Friends and Family

Caroline has lots of people that love her right here in our own backyard and we saw a couple of them last week! Of course there is her Aunt Laurie who was over visiting and Caroline was busy watching her type on her computer. We also have a wonderful adopted grandmother, Betty, who lives very close by that we visited with. These are just a couple of photos. We are trying to teach Caroline to sit up so this is her attempt at that as well. She would prefer just to roll all over the carpet but she is making Mommy nervous because she is getting her legs up under her bottom -- I'm afraid she will be crawling before I know it! She also loves to play peek-a-boo and gets a kick out of every time.

Fourth of July

Caroline's first Fourth of July.... and she wasn't even awake to see the fireworks! We did take a boat ride with Crispin and Laurie, Kristin and Sean and their parents. She loves getting out on the water! It was a beautiful day here and we spent some time in the afternoon around the pool. Hopefully next year Caroline will be able to see the big fireworks displays!

Just like her Mommy...

When my mom found out I was having a girl, she pulled out the boxes of her favorite clothes that she had for me and my sisters. After throwing away those that had rotted and those with too many spit up stains to get out, we had a few keepers. This little onesie that Caroline is wearing is one of them... this one is for you mom!

Caroline's New Tricks & Day at the Beach

Well, I have finally figured out how to add video to my blog (thanks to the help of my sister - in - law, Tracy!). Caroline has learned another new trick that I'm not sure we are too proud of but it is funny to say the least! The videos are at the bottom of the blog page so scroll down to view them. Also a big Happy Birthday to my Mom and Katie today!!

We also made it to the beach on this beautiful Saturday with Aunt Laurie and Uncle Crispin and Crispin's parents. Caroline loved hanging out in her tent and relaxing. If only we could get her just to fall asleep at the beach....!

Day out on the water

Saturday we spent the afternoon cruising around on the Salty Dog (our boat) and Caroline was in heaven -- she even helped her Daddy drive the boat -- not bad for a 4 month old! I thought these were some cute pictures of Caroline and her daddy. She is all smiles!

Last Stop... Sunny Florida to visit the Grandparents!

Caroline and I flew from St. Louis to south Florida to meet up with Trent and visit with Trent's parents, Grandma and Grandpa Seybert. We had great Florida weather including some thunder and lightening showers which we were excited to see since we don't get those in California. We had a fantastic visit as Grandma Tammy has all the toys a baby could ask for! She loved trips to their beautiful garden with her Daddy, taking her first boat ride on the intercoastal and she also learned a few new tricks there as well including lots of loud chatting -- you would almost believe you are having a conversation with her. We worked hard on getting Caroline used to her car seat and with Grandma Tammy's patty cake and her mint box, we were able to occupy her! We were also able to meet Caroline's newest cousin, Abby -- Uncle Tye and Aunt Kelly's little two week old who was as cute as can be. The girls will have lots of fun when they get older getting together to play. We look forward to our next visit with all of them!!

Next stop... St. Louis to visit the grandparents!

Caroline and I flew from St. Louis to Boston to visit with my parents and family who were dying to meet her. Needless to say, Caroline was spoiled with her feet barely touching the ground. Though she was on the ground long enough to learn to roll from her back to her stomach. This child has stomach and back muscles we all would wish for as she throws her legs up in the air and catapults herself over to her stomach! Caroline was able to visit with Great Aunt Rita and Great Uncle Wayne (who live next door to my parents!), Great Grandma Hamilton, her Aunt Katie and all her cousins and friends that came to visit. She enjoyed her baths and her little "room" at Grandma and Grandpa's house while Mommy was able to have some rest time. We will look forward to visiting again!