So... I'm Carrie

Dewberry Farm

I tagged along for Carter's first school field trip.  They were headed to Dewberry Farm and I was really excited to get to see Carter with all his little buddies.  We happened to go on the day when there were 20 mile an hour winds and the temps had dropped 25 degrees - so... it was windy and chilly.  REALLY WINDY. 

he found his pumpkin in the pumpkin patch.

we had a lot of fun - despite the wind. 

I realize everyday how lucky I am to get to spend so much time with this little boy.  He is growing and changing so much right now.  He has suddenly taken an interest in coloring pictures and he loves to practice drawing his letters.  He is obsessed all over again with Cars - the movie and is anxiously awaiting the release of the second one to dvd.  He loves hot dogs and corn dogs and apples.  he is quick witted and quite sarcastic.  i think he's really funny.  he is really protective and caring of Sidney and always has her back.  He's playing soccer right now so that keeps us busy.  He is incredibly smart.  I love him so very much.

sweet thing.

Sidney was in rare form tonight.  She was really into chatting with Daddy, it was really really cute.  She is so much fun!

Mutton Bustin'

With the help of some quick work by my dad - we were able to get our forms turned in SUPERFAST in order to assure Carter a spot in the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Mutton Bustin' competition.  We had to wait a month and a half for the big day to arrive, and finally, last Friday, it was time.

Carter was really nervous as we waited for 7:30 to come. He was reserved and kept to himself.

There was a little bit of coaching from Poppy.

His biggest fan was there to cheer him on...

Then he started getting excited.  We got his chaps on and Poppy took him back to get ready for the show.

and then we waited...

Finally it was time...

and it happened so fast and so many adults were standing in the way - i didn't get a picture of him on the sheep at all.  that's his sheep and he's already fallen off - he's that heap of blue on the ground there.

Luckily, Jason is pretty savvy with his cell phone and caught the event on video.

Untitled from Carrie Miller on Vimeo.

 

Here he is, safe and sound.

He has relived that ride many times this weekend.  He is determined to win the BIG buckle next year.  He told me that the reason he couldn't hold on to that sheep longer was because it smelled bad.  He told me that next year he will bring something to cover his nose, or maybe they will wash the sheep and it won't smell bad. 

Have I mentioned that my boy is hilarious?

Thank you everyone who made it out to support Carter.  We are blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.