Happy Birthday to me

I am not feeling old these days...though my age is creeping up, this baby girl makes me feel fresh and new. Which is very nice.  The weather this week has been amazing so we definitely took advantage after work.

We started off my birthday weekend with a trip to the park in the Palisades.  We are so very lucky to have a nice park within walking distance.  Caroline had her first go on the baby swings. She is a huge fan.

I love watching Caroline get enjoyment from her day.  She also gets enjoyment from COUSIN TIME!!!

Shelley, David and Cousin Genny were in town this weekend. Yesterday we hung out uptown with the rest of the Nichols clan.  There was lots of playtime and Caroline enjoyed hanging out and often napping in various arms.

Dad was squeezing her legs, chunky these days. It makes her laugh. The big girls played in the sun and sand.

Nana Lu and Genny giggling about something.

Of course the doggies were in on the action.  Gracie out and about, and Nigel holding down the fort, watching over the kids outside.

Sunday we had brunch for my birthday at our house.  I love hosting, as you may know, so it was nice to have everyone over to inspect the new paint colors.  I didn't take any photos but it was a good time nonetheless.  This afternoon we attempted (and failed) to do our 4 month photo shoot.  It was a lot of this:

And not much this:

Then it was on to regular Sunday activities, exercise, play etc.  Result:

A nap in the sun.  I so love this girl.