They Love Their Daddy!!!

My girls love their Daddy and I am blessed with a wonderful husband that helps me out in every way with them.  He provides well for them, he plays with them, he helps me get them ready for bed at night, he helps Emily with her homework, and most of all he prays with them.  Now if I could get him to pick up after himself he would be perfect!!!

Ha Ha! 

I really do believe that the best part of their day is when he comes home!

Chris turned 38 this month and we had a mini celebration! Sophie Clare got in on the action.

Anytime Chris cranks up the lawnmower the girls go crazy!!!  They love to ride all over the yard with him and he is happy to do it! 

This past weekend Chris and I had a date night and the girls stayed with their grandparents.  We left Saturday morning and shopped and looked around all day.  It was just one of those wonderful days that you'll remember forever.  We will be married 10 years in June, and I must say it has not always been easy, but MOST definitely worth it!!! 

I'm very blessed to have him!!!

Family Time

Emily had spring break last week and we ended up having a very low key week.  Tuesday we got together with Jenny and her girls at The Falls. 

It started out a little crazy!  Before we even made it in the park, Gracie pushed Ava down and got her muddy.  Then they were running and Ava fell and scratched her knee up real good and tore her pants!  Oh my!  She soon recovered and we were off to enjoy the park. 

The train wasn't running at first so we started at the front of the park and walked through until we got to the playground.  The only problem was that the gate was locked and we couldn't get across.  Well, what do you do in a situation like this?  You crawl over the fence!!!  I went first and Jenny passed me each girl and the strollers. 

We played on the play ground for a good little while!  Right before we left to grab a bite of lunch they got the train working so we rode it all around the park before we headed off to the mall.

Don't forget about Kate. 

Once the girls had lunch they rode the carousel.

For some reason this picture keeps posting at the end, but I just couldn't leave it out.  Kate is just a sweetie!

It was a great day!  I love any time I get to spend with Jenny and the girls. 

Paint the Town

Several weeks ago,my friend Ashely (far right) asked if I wanted to go Paint the Town.  We painted a cute canvas, or shall I say the instructor painted a cute canvas.   We mostly laugh at what we were painting.  It was a fun night. We grabbed a bit to eat before we painted and just hung out and talked. 

I hope to do it again soon. 

Ladies Tea

Every year my church has a Ladies Tea.  They asked me to decorate a table, but since this was my first year to attend the tea, I felt more comfortable just attending so I could get the feel of what it was all about.  I invited my Mother and we had the best time.  The only regret I have is that we didn't get there early enough to walk around and look at the other tables!  The table we sat at was very pretty.  Mother and I talked about next year and what I would do for a table.  But there is no way I could do it without my Mother's help. 

The speaker was chef Jean Claude (I know I'm spelling his name wrong) from The Cove, that was founded by Billy Graham.  He gave his testimony on how he came to know Christ and it was wonderful! 

I can't wait until next year! 

Happy Birthday Robin

My niece Robin turned 7!  SEVEN!!!  I just can't believe that she is 7 already!!!  My sis-in-law, Tessa, planed the best party for her. It was a painting party, and everyone loved it!!!  I'm definitely not the best painter, but even I wanted to pull out a brush and paint!  I so wish we had something like this close to where we live! 

Jeff, Tessa, and Robin

Gracie jumps right in likes she's as big as everyone else!!!

Emily was so excited to see Ava Caroline.

Gracie's favorite color seemed to be black!!!

Sweet Baby Kate!!!  Love that face!

Tessa did a wonderful job on the cake!! She didn't make it (but I should tell everyone she did, haha), but I loved how it had both the painting theme and the zebra print.   

The whole gang

Mother got Robin a pair of Twinkle Toes just like Emily's.  I do believe she loved them.

Me and Kate

G-Daddy, Gran and their girls.

We had such a great time.  It was one of the best parties I've been to!  Tessa, you did a wonderful job!!!!

She Did It!!!

I'm so very proud of Emily because she sang with the Children's Choir today.  Emily has been going to CC since August of last year but has yet to sing with them.  She got up there and sang like a little pro this morning.  I guess it's third times the charm.  The next time we are inviting the whole family, so y'all be ready!

Emily got to choose where we had lunch and she decided on Logans.  She loves the peanuts! 

Kate Turns 1

Our little Kate has turned 1!  Seems just like yesterday that we were awaiting her arrival. Jenny had her birthday at her church and it was so pretty.  The kids had lots of room to play. 

Her cake was so good.

The whole party gang.

Michael, Kate and Jenny

Kate really got into the present opening! She opened every one. 

So glad we could be a part of Kate's special day.