Review of the Holiday Season

We spent a nice white Christmas with Jared's family. Carolyn enjoyed the wrapping paper and dog more than her presents, but that's how it works when you're only 1.
After Christmas we spent almost a week in Iowa with Dieneke's Grandparents, Parents, siblings, and more. Here's Carolyn, with her Aunt Delorah, Uncle Robbie, and Uncle Derrick.
Here's with almost all of Dieneke's immediate family.
We've been amazed at how much Carolyn has blossomed these past couple weeks. She's developed a new love for hugging stuffed animals. She's learned how to stack blocks and cups. She also got her first molar (tooth #9). She's feeding herself cheerios, and drinking from a sippy all by herself.
She also got her first hair cut! Here's Daddy holding her afterward, you can still see the little tears in her eyes.

Christmas is comming

Carolyn and Gracie

Carolyn just loves her Grammy's dog Gracie.

A few new things

Here's Jared's new festive haircut

Recovering from Thanksgiving

I think we can finally say that we are back to normal. After a long trip to Texas over Thanksgiving break our house and our schedule are back to where they should be. Jared has begun flying again, and Dieneke is enjoying feeling herself again and is back to crafts and house cleaning. Carolyn can now walk up to 5 steps in a row. Here's some more pictures of mostly Carolyn for you to enjoy.

Carolyn is feeding Jared with her fake doll's bottle


Who can resist that cute little face?

First Birthday

On November 17th, Carolyn turned one year old. We celebrated early on Thursday with chocolate cake and some toys.


On Friday night after Jared got off work, we drove 11 hours to Texas City, TX, where Jared grew up. This is after nine hours of driving, at a McDonalds.
Carolyn got a little carried away with my root beer