5 Months Old

Well, as usual, I am a little late in getting the monthly update on the blog. Caroline, as of November 7th, is five months old. It seems like she is growing so fast. She is beginning to sit up on her own (assisted by the boppy) which I am thrilled about. She laughs and smiles non-stop which is so much fun. She has such a sweet personality. She has started to notice if she drops a toy, and she is beginning to cry when I leave the room.

Happy Halloween

While we don't celebrate Halloween as an actual holiday, we love the opportunity to dress up and have a great time. This year we had the most fun getting Caroline dressed up. She had two outfits to wear, one courtesy of a sale at the Carter's store and the other, a cute t-shirt from her wonderful Aunt Tara.

Yeah for Baby Entertainment

Caroline loves her new jumper. Thank you Grandmama and Grandpapa!

Frank's Birthday

October 26th was Frank's 31st birthday, so to celebrate, we went to his parents' house for dinner. I am so happy to be married to the most wonderful man. Frank is the most considerate, giving, selfless man I have ever met, and I am so grateful that God has given me such an amazing man as my husband. Oh, and Caroline adores her Daddy too.

Caroline's smile just melts our hearts.

At the Pumpkin Patch

Ok Mom, I am so over this!

Caroline's First Taste of Cereal

Concentrating on the camera.

What is in my mouth?

Again, the camera.

This stuff is awesome!

And, I'm spent.

Caroline is now a cereal eating fool.

Meeting Aunt Tara, Uncle David, and Cousin Nathan for the first time

Sadly, my sister Tara had to leave for California just four days before Caroline was born. Caroline got to meet her Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin on her 4 month birthday.

Caroline really likes her cousin Nathan. He makes her smile.

Caroline's first time to see her aunt was precious. She laughed for the first time.

She had to warm up to her Uncle David, but she likes him a lot now.

Nathan brought his Nintendo DS to the house and entertained Caroline with Guitar Hero. She has never been so amused by something while on her stomach.

Caroline is 4 Months Old

I love how Caroline is hugging her teddy bear in this picture.

As of October 7th (so long ago I know), Caroline is 4 months old. This last month has been very fun. Caroline can roll over from back to front and from front to back. She has started lifting her head to up a lot more when she is on her stomach although she still doesn't like to be on her stomach. She has started sleeping closer to the 10-12 hour range at night which is awesome. At her four month doctor's visit, she weighed 13 pounds 13 ounces and was almost 25 inches long. She has started laughing and she sings to herself all the time. We have decided though that she will either be a very bad singer or the new dolphin wisperer at Sea World.

Great Grandmothers

Caroline has been so blessed to know her Great Grandmothers. She doesn't have a picture with her third Great Grandmother yet, but we'll get one.

This is my mother's mother. She is an amazing woman and thanks to everyone's prayers is now cancer free and able to enjoy her new great grand daughter.

This is Frank's mother's mother. She got to meet Caroline for the first time about a month ago. She absolutely loved her. Caroline is her only great grandchild.

Caroline Turned Over

She is much more pleasant on her back.

Here she is turned over for the first time.

Caroline's Big Girl Chair

Happy Birthday Ashley!

Ashley is another one of my friends that I have been through so many things with. We met the same time that I met Amy. Ashley and I were in the same grade in high school and went to school together. We too have experienced so many things together. We got our driver's licences in the same month and had to cart around all of our friends who were younger than us. Ashley could drive a standard which made her so cool. More than all of the memories that we share, Ashley is special to me because I have always admired her strength, her servant's spirit, and her willingness to try anything at least once. She is bold and adventurous, and I love that about her. I have never met anyone whose spiritual gift was more obvious than Ashley's. She is the most hospitable person, and she serves with grace and humility.

Ashley's husband Travis is in the Airforce and hopefully on his way home this week from his deployment. We are praying for a safe return.

Ashley, I hope that you know how special you are. I celebrate your life today. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Amy!

Today is my friend Amy's birthday, and I want to celebrate her. Amy and I have been through a lot together in the 11 years that we have been friends. God has allowed us to experience some of life's greatest thrills and sorrows. We met at a youth retreat and by the end of the weekend were both hopeful to begin a new friendship. Amy and I have been through so much together. She has watched me make stupid choices, and she has loved me through every moment. I haven't ever really watched her make stupid choices (she is very wise) but I have loved her though difficult times. Amy and I have celebrated ten of each others birthdays, first cars, first and only boyfriends, high school graduation, college graduation, engagement, marriage, and most recently children. I was so blessed to be at the hospital within hours of both Elena and Evan's births. Amy was also with me when Caroline was born. She shared in our joy and documented the whole event with her camera skills.

All in all, our friendship has blessed me beyond words. I don't know that there are very many people who have been blessed with a friendship like ours. Amy I love you, and I celebrate your life today. Happy Birthday!

Caroline is 3 Months Old

Well as of September 7, Caroline is 3 months old. She is so adorable right now. She smiles when I get her out of her crib in the morning. She loves to smile when I change her diaper, as if to say how appreciative she is. She is sleeping 8 hours at night now, but she still naps all day. She hardly ever cries and if she does, it is so that I know she is ready for bed. She is oddly like me in her desire to sleep a lot. She is holding her head up really well now, and we think she is on the verge of discovering her feet. Her hands have been a toy for over a month now. She loves to talk to herself. In the morning, I hear her on the monitor having a conversation with her mobile. She also loves to talk to the bees that spin around the top of her swing. All in all, she is wonderful. We love her so much. These are some of her 3 month pictures with her teddy bear.

Our Little Animal

Caroline loves her floor gym.

Thank you Aunt Anna and Uncle Will!