February in a Flash!

 Caroline's newest and most favorite toy is now ... a Pink Bouncy Ball!  At the beginning of the month I took her to the BX to pick out a ball.  Don't know why I hadn't thought of it earlier!  She absolutely loves it and as soon as she spots it we hear "Ball, ball, ball!"

 On Valentine's Day, Caroline got a package from Grandma Webber.  It was complete with two picture magnets and a bag full of Yogurt Melts (one of Caroline's favorites)!  Caroline just loves to play with the magnets on the fridge :) 

 Thanks Grandma!

 Caroline and I had a week in the middle of February where we were both under the weather.  So, we had a lot of snugly, nose blowing, cuddly days!

 Yet, even when she is sick, Caroline always can whip up a cute little smile that melts away all of the aches and pains :)

 Caroline also enjoys Mommy's jewelry as much as Mommy does.  Every time I go to open my jewelry box that hangs on the wall, Caroline comes and points to see 'The Pretties!"

 Caroline has had a lot of fun with Lucien this month.  She likes to come up to him and give him random kisses on occasion :)

 Sometimes they even like to chase each other up and down the hall.  We never know what is going to happen next at the Henderson house!

 Soon they will be discovering the great unknowns together!

 He might be bigger than her, but she holds her ground and lets him know who is boss!  

 Silly girl waiting for Sunday morning breakfast in her high chair.

 Caroline has also started the 5-minute hair-do phase.  This occurs when we get her hair just perfect, then 5-minutes later we are back at square one :)  We snapped a quick pic before we were back to square one again!

 Does anyone recognize this dress?  This was the same dress that Caroline's cousin, Libby (my sister, Cindy's, daughter) wore to our wedding.  She was just over 9 months at the time.  Here is Caroline at just under 19 months :)

Caroline just wanted to say "Happy Leap Day" to everyone!  She was so excited to celebrate her very first one :)

Valentine's Day 2012

Well, since last night ended at 1:30 am, this morning, for me, Valentine's Day started early.  Clipping coupons and getting ready for my monthly shopping trip.  No, I don't only go shopping once a month!  Once a month, I make a list of all the things that we will need for dinners and buy them all at once.  Meats, cheeses, spices, pantry items, etc. plus whatever else we happen to need at that time, all in a day's shopping trip.

So, Caroline woke up bright and early at 7:00 am, so I got myself ready, get her ready and headed downstairs to a special surprise from Kevin ....

The mug with candies was from Caroline and the Conversation Hearts (which are my absolute FAVORITE candy in the whole wide world) were from Kevin!  Needless to say, this Mommy's heart was touched!

Then, Caroline and I headed out to the Farmer's Market and Commissary.  We went as fast as we could since we both were feeling under the weather and the weather wasn't too great outside.  So, off we go and 2 hours later we were back and Daddy just happened to be home to help unload the groceries from the car!  He is my sweetheart and I love him so much :)

So, while Caroline took her nap, I cut-up, wrapped, foiled and labeled 4-weeks worth of meat and arranged it in the deep freezer.  Then, when Caroline woke up from her nap we watched Sesame Street and colored a Valentine for Daddy!  Caroline is learning to color with crayons and not eat them ... a big step for a toddler :)

The cutest part was, when Kevin came home from work, Caroline was standing in the living room holding her card with a BIG smile on her face to show her Daddy!  If I knew it would have timed out so perfectly, I would have taken a picture of it, it was priceless... maybe next time!

Kevin took us out to Jason's Deli for dinner and a couple stops on the way home.  One stop was especially for his other little Valentine, a very special treat ...

 Caroline LOVES balloons!

Whether they are in a store or in a book, she just loves to point and giggle!  So, she had the best time hugging, tugging and simply loving her special gift from her Daddy.  She even chased the cat around the living room with it :)

A good day was had by all!

Lucien Come!

What happens when you have a hungry dog begging for food, Mommy making dinner and a baby in a highchair?  Well, this Mommy has to keep both the dog, Lucien, and baby Caroline entertained while she finishes up.  Hope you enjoy :)

Don't worry, Lucien was fed as soon as the camera was put down :)