Carter

Being born as a twin has its definite advantages and disadvantages. Carter is very blessed to have a best friend every step along the way during this journey of life. The definite disadvantage is that they are constantly being asked - "Which one are you?"  He doesn't let that stop him, though. 

Carter is very quick on his feet and loves playing soccer.  He is not afraid to get close to the ball and is aggressive on the playing field.  He has played for the past 3 years and has loved it.  What could be more awesome than also having your own brother on the same team.  I love watching the two of them on the field together.

Carter loves to read.  Carter is also quite the little artist.  He can create the coolest animated characters.  He has also had me type up some of his stories that he has written. 

He loves to spend a lot of times outside.  His scooter & bike are one of his favorite things to do.  Carter also loves crossing the bars at any playground.  He won't let the blisters and calloused hands stop him.  He can even skip the bars and doesn't skip a beat.

Carter is also quite the swimmer.  From a very young age he was so daring in the water.  I almost had a few heart attacks watching him.  He definitely doesn't have any fear of the water.  He took off quickly and learned to swim at a very young age.  Now he has advanced to diving or flipping off the diving board.  I almost can't watch him each time he does it as I feel like he will hit his head on the diving board or hurt himself.

Carter is a math whiz and can add and subtract really well in his head.  His favorite subject is math and he also loves recess.

He also loves to sing and has a great voice.  Now that he can read better, I love to hear him and Parker sing in Sacrament Meeting.  They both sound so awesome together.  He loves playing guitar hero on the Wii, riding in his dad's truck, playing with friends, playing on the laptop, eating enchiladas and pizza, and watching "Narnia" or "The Best Two Years."  Carter also loves scouting and has loved den meetings and the fun activities that are involved with scouting.  He loves playing any type of card or electronic game.  He has always been a people person and loves to be around others.  Carter loves playing with his friends both from our neighborhood and from school. 
 

Carter & Parker can be the best of friends one minute and worst of enemies the next.  I love seeing them when they are having a good moment and what they will do for each other.  They truly do have a special love there, that unfortunately sometimes is hidden.  On Friday, they both lost the same upper right tooth and yesterday the same upper left tooth.  If this doesn't say they are twins, then I don't know what does!  

I am constantly amazed at how much Carter & Parker are alike yet how different they are.  Carter is always concerned about others and will asks a lot of questions.  He has a lot of fun in life and loves to be adventurous.

Carter, I love you so much and feel so honored to have you as my son.  You are such a great example to me and I can't wait to see what amazing things await you.  You will make one young lady very happy one day!