Something new. . .

After getting advice from Caroline's pediatrician and after talking to lots of friends with little girls, I decided to go ahead and get my baby's ears pierced. After Jacob's birthday party on Saturday, we headed over to the mall to Claire's. Tammie and Alina went with me to offer moral support (Ryan couldn't handle seeing her cry. . .Daddy is such a softie!) and things went off without a hitch. Alina held Caroline so that I could keep her distracted and I think she was more upset about having her head held still than about the pain of getting her ears pierced. She only cried for a minute and was back to her happy self! I think it might've been worse for me than it was for her. We'll keep the starter earrings in for 8 weeks and then she can wear her new diamonds! She looks so pretty, don't you think? =)

Date Night

Ryan and I went on our first date since Caroline was born. Friday night we went to see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" while Caroline stayed with her first babysitter. Our dear friend Alina and her daughter Soli took good care of our baby while we had a romantic dinner of Chinese food (eaten in the line while waiting to pay for it) and a chick flick (which Ryan watched without complaint). Caroline was a perfect baby (like always), but I think Alina would've liked it if she had stayed awake longer! Alina will be deploying with Ryan, so we'll have to take advantage of her while she's still here. There will hopefully be another date night soon! =) Thanks, girls!

p.s. It was 80 degrees here on Friday, which is why Caroline is in her adorable summer dress! Saturday's high was 52. . .gotta love Texas weather. . .

Home Sweet Home

We arrived back in Texas after a two day drive to discover one more present from Santa! I put it together immediately (what a beast!) and Caroline LOVES it! This should keep her entertained for quite a while. . .

Highlights from Alabama

Our trip (which we thought would be a vacation) was a very busy one! After a VERY long drive and 12 days at home, here are a few highlights. . .

-Caroline got to meet lots of people for the first time: Clay and Nadia, Aunt Jaki and cousin Alex, Rex and his family, Aunt Wanda and Uncle Shawn, Papa, the Steeles, the Rays, all the people at Enterprise Chevrolet, the McKinneys, Auntie Carol, Auntie Sarah, Angela, the Bocks, Molly Schellin, and Rusty Locklar.

-we had Caroline's 3 month photos taken at Moseley Studios in Elba (pictures to follow soon)

-I decided to whack off all of my hair (since it was falling out anyway). . .THANKS, NAD! =)

-Celebrated Grammy and Grampy's 40th Wedding Anniversary

-Celebrated Uncle Eric's 35th birthday

-Caroline rolled over from back to front, but hasn't done it again. She's growing up so quickly! =(

-Most of all, we enjoyed spending time with our family and friends and we're looking forward to doing it again soon!

Auntie Sarah

Sarah came down from Columbus on New Year's Day to meet her Goddaughter. We had a wonderful day and she even brought presents! We can't wait to see you again. . .we miss you already!

Christmas Day

Christmas was a relaxing day. . .I think it was the only day we didn't leave the house. My Dad came over for Christmas dinner and to meet his granddaughter for the first time. We had a great time!

Christmas Eve

First we went to my Mom's for Christmas Eve dinner and we ended the night at the Ray's Christmas Eve party. So fun!