Doctors and Dentists

Today was a big day...Ben had a follow-up with his cardiologist for an arrhythmia that was discovered during my last week of pregnancy and was still present at birth. He seems to be doing great to us and is already over 11 pounds. He can hardly wear any of his newborn clothes. Anyway, he did great...Dr. Trant said things are sounding much better and sent us home with a Holter monitor for 24 hours. He doesn't seem to mind it at all, but I think Kate and Emma see it as some special toy they aren't allowed to play with (but really, really want to!) They had some excitement of their own today...their first trip to the dentist...Dr. Oliver! After fussing a little when Dr. Oliver "counted their teeth," they got a goody bag and Kate actually wanted to do it again. They had a lot of fun in the office as you can see and the staff was wonderful to them! No cavities and four teeth to go for Emma...way to brush girls!

Our Little Pumpkins

We left Ben at home and made our annual trip to the Fall Festival at the Farmer's Market. They were so excited about picking out their pumpkins!

Kate and Emma LOVE to play with their Daddy and are quick to call for him when they are in trouble. Lately, that has been all too often!

All three dressed in their camo. Daddy was so proud!

This weekend we enjoyed a visit from Aunt Betsy, Uncle Carter (aka Daddy Preston), and Baby Preston. I think Ben and Preston are going to be forever known as Baby Ben and Baby Preston. Emma, in particular seemed very concerned with Preston's arrival. I think she thought he may be staying; however, they had loads of fun and she was actually disappointed with his departure!

Home Sweet Home

We don't know how he got such blonde hair!

Thanks to Mimi for all of her help this weekend. Kate and Emma now want to go to Mimi's house everyday.

Baby Ben's Birthday!

Ben arrived at 1:37pm on September 26, 2008. He weighed 8lbs 13oz and measured 20 3/4" long. I was actually in labor on arrival to the hospital for the induction (again). He has a ton of blonde hair and looks just like his big sister Kate did at birth!

His proud new sisters check him out!

Kate keeps repeating "Awe, he's sooo cute."

Emma says, "He's so cute and tiny."

One Proud Daddy

William Benjamin Carter I, II, & III

Ready and Waiting

Well, tomorrow is the BIG DAY...Ben's arrival. We think we're ready. Kate and Emma seem to be anticipating the big event too! Today, they got into his baby powder and powdered the entire nursery. I guess it even smells of baby. I can only imagine what lies ahead. We'll keep you posted.

Dancers In Training

Kate and Emma were very excited about their first day of dance and their new backpacks!

Baking and Testing Mimi's Birthday Cake

I think it could use a pinch more sugar...what do you think Emma?

I think you're absolutely right, Kate!

That was hard work!