Caroline is ONE!

Sweet Caroline,

You are one!  This year has flown by.  We have loved every second you have been with us!  You are the sweetest baby girl.  You are super laid back.  From day 1, you have just gone with the flow of our crazy family.  You have eaten countless meals(bottles) while driving down the road or sitting in carline.  I am so thankful for your laid back personality!

You took your first steps a few weeks before your birthday.  You have been one for almost two weeks and you are walking a lot!  Not full time, but more than either of your brothers were at this point ;)  You have 5 teeth and more coming in!  So far, you haven't complained much about teething.

At your 1 year check-up, you weighed 20lbs. 13oz (44%), you were 31 inches tall, which is 94%!  You are a tall, skinny girl! :)  You were a very big girl at your check-up.  You cried for about a minute when you got your two shots.  

A few other tid-bits about your one year old self: 

• You are in size 3 diapers
• You are wearing 12-18 month clothing.  18 months if it is a one piece!
• Size 4 shoes
• You can say mama, dada, bubba, bye-bye, peep-eye, peek-a-boo(pee-boo),
• You HATE bath time.  I bathed you the sink the other day and you didn't cry, so I think that will be our new bath tub for a while... 
• You are moving for 2 naps to one this week.  Although, yesterday you took two ;)
• You are on whole milk.  At first you would one drink it if we warmed it up a bit, but you are getting used to it being cold.
• No more baby food for you.  You love real food!  You are a good eater and I am praying you stay that way!  
• You still get a bottle in the morning and at night.  I think the morning bottle will be the hardest to drop.
• Unless you are in the car, you can't go to sleep without your paci!  You only get it when you sleep.  When I get you out of bed, you take it out of your mouth and throw it in the bed.  You used to say bye-bye and wave. :)
• You love to dance.  When you hear music, you immediately start dancing.  I'm counting down the days I get to sign you up for ballet!
• You are into everything.  So far, you haven't been a climber like Harry, but there's still time!  
• You are one tough cookie.  I have a feeling you will be putting your brothers in their place very soon ;)

We love you so much Caroline!  Happy Birthday sweet girl!

San Fran Day 2

We started our first full day with a trip to Muirwoods.  

Biggest clover I have ever seen!

It was pretty chilly for this Mississippi girl.  We started out with coffee and hot chocolate!  We also had our first experience with being "green" in California.  They did not have lids or straws for your drinks. I am sure this cuts down on litter too.  The cashier boy was just a tad bit rude about it...

Anyway, the trees were HUGE!  Everything was so green.  We just leisurely walked the trail for a while...

After walking the trail for a bit, we came to a sign that gave directions to two different trails.  We decided to do the LONG trail that supposedly had an ocean view.  We passed a man who warned us to turn around.  He said the way we were going was basically a giant staircase for MILES.  We thanked him and kept walking.  

We rounded the corner, and saw what he was talking about.  We thought, you only live once right?  How often are we in San Fran?  It can't be that bad... Right?  WRONG!  We hiked up hill for MILES!  

The picture doesn't do it justice.  It was tough.  I was kind of excited for a chance to work some of the baby weight though ;)

While the view at the top was pretty, we never saw the ocean :(  We did see some unusual flowers though!  

Finally back to the bottom of the mountain!

 After we finally found our way back to the bottom, we browsed the gift shop.  I REALLY wanted to buy this bowl made from the wood of a redwood tree, buuuuut the one I picked out was about $400!  I'll take a $6 coaster thanks ;)

We ate lunch at Bar Bocce in Sausalito.  Gorgeous view!

Over all a fun day!  We headed back to the hotel to get ready for the welcome dinner at the Exploratorium!

 Fun night at DELICIOUS chocolate dessert!

Caroline is 6 Months!

Our little princess turned 6 months June 12!  She is growing up SO fast!

Her 6 months stats: Height 27 1/4in. (92%)

Weight 17.1lbs (76%)

Head Circumference 44%

I am so enjoying you at 6 months sweet Caroline!  A few milestones:  

• You are starting to sit up on your own.  You still topple over after a while, But we are working on it.  I tried to put it off as long as I could ;)
•   You can roll over from your back to your stomach.  Getting close to rolling over from stomach to back.
• You are cutting two bottom teeth.  Hopefully they will pop through soon!  You are a trooper and still as happy can be!
• You just started solid food.  You LOVED the first jar of Sweet Potatoes.  I decided to make your food after that.  I bought a fancy baby food maker and everything.  You refused to eat the fresh sweet potatoes for the first few days, but you finally gave in and ate all your sweet potatoes and carrots today!  Tomorrow you try avocado!  
• You are out growing your clothes SO fast!  Definitely in 6-9 month clothes now.  
• You are quickly out growing your size 2 diapers.  Especially huggies brand!
• You can "say" bubba and mama.  No one could ever convince Parker you are not talking to him!

• You are sleeping through the night and still taking 2-3 naps a day.
• You have crazy curly hair!  It's so cute.  I hope you keep it!  Just in case you don't, I am taking lots of pictures of it!  :) 
• You love to play in the baby einstein and anything that rattles! 
• You are VERY loved by your big brothers!  They can't walk past you without kissing, hugging, or tugging on you.  Harry usually tugs. :)  
• You love to squeal.  Of course, we think it is so cute.  Not sure what other people think when we are in public ;)  Parker will squeal back.  Sometimes it's like a little conversation.

You are SO loved sweet girl!  Happy 6 months!  

San Fran Day 1!

We had a great time in San Francisco!  I am so proud of Britt for EARNING this trip for us.  He worked VERY hard all year, and it paid off!  Also, a big thank you to my parents for keeping all three kids while we were gone!

We left April 8, but let's start with the day before.  Britt and I spent several hours shopping for clothes and shoes to wear!  Neither of us had packed a single thing!  It was a late night... We left the house around 6:45 for the airport.

After some sitting, waiting, and some extremely rude and lazy airport restaurant workers, our plane took off and we were San Fran bound!

Our first plane was EXTREMELY small.  I was freaking out for a bit.  We made it safely to San Francisco though!  We had a slight hiccup when we arrived.  Britt's luggage got pushed back a plane or two.  Thankfully it arrived later that evening.

We stayed at the Fairmont.  It was a beautiful hotel!

Our view.

We checked in and got my bags settled in the room, and headed down(and I do mean DOWN) to Fisherman's Warf.  The hills were serious!  I was wearing boots with NO traction.  I probably looked like a granny creeping down the hills :)

I loved just walking around and seeing the different architecture and people.  The people are definitely different in California! ;)  We walked along the bay, did a little shopping at Ghirardelli, and ate dinner at a restaurant called Fog Harbor.  

My first impression of San Francisco was not the best.  I couldn't believe the number of homeless people we passed.  Especially on the bus ride to the hotel.  It is a beautiful city though.  I loved being able to explore and see new things!

Ghirardelli Factory!

Making the good stuff!