Paulus Family

Thursday, January 15, 2009

4 month appt.

CJ 4 month Check up:

Height 25 1/8" 50%

Weight 13lbs 10oz 45%

Head size 16 3/4" 55%

Carter has been doing great with the transiton at home. He eats 5 times a day(6oz)..eats his last bottle at 8:00pm and is a sleep by 8:45 and get up arund 7:30-8:00am. I am so thankful that god has given me a child that enjoys his sleep...or maybe he just understands what i am like w/out sleep and doesnt want people to have to deal with a "sleep deprived danielle"

Carter has learned how to giggle and its such a great sound! Its unbelievable how much he looks more and more like Kenny every day!!

Unfortunately Kenny has been at a location where he cant talk on the webcam so we have been just writing lots of emails. Kenny says he is sending us lots of letters in the mail (love letters even)...but i think they have gotten lost in the mail!! haha

Carter enjoying his Jumper that is Dad bought him...

What a little stud in his addidas outfit

Sunday, January 11, 2009

happy sunday!

So i have a new "motherhood story"

So today carter woke up from his nap and was going to eat but then just started screaming..and screaming. Now for anyone that has spent time with Carter they know that he does not scream...barely spends any time crying. So Ellie and i tryed everything. I changed him, bicycled his legs, gas drops, etc. I thought of calling Shannon(she always has the best mom advice)..but realized that it had only been about 30-40 minutes so i was going to wait it out. He hadnt ate in about 6-7 hrs and knew I thought it may be the formula i added into the breastmilk..but i only put one oz so didnt think that was it. Well i was at the end of the rope when i realized that the bottle i was trying to feed him with...nothing was coming out! So i grabbed another bottle and he guzzled 70zs down. Morale of the story... little carter was just trying to tell me that he wasnt getting any milk..and i was too busy thinking he was coming down with something!haha

Chaulk it up to part of the journey of being a mom...

His bison hat finally fits...check out his blue eyes..I think they are going to stay that color!

Got so worked up trying to tell me about his bottle that he needed a nap!

Look Mom i can sit bymyself..well for only about 20 seconds...but i can do it!

Yep thats me sitting!!

Helping cook dinner! Mom makes a mean chicken!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

pics from IA

Jadyn Pauly and Carter playing...

Carter learned that girls can hit boys....haha Jadyn got him good!!!

Ace and Cj hanging out!!

We knew that this ottoman would come in handy!! Just dont tell Sandy....

Carter making himself at home!!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Playtime!!

Today we spent the day in DSM with Kate and Baby Max(he turned 4 months today)!! We had a great time. The boys took their mom's out to a sushi lunch! Next time we hope Steph and Baby Jadyn can join in on the fun!!

Carter meeting Kate!

The boys dont love tummy time!

Hanging out with each other!!

Max let Carter try out his exersaucer..he liked it!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

We are home... and Elmo Shots

We made it home! Yesterday Carter rode in his 1st airplane. We started off the morning by looking outside and seeing that it was snowing (fargo ended up getting about 10 inches) and our flights took a little longer than normal...but we made it!
We have spent the last 24 hours organizing, buying groceries, and Carter is getting used to his new room. Tommorow we go to DSM for a day trip to go visit the Marple Family. Carter gets to meet his new buddy Max!
Cant believe tonight is New Years Eve...last year at this time we were in Las Vegas, and well lets just say in one night you whole life can change! =) We have had a blessed year and look forward to many more. Although Kenny is unable to be here for the big ball drop..we are thinking of him and looking forward to the next time we see him!
Happy New Years~
Danielle and Carter

Below are Carter's December Elmo Shots...

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Last Night in Fargo!

Last supper... Shannon made us a lasagna supper before we left to go back home. Lisa, Shane, Parker and Tanner also came over. Here are some pics from the night.

This picture is priceless....

"Cheese........."

Carter and Parker hanging out!

Next time they see each other they will be rolling all over the place!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Paulus/Thielen Xmas

Saturday started out the day by going dress shopping with Lacey at the Bridal Shop. We went in with no idea of what she wanted...and we didnt get very far!haha We did get a better idea of what she is looking for "classic, simple, and elegant" and saw what styles fit her. I am really excited for Feb 13th 2010...and all the planning that comes with it. I am honored to be the Maid of Honor...(actually Matron of Honor) and am looking forward to putting together some wonderful showers/bachelorette parties!! =) Let the event planning begin!

That afternoon we headed out to the lake to start Xmas! Appetizers, games and the white elephant exchange were just a few of the activities. Carter was able to meet a few of his realtives that he had not gotten a chance to meet...and he was in a great mood! Lots of smiles and coo's!! I have to make a special shout out to Lacey's White Elephant game...it involved layers of wrapping paper and a Xmas story...and it was lots of fun!!

Sunday we went to church in Detroit Lakes and that had a Xmas Meal and Grandpa and Grandma Lou's. Next was opening gifts...and wow did Carter Luck out! He got books, blankets, clothes, and a piggy bank! He might get confused with the amount of NDSU and UND clothing he received...he just has to remember that he can only wear UND apparel during hockey season.
Overall we had a wonderful Holiday Season and get to the chance to spend time with lots of family and friends. It was a perfect end to our stay up North.

We fly to IA on tuesday morning and plan on spending New Years Eve settling back into our house. Plenty of unpacking and organizing to do. I start back at Wells Fargo on January 2nd.

Pics below...