Caroline's first Christmas was great! It was so much fun to wake up with her on Christmas morning and open gifts. Having a little one around just makes the holiday so much more special.

Christmas pictures

Pop

Nana

Christmas pictures

Christmas pictures

Wearing my bracelet from Janice

We gave her a bell ornament with her monogram

Christmas pictures

Sportin' my new socks from Aunt Helen

Where's Waldo?

Christmas Pics

All dressed up

Ready to go see Santa

I believe in Santa Claus and my shirt says so

Christmas Eve

A Tribute to Mamo

It has been a busy couple of weeks for us. Caroline lost her great grandmother Blanche Layne Turner or "Mamo", on December 18th. Mamo lived a very long and happy 93 years and thoroughly enjoyed her 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Caroline is the 7th great grandchild and is named after Mamo (Caroline's middle name is Layne). Caroline got to meet Mamo back in October for the first time and then again at Thanksgiving at Nana and Pop's house. Mamo kept telling Caroline how pretty she was and called her "blue eyes".

I am sad that Caroline won't have memories of Mamo, but I know that she will hear a lot about her. Mamo was a true example of committment, dedication and love for her family. Our family will keep Mamo's memory alive and her spirit will always be with us.