Caitlyn's birthday

My baby turned one!! This happened 3 weeks ago and I'm still in denial. I wish she'd stay a baby just a little bit longer because it's such a fun age. She's not walking yet but cruises along tables and will let go and stand by herself for several seconds. She can say Mama, Dada and bye bye. I think she said banana once too. She's still sweet as can be and loves to cuddle. When I first enter her room in the morning she beams up at me. As soon as I pick her up she clings to my arm and snuggles against my shoulder. It's the sweetest thing.

We had three celebrations for her. One in Dallas with Jon's family, one on her actual birthday (June 4th) with my parents, and one a week later with some friends and her very own smash cake.

Cincinnti celebration.

Caitlyn's cakes.


She's starting to love babies like her sister.

Maddie's not too thrilled about it.

This girl loves balloons.

This is a new outfit my mom made the girls.


Ready for cake.

She dived right in.







The video



Washing her off in the pool.



The only way to clean her highchair afterwards.

Tired after a long day.

Sweet little dancer

Maddie had her first dance recital this morning. She did fantastic. I was so proud of her.








Thanking their sweet dance teacher, Ms. Lisa.


The video

Dallas

We traveled to Dallas for Jon's cousin's wedding and to visit his family. It was a wonderful week. We saw Jon's grandmother (whom Maddie adores), visited the zoo, went to the symphony, and spent time with Jon's parents, Uncle Jeff and Aunt CeCe. The drive there was long but we survived. We left at 4 in the morning and got to Dallas at 4 in the afternoon. I think I prefer the early morning drive but the biggest problem was that Jon and I were so tired. We decided that 12 hours is our limit in the car.


Looking sleepy

Best picture I could get without a flash.

These next two pictures were taken in the last hour of the drive. I thought it was great they had smiles and not tears.


We turned our backs for a minute.




Driving to Nanny's

We ate a great Mexican lunch out.




This is where Caitlyn discovered beans and guacamole.



Going back for more.

"mmm, that's good!"



The Dallas zoo.




Beautiful lion.




Making brownies.


Maddie loved playing baby dolls with Natalie and Ellie.

Maddie spent one morning with Nanny while Elaine and I went shopping.

The lollipop gang.

Jeff and Cindy arrive.

Caitlyn's 1st of many birthday celebrations.




Maybe we should have given her a bath AFTER the cake.




We toured Cowboy Stadium. This is us in front of Tony Romo's locker.




Jeff and Cindy introduced us to pizza on the grill. I'm sure it'll be one of our regular meals. We're actually having it tonight.

Doing some yoga together.

Jeff and Cindy spent a lot of time bonding with Maddie. One of the activities was a 45 minute hike. I should remember that trick because Maddie came home and took a 3 hour nap.



The bride and groom with all the family. It was a beautiful wedding.