Summer is Here!

Well, it has been 4 years since Josh & I got married! It's been quite a wild ride since 2004, and never a dull moment! Each year we try and go somewhere to celebrate, even if for just a few days. The trips have been great!

We have gone to NYC, Walt Disney World, the World Series in 2005 (We were pregnant, and didn't know it!) and even to Washington DC...when I was 6 months pregnant! We celebrated this year, a little less extravagantly, by going to Fredericksburg for a long weekend over Memorial Day. It was very nice to get away.

We stayed in a rustic cabin not far from town,

shopped a little, ate too much, and visited a wild seed farm on Sunday.

There were beautiful butterflies everywhere!

So...you are asking...where was Caroline? She left Wednesday night with her Mimi to stay the week in Longview. I know she had a grand time with them...and maybe a little spoiled, too?

Eating Popsicles with Grandy

Caroline got to visit with Buddy, Juanita (her black Mimi),

and even got to feed a calf!

You never know what awaits you at Mrs. Linda's! (Petty)

Swimming in the yard, playing on the new playground,

Feeding or harassing the pets (Zoe & Scout)!

Overall, I think she had fun!

We could not stand it, so we drove out of our way on Monday to get her. Grandy said they still have three days to "cash in" from their week. We'll see about that!

When we got to Corsicana, Caroline was so excited to see her daddy! She completely bypassed me, and went for Josh...What a Daddy's girl she is becoming!

Caroline having a snack with her daddy!

Things have been hectic here, and we plan to have a fun-filled summer with birthdays and a trip to Angel Fire, as well as a possible family reunion in Louisiana with Josh's family.

In addition, I am studying (or need to be) for the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) International exam. I plan to take the test in June. I will let you know the outcome, so if I go silent on you for awhile...I will be back! I will also keep you posted on our "goings on."

Hope all of you have a great summer, and be safe!

April Showers...Bring May Flowers

Sorry that it has been over a month since I updated. I am amazed how quickly time goes by. My mother always told me that time goes faster the older we get. And, whew...has it flown!

Caroline never ceases to amaze us at things she learns, and now is able to say. She is now talking in sentences. She has been doing this for about 2 weeks now. They are very simple, but she definitely can communicate with us...especially when she wants something.

Wouldn't you know that one of her first phrases would be "TV show on." She said it one morning when she woke earlier than Mommy & Josh wanted to get up (yes, she still calls Josh by his first name). She is now great at saying "No, Mommy!" too, with all the personality that goes along with it. She also knows her ABCs, and is starting to identify colors. Her animal sounds are hilarious, as well. Our favorite is the elephant. She raises her arm as if it were a trunk when she makes the sound! Too cute.

She is starting to be VERY independent, wanting to do things on her own. She can now climb into her highchair, buckle herself into the carseat, request what she does and doesn't want to eat, and even pick up after herself (with a little prompting). Life has gotten easier on that end. On the otherhand, she is beginning to express herself by throwing little fits. It should be an interesting several months as we approach "2." I cannot believe that she will be TWO in nearly two months!


This past month, we celebrated Josh' Birthday (a little late) by going to Edelweiss. It's Josh's fav!

I could not resist putting Caroline in her little German dress. She looked precious! You know...Caroline is German for "petite woman."This dress was sent to ME (in the 70s) by our family friends in Germany. It fits her perfect now. While we were there, Caroline tore up the dance floor (she gets that from her mother), and even made a new friend. And...don't forget the cake!

Caroline has also discovered Minnie Mouse. Her Aunt LeLe bought her a Minnie dress on a trip to Disney World, when she was first born. It finally fits her, and she loves to play in it along with her glittery, red shoes from Nan (Aunt Diane).

Chheese!

We attempted to have our family portraits and Caroline's "2" pictures done TWICE this month...to no avail! The weather has not cooperated with us. We want to take them at the Botanical Gardens sometime soon...we are going to try for May. Hopefully, the showers we have had will make for beautiful pictures!