All in the family, part II

And now, here was some fun with R's parents! Thanks for a great visit!

Two girls in Caro's new birthday chair

Standing up skills

Snuggles!

Caroline enjoying her birthday macaroni at Nothing But Noodles

This one-year-old loves to put stuff on her head!

About to get frozen yogurt with Grandpa. Oh she doesn't even know the yum that awaits her

Catherine loved Caroline's birthday treat!

The closest we could get to everyone looking at the camera on Caroline's birthday

Puzzles are a latest fascination

Grandpa is so silly!

I guess we have to say goodbye after all? :(

All in the family

The past two weeks, we have enjoyed visits from all four of the grandparents. Nana and Paw Paw came week before last and Peaches and Grandpa were here last week. Thankfully, everyone stayed well through the visits and we were able to enjoy the company.

The main attraction, other than just enjoying the grandbabies, was Caroline's first birthday. I really can't believe we've survived a year of having two little ones. The little punkin enjoyed being the center of attention, but I think she really enjoyed the cupcake most of all. I can't believe my 6 lb 6 oz baby has grown so much. (Um, can you say 75th percentile for weight? Her well-check is tomorrow, but I'm guessing she's around 23 or so pounds.) I am getting really weepy about not having a baby anymore. I cried after giving her her last bottle. I'll miss all that baby snuggling and cooing and sweetness. But maybe I'll start getting some more sleep at some point and it will soften the pain of their growing up.

Here are a few photos from Nana and Paw Paw's visit, including a trip to the Birmingham Zoo. The other set of grandparents will get another post.

Paw Paw read about a million books to Catherine. Her idea of heaven.

Nana and Catherine making Caroline's cupcakes

Caroline after her birthday cupcake. Did I mention she loved it?

Catherine demonstrating her signature "silly walk."

The girls enjoying their new picnic table

This was Caroline for the whole trip to the zoo. She wasn't too excited about the whole thing.

Does anyone know how to flip pics in blogger? We have this saved. Oh well, look at it with your head cocked to the side.

More zoo fun.

Turn your head to the right this time.

Adios, winter!

So this week Catherine got the flu. We are so over you, Winter 2012-13! Seriously. RSV. Ear infections. Staph infections. Vomiting. And a dog who had to have his toenail surgically removed (which has actually been as big a pain as any of the girls' ailments...). Yes, we are done. We are ready for healthy everyone.

And now this flu which prevented a visit from two very dearly missed family members. It's enough to make me want to cry!

Anyway, here are a few pics of the last few months. The girls are growing. Catherine's been potty trained since January (hurray!). Caroline pulls up to standing and has said, "uh oh," "mama," and "dada." And she loves to stick out her tongue and "dance" upon request. Sometimes at the same time.

This speaks for itself.

Bath time is the best time. These two would stay in til the water gets cold and they are totally pruney. I love it!

 I had to share Catherine's impressive bedhead. Her hair is completely out of control. It's not long enough to restrain in any way. (Yes, she's almost two and a half and she's never had a haircut or even a little pig tail.) But it is long enough to be CRAZY when she wakes up.

 

Hanging out in diaper boxes in matching pjs

 

Looks like Caroline is getting to that magical age where she can "help" me with that messiness problem from my last post . . .

Okay, I promised cute pics in this post. I hope I delivered.