Shaylynn fast asleep. She screamed through the meeting, but slept through all the pictures.

Natali and Shaylynn


Russell and Shaylynn


Christian, Dylan and Shaylynn. They are such great kids



Here are all of the current Carter Grandkids. Dylan, Anders, Christian, Shaylynn, Griffin


Kelli Gunter, Shaylynn, Natali, Gwen

Peggy, Rock, Natali, Shaylynn, Russell

All the Carters, Rock and Peggy, Matthew and Becka and Anders, Russell and Natali and Dylan Christian Shaylynn, Rock and Courtney and Griffin, Jason and Jessica

Lots and lots to update. Everything has been going great lately. The summer came to a close, both boys are in school. Dylan is in 1st grade and loves it. Christian just started pre-school wth Miss Patti and is so excited to be a big boy like his brother. Shaylynn is doing great, according to dad, because I sleep all night. Her patterns are better and Natali seems to be taking 3 kids in stride. We will post some back to school pictures soon.

For now, here are some pictures from Shaylynn's blessing day. She wasn't the happiest of girls that day. In fact, she screamed all through the meeting and went to sleep as soon as it was all over. As you will see from the pictures, she sleeps pretty good. It was great to have so many family make it into town. Gwen and Kelli drove from Utah and Rock, Courtney and the always flew in for a quick trip. We have so much to be grateful for and a wonderful family to share with.



































Comments

Emily said…
Congratulations Russ and Natali! You have a beautiful family!!
Love Emily
August 25, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Lindsey said…
Shae is so adorable! My mom has her picture hanging on her fridge and I just love to look at it. Your boys are getting so big too. I am glad we can finally stay in contact. This internet stuff can be so great.
August 26, 2009 at 9:26 PM
McKayTroop said…
Oh how fun to have the whole family together! Everybody looks great!
Of course she screamed through the meeting- my kids were only bad during the few times I needed them to be good. LOVE it!
August 27, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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