Thankful

At her last checkup, Caroline weighed 13 lbs., 13 oz., and was almost 25 inches long. We are very thankful for her good health, and the three of us hope that you have many reasons to be thankful too. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lucky Charm

The Wake Forest University football team, for which Galen was once the equipment manager and Lori a ticket salesperson, now has a record of 9-1 after defeating Florida State 30-0 on November 11, 2006. This is the best record after ten games in the history of the team's football program, which dates back to 1888. But this is also the first year in which Caroline has been around to root for the Deacons, and she does so in style with her WFU outfit. Coincidence? We think not.
Caroline also pulls for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, the team for which our friend and former Wake Forest head coach Jim Caldwell is the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. Once again, Caroline is doing her part by trying on her Colts cheerleading outfit. The Colts have raced out to a 9-0 record, currently two games ahead of all other teams in their conference. We're sensing a pattern here.
Caroline also pulls for our nearby college, the Arkansas Razorbacks, which are having one of their best years ever too. So maybe football teams who want to do well should send some gear to Caroline since she seems to be a lucky charm so far! Go Deacs, Colts, and Hogs!

Four Month Milestones

During Caroline's fourth month, she has experienced some of those milestones of infant development that are no less cute just because they are expected. For instance, she has learned how to suck on her thumb.

She smiles when you tickle her. She can grab her foot with one hand while putting the other hand in her mouth.She handed out candy at Halloween for the first time.

And she has been in the audience for a speech from the President of the United States. In other words, all the usual stuff.It was a little difficult for Caroline to hear President Bush through her cap, though, so she had to turn her head to the side to be able to pick up everything more clearly. Then the President came up to the crowd, shook Lori's hand while she was holding Caroline, and left the Northwest Arkansas airport on Air Force One. To be so young, Caroline sure has experienced a lot. These photos will help us to remember how blessed we have been.