One year ago...

One year ago today I woke up in beautiful Orange Beach and headed back to Birmingham. I was on a wonderful weekend trip with two of my friends. My stomach had been bothering me for over a week - including the ENTIRE time I was at the beach. I suspected that I may be pregnant so I took a test before I left but it was negative. As we drove in to town I decided that I would take one more pregnancy test. If it was negative I would make an appointment for the doctor - who knows, maybe I had a virus? I remember looking at the very faint positive line. My hands were trembling and my voice was shaking as I walked out into the living room. I told Adam that I thought I was pregnant. We decided that I should go get a blood test the following day just to be sure and as we all know...I was pregnant.

When I woke up that day last year, I had no idea that my life was about to change completely beginning that very evening. What a year it has been!! I now have the most wonderful 4 month old. I know I say it all the time - but I still can't get over how quickly this year has gone. Here are some pictures of my beautiful Caroline today!!




Isn't she just adorable in her little blue jeans??

Kickball

Adam is playing on a kickball team this fall. They had a game yesterday so Caroline and I went to watch and cheer him on!

Adam up to bat sporting the team uniform. They decided that jean shorts and knee socks are the way to go...


Action shot


When C wasn't watching her daddy play, she was trying to get her new teething toy into her mouth.


She enjoyed a lovely bottle in the third inning and I enjoyed sitting down!!


We got to see lots of our friends - including Jared! Anna was sick so she wasn't there. We hope that she gets better soon so she can play!!



Their team won the game. It was such a fun evening and we can't wait for next week!!

Since I'm looking back...

I also cannot believe that I was this big. Pregnancy is the strangest thing (but also the best thing).




These were also taken by Gresham Photography less than three weeks before she was born.

A quick look back...

Can you believe that Caroline was this tiny?? It's all such a blur I almost don't remember that she looked like this!! It just goes by too fast. I love the stage she's in now - she's all smiles and giggles but I did totally love the sweet newborn stage. Maybe I'll just have another one soon...(just kidding Adam!!)






All of these pictures were done by Gresham Photography. We love Brandon and Stacy!

From France to Germany...

Caroline loves her Sophie the Giraffe toy. It really is a great teething toy. Somehow, Caroline dragged Sophie against something and now she has a bit of a Hitler mustache that won't come off!! At least we'll know which Sophie is hers!!

Four Months Old!!!!

Four Months Old - September 23, 2010


Today my sweet girl is four months old!! She's one third of the way through the first year. She went to the doctor on Monday for her check up. She weighed 13 lb. 10 oz. (between 25th - 50th percentile) and was 25.5 inches long (90th percentile). Her head was 15.75 inches (50th percentile). She's one long and lean little girl. She's still wearing a size one diaper but I think she'll be moving up soon! Her clothing size is all over the place depending on brand. She does wear mostly 3 month though. She's still eating between 4-6 oz. at each feeding. The doctor gave us the go ahead to start rice cereal and other baby food but we have elected to wait. Babies should start food between 4 and 6 months. The benefits to waiting include a smaller chance for food allergies and childhood obesity. We probably won't wait until 6 months, maybe just another month or so. We are looking forward to starting her on food though!! She smiles, coos and laughs all the time. She LOVES seeing her daddy when he gets home each day!! She's a daddy's girl for sure. She is so laid back and only gets upset when she's very hungry. She still sleeps through the night a lot of nights, but lately she has been getting up once for a little bottle and a diaper change. She's been putting EVERYTHING in her mouth - including her feet!!

Happy four months Caroline!!! I love you more than you can ever know. I think that I love you more than any mother has ever loved their child. Everyday is my new favorite day with you. You have the sweetest personality and the most adorable smile. I am so blessed to be your mother and to be able to spend so much time with you. I love you very much baby girl!!!

Sweet Dreams

Caroline has just started playing with some of her toys and holding some of her "lovies." Adam and I bought this little dog stuffed animal before she was born. We both love dogs and want her to really love them too :) Last week she decided that she needed to hold "Little Daisy" every time she went to sleep. It was adorable.