Caroline telling us all about it!!

Caroline says this same sentence over and over and we have clue what she is trying to tell us. This was taken the end of December. Now, she has way more sentences that I try to understand everyday :)

New Year's Eve day video

After we had lunch at Captain Hiram's, Ken took us to an island so Caroline could play in the water and she loved it!!

Christmas laughing video

I am going to try to catch up and post some recent videos. Caroline was making Corbin crack up on Christmas Day in Florida, I love it!!

Beach Video

Caroline's first time seeing the beach!! Notice at the end David had to hurry and turn the camera off, a wave knocked Caroline down!!

Caroline and Corbin's stats for 18-month and 6-month..

For some reason Caroline and Corbin's stats posted under my latest blog, so please scroll down for two NEW UPDATES!!!

They love each other!!

Caroline loves holding Corbin!! Now, that he is bigger, I feel a little more comfortable in letting her do real quick while I snap a few shots!!

Corbin's 6 month stats!!

Trying to show Corbin's first tooth.

I am in still in shock when I type Corbin is already 6 months old!! What, he is already halfway to being one :( I always thought the first child the time would go by fastest, but for me it just seems like Corbin was a newborn yesterday. He is the BEST baby!! The only time my little man ever lets out a cry is when he is really hungry and I can't get his bottle fast enough or when he is ready for a nap!! Corbin got his first bottom tooth on Jan. 13th, 2010.

Corbin's 6-month stats: Corbin got a perfect report at his 6-month checkup.

Weight: 15 lbs 5 oz (10-25%) I knew he was much smaller than Caroline at this age, but eats double what she ate at this age. I looked back at Caroline's 6 month stats and she was 17 lbs 6.5 oz

Height: 26 1/8 (50%) Corbin is taller than Caroline at this age, she was 25.5 inches

Head 17 1/8 inches (25-50%)

Things Corbin is doing at 6-months:

He smiles and coos ALL the time. Corbin's has such a precious smile, that I can't help but smile even bigger back at him. He brings me such joy everyday with that heart melting smile. He loves to giggle anytime he is tickled. Corbin is ticklish everywhere!!

He is rolling all over the floor from all directions. He isn't really trying to crawl, but will get on his back and push backwards with his legs and if he is on his tummy he will try to push off with his feet. He loves to watch Caroline play and his favorite is when she gets down on his level and plays with him on the floor. Corbin is constantly getting toys brought to him by Caroline, so I think he may take his time learning to crawl, since big sister does everything for him :)

Corbin sleeps 10-12 hours during the night. We sometimes have to put his paci in, if he wakes in the middle of the night. He usually takes 2-3 naps a day. Corbin's nap schedule is not as predictable as Caroline's at this age because we usually just take him out and about ALOT more than we did Caroline as a baby. He is so good, he will fall asleep anywhere, no matter the noise level. He takes 5 bottles a day and is drinking about 32-34 oz of formula a day. Corbin LOVES to eat. I started solids with him around 5 months and he has never turned anything down. He usually has fruits with oatmeal for breakfast, a veggie for lunch and a veggie and small fruit for dinner. When, I put him in his chair to eat, he will whine the whole time while I am trying to get it ready and he attacks the spoon to eat!! I love feeding him because Caroline never was a fan of eating baby food, so I had to constantly force her to eat. Corbin eats every bite and I am scrapping the bowl for every little ounce that is left. I hope he continues with the good eating habits and I only have one picky eater on my hands.

Corbin favorite thing is his bath. He will play in the bath until his little feet and fingers start to look like prunes. He loves to splash water everywhere!!

Corbin, Mommy and Daddy want you to know that you are such a great addition to our family and we love you soooo much!! You fit perfect in our life and we are so lucky to have you as our son!!

Caroline's 18-months stats

Caroline always tells Katie and Lacey to sit in her bed, so she loves it when we put them over after her naptime or first thing in the morning.

I decided to do Caroline and Corbin's two well checkups together!! So, she is a couple of weeks behind on her 18 month checkup.

Caroline's 18-month stats:



Weight: 25 lbs 6 oz (50-75%)



Height: 33 inches (75-90%) Tall Girl :)



Head: 17 7/8 inches (10-25%) Corbin's head is almost the same size as Caroline's and I think his head is still small :)


Here are some things that Carolines is doing at 18 months:


Eating:


Some days Caroline is a little piggy, other days she will barely eat two bites!! I think a lot of it has to do with new teeth coming in or she is just so busy, she doesn't think she can stop to eat!! Her favorite foods are blueberries, green beans, cottage cheese and she loves a piece of wheat bread with cheese cooked in the oven for a few minutes.


