Shopped Til She Dropped

Yesterday began with a first! A shopping trip. Caroline, Mommy, and I made our first all girls outing to Monroe. We were on a tight schedule so we had to make the most of our time. Caroline and I sacrificed our perusing around Target so Mommy could power shop. We stayed in the car and snoozed! After Target was shopped, we had lunch at our flavorite place, McAlister's. TJ Maxx is right beside McAlister's and well... it was just natural to dash in for a quick peep at the sales while we we were so close. Let's just say that Caroline made out like a bandit and next year she will be THE best dressed babe on Windy Hills!

We were so pooped from the shopping trip yesterday that we took it easy this morning. Caroline and I got our rocking in while Mommy took a quick walk around the neighborhood. For lunch, Mommy and Caroline went to Mimi and Papaw's house and had a yummy lunch. Caroline took Mommy home this afternoon and I'm sure both gals will sleep soundly tonight! (crossing fingers)



Pretty in Pink

Got Milk?

Milkdrunk...again!

Each day that passes, brings another smile or a new sound from Caroline. I'm so amazed at her - I can sit and watch her for hours...or as long as Mommy lets me! Some 'experts' say you can't spoil a baby, others say, oh yes you can. Personally, I think the jury is still out on that subject!
Mommy sent me some pictures today and I just had to laugh out loud! I've seen Caroline's milkdrunk look before. Every time I see it, I think of Otis Campbell on The Andy Griffith Show.

The other photo is Caroline napping in her big girl bed. Up until now, she has slept in her cribblett in Mommy and Daddy's room. She looks sooo tiny in that great big bed!

Father's Day

Today was a  memorable day for two reasons. It was Daddy's first Father's Day with Caroline and Caroline made her very first trip to church with Mommy and Daddy! Mommy said it felt like it took all morning to get herself ready then Caroline fed and ready and get to church on time. After services were over and lunch was done, it was recliner time with Caroline and Daddy!

LazyBoy Daze

Caroline and I have such a good time rocking each other in Daddy's recliner. It's just the right size for us two gals to rock the day away! We've used it so much that it has developed a squeek.  It seems to put us to sleep faster now! Funny though, Caroline always senses when the squeek stops. She gives me a little one eyed peek as if to say "Ahhh,' scuse me, you really think I'm asleep?"

1 Mo=10lb1oz/22in

After a brief wait at the doctor's office, Caroline took Mommy and me to the back so we could watch her get weighed and measured. The nurse was very nice and reported that Caroline weighs 10 lbs. and 1 oz. and she is 22 inches long! Mommy and I looked at each other with astonishment! We couldn't believe our ears! I thought on the way to the office that Caroline would be several ounces heavier but never ten pounds! The doctor checked her over and said she is doing great!! Caroline was a little trooper - she slept the entire time!   

Table For Two Please

ZZZzzzzzzzzz....

It’s been a day or two since I’ve blogged about Caroline so I thought I’d catch you up a little. Caroline is absolutely wonderful! She’s working very closely with Mommy and Daddy on a sleeping schedule that is agreeable to everyone. Hopefully it won’t be too long before Mommy and Daddy can convince little Thumbelina that nights are for sleeping! Last Saturday, Caroline’s little belly button finally peeked through so it won’t be long before she christens the bathroom as well as her parents with Johnson & Johnson's and bathwater! Caroline is getting out and enjoying some fresh air a little more each week. Yesterday she went on an outing with her friend Jack and his Mommy. Today, Caroline had her first lunch date with Mason, another very good friend. Mommy sent me a picture to document the day and from the looks of the picture… I hope their lunch went better than their conversation!!

