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I had to complete a very quick post....CAROLINE IS UP TO 11 STEPS! She just might be a walking machine before we know it!

My Sweet Girl

We could not go to church today, but we still got dolled up to go to grandma's house! Every Sunday at noon we eat at the Moren's, and everything we have is delicious! It is such a nice treat, and I have learned to appreciate it more and more as I have become older with my own family. Caroline has enjoyed carrying my rollers around this morning, and now I have searched the house over and over for a missing roller!



HUGE NEWS...Caroline has taken THREE steps a few times. Last night I thought she was almost to FOUR. Every time she walks we all scream and clap so loud she looks at us as if we are crazy! I just love this little sweetie!



Yesterday evening, we went outside for a walk and the cars started honking! This morning she was looking out the window at the cars, waving at each one, and was in shock when they did not honk. After each car passed, she would turn and look at me in surprise that the car did not pay her any attention. She is very attentive this week.

Going to Prom

MiMi and Papaw came over to visit tonight before heading to Prom! I know what you are thinking...Prom? Our church held an Adult Prom Night tonight. I just called the house, and they did not answer, so that means they are still dancing and grooving the night away. I am so fortunate to have two wonderful parents. Caroline is waving and telling MiMi and Papaw to be home by midnight...

Girl's Day Out

We traveled all over town today running about...and got a few things for Halloween! We spent the night with MiMi last night and Caroline came home with lots of goodies!

Caroline's Halloween basket from MiMi...Where is all the candy MiMi?

Caroline and Mommy

Thursday morning before work I saw this giant moth on my passenger window. It was gigantic!
I plan to work on Caroline's birthday decor this weekend, so wish me luck! We are also going to clean out Caroline's closet. Boy oh Boy...that girl can out-grow some clothes in the blink of an eye!

Caroline's First Book Fair

I thought I might publish a post without a picture today, but then I thought about how boring that would be...We have accomplished quite a bit around the house this week. I have exercised every single night this week! (huge accomplishment) Matt flew to Monroeville today, and I was jealous. I told him that if he saw Boo Radley to take a picture for me. Those of you who do not know Boo, you can read To Kill A Mockingbird.

Caroline has been attending SCDC one day each week, and next week they are getting ready for their first Scholastic Book Fair! How much fun! I remember when I was a child looking through the magazine and choosing which books I would purchase. I wanted to get almost every book for Caroline, but I narrowed it down to four. She has almost every book known to man, but there is always room for more. Hope you have a great week and enjoy the weekend.

MIA

We have been MIA for the last week. Our family has had the best relaxing week as we geared up for the school year. Caroline had an amazing first day at SCDC. To say that she loved it would be an understatement. Below is a picture of her first Daily Record, and she made her Momma proud by coming home with an AMAZING report.

I went to Birmingham this weekend to meet Matt, while MiMi and Papaw took care of little Miss. I returned home to find our little girl already driving! She was crazy behind the wheel! She kept jumping and sticking her tongue in and out... Thanks MiMi for watching Caroline!

Matt and I celebrated our anniversary in Birmingham this year and enjoyed the food, celebration, and time together. We went out Friday night to J. Alexander's for dinner. The food was delicious! It was our first time to go to Alexander's and we will be going back to make another visit soon. Saturday we went shopping at the Galleria and you want to talk about a crowd. I bet everyone in Birmingham was shopping at the Galleria! We enjoyed our day and then headed to Outback for a early dinner.

I also finished To Kill A Mockingbird this weekend. Finally! I only get to read a few chapters each night and then my eyes start to slowly close. I plan to make a trip to Monroeville to see the town of Nelle Harper Lee. Last month the town held a anniversary celebration. Nelle is now 84, and is determined as ever to let the book speak for itself. She does not give many autographs for the Pulitzer Prize. Her book was voted best novel of the twentieth century, sells one million copies a year, and published in over forty languages. Speaks for itself.

Friday, Tanya and I went to a CE course in Birmingham. I will spare you with all of the dental information that I reviewed, but will add that it was an amazing course. I am a pro at dental concerns involving bisphosphenates. The picture below is not our best, but taken quickly in the elevator...

My nice relaxing chair for the weekend

Picture of Mommy and Caroline when waking Thursday...her first school day!

Wednesday morning...Caroline receiving her postcard from Ms. Wendy and Ms. Velma. She smiled for the longest time and enjoyed reading the card...until....it slid under the refrigerator! Uh oH!

This week we took went to go see little Fiona. I forgot so quickly how little a baby can be when first entering this world. She was precious. We also got to visit with Evie, and she was too funny by offering her sassy to Caroline!

We were all sitting around the house one night and decided to take a few pics!
The Girls

The Men+ 1

SCDC

Caroline starts SCDC (Sardis Child Development Center) this Thursday! Such a big girl! She will be going one day a week and I know she is going to love it! SCDC operates as a ministry dedicated to providing a bibically based atmosphere where children can grow. Their vision is

-to provide a happy Christian environment in which the child can grow spiritually, socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically

-to help a child develop a philosophy of life that is centered on Christ and that is in harmony with Christian principals

-to provide opportunities for church, school, and home to work together in meeting the needs of the child

-to provide opportunities for dramatic, social, imaginative, and creative play

Each day they have an activity, outdoor time, and chapel. She will have a few other friends join her on Tuesdays. Matt and I are so blessed to have such a wonderful Christian atmoshere in our local community.