Busy doesn't even begin to cover it...

I can't believe almost a month has past since I last updated. Yes, life is that busy! I had today off (Yeah right) I was at Doctor almost all day and have been running errands ever since. I made myself sit down and do this. So a quick summation of the past few weeks. Right after the baptism Carter got a horrible ear infection. He was up all night crying for a week and Dawn finally had to come stay so we could sleep..a little..We skipped the first MSU home game because we were exhausted. Another busy week at school flies by for me, then we head to Starkville to tailgate despite Brooks' constant throwing up. (he was sick, but determined to make it to the game) Carter got a tattoo to show his bulldog pride...


and he also got to see his cousin (the other Emily Jenkins)


Carter didn't make it to the game. He went to stay with his Aunt Rachel and I wish we would've left too considering the game's outcome. We drove back to Brandon way too late. We didn't get home til around 2 am and that is way past my usual 9:00. Sunday Brooks went to a wrestling match at the coliseum with friends so I took the opportunity to clean house. this is when I discovered Carter's fear of the vacuum cleaner. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen. When I came through the den headed to his room, he took off and hid behind the recliner. He crawled so quickly,then a tiny head pokes out to make sure the coast was clear. I doubled over laughing. I live for those moments! Carter is busy learning how to walk. He pushes his walker all over the house and I know it's just a matter of days before he will have the confidence to take off on his own.


Another week flies by at school. This weekend I decided to get moving on Jake's room. MamMaw and Papa Brooks bought Jake's furniture (Thank you so much!), so I know I needed to get busy finishing the paint. I have been perusing "rate my space" that my pal Lynsey suggested. I put 3 rooms I liked together and Rachel and Paul offered to come paint. Yeah! This is what it looks like so far. It's a work in progress...



(Aunt Rachel)

(Uncle Paul)

(Carter helping his uncle Paul)
Carter couldn't stand to not be in the room with them. They finished all they could do about the same time we had dinner plans with our small group from church. Everybody has kids and they had a good time playing. The little redhead is Avery and the other little boy is Ray. He and Carter are just a few weeks apart.

I passed my diabetes test at the Dr. today and Jake is growing just fine. I will be having weekly visits (ugh) for the next 8 weeks until he gets here. Can you believe Thanksgiving will be here that fast?? I wish life would just slow down...just a little...I enjoy it so much!