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!

My Flower Child

This is my attempt at Anne Geddes type pictures.

Enjoy!