It's Friday - I'm in love

Week 20. She has not napped today, so pictures were not really on her list of things to do today. She really needs a good nap, momma really needs a good nap. Night before last she slept in her crib for the first time overnight. I am that paranoid momma who has the angle care monitor and so far, it has not gone off. It has a pad that goes under the mattress and it will set off an alarm if she goes 20 seconds without moving (breathing). The only time it went off was when I picked her up and took her in the living room to nurse her and forgot to turn it off. About the time I got to the living room it started beeping. Oops. Anyway. She loves her bed. She has slept wonderfully the past couple of nights! Now, if it only worked that great during the day! I am learning that she is very much a creature of habit, and if we break that routine, then she is kind of done. We ran around a little this morning and it just threw her off. Anyway. She is also rolling. She has started staying on her belly and trying to scoot where she wants to go. She scoots backwards though! She gets a little frustrated. Keeping her on a blanket is just about impossible!

5 Little M&M's

Sean's mom got all her grandkids an m&m shirt. So, we tried to take a picture with all of them! Sean taped parts of it, and it was pretty funny. 5 kids, ages 3 months, 15 months, 2 and a half, eight, and twelve. There was no way everyone was looking at the camera at the same time, and someone was usually crying or something. We had to break to chase some ducks, and Carolina had to nurse in the middle of it! Fun stuff!



I love how she is looking down, like she didn't realize she went in the water!

It's Friday - I'm in love

Week 19. We have had quite the busy day. She had her 4 month check up and shots. She really handles shots well. She may be a little fussy this evening, but no fever! She weighs 19 lbs. 2 oz. and is 27 inches long. She was off the curve on both!! Big girl! she is rolling over both ways now and you cannot keep her on her blanket when she plays. I see a lot of baby-proofing in our future!

Minnesota in July

Garrett decided he could ride a bike. Carolina went to Minnesota for the first time. Gracie ran her 2nd 5K. We had a relaxing time with family we don't get to see often enough. The weather was amazing. Good times.

Wordless Wednesday - Projects

I don't know if there are words for this picture!

Carolina's Baptism

When we went to Minnesota this month we decided to have Carolina Baptized at the church Sean grew up in. I grew up Baptist so I really had no clue what to expect. It really was a sweet service that was a lot like baby dedication. Sean's brother and his wife are Carolina's Godparents, so it was a neat service with his family.
Aaron and Kelly - her Godparents

Carolina wore *the dress* again. This dress was made over 90 years ago for her Great Grandma Mabel. It was made by Grandma Mabel's aunt Maggie. Grandma Mabel, Grandma Maureen, and Sean had all worn this baptismal dress.

It's Friday - I'm in love

Week 18. She is 4 months old now! It is going by fast! She is a big drool monster. She is getting much more coordinated with grabbing things also. Everything goes straight into her mouth. She watches everyone now, especially our dog. As I have said before, the dog sniff and tries to get a good lick in every once in a while, now Carolina tries to grab the dog. Barbie doesn't quite know what to think about that. Her sleeping has not been that great this week. I think she is just really off schedule because of all the traveling we have been doing. She is taking a great afternoon nap though. Problem is, I am so tired from getting up several times during the night that I am napping with her instead of getting things done! We are going to have to put the bumbo up. I used it for these pics, but I was right there. She will arch her back and straighten her legs and throw her head back. She thinks it is funny! She loves to be upside down, but I am scared she is going to pop right out of it!

I am still here!

Here are the week 16 pics. We were in Minnesota so these two weeks didn't get posted.
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Week 17. She is such a big girl! We drove to Minnesota, and she did great! 13 hours in a car! We drive at night and the kids sleep. She was no exception. We waited a little longer and closer to the time she goes to sleep (around 10:00) and she slept. She woke up about 5:00 to nurse when I had stopped for gas. Then she went back to sleep. She woke up when we stopped to grab breakfast, and she nursed. She talked to the kids for a while and went back to sleep. We were debating flying or driving and I think driving is the way to go. She did great. I don't think she would have done as well if we had drove during the day, but the big kids don't do as well when we drive during the day! ha!



sorry for the blurry pics. They don't look blurry on my computer, but when I post them, they look blurry. Who knows!

A Day of Blog Silence to Remember...

Wordless Wednesday - My Sweet Boy

still cannot fake smile! :)

Sweet Sisters

We spent last weekend in Bentonville. It was the state tournament for Grace's softball team. It was Carolina's first stay in a hotel. I did not take one picture. Sean did. With his iphone. So I will just share some sweet pictures of the two of them playing the other day. Oh, and another one of the puppy who is sneaking in another sniff of the baby. Grace's team. Not so hot at state, but better than last year. Carolina, froze in the hotel room and did not sleep that much. Garrett had a blast with tv and the pool, and Dairy Queen. twice.

It's Friday - I'm in love

Week 15. I am of the opinion that Carolina should always wear blue. It makes her eyes stand out! I ordered her cute outfit and bow from Sarah and I love it because it is big enough that I think this winter I can put a long sleeve onesie and jeans with it and she can wear it as a shirt! Barbie is very fascinated with Carolina. She sniffs her every chance she gets, and tries to get a good lick in also. She snuck up and sniffed while I was taking a picture!

Morning Routine - 3 months

I just wanted to post this mainly for myself. She has changed so much in 3 short months and I don't want to forget this stuff!
First of all, I am so blessed when it comes to sleeping. She goes down around 10:30. She wakes up around 3:30/4:00 and nurses and goes right back to sleep. She wakes up again around 6:30 and nurses and goes right back to sleep. She usually wakes up one more time to nurse before getting up for the morning around 10:00.

She likes to lay on her little play mat for a while and talk to the butterflies.

Then we change the diaper and get dressed for the day.

She likes to go outside and sit in the hammock for a little while. It is so hot now that we really can't
do this for very long. Barbie likes to come out with us and sunbathe.


Then we usually play for a little while. This morning I put her in her bed to play because I was vacuuming her room. We usually lay on the floor and she kicks her feet and chews on a toy until I put her on her tummy. She is not a big fan of tummy time so she will just fuss at me then roll over!

After all this fun she wants to nurse again and it is time for a nap. She loves soft furry blankets with a satin side also. She loves to have it rubbed on her face. It is usually a short nap, but this is what I am greeted with when she wakes up!

This usually brings up to lunch time when Daddy comes home to play for a little while. There really is no routine to our afternoon and evenings! We are usually on the go! I am very lucky to have a baby who doesn't mind being on the go, but she really loves to be at home!