Caroline at Six Years Old

What a year for Caroline! She has grown and accomplished so much in the last 12 months, and we could not be more proud of her. We've watched her learn to ride a two-wheel bike, tackle her Kindergarten year with gusto, tie her shoes, and grow into being a more responsible family member and an awesome big sister.
One of the biggest changes we've seen in Caroline is the growth in her confidence. She is no longer the self-proclaimed "shy" girl we knew. She is assertive, thoughtful, and driven. She knows what she wants, and she works hard to achieve her goals. This doesn't mean she alway gets there gracefully (and without whining or tears), but it is a start!
On the flip side, there are still some things on which Caroline is working. Having patience continues to be a struggle for her, and she can be a bit of a wimp when it comes to injuries. Any scrape or cut will produce wails that will make one think Caroline has lost a limb. We're working on handling the bumps and bruises that life brings with a little more grace and courage :)
Caroline continues to display great imagination, a knack for arts and crafts, and a love for the outdoors, swimming, bike and scooter riding. Walking the slack line in the backyard is a new favorite activity. Caroline still enjoys Legos, doll play, role playing games, puzzles, and generally any game of which she is in charge.  Her favorite foods are ice cream, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, scrambled eggs (made by Daddy only), and pears.
Caroline treasures her time with Daddy, especially when they go to Einstein's Bagels or Starbucks together, and her favorite activity with Mommy is snuggling. When Caroline grows up, she wants to be an artist!
Height: 45 5/8ths inches (50-75th percentile)
Weight: 49 pounds (50-75th percentile)