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Happy Birthday Carter!
Today is Carter's 8th birthday.
He is so excited.
I can't believe I gave birth to this sweet boy 8 years ago.
All 8 lbs. 8 oz. of him.
He was actually my fastest(and easiest) delivery out of the 4.






He started his morning off with Doughnuts, a birthday tradition started by Dad a few years back. John purchased enough for him to share with his class today...should be a treat. A little girl in his class shares a birthday with him today. Carter will tell you she is older, but just by a few hours. I am worried about their poor teacher...can we say sugar high times 20 with all of the birthday treats?

Here are 8 things we LOVE about Carter:
1). He is a friend to all.


When we are out & about, we always run into somebody who knows Carter. Carter is always on the look out for the under dog & will defend that person & befriend them.

2). He has the most beautiful eyes & eyelashes...makes grown women jealous & no he did not get them from me or John!!!


3). We love his competitive nature. He loves to win but he also knows how to work hard for that win.


4). He has a tender spot for babies.

He always tells me that he wishes we had one more baby so he could snuggle it(can you tell Brody doesn't snuggle much anymore?)Today, while shopping @ Wal*Mart, he asked if we could have another baby, I told him that 4 boys were plenty. He then said "Well, when I am a Dad... & then proceeded to list how he would love his children. It was very tender & sweet.

5). He always says, "I know just want you want, a BIG, FAT kiss". I hope that lasts forever.

6). He loves animals.

If you were to ask him what he wants for his birthday, he'd tell you a chocolate lab. Well,one more year of disappointment for this boy, there is not a puppy wrapped & waiting for him. He will have to do that when he is a Dad too-LOL.

7). He is a super athlete.

He rode a two wheeler @ 2 1/2 & hasn't stopped since. He loves all sports. It is a treat to watch this boy on & off the court/field.


8). He is just a great boy. He is a big helper & is always willing to go the extra mile. He will even do his chores w/out having to be told. What Mom doesn't love that?

Carter, we are so gr8ful that you are a part of our family.
Life just would not be the same without you.
Happy Birthday Carter.
We hope your 8th year of life is filled with all the love & happiness your little heart can hold.
We love you Car-Car.