Some of Caroline's favorite words:

ShadOO (Shadow)-She started saying this after she found my shadow everytime on her changing table in her bedroom.

buberry (Blueberry)

No, no (always says in twos)

Nigh, night (Night, Night)

Chee tot (Cheese Toast)

Up

Sit

Go, go, go!!

Hello (she says this perfect, but maybe a little southern :)

Beby (Baby)


We have been working on ABC's, but so far we have A and B down :)


These are just a few words that she has added to her vocabulary along with all of her other basic words!! I have a feeling in a few months, Miss Caroline will be a chatterbox.

Caroline has the most precious little voice ever. She constantly tells David and I the same sentence over and over with about six to seven words, but we both are clueless as to what she is saying. I will post the video soon, it is priceless!!


Caroline loves to do everything mommy and daddy do!! She is a copycat and I think it is so sweet!! She is still the best big sister to Corbin :)



Sleeping: Caroline still sleeps a good 11-12 hours at night and usually 2-3 hours of naps during the day. Sometimes two shorter ones or one really long one.


Caroline is really enjoying having playdates with her friends at this age.

Caroline is one of the most loving little girls, she would hug and kiss all day if she could. Caroline's Mother's Day Out teacher even told me that she is so sweet to all the kids and just wants to give hugs all day!!

I think I say this every month, but 18 months is so fun because she learns so many new things everyday. Caroline loves to be challenged and loves to do things I ask her too!! She has really started to listen very well when I discipline her, but of course we still have major meltdowns on a daily basis. Usually, the only time Caroline is acting out is when she is very tired. I am so thankful for a wonderful little toddler, but I know we haven't even reached two yet, so more to come on that!!

Grandpa and Grandma Kelly's house for Christmas Break!!

Kevin and David catching up and playing pool.


Daddy with his babies.

Grandpa and Corbin

Caroline playing with her Elmo phone.

Wow, I love it!!!!

And, I love this too!!

Brother just relaxing.

Uncle Kevin feeding hungry Corbin.

Joyce and I hanging in the kitchen probably getting ready to feed Caroline.

Mommy took her paci away and Caroline wants it back.

Playing with "Ganpa" as Caroline would say it.Grandpa got lots of Elmo and baby doll time.

Caroline had a day with just mommy and daddy.

Having lunch at Mulligan's on the beach.

Daddy and his precious little girl.

Caroline is saying "UP" because she is ready to go play.

Caroline is headed to check out the sand.

Long story, mommy did not come prepared for Caroline to dive in, so poor Arkansas girl had to wear her diaper. We left the swimmers in the other diaper bag.

Running from mommy!!

Caroline is saying "WHOA"

Another one of my favorites!!

Caroline was cracking me up!!

Love this face!!

It was chilly this morning in Florida

Corbin trying to sit up all by himself.

Love those cheeks!! I really think he is starting to look like David too!! Well, he has my nose :)

Mommy's boy

Corbin's first boat ride on New Year's Eve day!!

Caroline's first boat ride too!!

Captain of the boat

My sweet family

Everything is better with a balloon

Ken and Joyce at Captain Hiram's

Corbin and Grandma!!

Caroline thought she was a "Big Kid" too!!

So excited to be back in Florida and eating lunch at Captain Hiram's, it had been several years.

Caroline was excited to see a horse there!!

David and Ken

Grandma holding Caroline as we head to an island for Caroline to play in the water.

The water was freezing, but Caroline did not seem to mind.

Baby Brother was a trooper on very little sleep that day.

Caroline was Miss Independent, but was always making sure daddy's hand was right there.

Looking for fish!!

What a bikini babe!!

Okay, Daddy I need your hand now.

Caroline telling Daddy all about it!

Another one of my favorites!!

Corbin wanted to say HI to his sister!! He was cracking up the whole time she was in the water.

Pretty blue eyes!!

Grandpa getting some Caroline love!!

David helping his dad on the charger.

Having fun with the welder.

Grandma teaching Corbin how to drive early :)

Tilley girl

Toni girl-I think Caroline was confused and thought Toni and Tilley were Katie and Lacey

Joyce and I took the kids to the "Crazy Frog", it is the same as the jump zone there!! It was a blast and mommy got her work out in. Angela and her little boy Jackson met us there, such a great time.

