Gigi's cupcakes

We endulged in Gigi's cupcakes yesterday for Caroline's birthday and they were DIVINE! I had a groupon for a dozen minis, so it was a great time to cash it in.

We lit a candle for her own little cupcake and sang "Happy Birthday to You" to her.  Reagan was there beside Caroline, ready to help blow out the candle, but Caroline scooted closer, reached out her arm, and snuffed the candle out with her hand. It didn't faze her one bit! My tough gal!

Happy Birthday Caroline!

This morning, Reagan and I snuck into Caroline's room and said "Caaaarrrroooline" and she immediately rolled over and got up to see us and smiled. :) Sweet girl. We sang happy birthday to her in her crib and she was in such a good mood while she played with the crib mobile.

 After her bottle, I surprised her with a cupcake shaped pancake. She immediately got into that! She loves pancakes. Just like her big sister! Then we opened up a couple of gifts (her one year old figurine and an octopus bubble blower) and took a few pictures.

I sent strawberry mini cupcakes to school for her celebration, though I don't think the little ones will eat them. :) BUT-I'm picking up Gigi's mini cupcakes today so that we can celebrate tonight and miss Caroline will definitely get to partake!

It is hard to believe that ONE full year ago, at 10:59 a.m., our sweet little Caroline came into the world and she has brightened our day ever since! God gave us two beautiful girls to raise and we are so blessed and could not imagine life without either of them!

Party Gal

Miss Caroline has been quite the party gal lately. She's attended a birthday party for her cousin Thomas, a ballet recital party, and a baby shower. But that wasn't enough! She just had to get in on the action of a baby shower at my office!

Friday, our company was throwing a shower for our COO's first grandson's arrival. Well, it just so happened that the girls' daycare had to close Friday due to power outage from the storms. I decided to bring Caroline in to work with me for half a day and was she ever the belle of the ball! Everyone passed her around and was amazed at how good she was being. They all said she was just the best little girl. And she had not even had a nap all day at that point!

I think she had fun and now she's ready for the BIGGEST celebration......her very FIRST birthday party!

The Baby Shower upset

Reagan had been asking about the baby shower for days and days!....."Wheeennn iss the baby showwer gonna be heerrre?" "Why is the baby shower taking so long?" and more so as it got closer to the party day.
The night before the party, Gramma and Reagan were talking about the excitement of the party and Reagan said something about meeting the baby and mom responded, "Oh, the baby's not arriving just yet. She's gonna stay in Aunt Jane's belly a little longer."

Mom said, "Uh-oh. she thinks we're meeting the baby tomorrow." I said, "I was afraid of that."

Rain, rain, go away!

Rough storms, lightning, and hail on Keith's job site. The weather in North Dakota must be the least enjoyable anywhere!

My silly Caroline

It's hard to believe that in less than 2 weeks my sweet baby will be 1 year old! We are having so much fun with this little one. This morning I dropped her off at daycare and she immediately swiped another kid's pacifier! She's a mess.

Here are a few things about her.

-She has big, chunky legs
-She scoots, doesn't crawl

-Likes to play with the hall night light

- Has had lots of bang ups. Fell of beds, couches, out of bouncy seat. Can of soup from pantry fell on her. Fell back in bathtub, burnt her hand on the hall night light, but kept reaching for it. She's a tough gal!
-Always wants her fingers in her mouth, but we are getting her used to a pacifier

-She babbles and bangs her legs against the crib mattress when she is ready to get up in the morning

-Likes to do the "bobble head"

-Has a floor dance that is a variation of the bobble

-Slams face into your chest while you are holding her face to face and especially if you say, "Awww!"

-She spins around in a circle

-LOVES bath time and gets everyone soaked with her splashing.

-Says "UH OH!"

-Changes channels on the remote

-Doesn't want to wear a bow in her hair

-Likes to brush her sister, Reagan's hair
-She likes Nilla wafers and crackers
-She giggles with delight when I sprinkle baby powder on her during diaper changes

-She is a very loving, sharing and sweet little girl

My Little Ballerina

I had a blast planning a reception for friends and family after Reagan's first ballet recital. I used my old ballet, tap, pointe, and jazz shoes as some of the decor. I also hung Reagan's tutus and my tutu I danced in as a young girl. It was a sweet way to celebrate the special day.