All Smiles at 5 months

Hard to believe, but tomorrow Caroline will turn 5 months old. She is all better from her week of being sick with RSV. She is talking a lot, or actually squealing and grunting. She seems to know that when she makes these noises, she gets attention! As you can see in the picture, she has started eating baby food. She loves carrots and applesauce, but she is not crazy about green beans. Who can blame her? She is still smiling and laughing. However, when I try to get a picture of her, she immediately opens her mouth and stares at the camera. Each night she gets a bath and loves to splash and make lots of noise. Caroline puts everything she can get her hands on in her mouth. She has started to really grip onto things, especially my hair and earrings. Daycare is still going well. She gets so excited in the morning when I put her in her carseat. Caroline likes it when Chad reads to her at night. Really, she likes playing with her feet while he reads his book out loud. She goes back to the doctor next month for her 6 month check-up! Until then...enjoy the pictures!

4 Months Old

Caroline turned FOUR months old yesterday! She weighs 12 pounds and 11 ounces and she is 24.5 inches long. The doctor commented on how strong she is. Chad and I think she is probably going to be strong willed, too! She definitely knows what she wants and if she doesn't get it, then she acts like the world is coming to an end. Caroline is still loving daycare. The teachers frequently comment on her "pretty pink outfits." (They are used to boys!) Caroline is starting to investigate her feet. She loves to kick and stick her feet up in the air. She loves it when we play with her feet. She is still smiling a lot and starting to laugh. Here are some pictures of Caroline in action. Her hair is not as red as it appears in the pictures. (Isn't her sweater so pretty? Thanks Bigger Paige!)

Big Blue Eyes

Caroline is doing great! She has started to sleep through most of the night. We put her in her crib around 10:30 and she usually makes it until about 6:30. Every now and then she looses her pacifier and once we put it back in her mouth she is back to sleep! She loves daycare and they love her too! She smiles every morning when we get there. Caroline also smiles every time she sees Chad. After a few Saturdays together she has found a new favorite thing-her Dad! She is a pretty strong little girl. She likes to pull down the tangerine giraffe on her bouncy chair. She is so happy with herself when she does that! Caroline has also found her hands! They are in her mouth 75% of the time. Actually, she tries to fit her entire fist in her mouth. If that doesn't work and she has not yet pulled off the tangerine giraffe, then she puts him in her mouth. She is so proud of herself! She goes back to the doctor on February 13th. I will update after that visit and post her current stats! Until then...enjoy the pictures!

Chillin' with Papa

What a busy time it has been for Caroline! She has travelled from West Virginia to the Eastern Shore, attended two birthday parties, visited three churches, been on several shopping trips and as of yesterday, she went to daycare for the first time. Caroline had a great Christmas (even though she slept through most of it) complete with a pair of cowgirl boots-thank you Aunt Lee! Caroline got to meet a lot of new people including "bigger Paige" and Uncle Pemberton. On December 13, we went to the doctor for her 2 month check up. She now weighs 10 lbs 2 ozs and is 22.25 inches long. Caroline loves playing on her activity mat. She "coos" and "goos" and tries to run. It won't be long before she rolls over. Finally, the most exciting thing for Mom and Dad is Caroline's smile. She now smiles when you talk to her and it lasts longer than ever! When I took her to Daycare yesterday, she couldn't stop smiling! Maybe because there are five boys and she is the only girl!

One Month and Going Strong...

Caroline is 1 month old!

We went to the doctor on Friday and she said that Caroline looks great! She is now 7 lbs 8 ozs! That means she has gained 1 lb 6 ozs in just two weeks! Caroline loves sitting in her bouncy chair and looking around. When she is awake, she is very alert. She is starting to focus more clearly and she will follow your hand with her eyes when you move it in front of her. She enjoys riding in her stroller. Fortunately, we have had a few nice days so I was able to take her out for a stroll. Last Sunday she went to church for the first time. She was very well behaved...thank goodness! Below are some more pictures of Caroline. (This is my first time to update the blog... I am learning!)

First Halloween

Caroline had a prenty uneventful halloween. Her costume was a bit too big - but she tried it on anyway. Doesn't she make a beautiful flower?

Caroline is doing well. She weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces at her last doctor's appointment (Friday, October 27). She had, however, grown a half inch - she is now 20 inches long! She goes back for another visit on November 10.

She is eating and sleeping well. She now drinks about 3 ounces every three hours during the day and every four (or so) hours at night. She is also turning into a really good burper!

Caroline lost her umbilical cord yesterday - and it looks like she's going to have an innie! She also had her first bath yesterday and seemed to tolerate it as long as warm water was being poured on her. She wasn't much on the cold air!

Pictures of the first bath will be posted soon.

Caroline says "BOO!"

You may notice...this is Caroline's favorite arm position.


Mom and baby in their Halloween attire.


Caroline's "boyfriend" Hayden came over for a short visit on Halloween night.

New Born in the House

Baby Caroline in Action!

Just doing a little talking....

Wondering when the paparazzi will leave...

It's soooo cold!!

Telling mom what she thinks about the diaper change...

At One Week

One-Week-Old Caroline
For those of you that have been waiting - here are some updated pictures of Miss Caroline. Mary says Caroline is doing well - eating, sleeping, and making dirty diapers. A couple nights last week she even slept for five hours straight! As for Mary, she is feeling better every day. Chad is also doing well. Caroline especially enjoys napping on Daddy's chest.




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Who can resist kissing on those little baby toes?

Mary said the pediatrician commented how big her feet are. Evidently she's got her mom's feet.

At the Hospital

Welcome baby Caroline!

After Mary and Chad arrived at the hospital around 7:15 a.m., little Caroline was born at 1:52p.m. She weighed 6lbs, 9 ounces - and was 19.5 inches long! She has brownish hair. She truly is beautiful! Mary did a great job and so did Chad - he hung in there with Mary the whole time and even cut the cord. Mom, Dad, and baby are doing well and expect to be home Sunday evening.

I will post some pictures below - but they are not the best. The were taken through the nursery window. We'll post more as soon as they become available.

Patton is Anxiously Awaiting her Arrival!

No, she is not here yet. Yes, I am more than ready. Here's is the latest information from the doctor: unless she comes before, we'll be induced on Friday (October 13) morning. Yes, I realize that is "Friday the 13th" - but, at this point, I just want to meet her! Here are some pictures of her room and the belly. We'll be in touch as soon as there is more information to share. We'll use this blog to post updates and pictures, so visit and comment often!