The Party

Sunday we had a little family party for Caroline. It was a lot of fun and even though Caroline didn't enjoy the attention from singing "happy birthday" I think she still enjoyed the cake. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

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Happy 1st birthday baby girl! Tuesday was Caroline's birthday. John and I love to reminisce memories and thinking back to labor, delivery, the sweet time in the hospital and all the joys and changes over the last year was very special for us this week. Our lives changed forever on that day. I had no idea how much LOVE I could have for my child. Life seems more rich and full with C. There have been many tough days, sleepless nights, and overwhelmed feelings, but by God's grace with that came growth as a woman, a mom, in our marriage, the blessing of a healthy child, and many wonderful times too!

Caroline is funny. She is shy and outgoing when she feels comfortable. She is decisive and knows exactly what she wants and does not want. She is pleasant and so easy to take along and be on the go with. She is not in a hurry. She moves at her own pace when she is ready. She loves her sleep, OH how she loves to sleep. She loves music and loves to dance (even to a cell phone ringing). She is so expressive. You can always know how she is feeling by the look on her face. Caroline, we love you more than you could ever know and cannot wait to learn more about you as you continue to grow and change. We have loved celebrating your life this week!

1 year Stats:

19 lbs. 13 oz

31 in

Birthday lunch on Tuesday

Friday Favorite...on Saturday

I realize this blog is mostly dedicated to the celebration of birthdays, weddings, and babies, but that is the stage of life we are in and I love it. In just a couple days we will be celebrating the biggest birthday in our family this year. Baby girl turns 1! I cannot keep from getting sentimental looking back at pics and remembering what we were doing this weekend last year. So, while I do not like this picture of myself, I love the moment it captures.

This picture was taken one year ago today. 10 days away from my due date. Little did I know I would be in labor the next day. John had just put the car seat in our car and my friend, Erin, snapped a few pictures of us and I am so grateful she did. Our expressions say it all...carefree, nervous, clueless, and excited!

Bear with me this week as there will likely be several birthday posts to come!

Weekends: Part 2

I am so behind in my posts it is embarrassing, but better late than never I guess. So here goes another recap...


In September, we attended the most fun birthday party! It was for a 2 year old, but I think all the adults had just as much fun as the kiddos. The weather could not have been more perfect and it was a treat to get out of the city and celebrate at a farm. The birthday boy's mama happens to be incredibly talented and she designed and created the whole theme herself. The whole thing was precious. The kids could not have been happier looking at all the animals (I failed to get pictures of this), the moon walk (do people still call it that?) and taking rides in the 4-wheeler.

The birthday boy so excited!

We had to wait and put the little ones in when the big kids were finished and they loved it!

Weekends: Part 1

We have had some really fun weekends lately (minus the stomach bug sweeping through our house one weekend) and I have not blogged about any of them! I have mentioned many times how much we love going to the lake and the fall might be our favorite time to go. Cool mornings and evenings, but the days are still warm, there is football to watch when you are taking a break from the water, and the lake is pretty much empty compared to summertime.

This weekend in September was full of all those great things and wonderful friends to join us. We are very grateful for friends who graciously open their home for us to enjoy!

Friday Favorite

This is one of my all time favorite pictures. And in honor of our girls weekend starting today I had to share it. These are the most wonderful, funny, thoughtful, Jesus loving women I know. I am sure there will be many more pics to come from our weekend.

(Sorry for no other posts in the last week...catch up next week!)

Friday Favorite

The little bubble outfit C was wearing in my last post was mine when I was her age. My mom actually made it. After mom saw the picture, she sent me a picture of myself in the bubble.

Fun to look and compare similarities and differences between us at the same age. I love that C has been able to wear many of my dresses and outfits as a baby.

Here I am circa 1985

(apparently sporting a bit of a mullet haircut...hopefully, it is just the picture and not the way my hair really looked!)

Happy weekend everyone!!