Five ON Friday!

Happy Friday friends! It's been a big week around here, the babe turned 6 months and I launched my new career. I'm now a stylist for Stella and Dot and I'm so so excited about it. I thought it was time to do something for myself and this girl loves some cute jewelry, bags, and accessories. They also have a line of personalized jewelry hello monograms. 

1) In case you missed it. This one turned half a year old! I can't believe that our girl is whole half a year old. Time to start planning her party, y'all think I'm kidding. ;)

2) I had my launch party as a stylist for Stella & Dot. I'm so excited about this opportunity to meet some new women in our area, wear fabulous jewels, and make a little extra money while having fun! Shop HERE!

3) Spring weather has been teasing us this past couple of weeks off and on warm weather. Which has had me anxiously awaiting to bust out my spring wardrobe. One trend I've surprised myself by being into is florals. Can't wait for it to stay warm enough to wear them! 

           

4) I was able to have a mommy's night out last night with the great girls from my Bible study! We went out for mexican and it was delicious and the fellowship was even better. It was great to get out of the house and socialize with other mommas. 

5) So I've always loved the Golden Girls but just started watching them again each morning this week. They make me laugh so hard an make me think of my precious grandmother and great aunts. We used to call them the Golden Girls. Call me old fashioned but I love my girls and I Love Lucy! 

Hope y'all have a great weekend! 

Sarah 

Caroline HALF A YEAR OLD

You our dear sweet girl are 6 months old, half a year has gone by since you joined us and made our lives whole. You are beyond precious and each day gets more and more fun. I'm not sure where the past 6 months have gone. I'm watching you take a nap right now and I still can't believe the good Lord entrusted us to your care. We fall in love with you more and more each day! You make life so much fun baby girl. Your smile remains a constant and brings joy to everyone you meet. You're still pretty selfish with your giggles, you get the biggest grin and I know a belly laugh is on the tip of your tongue. You're so curious these days, constantly breaking your neck at any new noise. You also love touching things you love different textures. You're also grabbing our faces and that's probably my most favorite new trick of yours. It's so so sweet.

This Month's Highlights:

-Using up the last of our size one diapers. I'll have to say this is bittersweet.

-In 3-6 months clothes and some 6 months clothing. You are our teeny tiny child.

-I'm assuming you're a little over 13lbs. We go Friday to your 6 month check up so I'll put in your stats then.

-You're working on sitting up! You're almost there baby girl.

-DaDaDaDa is what you babble all day long.

-You're loving oatmeal and sweet potatoes! We're working on peas now!

-You take 5 7oz bottles each day alternating between formula and momma's milk. We nurse still in the mornings and at night. It's still my favorite time of the day. I hate that my milk doesn't provide enough calories because I do enjoy nursing you, something I'm struggling with but I'll get past it.

This month we celebrated Auntie Bina's birthday, Sam's 2nd birthday, spent the weekend with Nana and Pap, you also had your very first sleepover away from mommy and daddy. Mommy cried but 10 hours of sleep was wonderful, thank you Nana and Pap for taking good care of our girl. You also survived your first snopocolypse and got to wear your first spring dress all within a couple of weeks. Welcome to North Carolina baby girl.

Those rolls. I can't get enough of them! 

The Lord is really teaching me how to trust Him. You love sleeping on your belly now and of course that makes momma a nervous wreck. But as someone reminded me, He loves you much more than I do and He's going to take great care of you.

Our photo shoots are getting a little more difficult. The sticker goes straight to your mouth. And we usually end up with drool and spit up all down the front of your white onesie. Your sister always hones in too and makes sure her presence is  known. Your facial expressions are hilarious. I say it all the time you may look just like your daddy but your facial expressions are all me. It's hilarious. Your personality is really starting to shine through and we are loving every moment. People keep telling me the days are long but the years are short. That couldn't be more true. Even though we're still just in months they are flying. Seriously. 6 months ago feels like a blink of an eye. A year ago to the day we shared with the world our joy. It's truly amazing how time is just flying. 

Five on Friday--First Day of Spring!

Happy Friday friends and the first day of Spring! It's been a rather glorious week in North Carolina with sunshine and warm days. We've spent a good part of our week outside and both Caroline and mommy have enjoyed the vitamin D.

1) March Madness has begun ladies and gentlemen. This is the current set up in our living room. Can't say that I totally hated it except when it interfered with Grey's. At least it was the Heels I'll sacrifice and watch it on the DVR san commercials later. 

2) We spent the weekend at my in-laws which always involves a photo shoot thanks to my creative MIL. Look at this precious Easter bunny. I could eat her. 

3) Tuesday we met my mom halfway in Greensboro for lunch and a girls afternoon which included lots of shopping. Caroline slept through the majority of our shopping trip Belks clearly wasn't that enthralling. 

4) We finally got our Zippy in the mail and it's working great. Except we left it at my brother in law's house in Charlotte so we've gone to the sleep sack. Its actually working this go around. Go figure. 

5) Happy first day of spring! Minus the pollen I love love love spring. The warm weather, pretty flowers, and sunshine! Bring it all. AlsoI'm thankful that our creator makes all things new just like the spring time. 

Have a great weekend y'all! :)

Sarah