What a Week...

Last week was a bit of a crazy chaotic week, with the passing of Joe's father and the birth of our newest grandson. However, the early birth of Carter was a blessing in disguise. Carter was born when we most needed some joy. Joe and I were able to fly down to California the day after the funeral (Carter was born the day of the funeral) to help out Zach and Sara with Mason and just be there to help & enjoy baby Carter. They say the circle of life is a miracle.
And...we witnessed this first hand. Carter James Denning is now part of our family and we are very happy to have him here. I still don't think it is fair that they get a baby that is that good and sleeps at night from day one. :)

While in California Joe and I mostly kept Mason occupied so that Sara and Zach could have some alone time resting and getting used to the newest member of their family. We had several adventures with Mason playing outside, going on walks, going to stores and best of all for Mason; finding Frank the combine toy from the movie Cars. We enjoyed having Mason sleep with us every night and all the funny comments that he was always keeping us entertained with.

All our grand kids live out of State... that is the worst part. So, we have to soak it in when we can and live through the pictures until the next time. Here are a few pics of our recent visit.

Mason and Carter right after he came home from the hospital, proud moment for Mason

Joe brought a funny wig to play a joke on Mason- aka...Kodak Moment!

Carter just looking at me. He almost looked like he was going to talk to me...

All the boy's watching TV- Zach, Mason and Carter

Carter holding Munga's (my) finger. So sweet...

Mason sharing some brother time...

Carter just taking it all in...

Munga and Carter

Carter contemplating when his next meal might be...

"I'll show you Mason.... Just cuz' your older doesn't mean you're tougher"

(It looked like he was thinking that at least?)

Carter and Bucca.

Carter is already holding his head up so well!

Mason on one of our adventures.

He liked the 4 wheeler...

Can ya tell? Such a big boy now