Vacuuming

Grammy and Grampy sent Caroline a toy vacuum cleaner for her birthday. The child cracks me up at how much she loves cleaning tools...I hope the obsession lasts!!! =)

Farewell

My least favorite part of living the Gypsy lifestyle (AKA the Army lifestyle) is saying goodbye to good friends. Maria and I met 3 1/2 years ago when we said goodbye to Tim Moshier. We reconnected (thanks to Katie) when Ryan and I moved to Fort Hood last June. Maria made me get out of the house once a week before and after Caroline's birth and I so enjoyed that. Her family has grown to be an extension of my own and I'm going to miss her greatly.

Dear Maria, John Paul, Arthur and Noah,

I do hope that this new chapter in your lives is a good one and I hope the transition to being civilians goes smoothly. Our home is always open to you wherever that home happens to be! We miss you already and can't wait to see you again! We love you!



Caroline and Noah...I love her face in this one. =)

Self portrait

Arthur


Getting one last hug

Maria and the kids

John Paul and Caroline (giving a thumbs up!)

Birthday #1

More pictures from my big girl's first birthday...

p.s. RockYou was acting weird, so some of these pictures are out of order and not all of them got labeled. Sorry!

1 year well baby exam

Caroline had her one year exam last week and it was a doozy! Here are her stats:

9 Month Stats for comparison:

Weight: 18 lbs, 2 oz - 50%

Height: 28 inches - 50%

12 Month Stats:

Weight: 19 lbs, 6 oz - 25%

Height: 30 inches - 75%

The doc says she's a tall and skinny girl, but she's happy with the peanut's growth. =) Caroline showed off her skills and impressed the doc. The poor girl had 4 shots, a finger prick and a TB skin test (which was negative), so needless to say, she wasn't the happiest of campers. She only cried for a few seconds and was tickled to get a lollipop (sugar free, of course) for her trouble.


Getting her ears checked

Lollipop!

That thing must've been yummy...she had it everywhere! =)

Smashing

Caroline had a smashing time eating her birthday cake. Literally. Check it out...it is kinda long...=)



p.s. If you listen, you can hear Ryan laughing. He was able to watch the whole party via webcam. I love technology (when it works!)! =)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Simply unbelievable. The tiny baby I brought home on what seems like only yesterday turned one today. Caroline, you've brought more joy to my life in your short year than I've experienced the other years of my life combined. You're the greatest blessing and I feel honored to have been a part of watching you grow! Happy Birthday, sweet girl and best wishes for MANY more!

Sneak Peek

I bought Caroline's Halloween costume a little early and couldn't resist trying it on her...


Absolutely the cutest little lion I've ever seen! She's even got the roar down pat. =)

Dancing

I'm gonna have to enroll this kid in ballet or something. Seriously. =)

Sunday Best

All dressed for church.

Do I have to wear the bow?


OK, Mom, if you insist...

Bubble Bath

Caroline's first bubble bath:

Not too sure about these bubbles...

Sasha had to check it out, too.

What bath would complete without a shampoo mohawk?

Creative transportation

When we want to move something from one place to another, we use our hands. Or a moving men. Or something along those lines. Not Caroline...she puts things in her mouth and crawls away! I've been trying to capture this with my camera, but this is the closest I've gotten.

Bookworm

Caroline really enjoys storytime. She also enjoys carting around her little books. And chewing on them. =)









She still enjoys our kitties, too. =)


And these were just too cute not to post.