Valentine's Day and Other Things

I updated the blog TWICE, so be sure to scoll down to see pictures from Cara's birthday party last weekend.

One of the fun side effects of being pregnant is that it's hell on your veins. The nastiness started when I was pregnant with Nick and continued getting worse with each child. After Cara was born, I was told my veins couldn't handle having another child and that I needed surgery. I found a wonderful doctor in Hickory who has been working on my legs since this past summer. The lastest treatment included having little tiny shots in every varicose vein the nurse could find on my legs.

Injecting a liquid in to help reduce the purple color.

Splotches from all the shots.

Here's my Harris wearing his pjs, Santa socks, and my heels (on the wrong feet).

Cara must think she's a doggie since she's crawling into the carrier.

Boyfriend Chatham at daycare.

Yep, here she is NOT excited about wearing her birthday clothes. Her birthday dress was so pretty I wanted her to wear it to church.

Not very happy, but I did get a picture.

Cara's favorite gift was her baby stroller. I guess she didn't get the memo that SHE wasn't the baby who was suppose to be strolling in it.

She and Nick sure did have a good time though.

Is it an unwritten rule that children must take toys out of any box so they can climb in?

Nick smiling for the camera.

Wearing his four-wheeler helmet.

Harris can't ride the four-wheeler yet, but his brother let him try the helmet on.

He's such a ham.

I love the way his smile lights up his whole face.

Definitely one of my favorite pictures.

Having Daddy make sure he's doing it right.

More snow

At least someone is still excited about it.

Valentine's Day

Of course little Miss Cara had to have numerous Valentine's Day outfits.

Plus today, she had PIG TALES for the first time. Yea piggies!!!

Cara's 1st Birthday Party

Last Saturday, we celebrated Cara's FIRST birthday. Everyone had a great time!

Our little Birthday Girl!!!

Paul made the most beautiful and delicious cupcakes for the celebration.


Aunt Amanda gave us this awesome birthday plate.

Brandon and Hannah Grace

Anna and Chatham (watch out Cara, I think she's trying to steal your boyfriend!)

Here are Amanda and our girls on Easter Sunday in April 2009.

Look how much they've grown!!!

Our Cara book and pictures to show how much Cara has changed this past year. To see her book, click on the link below.

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Cara with her cousin Mia

Ivy

Anna & Cara

Hannah ridin'

Cara's boyfriend Chatham giving her a ride. Now that's more like it.

Sweet Anna and her Mommy, Kathleen

Uncle Dan & Aunt Andrea

Lisa & Lauren

Big Mama & Cara

Poor Cara, she was so tired at this point, I don't think she even cared about cake.

The other kids were more than happy to pick off the candy dots for her.

Mmmmm, this is pretty good. I think I will have some.

Practicing for her birthday in a few weeks.

Chatham loves him some cake.

Cara fell in love with her new doll and stroller. Uncle Paul showed her how to keep Baby's head covered up.

Okay folks, I'm ready to drive outta here.

Our sweet girl was all partied out by the end.

It's bittersweet watching her grow up so fast, but I am excited to see what this next year brings.

One Word Wednesday (Again)

I've really wanted to update the blog from Cara's birthday party this past weekend, but I'm just so dang tired when I get home from work. I'll update this weekend, I promise. In the meantime, my one word for the day is....

CAKE

One Word Wednesday

BOYFRIEND