Stupid Mom Questions

If you guys don't already think I'm crazy, you will by the time you finish reading this post. I don't expect answers to these stupid questions, but it would make me feel better if a few of you would agree with me so I don't feel as stupid.


* Do they manufacture a sippy cup that is really leak proof?

* Teething tablets/drops do they really work?

* When do I need to start putting a robe on after my shower, so that he is not permanently scard for the rest of his life?

* When do I stop taking him into the women's restroom with me?

* Do they actually makes shoes that will stay on his feet longer then it takes me to put them on?

* Why do I always like the most expensive diapers?

* Why is every formula in the store on sale but mine?

* Do I really need a summer and a winter humidifier?

* Why do insurance companies make me yell?

* Why does it seem like every time I turn around I need to buy him more pajamas?

* Why do they only have the good "Bugger Suckers" at the hospital?

* How did I make it through my first 23 years of life without using at least 20 wet wipes a day?

* Why does holding a 24lb kid all day only work my arms? Why can't my abs see some results too?

* Why do strangers think that it's perfectly OK to touch my kid?

* Why do people I have never met, think that they know my kid better than me, and then proceed to give me advise that they actually think I'm going to follow?

* Will there come a day when I will be ready to go on a vacation with just my husband?

* Will I always feel like I'm going to pee my pants every time I sneeze?

* Why do I have stroller envy?



The list could go on forever. I think I will stop before I freak too many people out.

First Hair Cut

I know it doesn't look like Carter has much hair but he really does. I'm a total freak about guys and their hair cuts. I think that if guys are going to have short hair they need to maintain it. It grosses me out to see all that hair growing down their necks and over their ears. I'm the first to tell Kenny he needs a hair cut. It shouldn't come as a surprise that I already insisted that Carter get a hair cut. I'm sure some of you out there think I'm crazy, but it had to be done! Here are a couple before and after pictures. Notice in the before pictures the mini bush he has on the back of his head. Before = mini bush. Didn't like the buzzer.I know this picture is blurry but it still makes me laugh. After = STUD. Carter survived his first hair cut. With a crazy mom like me there will be many more!

Camping in Style!

Normally when we go camping we take our quads and usually end up out in the middle of nowhere. We love being away from the city and doing lots of exploring. We reserved this camping spot in Mt Charleston almost a year ago! This spot was really nice because it had hook-ups, which means we can plug the trailer in and run all of our "stuff" (air conditioner, TV, crock pot, blow dryer, cell phone chargers, baby monitor, etc) off the power box. We got up to the mountain Friday afternoon and it was oh sooo much cooler then Las Vegas. Saturday we got to sleep in and that afternoon we had some friends come up for a BBQ. We also found out that Kenny's brother Dennis is engaged! We are so happy for him and we love Kim so much. Here are some pictures of our super fun weekend.

This is our AWESOME spot! I know it doesn't look like much but there are 3 more tent sites behind us, 2 picnic tables, and a fire pit.

Kenny with Carter and Tootsie. We put Carter in his walker and made a big barricade with our lawn chairs so he couldn't get out. He had a BLAST!

Camo Carter!

Aunt Robbi and Big K eating some hamburgers. Good Times!

Our Friend TED.All of our friends that said they came to see us but really just wanted free food and to get out of the heat.These are our friends Jameson and Zoey. Carter really, really likes Zoey. I think he has a things for blonds. He really likes Diane Sawyer too.

Uncle Den and soon to be Aunt Kim chillin' with Carter.

Blog Change-Up

I decided to give our blog a little makeover. I really love the picture of our lil family at the top. . . .to bad that crazy Jordan ended up in it. I guess I will have to try and take some more family pictures.

Weekend With Aunt Jordie!

It wasn't an entire weekend, it was more like Saturday with Aunt Jordie. I went to the hospital to wait for a friend to get out of surgery. Kenny was on his way home from delivering the boat, and both granny's were out of town. I had no other option then to ask Jordan if she wanted to babysit. (J/K Jordan and Carter totally love each other) Jordan being the AWESOME aunt that she is said yes. She took a million pictures while he was at her house and even bought him new toys. What a cool aunt! Here are some pictures.

Thanks Aunt Jordie your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye Bye Boat!

We finally sold our boat. We really didn't want to sell the boat, but it was sad just seeing sit there and never get used. Seriously, it cost over a hundred bucks in gas just to take the thing out for the day! We loved the boat . . . . . just not that much. We were lucky enough to be able to take the boat out one more time before we sold it. Carter got to go for a ride and he totally loved it. One minute he was helping Kenny drive the boat, the next he was passed out! Here are a couple pictures of our beloved boat. We will miss you! P.S. if you look really close at the last picture, its me grabbing my board and getting a little air. GO ME!

Yes we are still alive!!

I'm sure all of you can tell that blogging is sooooo not my thing. I really enjoy looking at other peoples blogs but when it comes to my own I'm just too lazy. When I have a free minute blogging is not at the top of my list of things to do. I would like to say that I have rededicated myself to blogging. . . . . but that would be a lie. I can say that I will try to try harder. We have been very busy since the "poop in the pool" incident.

Carter was the ring bearer in his Aunt Jordie's Wedding! I I think they look smokin hot in their shades.

This is Carter and his new Uncle Ross!

Our happy little family!

Swimming with his dad and uncles. No poop in the pool this time.

Having fun in the water!!!

Carter and Kenny having fun on the Forth of July!

Carter chomping on his first rib bone. It felt o-so-good on his little teeth.

Carter and mom at the pancake breakfast. MMMMMM good.

Carter and Kenny with matching mohawks! I love my boys so much!

That is what the Prater Family has been up to for the last 2 months. I hope you guys have not forgotten about us.