8 months old... and trying to walk!

Soooo, Carter just figured out how to crawl about a week ago, but he's using that skill as little as possible. He crawls only long enough to get to where he can pull himself up to his feet. He walks along the furniture, and when he gets to the edge he thinks he can let go and make it to something else a few feet away. He is constantly falling down, but it doesn't stop him from doing it again. I'm sure it won't be long before he is walking around, so we went to the store and bought a bunch of baby-proof items.




YAHOO FER COMMUNICATION

Carter learned his first sign! We have been doing a little bit of sign language with him for the last month or so (just a couple of signs like "food", "all done", and "more"). We could tell after awhile that he could understand what the signs meant when we did them, but he didn't sign back. Then about a week ago when we were feeding him I asked him if he wanted more and he made the "more" sign back! It kind of shocked me! I'm proud of my smart little guy :) Its really nice now when he is upset in his highchair I know if he is still hungry or if he wants to be done.

In other "Carter news", he just had his 3rd tooth pop through! Its right next to the other two he has on the bottom (none have come through on the top yet), and all three are looking a tiny bit crooked. But he'll be cute even with lopsided teeth. :)

CHRIS IS PRETTY MUCH A GENIUS :)

Chris got his grades back from his first semester of law school and he did an awesome job! He got a 3.95 grade point average (and in two of his classes he got an A+!!). I don't think I have seen an A+ since I was in middle school... and I'm sure that it is a very rare grade to be getting in a graduate degree. Anyway, I am very proud of him, and I'm glad that he was able to feel like all his hard work and studying paid off.

As for me, I am really happy here in Arizona. I guess I always assumed I'd end up living in St. George forever. But if I have to live anywhere else, then Phoenix is a great choice. And if we end up staying here for good then I am just fine with that. As Carter gets older he gets happier, and I find myself enjoying all the little things I do with him. I have to admit that the first 6 months were pretty rough. Carter was sad most of the time and got bored so easy, and he wouldn't let me leave his side. Now things are seeming so much easier and I can just enjoy being a mom. He has his little routines during the day, and as long as you stick to the schedule he is happy.

PS--- I have a few videos that we tried really hard to put on here, but our computer is not letting us! (Its of Carter signing and walking, so hopefully we'll get them to work soon :)