HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!!

Dear Caroline,

Mommy can't believe you are ONE today!! You entered the world on July 7th, 2008 weighing 6 pounds 14 oz, a day that I will never forget. The first few months were very sleepless in our house, but everyone kept telling me to "enjoy the time while you are small, it will go by too fast". I must say it went by way faster than I can ever imagine. You have made so many accomplishments your first year. You learned to smile, roll over all different ways, sit up, scoot everywhere, crawl and now you are finally starting to walk. You have six teeth and I have to admit you were a very good girl with those teeth coming in. You are talking so much and trying to repeat so many things that mommy and daddy say!!! Your favorite phrase is "wats at", which we think you mean "what's that" because you always point to whatever it is when you say it. You are getting into everything. I love spending all day with you getting to see you laugh and play as you explore all the new things around you. You have brought us so many smile and happiness and of course worries and some fears this first year. I will always pray that God will keep you healthy and safe for many years, Caroline. Happy Birthday Caroline and many more to follow. You are my world and I love you to the moon and back :)

Love,

Mommy

36-week belly pics

I had my 36-week check up yesterday and everything is looking great. Corbin is getting bigger everyday. My doctor said he only needed one more week and labor could start anytime and he would be comfortable with that :) So, the countdown is officially on.

Fun afternoon swimming!!

I was still getting used to the water, it was chilly!!
Caroline relaxing on the way home after swimming.

We went to my brother-in-law's parents house on Friday afternoon swimming. Caroline LOVES the water. I wish I would of gotten some pictures of her jumping off the edge. David would stand her up on the edge and she would jump to him. She has zero fear of water, which is good and bad. I think she will start swimming lessons in the spring for sure.

Some random 11-month pics!!

Here are a couple of 11-month pictures that I wanted to post. Caroline and I were headed out to go shopping one afternoon. The only way I can remotely get her to sit still is hand her a book. I can't believe these are the last pictures of your 11th month. I am still trying to soak in that you will be ONE on Tuesday, gasp!!!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe July 4th!!

Lots of time at Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jason's!!

I love my Aunt Sarah so much!!

I think Caroline wore Roxy out, she loves that dog.

This is my daddy's serious face, it seriously amazes me how much she looks like David.

She will only use her walker while she is outside, she will throw a fit if we put her in it inside.

Loving on Uncle Jason

Pointing to Elmo's nose, she is obesses with everything and everyone's nose.

Sorry, I had to do a pit picture Uncle Jason, but I love this one and it shows Caroline's top teeth :)

Caroline took a mini-vacation to her Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jason's last week. David and I took Caroline to stay the night last Saturday night and we didn't pick Caroline up until Tuesday night. None of us expected her to stay that long. But, Sarah is on a vacation from school and each time we talked, she asked if she could keep Caroline a little longer. I didn't argue one bit, since I am very uncomfortable in this part of my pregnancy and David and I got a ton of stuff done without being on a nap schedule, etc. We MISSED her so much, but it helped to know that she was having an absolute blast with Uncle Jason and Aunt Sarah. I think she eats and sleeps better for my sister. Jason and Sarah you will never know how much David and I appreciate you taking care of our sweet Caroline. I enjoyed the rest and getting some things caught up. Caroline is very lucky to have such a wonderful aunt and uncle in her life. I was teasing my sister, but it is probably going to be so true, when Caroline is older, she is going to call her constantly wanting to go over and have a sleepover. Caroline truly loves them so much already and that will only grow day by day :)

Old Mill Photo Shoot

Caroline won the "sweet faces" contest several months ago and we did her photo shoot last month. Poor baby, had a tummy virus that morning, but was still such a happy little girl :) Shannon Treadway did the pictures and she did such a wonderful job with Caroline. I can't wait for her to do Corbin's newborn pictures. I couldn't resist, I have to put them all on here. There is one family photo (which I wasn't prepared for that morning). I did some cropping Shannon because I was showing lots of leg :)

HAPPY 1ST FATHER'S DAY!!

I want to wish David a wonderful 1st Father's Day!! He is the BEST daddy in the world to Caroline!!! They have had a wonderful first year together and many more fun memories to come. I found this song and I thought it would be perfect for the slideshow. It is by Natalie Grant: "Always Be Your Baby" I have pasted the lyrics below, I think it is a beautiful song:
You were my first love
Always there for me
You taught me how to walk and how to dream
God gave me your eyes
But it was you who showed me how to see
Now I can stand on my own
But I know you'll never let go
I'll always be your baby
No matter how the years fly by
The way you loved me
Made me who I am in this world
I'm a woman now
Not a little girl
Wherever this life takes me
I'll always be your baby
You are my hero
And that will never change
You still can dry my tears with just your smile
The one I've leaned on
From my first steps
To walking down the aisle
Now there's another man in my life
But I know by the look in your eyes
I'll always be your baby
No matter how the years fly by
The way you loved me
Made me who I am in this world
I'm a woman now
Not a little girl
Wherever this life takes me
I'll always be your baby
Your faith, your love and all that you believe
Have come to be the strongest part of me
And I will always be your baby
No matter how the years fly by
The way you loved me
Made me who I am in this world
I'm a woman now
Not a little girl
Wherever this life takes me
I'll always be your baby


Father's Day is going to be so much special to me now that I get to see David spend it with our beautiful children year after year. I miss my DADDY so much. I can't believe this is the 5th year without celebrating Father's Day with my dad. I know he is looking down on us with a big SMILE!!

