Conversations with Caroline

This is how most of our conversations go these days.



I probably shouldn't laugh, but I really do think its hilarious. Don't you? =)

Boo Boo

While walking home from our playdate, Caroline fell in the street and scraped her knee. She stood up, rubbed her knee and said "uh oh"...then looked up at me like "what happened?" It broke my heart, but she was braver than Mommy and shed no tears. I'm sure this is just the first of many skinned knees. =)

Playdates

We are so lucky to have great neighbors (Ali and Nicci) with kids Caroline's age (Allison and Riley). We have playdates almost every day during the week! Ali is pregnant, too and due only 6 weeks before me. Sadly, she and her husband and son(s?) will be moving to Fort Leavenworth shortly after their baby's birth. Fletch would've had an instant friend! Boo, Army!

Allison


Riley


And you all know Caroline...








YAY for playdates!


Giving "fives" to Ms. Nicci


The kids with Kode the doggie, or "goggie" as Caroline says

The Park

I took Caroline to the park since it was such a beautiful day here in central Texas. She loved it! The slide was by far her favorite thing, but unfortunately I couldn't get any pictures since I was catching her at the bottom! Maybe next time!

21 Weeks

Man, I'm 21 weeks pregnant today. I want to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can since it will most likely be my last, but its going by too quickly! I'd love to slooooooow things down...does anyone know where the "pause" button is?

Fletch at 21 weeks


For comparison, Caroline at 21 weeks


Its true what they say...the second baby really does jump on you with both feet! Holy big belly, Batman! =)

Spring

It was finally warm enough for Caroline to wear a dress! This was also the first time she didn't yank the bow out of her hair. =)

Little Exhibitionist

Caroline is learning to take off her own clothes...




See the onesie around her waist? I hope she doesn't try doing this in public!

Its Official...

Caroline is getting a baby BROTHER!



This little guy wasn't a bit shy and was proud to show us his parts! ;)

As a matter of fact, the very second the ultrasound technician placed the thing on my belly the "money shot" was the first thing we saw! She said she normally saved that part for last, but our baby boy wasn't willing to hold off on the surprise.

The "money shot"


We have decided to name our son Fletcher Joseph in honor of several special men. Fletcher was my paternal grandfather's name and I never got to meet him. I've grown up hearing stories about how wonderful a man he was and thought it would be a great tribute to him to name our son after him. Joseph (Joe) Miller was my sister's fantastic husband and sadly, he passed away of cancer almost 5 years ago. Joe has been a part of the family since I was a very little girl and I miss him terribly. I know how much he would've loved his niece and nephew and I'm sad that they won't get to meet him. Joseph is also a special name to us for another reason: it was the middle name of our dear friend CPT Timothy Moshier who was killed in action on April 1, 2006 while fighting the War on Terror in Iraq. These three men were taken from us too early and are all greatly missed. If Fletch grows up to be nearly as strong and noble as these men, Ryan and I will be very proud parents.

Now that I've introduced him to you, I'm sure you'd like to see more of his first photos. =)

A frontal shot of his face


His sweet profile - the technician had trouble getting this shot because he wouldn't take his thumb out of his mouth. It looks like he's gonna be a thumb sucker like his big sister!


His cute little feet


We're so excited to know you, little man, and we can't wait to meet you face to face!

Love, Sweet Love

Before you read any further, let me apologize for the photo quality...I took these with my phone.

Caroline still torments our kitties on occasion, but she has also learned to show them love.

See?





Man, I love that little girl. So do Baxter and Sasha...when she isn't pulling their tails. =)