My niece's bday party

My niece Caroline will be 12 tomorrow. I can't believe it! It seems like yesterday when we were waiting (not so) patiently in the waiting room for her to be born. Casey was 18 months old at the time and running around the hospital in the middle of the night. I thought Caroline was going to be a boy. We were pleasantly surprised when my mom came out of the delivery room to tell Casey that she had a new baby cousin named Caroline. :)

She had her birthday party last night, and Casey and I were recruited to do hair and make-up. I was too busy to get before and after pictures, but I did manage to get one of Caroline's hair after I straightened it. Caroline has very thick, very curly hair, and it has never been straightened before. I thought she looked beautiful! It took me an hour to straighten it. Here are the results...




And here are more pics from the party...











Today we are headed to an exotic animal drive thru park. I'm hoping to have plenty of photo opportunities!