The Cains: Caroline

Time flies when you're having fun - and we've been having a lot of fun with the warmer and longer days of summer here. This is by far my favorite time of year. Summer is for dreaming, soaking life up, taking advantage of what feels like more time with more daylight and slowing down (ha!) - even if it is only a "feeling" it's still great to have it from time to time!

Caroline turned one on Tuesday, May 15th! We can't believe that a year has already passed. What a joy you are to our sweet family, dear one. We've been so blessed by you and all that you have taught us in your short life. We've learned so much and hope that you have too! You've changed more in this first year than you will (physically) at any other time in your life. It's amazing to watch the first year of life right before our very eyes. Thank you for allowing us to watch you grow - God knew what he was doing when he brought you into our lives. You've taught us more patience than this Mama ever thought was possible for her to have, you've taught us that life is full of seasons, some are great, some not so much, but in the end it's a season and we're happy to have lived through another one, you've taught us to throw our heads back and laugh out loud, you've taught us that rising early can be a good thing - you get a lot accomplished on those early morning days, you've taught us just how strong a bond can be between siblings especially sisters - we can't wait to watch you and Catherine Ellis grow and love each other even more, you've taught us that there is nothing in this world that will cure an upset baby like her mama (you've made this mama feel more loved and needed than she ever has in her life), you've taught us that if things don't always go our way, to keep on going - nothing holds you back - determination is something we've all gained from you and you've taught us that our hearts can indeed love another child - more than this mama ever thought was possible - our hearts explode with love and joy for you our precious, tenacious and loving second born baby girl. Our cup runneth over.

Your birthday party was a one year anniversary of the low country boil we had the night you were born - you loved being here for this one - you bounced in the bouncy, played in the water table, played in the ball pit, the sandbox and ate cake for the very first time! You loved the party - your family, dear friends and loved ones surrounded you to celebrate this special first year. Thank you all for coming and making Sweet C's first birthday so special. She loves you all to the moon and back (and we do too!).