I think I already had this one on earlier, but I stink at deleting pictures on blogger.

Caroline loves riding the car rides.

Giving Grandma a kiss.

Wow, this is so fun!!

Going through the maze with mommy!!

Caroline loved going down this slide.

Corbin loved to pull Grandpa's hair.

Just chillin on Grandpa's lap.

Grandma and Caroline cracking up at the dogs looking in from the porch :)

We all had such a great time during our stay in Vero!! We did something fun everyday!! I have to say I was very nervous getting Caroline and Corbin out of their element. Both of my kids have always been on a great routine. They both did wonderful, except Corbin didn't sleep that great, knowing that mommy was right next to him in the same room :) Joyce and Ken took such good care of us while we were there. They always helped with the babies, cooked or ordered dinner everynight, it was such a treat to me. Talk about reality check once we got back home. David and Ken went over to visit David's grandparents in Interlachen one day and see the land that they live on. So, Joyce and I took the kids and went and had lunch at Chili's and then to the Crazy Frog to let Caroline literally jump some of her energy out. Each night once the kids were down for bed, the four adults would just relax and watch movies and basically RELAX, which is so grand these days. Ken took the boat out on New Year's Day and we had an incredible time eating lunch at Captain Hiram's and letting Caroline play on the island. Overall, the trip was extremely fun and we can't wait to see you guys again soon!! Thanks for the wonderful hospitilaty :)

Christmas Day in Vero Beach!!

Joyce's Beautiful Christmas tree.

Corbin just relaxing, it had been a long day since we left Little Rock at 4:30 am

Enjoying a nice beverage after finally getting to relax on Christmas Day. Dorothy always has such great conversation.

Ken and his mom getting the prime rib ready for dinner, it was amazing!!

Ken with his two boys!!

Great-grandpa Tom and Corbin having their own conversation.

Too sweet!!

This is one of my favorites!! Caroline and Corbin with their grandparents and great-grandparents :)

Grandpa being silly before Caroline went to bed.

Caroline loved playing on the pool table.

Helping Caroline open her stocking from Grandma and Grandpa, had a lot of goodies!!

Grandma Joyce helping Caroline open presents!!

Hey, what's over there, another present, COOL!!

Helping Corbin open his presents since he was catnapping in the swing!!

Caroline loved her Dora tent from Grandpa and Grandma

Hurry, Daddy open it peeesss, as Caroline says it!!

We had a wonderful Christmas Day!! It started at 4:30 am as we left Maumelle headed to the Memphis Airport to catch a 8:30 flight!! David and I thought Caroline would go back to sleep, but that was wishful thinking. We got almost to Lonoke and she was ready to watch Elmo, so finally after lots of whining we gave in. We made it to Memphis Airport around 7:15, so we decided we better hurry since we had never been through security with two babies, actually we had never traveled by air with either baby!! It was so cold and windy, so by the time we got inside David and I were FROZEN!! I had two strollers and all the diaper bags. We decided to take two strollers since Corbin's car seat would fit down inside his stroller. We actually had a cool car seat caddy for Caroline to ride in with her car seat, since we needed those once we arrived in Florida. We got through security much easier than I expected :) It is so funny the looks and things people say when they see the babies so close!! They both did FANTASTIC the whole way. At this point Caroline had never slept, so I knew she was going to start getting cranky, but she held up very well. Ken met us at the Orlando airport with his truck and ready for all of our stuff. It is no joke traveling with two babies and trying to pack everything for eight days!! We got settled in the truck and had about a hour and half drive to Vero, so the kids once again did great. Caroline finally fell asleep about five minutes from Grandpa and Grandma's house. Once, we got there we were greeted by Grandma Joyce, Great-grandpa Tom, Great-grandma Dorothy, Uncle Kevin and of course the pups Toni and Tilley. We got all settled and put both babies down for naps. We were so fortunate because Ken and Joyce's neighbor Angela has a ten-month old and they let us borrow pack-n-plays, swing, bumbo and bouncy seat for Corbin. That made the transition from home to Florida so much easier. Joyce and Ken started Christmas dinner prime rib and it was an awesome dinner!! Caroline and Corbin were so spoiled by everyone!! It was an amazing time and we made such great memories of Corbin's 1st Christmas and Caroline's 2nd Christmas!!

Christmas Eve at Grandma Jones'

Mommy let me open an early present from Santa

Heading to my mom's, the dogs were going to stay for the week since we were leaving for Florida the next morning.

