Eleven months old! In August, Caroline channelled her inner party girl and wracked up the talley of major family events attended. First up -- Jill and Gary's wedding! She started the day by hanging out with her G-Aunt Barb and G-Uncle Joe for a brief babysitting spell. Barb and Joe obviously whetted her appetite for a party, because she was non-stop the rest of the day! The reception was awesome -- marimba music and a lot of Holtzs having fun. Everyone was so happy and Caroline clearly picked up on the joy of family being together. I think the highlight of the party for me was watching Caroline eat dinner rolls and shake her maracas to the music at 9:30 at night -- eons past her bedtime. She did GREAT -- was fun, flexible, and did everything I asked her to! Doesn't she LOOK like she's having fun?!
Party number two was only six days later. Danny and Amanda were married in a lovely ceremony and CJ was an honorary flower girl! She was pushed down the aisle by G-Aunt Linda in an AWESOME tricked out stroller that Nonna made for her. She waved and smiled and showed off her pretty dress and bracelet. After the ceremony it was time for the party! Caroline munched down and danced up a storm. She was passed from person to person and the smile never left her face. Talk about love and good times!
As usual, we also spent time in August getting out and about. We went to Ocmulgee National Park in Macon, Georgia on a get out and go day. It was HOT -- so hot! But we kept cool in groovy hats and plenty of beverages. We also went to Rock City, Tennessee on a short overnight. I didn't snap a photo of me freaking out in a minor bout of claustrophia -- luckily CJ kept her cool. What did she have to worry about, after all -- she was the one being carried through the rocks and steps and bridges in my arms because those trails were so NOT stroller accessible. At least I'll have strong arms!
Caroline is becoming a big girl. She's so independent and always wants to explore. She pulls up easily now, and creeps around the furniture unassisted. She's THIS close to walking and has the bruises to show for it from some spectacular falls. She's got six teeth -- thankfully the front two teeth grew in so that she looks a bit less like a vampire now! She's self-weaning -- she just doesn't seem to want to take the time to nurse when she could be exploring instead. And her noises are much more nuanced now, with lots of different consonants and inflections. Every day is fun with Caroline -- she's a go go girl that loves new things, spending time with people, and soaking in the world. I'm thankful for such an engaged, happy, and tenacious little girl.
Eleven months old! In August, Caroline channelled her inner party girl and wracked up the talley of major family events attended. First up -- Jill and Gary's wedding! She started the day by hanging out with her G-Aunt Barb and G-Uncle Joe for a brief babysitting spell. Barb and Joe obviously whetted her appetite for a party, because she was non-stop the rest of the day! The reception was awesome -- marimba music and a lot of Holtzs having fun. Everyone was so happy and Caroline clearly picked up on the joy of family being together. I think the highlight of the party for me was watching Caroline eat dinner rolls and shake her maracas to the music at 9:30 at night -- eons past her bedtime. She did GREAT -- was fun, flexible, and did everything I asked her to! Doesn't she LOOK like she's having fun?!
Party number two was only six days later. Danny and Amanda were married in a lovely ceremony and CJ was an honorary flower girl! She was pushed down the aisle by G-Aunt Linda in an AWESOME tricked out stroller that Nonna made for her. She waved and smiled and showed off her pretty dress and bracelet. After the ceremony it was time for the party! Caroline munched down and danced up a storm. She was passed from person to person and the smile never left her face. Talk about love and good times!
As usual, we also spent time in August getting out and about. We went to Ocmulgee National Park in Macon, Georgia on a get out and go day. It was HOT -- so hot! But we kept cool in groovy hats and plenty of beverages. We also went to Rock City, Tennessee on a short overnight. I didn't snap a photo of me freaking out in a minor bout of claustrophia -- luckily CJ kept her cool. What did she have to worry about, after all -- she was the one being carried through the rocks and steps and bridges in my arms because those trails were so NOT stroller accessible. At least I'll have strong arms!
Caroline is becoming a big girl. She's so independent and always wants to explore. She pulls up easily now, and creeps around the furniture unassisted. She's THIS close to walking and has the bruises to show for it from some spectacular falls. She's got six teeth -- thankfully the front two teeth grew in so that she looks a bit less like a vampire now! She's self-weaning -- she just doesn't seem to want to take the time to nurse when she could be exploring instead. And her noises are much more nuanced now, with lots of different consonants and inflections. Every day is fun with Caroline -- she's a go go girl that loves new things, spending time with people, and soaking in the world. I'm thankful for such an engaged, happy, and tenacious little girl.
