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"Five hundred twenty-five thousand

Six hundred minutes,Five hundred twenty-five thousandMoments so dear.Five hundred twenty-five thousandSix hundred minutesHow do you measure, measure a year?

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Oh you got to got to

Remember the love! You know that love is a gift from up above Share love, give love spread love Measure measure your life in love."


As we reflect on Carolyn's first year of life some of the lyrics of the song "Seasons of Love" from the musical RENT seem very appropriate (plus she loves singing to this song!)  to describe our first year with Carolyn.  This year has been filled with such immense love and we can't believe how blessed we are to be her parents.  I must admit that we have been a little sad as she has been transitioning from baby to toddler.  She has now fully transitioned from bottles to sippy cups, is mastering walking, beginning to talk, and just overall looks and acts like a toddler now.  We are very aware that we are blessed to have a daughter who is growing and developing exactly as she should be it is still bittersweet to know that she won't every be this small again.  It has been such an incredible first year and we can't wait to see what this next year brings.


Here are some stats:
Height: 30.5 inches
Weight: 24.5 pounds (90% in both...)
Eating: Loves fruits and veggies, hates applesauce and being fed
Sleeping: Still a great sleeper (except at day care)
New Achievements: Walking, saying "no", drinking from a sippy, moving furniture, unpacking the diaper bag, and waving and clapping. 
Loves: Lovie, the dog-dog, stuffed animals, books, and Praise Baby

We love you so much CareBear.  You have made our lives complete and we hope that you always measure your life in love!


In case you want listen to the song from Rent!  It's one of C's favorite dance tunes!