Facetime with Caroline

We had a good time this weekend with Caroline. Saturday we laid around for the morning but had to get cleaned up and dressed for the afternoon visitors. Mimi, Papaw, and cousin Livi came by on their way home. Livi kissed Caroline and talked to her for a minute then went on to other things. Pop also ran by on his way home from the land. Then Papaw Mark and Nan dropped in on their way to the movies! Caroline enjoyed her visitors although I'm not sure she knew that we were all there! Sunday was picture day for Caroline and family. Mommy had all sorts of clothes and blankets out for Caroline to pose in for her first pictures. Mommy said Caroline did a great job but the shoot had to end when she became tired and a little fussy. I got a call later in the afternoon from Mommy and after a few tries, we figured out how to work Facetime on our iPhones. Caroline was napping but it was still fun to watch her! It's hard to believe she will be four weeks old Wednesday!



Sleepy Smurf

I went to Windy Hills yesterday to see the Bartons, mainly the Barton baby! Each time I see Caroline, I'm amazed at how much she has changed. She is beginning to fill out in her face a little more and I think there are dimples hiding in those little cheeks. Her arms are plumping up yet they are still long and lean. And her legs are just adorable. She loves to get a massage and will hold her legs out for you to rub and keep them stiff as she can, which often time causes a little air leakage in her diaper region. ( I'm sure she'll appreciate me telling that years from now!) Her eyes are open much more and actually appear a lighter blue than before. Caroline makes a variety of faces while she is asleep and it's SO much fun to watch her. One minute she looks like she'll tune up to cry then, all of a sudden she'll give you an open mouth gummy grin. Speaking of grins, she grinned today and was wide awake! No kidding! Truthfully, she could have been grinning because I left my makeup case at home and I don't think Caroline has seen me but once or twice without my spackle and paint on!!

This afternoon while Mommy went and got her hair did, Caroline got to keep me. As you can tell from the pictures, she got bored with me very quickly!

Sweet Cheeks

Caroline has changed so much in her three short weeks! Seems everyday she acquires a new expression or makes a different sound. These are two of my favorite looks that Caroline has learned. She appears deep in thought... pondering... next meal, nap, new diaper, next outfit...hmm, bow or no bow??

Sweet Shots

Even though it was sweltering Saturday, we ran a few errands just to get out of the house for a while. Caroline and I sat in the car while Mommy went into Penney's to see what Weekly Door Buster deals were going on.  Caroline slept most of the time but woke up long enough to pose in her new sunglasses that Mommy bought for her! Those uv rays are hard on a gal's eyes and we must have good vision, 20/20 at least so we can spot all the sale stickers!

After a hot sticky outing, Caroline got her Saturday bath. She did so good and was very still while Mommy soaped her up and rubbed her down. I think she's gonna love bath time! After she got good and dry and all warmed up, Mommy put Caroline  in her vibrating bouncy seat for a few minutes of winding down time... made me sleepy just watching her yawn. 

Nother Busy Day

Enough chatter, I'm tired.

What was originally planned to be a PJ Day, turned into AB Day...another busy day. Mommy's students went to the park for their last day of school sooooo, Mommy went to visit with them for a bit. Instead of doing the laundry like we should have, Caroline and I made our roost in Daddy's recliner and didn't move til Mommy returned, boy that was fun. After a quick lunch, we did a load of laundry then piled up for a short nap. Wasn't long after we woke up that a friend from church brought over dinner and stayed for a visit. Caroline couldn't keep her eyes open any longer so she drifted off to sleep again while the grown ups were talking.





BFF Chloe Comes To Visit

Last Sunday, Chloe brought her mom Natalie, and her grandmother Granbec, to see Caroline. We had the best time visiting, eating, and catching up. Caroline wasn't very social but she did pose for a few pictures with her BFF Chloe! We thank you Granbec for the goodie basket and the pumpkin bread, it was deeelicious! (and it's also gone!) Hope to visit with you again very soon!

Caroline Weighs In

This morning after I got to work, Mommy sent me the cutest picture of Caroline. The caption was, " I partied all night and now I'm pooped!"

Mommy also gave me some good news to share... our Sweet Baby Gurl has gained back up to her birth weight which is 8 lbs. and 1 oz. I'm so proud of all of the Windy Hills Lane Gang! Mommy for sticking with the program and doing a fantastic job, Daddy for being so supportive and encouraging, and Caroline... well, just for being sweet little Caroline!