A party for Peaz and Carrots

On Saturday we celebrated Leah and Sophie's first birthday with a Very Hungry Caterpillar party!  I made the decor and Annie Jo made the spectacular cake (and the smash cakes).

Caroline helped with the paper elements.

The twins had one bubble rompers with caterpillars on them.  They never sit still though.  Evidence:

Baby Anna and Baby Gaby came to the party and enjoyed the bubble machine.

The bubbles were a HUGE hit amongst the under one set.

Soph tries to eat the bubbles.  Yuck.

Leah, always climbing.

C hanging with Audrey and Nana.

After cake (a separate post) the girls opened their gifts!  They loved helping unwrap, playing with bows, and reading the cards.

It was a fun party!

Family time in Atlanta

Last Friday Caroline and I flew south to visit my family and to kick off Leah and Sophie's birthday weekend in style.  C did great on the flight down and despite needing an outfit change, was a happy girl when we arrived at Kris and Matt's.  Her Nana B and Papi got right to business with the hugs and love.

Saturday afternoon we worked on the final details of the birthday party and C, Leah and Soph played.

(Kris explaining balloons or something to Dad)

Soph plays peek-a-boo.

Leah joins Caroline on the jumpy gym.  I apologize for the blurriness.

The twins are very entertaining eaters.  It is amazing how much (or little actually) makes it into the belly.  I am thinking we need a Chester to clean up after C when she starts eating.  Sophie deciding she no longer needs to wear her bib on her neck.

The girls have just finished eating Nana's meatballs in the below.

Finally, just a funny shot of Caroline and Matt.  She was a bit fussy this weekend (teething) and even her uncle couldn't pep her up (she really does like him though).

Happy Easter

We had a lovely weekend enjoying the beautiful weather and celebrating Easter!  I was feeling crafty so I whipped together a little outfit for Caroline.  We donned it at Easter brunch with Cousin O and the Nichols clan.

Olivia can always make Caroline smile and they enjoyed some floor time together.

C had a lovely time and even took a big snooze in O's bed.

Then we watched Cousin O hunt for eggs Easter eggs.  The Easter bunny did a stellar job hiding his eggs all around the yard.

Caroline's teeth are still bothering her, so we found some relief thanks to Starbucks.

This afternoon I planted some urns for the front stoop.  It is my initial attempt at making our front yard presentable.  Caroline helped while her dad napped.

Hard to tell, but she is giggling above.  Nice grass we have out front right?

Finally we took a long family walk before our FaceTime chat with Nana and Papi in Florida.  C's hat was in her Easter basket from them!  Will come in use in 5 days in ATL and at our upcoming beach trips.

T-5 days

Until the birthday party.  CANNOT WAIT!  Caroline is already packed.

Fun with Photoshop!

One recent shot that I made to be soft and sweet in Photoshop.  Of course Caroline was practically perfect right out of the camera ;)

xoxo

Teething

So Caroline's fever last week is apparently related to teething!  This weekend she was a bit uncomfortable (aka fussier than normal). But John and I still managed to take a walk with C to lunch yesterday, go to dinner last night alone (thanks to Papou) and I went to a movie today (thanks to Nanas).

Teething means we chew on everything.  Mostly Caroline prefers soft items to hard.

(no, the above is not related to teething, I just love me some strawberries)

This evening we killed some time hanging out watching Dad do yard work.  He dismantled our compost bin and we will probably sod that area.

ah-choo!

Lots of toe grabbing before she had to put pants on because it got chilly.  Caroline practiced her "assisted sitting" today too.  The grass and blanket provided a nice cushion to land on.

Goes right in the mouth.  And she also has learned to wave.

APRIL FOOLS!  That is her rolling.  Ha.

Happy April everyone!  Will leave you with a few sweets.