Family Reunion/Concan

 

Back at the beginning of June we took our first trip of the Summer. We went my grandmother's family reunion in Frederickburg. We got a late start that Friday night and stopped at Ben's brothers house in Seguin for the night. The next morning we got up and finished the journey to the Reunion and ate lunch and caught up with cousins for most of the afternoon. That evening we make the rest of the trek to Concan, where we spent the next few days having a mini family reunion with my immediate cousins and Aunt and Uncle. We had a lot of fun with my nephews too, it was our first vacation with all of the kids including Caroline, and it was a success, we had a lot of fun and were not ready to leave.

These two crack me up, they are always sharing secrets. Jackson was really excited Caroline could sit next to him in James's chair. So much fun watching them grow :)

Ready for the River!

This is the Life

Family Pic in the River

Sleepy Baby, Sleepy Mommy

There are so many things I could say about this photo haha

 Milestone at ConCan she sat up and played by herself several times this weekend. Usually she lays on her belly to play. Such a big girl!

 Mmmm Yummy Rocks!

Giggling with Melissa

Chillin' with Monica

Godson giving me the evil eye because I wanted a picture of him :)

Exhausted and ready to head home.

6 Month Joy

I always knew I would have a Caroline. I feel like I have loved you and have known you forever.  I think God put you on my heart long before you were a thought or a dream to me. He knew exactly what he was doing when He gave us you. You are the perfect fit.

Oh Caroline, how did we get to your half birthday. You have been with us for 6 whole months (plus 9 months). And it has been amazing. You are so loved.

You look just like your Daddy. It's hard to look at you and not burst into tears with all the love I have for you and him. You have a sweet little grin that is him and when you really get to smiling that is your daddy's laughing smile too.

You scrunch up your nose when you are really excited about something. This is always the smile that your Daddy and I love to see the most. It is pure joy.


Some things you love: Your Daddy he's your favorite, but at a close second (no offense Benjamin) is your puppy Rollie. When you come home from school you immediately look for your furry sister. Rollie loves to lick your face and hands and feet when you first get home. It is so sweet. You love mirrors...oh goodness girl, you know you are pretty :) You and I like to make funny faces in the bathroom mirror before and after your bath. You also LOVE bath time, it is easily the best part of the day for you. You kick and squeal and laugh and your new mission is to pull out the drain stopper. You squirm your way over there like your every happiness depends on pulling the plug and watching all the water drain out. You love to snuggle in the morning, and this one is Mommy's favorite. You are so sweet when you first wake up. It's like I am seeing you for the first time all over again.

A few dislikes, you do not like being cold. We have known this from the very start. Once you are tired you do not want anyone fussing with you. You want and need a nap. You play hard and sleep hard too. Being in the car too long, you have too many things you want to see and do to be strapped down in a car seat for road trips. Can't blame you there kid. You HATE green beans. You have a skill for eating/gulping and enjoying pretty much every food I have provided for you but you draw the line at green beans (to the point of gagging). Note taken sweetheart, never again.


You are so good, you make Daddy and I scared to give you a little sister or brother some day because you have been so easy on us. Thank you for being such a blessing and teaching us about simply loving life and being in the moment. Some parents are glad to be out of the newborn stage, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Month 2 Highlights

Photo Courtesy of Lauren Claire Photography

Month 2 Highlights

-Size:  You are 11 lbs, 9 oz 23.75 inches

-Clothes: You are wearing 6 month sleepers and 6 month pants but 3 month onesies (although not for long). Your legs are long girl, and so are your feet. I am not sure what size socks you are wearing but they are definitely not newborn...they might actually be closer to 12 months.

-Diapers: You are also wearing size 1 diapers, but as soon as I run out we are moving you on up to size 2

- Skillz: You can roll from front to back, and have several times now.You are a chatterbox, especially in the morning after you've had a full nights/mornings worth of sleep, and you smile when people baby talk to you or make funny noises,

-Favorites: You love your swing, your paci when you are upset, you love your sleep, and to be snuggled with, you like tummy sleeping best, you like your play mat and your vibrating rocking chair (thanks for letting us borrow it Aunt J), and you LOVE bath time,

-Dislikes: You are not a fan of your Rock n' Play anymore (not after our 2 weeks away around Christmas time), you don't like to be swaddled now. and you aren't really a fan of your crib but you will tolerate it if you are tired enough, you hate hiccups and unfortunately you get them a bunch!

-Events: First Christmas and New Years :)