May 4, 2000

This is the picture from the first sonogram at 20 weeks. It's a close-up picture of the baby's face on the right looking toward the camera.

September 6, 2000

The delivery goes smoothly. Mom is quite happy!

September 6, 2000

Dad and Aimee are pretty happy, too!

September 6, 2000

Grammy (Donel's Mom, Connie) takes a turn holding Cara...

September 6, 2000

And so does Grandpa (Donel's Dad, John)

September 8, 2000

Cara has arrived home from the hospital. Cara (2 days old), Jim, and Aimee (2 1/2 years old) with Cara's announcing stork.

-- "What a nice welcome!"

September 14, 2000

Big sister Aimee (2 years old) proudly holds her baby sister, Cara (8 days old).

October 14, 2000

Grandmom (MaryAnn, Jim's mom), Cara (5 weeks old), and Aimee (2 1/2 years old).

November 18, 2000

Cara's first professional solo picture. She is 2 months old.

November 26, 2000

Joe and Ruth Trettel (Jim's grandparents) enjoy some time with Cara and Aimee.

December 4, 2000

Cara's 3 Month Old Portrait

December 20, 2000

Cara (3 months old) enjoys her first snow with Aimee (2 1/2 years old).

Christmas 2000

Cara visiting with Santa Claus.

--"What do you mean 'What do I want for Christmas?'? I don't know what Christmas is! I'm only 3 months old."

Christmas 2000

Cara (3 months old) enjoys her first Christmas in Grandpa Hudgens' arms.