Happy New Year Errybody

Bringing in the New
Year in style, baby!

Has this year has flown by or what? I've spent the last hour or more looking at pictures and organizing them. It's taken me way too long to do this because I can't help but stop on each one and recall the day and what we were doing in the picture.

Our Sweet Caroline has matured into a funny little girl, she's no longer my cuddly arm buddy but she does give the best hugs and kisses in the kingdom! She is comical, loving, and independent. Matter of fact, she's so independent that she somehow got herself out of her bed this morning! Mommy woke up to Caroline saying, "Daddy's lotion." She's not sure how, when, or what time Caroline got out of bed but Caroline woke her up holding Daddy's lotion! Mommy checked Caroline over and she was fine!! (Thank goodness!) I'm thinking a bed will be lowered tonight!

As I reflect back on the year, I have so much to be thankful for. Looking forward to the New Year, I get to add another great blessing, our baby Ben. I feel bad that I haven't given him the same blog time as did for Caroline... I promise to do better in 2013! God bless and best wishes to everyone for a happy, healthy New Year!
Please see the new video at the top left, Jabber Bath!

Oh Christmas Twee ...

What a wonderful Christmas we had with Caroline this year. The weather outside was cold, rainy, and a wintry mix was on the way. Inside, spirits were high and Caroline was in rare form. We arrived to a house filled with the aroma of Daddy cooking a bigger breakfast than Shoney's! We were treated to waffles, homemade biscuits, sausage, bacon, and my fav...apple butter! I ate way too much as I watched Caroline wrangle a waffle with her fork! I was dee-lish!
When it was time to open gifts, Caroline was Santa's little helper. She passed out gifts and assisted the recipient in opening them! After the cleanup, Mommy and I saw Caroline walk over to her new kitchenette  and put a cup under the faucet. She pretended to fill it with water then she took a chug as if it were full of Evian! We looked at each other with eyes wide and said, "Did you see that?"
Everyone was full and drowsy which was such a nice way to spend the afternoon.....on the sofa and in our recliners! It was a great day!
A few days after Christmas, Mommy and Daddy took the tree down while Caroline was napping. Mommy said when Caroline came into the living room, she looked around with a bit of confusion. SOME body done stold her Trissmas twee! Guess the strewing of the newspaper was pay back for the missing tree! That'll teach'em, huh?

Christmas is Coming!!

It's officially Christmas! Caroline saw Santa last night at the Country Club! He was there to make sure all the children had their list sent in so the elves could pack his bag with the right toys. Caroline sat in Santa's lap for a bit and Santa gave her a farm animal puzzle complete with sound. I think the best part of the night was playing with Jack and the other kids that were waiting to see Santa. I'll get the pictures from Mommy and post them soon. They are pretty cute!

We had a good day today at Windy Hills! We played beauty shop and Caroline got piggy tails. She wore them til nap time then they came down! Papaw and Granny came for a visit and brought her a coloring book with a special mess proof marker. When Caroline saw the marker and book...visiting hours ended. She really, REALLY likes her colors!!  

 

A Little Under the Weather

Caroline likes to empty
her toy bin and play inside it!

Nom, nom, nom...lovin' her
kone on the kob!

Taking meds like a trooper!

Caroline woke up this morning with a nasty little cough so Mommy quickly made an appointment for a visit to the doctor. After a thorough check up, Caroline was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. The doc sent Caroline home with a few prescriptions to knock out the old croupy cough. Later in the evening, reports came in saying although Caroline felt yucky, she was very good and felt well enough to play a bit and watch her favorite cartoons! Get well soon Caroline...Santa is coming!