4 Month Check Up

Today we had Carter's 4 month doctor visit. He weighs 15 lbs (65% percentile) and 27" long (97% percentile). He enjoyed his time at the doctor until they gave him 4 shots :-(. 

The Ross Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....

We went to Montana to celebrate Thanskgiving with Shannon's Dad's family. While we were there Carter got to experience his first snow. It was fun to watch his reaction as the snow flakes hit his face. 

New Employee

Carter came to visit me at the office. Now that he is getting old enough to sit, I am training him on the computer and phone so I can take a nap :-)

Carter's Dedication

We dedicated Carter on 11/5. Shannon and I made a commitment to God in front of our friends, family, and church that Carter will be raised by us in a Christian home. This means that we will share our Faith with him, pray for him, live as Christian parents to be an example for him, disciple him in the bible and in worship, and lead him to have a relationship with Jesus. It was also a commitment by our friends and family to keep us accountable in our raising Carter. Several of our friends also dedicated themselves to their children on the same night.

2 feet tall and standing

One of Carter's favorite things is to stand up and show off his leg muscles.

2 Month Checkup

Carter went to his 2 month chekup on October 17th. He was 25" long (98th percentile) and 12 lbs 12 oz (75th percentile). The doctor thinks he is going to be a "big guy".

Carter's first swim

At 6 weeks Carter went swimming. We went with our friends Kristi and Ryan and their son Ryker.

My favorite place to sleep.......

My favorite time to nap is in the Snuggly when mom and dad go on walks.

Lil Brave...Carly's littlest fan

Carter at the pumkin patch...mommy's lil pumpkin

Pictures Of Carter

Here is a cool picture of all the kids in caregroup. From R to L starting with Carter on the bottom in plaid are Lucas, Zoe, Ella, Ciel, Lauren, and in the middle is Edwin who was just born in N Carolina. 

Brady's family from Kentucky had a baby shower for Carter and sent him clothes, blankets, and several gifts. Two of the gifts are this quilt and rocking horse that Brady's grandma and grandpa made. The rocking horse matches the one on the quilt. 

Mom with Carter 

Mom & Bill came from Ohio to see the first new grandson. We had a great visit and while they were here, we planted a tree for Carter. 

Dad built Carter this awsome cradle. As you can see, Carter likes it and didn't waist any time falling to sleep. 

More Carter Pictures

Pictures of our first week with Carter. It has been great getting to know him!

Carter Jonathan Dickhaus

After all of the anticipation, Carter has arrived. He was born Sunday August 14th at 12:24 pm. He weighed 7 lbs,13 oz and was 19 inches long. He is healthy and couldn't be a better gift from God! We came home from the hospital on Tuesday and he has been doing great. We are so blessed to have him and totally in love.

Still Waiting....

Our August 7th due date has come and gone and we are still waiting. If Carter doesn't come on his own in the next few days Shannon will be induced this Saturday, August 13th, at noon. We'll keep you posted. :)