Turkey, Pink and Birthday Cake...the longest update ever

Where are the weeks going?! I can't seem to slow down at all.

Thanksgiving was really great. Caroline and I met up with my family in Gatlinburg where we enjoyed some cold weather and family time. And cousin Claire's 10th birthday! I think we'll all remember me trying to get Caroline to smile for the camera so I kept asking her to say 'cheese' to mommy. She finally said, "Cheese to mama" to get me to stop talking:) I found a Ben and Jerry's and enjoyed my favorite splurge in the world: the Addicted to Chocolate shake. Sigh.

We met up with Jonathan in Birmingham for Thanksgiving Day and the weekend.

We headed to Guntersville/Grant area to Uncle Martin's farmhouse. Caroline saw cows for the first time! Caroline got to see cousins Sarah, Hailey, Carson and Rachel. They played Santa in the rocking chair-so funny.

We celebrated Nana's birthday at Grammy's house.

On December 2, we found out baby #2 is a GIRL!! So excited for Caroline to have a sister! Once again, I was wrong as I thought it was a boy.

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It's a girl!

Caroline turned 2 years old!! I can't believe it. She is really really into books again. All I hear now in the car is "More books mama, more books!" as I attempt to hand her more. She likes to tell us: move, no, down please, walk, up and go. Becoming a demanding 2 year old I think:) She likes to take her shoes off and on and then clap. This is really a fun age so far...the terrible twos isn't fully here. Yet.






Caroline's bday card was featured on Sprout's Birthday Show!!!

Night-nights

Our little monkey is talking more are more with her new phrases. "Night-nights mama" is one I never get tired of but my favorite is "C'mon Dada" when she is going upstairs for her bath. We are also getting into the 'my____' for everything. She reminds me that it is HER car everytime we get in now. She likes to lip sync to songs on the radio and do her hands as a steeple everytime we pass our church.

Not alot has been going on the last 2 weeks. I guess the highlights were that I got older (blah) and found a pizza place that sells slices that are similar to my old pizza place in C'ville (hooray). For my bday Jonathan took me to La Pizzeria and we had cake at home afterwards. I got my hair chopped off and got my annual make-up makeover that week also. I am still meeting lots of great people and getting to know some better which is a huge blessing. I had a girls night out recently and we painted pottery and it was so relaxing and fun! Can't wait to find out if the baby is a boy or girl so I can start decorating.

Bday pics:


Jonathan bought a dog that sings Jingle Bells...Caroline imitates well.


I can't believe she is almost 2!!!