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Almost 34 week belly shot!!

Here are Corbin's almost 34 weeks belly shot, I will be 34 weeks on Monday. Whew, this belly is so big!! He is a puncher and a kicker, but I LOVE it!!

I LOVE my baby girl!!

I love all of Caroline's different faces, she is constantly cracking me up!!
Pointing to daddy!!

Probaby try to see if I have my earrings on yet.

Caroline is going to be one in a few weeks and it kind of makes me sad how fast this first year has gone by!! I just can't believe I will have two babies to love with all my heart VERY soon. Here are some sweet pictures of my sweet Caroline that David took as we were leaving for Luke's party.

Hammock Time!!

Aunt Sarah came over to help us with some craft projects yesterday!! After, all our hard work we decided to relax in the hammock for awhile. We got Corbin's curtains finished and Caroline's birthday banner finished!!

Happy 1st Birthday Luke!!

Birthday boy Luke with his mommy and daddy.
Caroline and Gabe playing a game.

Caroline found a ball to match her hair bow :)

She loves balls, Caroline finally said "ball" a few days ago :)

Caroline and Joslin (one of my very best friends from high school)

We went to Luke Thomas' 1st birthday at Oggles-n-Goggles, it was so much fun!! Caroline had so much fun playing with all the toys and playing games. Thanks for the invite Luke!!

Pool Time fun!!

Can't figure out who is having more fun Caroline or the pups.

Trying to give Lacey kisses.

Caroline decided not to take a nap yesterday afternoon, so after dinner, David and I decided to put her in the pool on the deck. She had so much fun. Not to mention that Katie and Lacey loved it. It has been way too hot for Caroline and I to go to the pool during the day, so right after dinner is perfect because there is no sun on our deck.

Corbin update!!

I went to the doctor on Tuesday for my 33-week checkup. I knew Corbin was really low and the doctor confirmed that. We are going for an ultrasound this Monday, so hopefully I will have some pictures of our sweet boy. Dr. Harrison's goal is to get me about 3 to 4 more weeks if Corbin will wait that long. I don't think he is going to stay put until my due date. So, everyone please pray that he makes it to full term. I am trying to rest as much as possible, but sometimes it is impossible with his big sister keeping me so busy!!

Tucker turned ONE!!

All of Caroline's sweet friends are turning one or two, we are having so much fun going to all the birthday parties. Here are some pictures from Tucker's birthday party. It was so much fun. They hosted it at their neighborhood pool. Caroline just played in the kiddie pool. Daddy was still out of town for a golf tournament and mommy will not fit in a swimsuit right now :)

Ceci turns ONE!!

Ceci was ready to get down and play!!

Sarah had everything decorated so cute!!

Ceci trying to give Caroline kisses.

Ceci loved her gigantic cupcake.

We went to Ceci's birthday a couple of weekends ago. I left my camera at home, but my sister sent these to me. Ceci is Sarah and Jason's goddaughter. I can't wait for her and Caroline to be great friends.

Thanks for my beach ball Tucker!!

Trying to pick that big beach ball up.

Okay, I gotta now.

So excited!!

We went to Tucker's birthday party this past Sunday and Caroline got a beach ball as a party favor. She is now all ready for her beach themed party coming soon!!

Obesssion with the trash can!!

Mommy, I just want to see what is inside.
Giving me the look that says "I know I am not supposed to play with this."

Yes, Caroline is shirtless because we just got finished with dinner and it can be very messy!!

Caroline has an obsession with the trash can. We for sure have to keep it emptied regularly. She will lift the lid and start pulling stuff out, then it catches her fingers. We then have a meltdown because her hands are stuck. She finds something new everyday to get into, talk about keeping Mommy so busy all day.

Early Birthday Present for Miss Caroline!!

Wow, this is something new!!

Checking it out!!

I really think this is all mine :)

Lacey, don't even think about getting in my chair.

I LOVE it!!

I am amazed at how big she looks in this picture.

We decided to move it onto the carpet until she decided not to come head first out of it!!



I ordered this chair for Caroline's Birthday. But, when it came in I couldn't resist, I gave her an early birthday present. She LOVES it!!

Fun playdate with Graham!!

Graham was cracking me up playing the alligator piano, he loved it!!

Graham's mommy (Stephanie) hosted a baby shower for a good friend, so we let Graham and Caroline have a playdate this past Saturday. They both had so much fun together!! It is amazing to see how much more interactive they are each time they play together!! Graham and Caroline both were suffering with runny noses, watery eyes, etc., but they didn't stop them from playing their little hearts out :) Enjoy these sweet pictures. Stephanie, we have to save these for their wedding slideshow!!

Trying to attempt a picture is a challenge these days :)

I always try to get a picture of Caroline on her actual monthly birthday, well as you can see I had to distract her with a shoe, just to get three quick shots. Funny girl!!