Monday, September 26, 2011

4K Field Trip


 
Maury went on her very first field trip last week!  They went to the Children's Theatre to see "Cinderella" and she said they had a great time and she loved the play!  She got to ride with her best buds so that was definitely a highlight of the trip!

Another Milestone for Daddy!

Caroline's first smile was for Daddy while I was running one morning and then last Sunday she rolled over (again, I had gone running)!  Either I need to stop running or she needs to stop growing so fast!!!  AND her first laugh went to Mimi while I was at work one day!  What am I going to do with that baby girl???  I'm crossing my fingers that she will remember her mommy when it's time for sitting up, crawling, and her first steps!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Caroline's First Game


Looks like fun, right???

It was not an ideal situation but State's first home game was on a Thursday night and we didn't want to miss it.  We knew it wouldn't be easy and that we wouldn't see much of the game but we all survived and Caroline LOVED her first visit to Starkville and was a trooper as we all cheered on our Bulldogs!  We even got to eat with the Wise's pregame!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Back to Ballet

Maury had taken ballet in the past but it has been a while.  We tried ballet at school last year and she was not into it but when she found out Sarah Elizabeth and Grace were doing it this year she was beyond excited!!!  She loved it!  Brooke got to sneak in the first class to get a pic, Maury is on the back row looking at her feet in 1st position I think :)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Big Girl's Check-Up

 Caroline had her 4 month check-up today!  She is bigger than I thought weighing in at 16 pounds, 2.5 ounces, 25 3/4 inches long, and her head measured 17 inches (I was thinking she was around 14 lbs).  The nurse even came back in to remeasure her head thinking she must have done it wrong because it had grown so much, but the first measurement was right!  She is in the 90-95th percentile for all three.  She is right in the middle of where Maury (13lbs/13oz) and Carter (18.5 lbs) were at 4 months.  Caroline did well with her shots, didn't even cry with the first one and only a minute with the second.  Dr. Hamm said she looked great and we are so thankful for a sweet healthy baby!


 We tried rice cereal for the first time tonight!  She wasn't a huge fan but she didn't gag and I think she swallowed a few spoonfuls! 

Monday, September 12, 2011

Oh No!

We just got back from a wonderful family vacay to Ono Island!  On the way when we told Carter where we were going he said "Oh No?  That sounds like a scary idea!"  


We did a lot of swimming,
 





enjoyed riding on Uncle Lee's boat,  the big boys went fishing,









 took some family photos, 




and went outlet shopping where we found these cute pjs! 


Maury and Carter LOVED the beach this trip!





 
  We are so glad Migi and Papa C planned this trip and a special thanks goes to Uncle Lee for letting us stay at the Ono House!  We had such a great time!!!







Tuesday, September 6, 2011

4 Months

Guess who's 4 months old!!!  Our sweet baby Caroline has developed quite a personality in the past few weeks.  She is laughing out loud and is very vocal, we think she may be a talker like her brother.  She is getting to be a chubby girl and is so heavy in her car seat.  Caroline is slowly outgrowing her fussy ways but still likes her mama to be in view.  We were supposed to have her check-up today but the power was out at the pediatrician's office so stay tuned for stats next week!

Here's the other two at 4 months, she's starting to favor Maury more!


Lobster Anyone???

Carter rode to work with Owen on Saturday and they came home with Lobster!  Carter was so proud that he got to tour the VCC kitchen, see the live lobster, and bring some home for us to eat!

Boots

If Maury and Carter go missing I can usually find them in my closet trying on shoes.  They don't stay missing for long because I can easily hear their footsteps when they choose these boots (which is not ideal with a sleeping baby in the house)!  In Carter's defense, he thinks the cowboy boots he is sporting belong to his Daddy!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Pictures by Erin

Erin Nolen has been our photographer since Maury was a baby.  She is so talented and always gets great shots even when I finish the session exhausted, about to pull my hair out, certain that she couldn't have gotten anything!  Fussy Caroline did give her a run for her money this time, it took us 3 tries, thank goodness Erin is not only super talented but also super flexible!!!  Here's the slideshow: www.erinnolenphotography.com/coulsonsummer11

Thursday, September 1, 2011

1st Game Day

Hooray!  Tonight is MSU's first game of the season!  We are watching it on TV since it's in Memphis but we can't wait until the first home game!  Not sure how we will manage but we will be there with cowbells and 3 kids in tow!  Caroline does not know what she is in for!  I've got to go dig through the hand-me-downs for some maroon and white so she'll have more than a bib to wear!  GO STATE!!!

Happy Birthday Mimi!!!

We went to Decatur for a special birthday lunch on Sunday!  Not only was it Mimi's special day but we celebrated Leigh Ann and Mary Bradford's birthdays too!  Lots of kids, lots of cake, and lots of fun!!!

Thank You Pierce!!!


It seems the baby gear we own is a little on the boring side.  Our neutral papasan chair only vibrates and has a single bunny that hangs down but doesn't do a thing to entertain Caroline.  So I called for reinforcements!  Ginger let us borrow Pierce's super exciting bouncy seat!  When Carter and Maury woke up the first morning we had it they both immediately sat right down by it and Carter said "Oh, thank you Mom!"  The rainforest bouncer with its lights, moving animals, music, nature sounds, and vibration has definitely made things a little easier around here!  Caroline even slept in it one night!