Our first family adventure with Jayden.
Too bad she slept through it.  Even when it rained.

This is the way to hike.

Carter was very distraught when we told him we couldn't climb any further (it was getting a little more dangerous and he didn't want to hold our hand).
"Now my can't be a mountain climber!"

Carter's new "bed."
It has since been converted to a giant toy box.  Carter enjoys putting every toy he can inside and then dumping it all out.

Superman vs. Giant Lobster

Daddy and Jayden enjoying General Conference.

The Wettest Day in Phoenix History

September 8, 2014 started out like any other day...except for all the water.  It ended up being the wettest day in Phoenix history.  We got over 3 inches of rain within a few hours. This is our volleyball court. Things just got crazier from there.  By 11:33 that night our little family had grown from 3 to 4.  :)

Carter and his new "baby sister"  (At this point, she didn't have a name yet)

Daddy and his little princess

Chillin' in Mommy's bed watching some TV.  (Carter is listening to the remote speaker)

The cool older brother.  

Somebody's hungry, and somebody else is not sharing.  

Ready to go home.  

Carter is really good at sharing his toys with Jayden.

Best buddies.

This was actually taken before Jayden was born (See upper left hand corner).  Carter is super-excited for Halloween, so we took him to Party City and let him explore.  He loved it!

Even with all the craziness, there is still time to be Spiderman.  

One of our good friends did a newborn photoshoot.  Here is a preview of things to come.
(Disclaimer: Paige snapped this with her ancient iPod touch camera, so the final pics will look better)
(Second Disclaimer: Our photographer is going to take some time to get these done, so Grandparents you may have to be patient, :) 

Working, Wrestling, and Water

Long time coming
Wahoo!!

Dad playing doctor and being knotty.

Does this hat loot familiar to anyone?

Flashback to 2011

Superman meets Underdog meets Mr. Magoo.
(This "mask", aka beanie, has no eye holes)

Rain, Rain, come our way
All the Batty's love to play!

Carter made these for Mommy.  A tower and the letter I.
(Awww, he's actually making things with Legos!)

Afterwards he upgraded them to a sword.
100% all boy.

Scratch that, 99% boy
He lost to his friend Hailey in this arm wrestle.

.....And Dad lost too.

....And Mom too.

Enjoying some cool weather after the rain storms.