Caroline Marie Caruthers

After a few days of thinking she may never arrive, Caroline made her debut in a rush! We had dinner reservations on Saturday for a last minute chance to go out with no children in tow. It was time to start getting ready and after heading upstairs to get dressed, I started feeling a few contractions. Then they hit hard and fast. Already ruining her parents plans...she is in so much trouble!! My first contraction was at around 4:30pm and Caroline was in my arms at 5:31pm. She was ready to meet everyone and there was no stopping her! We thought she was going to be born in the car :) Brian may be wanted by the Harrogate Police for some interesting driving techniques, but he got me there and our beautiful little girl is here and we couldn't be happier. Ella is a GREAT big sister and asks about 'our baby' all the time and wants to hold and kiss her all day. When I dropped her off at school today, her teacher asked her how Baby Caroline was doing and Ella told her "very wonderful" :) We are extremely proud of our little girls.

Caroline Marie Caruthers

8 pounds, 6.5 ounces, 20 inches

Back to School

Ella had her first day back at playgroup last week and now goes all day one day a week and the morning for the other two days. She LOVES going to school and all of her teachers and friends. She was very excited to get to stay and have lunch with everyone but it was a long day for everyone! She almost fell asleep on the drive home.