Wednesday, June 25, 2014

8 Month Old Angel

Caroline Mallory is 8 months old!  It doesn't seem possible.  She is military crawling all over the place, sitting herself up, eating every little piece of *everything* she can find on the floor, and definitely saying Mama.  She is my first baby to say Mama before Dada!  She says, "MMMmmm-ma".  I love it.  She is so cuddly and loving and smiles at everyone.  She FINALLY decided to take an interest in solid foods (at 8.5 months) and likes banana, avocado, cheerios, and puffs.  She likes to feed herself.  She claps when we sing and bounces up and down.  She is SOOOOO ticklish.  She gets so excited when she sees H, L, or MK.  She has 5 teeth!  2 on the bottom and 3 on the top.  Maryann always comes up to her and gives her a big hug, saying, "What are we going to do with this baby?  LOVE HER!!!!!"  She takes naps in her crib but still sleeps in bed with me at night.  She still wants to nurse every hour at night, and yet I love her more than humanly possible!  She's our sweet little angel.








 

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Monday, June 23, 2014

Princess Maryann


Five Years Ago Today...


And now my sweet baby girl is busting out of her room as a *FIVE* year old!



She had a special birthday breakfast of pancakes with sprinkles and Monkey Bread.





And here she is anxiously awaiting her birthday present...


A new bike complete with kick stand!  This girl can really ride!


We spent the day picking blueberries, trying out all the samples at Sam's Club, riding bikes, and playing.  For her special birthday dinner Lauralee chose Tacos, Chips with Guacamole and Cheese Dip, and Hawaiian Rolls.  Then we all got to enjoy her Birthday Cake masterpiece!!  We had so much fun baking and decorating this cake together.  









This is the card Hogan made her :)


And this is the card Maryann made her :)


We love you so much, Lauralee Elizabeth.  You are so kind and so full of love.  You are so giving and helpful, always there to lend a hand when I need help.  You take such good care of your little sisters and are a wonderful best friend to Hogan.  We are so blessed to have you as our daughter.  I am so blessed to have you as my friend.  I love, love, love, LOVE, love, LOVE, LOVE you sweet baby girl!