Carter is exactly one week old this minute! We have had a fantastic week with him. He is just the cutest! He loves to be snuggled, and he is doing pretty good of getting the hang of feeding and us in general. He is also pretty alert for a new born. He will stay up for an hour or two a few times a day with just the biggest eyes trying to take everything in. He does well at sleeping in his crib, but he s having his diaper changed. He usually only cries if he is hungry or if we change his diaper. We'll see how long that last. ;-)

We are just so thankful that he came into our lives healthy and strong. It's so amazing that he is finally here and we are loving every minute of it!

Here are some of his latest photos. Carter is will my very first college roommate and friend, Amy. Then he is sleeping with Grandpa Habel.

Christina's best friend Cecilia stopped by for a minute since she was in town. He found his thumb really good. We wonder if that trait will last.

Mike's brother-in-law Steve who didn't want to hold a baby, but is doing pretty good. Then there is Christina's Aunt Cindy who's excited to have another great-nephew.