Precious face!!

Me, Kara and Sarah (Kara is our second cousin)

Lil man Corbin.

Caroline trying to wiggle out of Uncle Jason's arms.

Sarah, me, Corbin, Kristi (Cousin) and her daughter Kara

The whole crew.

Love Sharon!!

Now, it is serious business, opening the presents!!

What's in this one, oops, I think it is for my baby brother.

Katie thinks Caroline needs some help.

Cabbage Patch doll from Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jason.

Corbin's first Christmas Tree ornament from Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jason.

Wow, thanks grandma for my food to put in my new shopping cart.

Yes, Uncle Jason wrapped my present in tin foil :) Good thing she didn't cut her finger!!

So serious as she opens her baby Elmo.

This box is one of my favorite presents :)

Priceless face, she was giving me this look because she wanted them all open RIGHT THEN!!

We went to my mom's house for Christmas Eve. She had a feast awaiting for us when we arrived. It was great to see my mom's side of the family :) After dinner, Caroline had so much fun opening her presents and Corbin's presents. It was very special to my mom to have Christmas Eve at her house because my grandma always did that for us when we were kids. Thanks Mom for such great memories!!

Happy Graduation Day to my sister!!

Caroline telling saying Congrats, but she had to stay home, it would be way past bedtime!!

Sarah just smiling away

Official graduate

Love my sister!!

My little sister and brother!!

My family.

Sarah's second family, the Kordsmeier's.

Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jason

Cheers to Sarah :)

Having lots of fun celebrating.

Sarah graduated from Baptist Nursing School as a RN on December 11th!! We are so proud of her and knows how hard she worked to accomplish her degree. She totally rocks because she already has an RN position and it is only 2 minutes from her house. We love you Aunt Sarah and are so PROUD of you!! Also, thanks to my mom for relieving Ms. Sandra so we could do some partying to celebrate afterwards!! Also, Thanks to Ms. Sandra for keeping the babies while we were all at the ceremony.

Lots of random Big Sister, Little Brother pictures...

Sweet Caroline kisses!!

Smell my foot, Little Brother ha ;)

I love it!!

Caroline loves her baby brother more and more everyday, but I think brother loves her lots too!! They are going to BEST FRIENDS forever!!! Most of these were when Corbin was 3 months and Caroline was 16 months.

A few more from the evening of meeting Santa!!

Waiting to see Santa!!
After the visit with Santa.

Pointing to Santa before she sat on his lap!!

Visit with Santa!!

Well, the visit with Santa went just as I thought it would. Caroline loves to point to Santa in magazines, books, anywhere but on his lap!!! Corbin was just chill as always!! Next year should be very interesting with two toddlers!!

But, afterwards, she calmed down, but no smiles for Santa!! GRRR, blogger never puts my pictures in order, sorry!!

Splish Splash with Lelly!!

The flash gets him everytime!!

Funny faces that are priceless!!

Here are a few bathtime pics of Lelly and Corbin during the Thanksgiving break. Corbin loves taking a bath so much!!

Community Center FUN!!

Caroline loved bouncing on the alligator!!
Mommy and Caroline, you can see brother right behind us sleeping through all the action!!

Loving on Aunt Sarah :)

Starting to warm up and let the climbing begin!!

Caroline and Avery

My friend Hailey has three little girls 4 and under, so she has the scoop on fun things to do during the week. She told me that every Thursday and Friday the Maumelle Community Center has open play gymnastics. I was a little nervous to go considering that 10:30 is Caroline's naptime. But, we gave it a shot and she did great!! Aunt Sarah had stopped by that morning, so she went and it is so great to have an extra set of hands!! I hope to start going several times a month after the holidays!!

Won BAD BLOGGER of the year award!!

Everybody is looking everywhere but at Mommy and the camera!!
Give me some kisses sista!!

My little man!!

I don't set too many goals lately because it is rare that I get those accomplished. But, we are leaving Christmas Day for Florida to spend Christmas with Joyce and Ken. I am hoping to catch up the past few weeks before that. Then, I can return to my normal blogging after the holidays. Please, please don't quit checking in with us :) Here is just a little picture of my babies. Caroline is dressed boyish, but hey I can do that before she tells me otherwise :) I don't have twins, but at least I can do some matching outfits every now and then. BTW, Congrats to the Mulhearn's who are expecting TWINS the end of May!!!