Brothers

Since so many people around us have commented about how much 

Carter and Tanner look like each other,

 I thought it would be fun to do some side by side comparisons
 along with their stats.

When they were born...

Carter Sterling Pack 
6 lbs 14 oz

Tanner Deane Pack
 8 lbs 2 oz

2 Weeks

Carter
Head Size - 35.4 cm (16%)
Height - 21" (57%)
Weight - 7 lbs 1 oz (9%)

Tanner
Head Size - 37.2 cm (49%)
Height - 21 3/4" (83%)
Weight - 8 lbs 13 oz (48%)

2 Months

Carter
Head Size - 39 cm (23%)
Height - 23 1/4" - (57%)
Weight - 10 lbs 6 oz (16%)

Tanner
Head Size - 43 cm (97%)
Height - 24 1/2" (89%)
Weight - 13 lbs (70%)

4 Months

Carter
Head Size - 41.2 cm (24%)
Height - 25 1/2" (73%)
Weight - 14 lbs 9 oz (44%)

Tanner
Head Size - 42.7 cm (67%)
Height - 26 3/4" (97%)
15 lbs 14 oz (75%)

6 Months

Carter
Head Size - 42 cm (29%)
Height - 27 1/2" (84%)
Weight - 17 lbs 2 oz (43%)

Tanner
Head Size - 44.3 cm (65%)
Height - 27 3/4" (89%)
Weight - 17 lbs 14 oz (57%)

Well, they definitely look like brothers!  

What do you think?

City Creek & Temple Square in the Springtime

A couple of weeks ago we decided to take a trip downtown to see what all the excitement was about at the new City Creek development. Over the last several years we have waited with great anticipation to see how it would all turn out. It is amazing to see how time can change the face of what we knew growing up into what our children will know as they grow up. It definitely proved to be all that it has been talked up to be.

After enjoying the atmosphere and grabbing something to eat at the new food court, we headed over to enjoy the gardens at Temple Square. We love this time of year and all the beautiful bulbs in full bloom. Carter wasn't too into posing for pictures, but Tanner made up for his dis-interest. Good thing one of them liked the camera so we could get a few good pictures.

We hope everyone is enjoying this time of year as much as we are. Hopefully I can get on the ball and share more of our memories that we are creating with our little family.

Wow! Where did 9 months go?

So, last week Carter turned 9 months old. Aaron & I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. We decided that we better get a family picture and some individual pictures of Carter taken before he changed some more. He is such a busy little boy.




He is learning to scoot around, although he is still trying to master the crawl, but that is okay with Mom & Dad, since we have been trying to baby proof everything that is within his reach. He has a Johnny Jump Up that he loves to bounce around in. For those of you who have held Carter, you know how much he loves to jump.



Lately, Carter has been put in charge of taking care of his Dad. At the beginning of April, Aaron decided to sell his truck and we found a Chevy Tahoe that we really liked. We enjoyed it for 3 days, until Aaron was t-boned in it and the Tahoe was totaled. We now have a new Tahoe, that has less miles than the first one had and a different color that we have liked better as well. However, due to the accident, Aaron has not been able to return to work due to pain in his back, neck, and shoulder. Since the accident Aaron has spent most of his time going to Dr. appointments, physical therapy, and the chiropractor. His neck and back are feeling much better now, but his shoulder is in need of some repair, so he will be having surgery this coming Monday, and then it is back to physical therapy. Needless to say, the past several months haven't been what we were looking forward to, but it has been nice to have Aaron around more and Carter has fallen even more in love with his Daddy. He lights up whenever Aaron walks into the room.



As for Mom, I am enjoying every moment I have with Carter. I have always heard others talk about how much joy these little children bring into your life, and always wondered if I would ever know that JOY! I am so grateful to have Carter in my life...he truly is a JOY to be around and makes our home a happier place to be everyday.



Thanks Carter for being such a blessing in our life!!!!

We love you!

5 Month Birthday!

It is hard to believe that Carter was born just 5 months ago. The time has gone by so fast and I wish I could just stop the clock or slow it down a little. He has grown so much! Here are a few pictures of the rough life he has everyday when he goes with me to work. What a spoiled little boy...but we wouldn't have it any other way. We are so glad he is a part of our family. Happy 5 Month Birthday Carter!!!