Party Time!!

A couple of weeks ago we had a joint birthday party for the girls. They both have birthdays in September, and Emma's birthday is on our wedding anniversary, so we decided to have them a joint party. We usually don't have parties. I think they are overdone these days, but since we haven't had one in several years, I thought we would do something this year. So we went to the park and had a Hannah Montana/Little Mermaid Party. Try throwing those together and see what happens!! Actually the colors couldn't have been better, and it really worked out great. They each had just a couple of friends come, and with a few family members present, it turned out great. We got the girls new bikes, and all of the children that came brought their bikes and rode them around the loop at the park. Emma got a Hannah Montana cupcake cake, and Leah got a Little Mermaid cupcake cake. Just incase you didn't know, they are very different birds, Leah got white cake and Emma got chocolate, so we had a nice variety. Thanks to everyone who made it, the girls had a great time and enjoyed the day!!

Here are a few of our friends. Eli didn't want to be in the picture, and Ragan and Olivia had already left.

Happy Anniversary!!

Yesterday was our 10 year wedding anniversary!! I can't believe it has been 10 years already. It seems like yesterday we were in that tiny apartment so happy to be playing house!! Getting all of our new things out of boxes, and using them for the first time. Never thought we would be where we are today, 10 years ago. We have had some wonderful things that have happened over the last few years, and I only pray that we will have another 10 more wonderful years ahead. I am so glad that I married Todd, he has a wonderful heart and would do anything for anyone. He is still easy on the eyes too!! Happy Anniversary Todd, I still love you 10 years later!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Happy Birthday to Emma!! We are so excited that Emma has turned 7 today. She is such a blessing to our family, and we know that our family would be missing something special if Emma wasn't around. Emma has a wonderful heart, and is always trying to do nice things for others. We hope that she is blessed with many more years. We love you Emma!!!

Today we took Emma to do something special!! Can you tell what it was from our picture here? She was so brave and didn't make a peep. She said her legs were a little shaky! Mine were too!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Happy Birthday Leah!!

I can't believe she is 4 today. Where does time go? Four years ago I was in a hospital in IN. That seems like a long time ago, but then when I look at Leah I can't believe that 4 years have already passed. She is growing so fast. She is learning new things each and everyday. I am so excited to see what this year will bring. Leah is a big part of the happiness in our family. She keeps us going with her silly disposition. I love you so much Leah, you are one of my very favorite people on this earth. I can't wait to spend the next 4 years with you!!

Thank you Uncle Nick and Aunt Katie for my money. I am going to put it in my piggy bank. Each time the ice cream truck comes, I will know that I can have some, because I have money in my bank. I already told Mama that I can have lots and lots and lots of ice cream!!

Jesus Loves Me!!

This is the sweetest thing I have seen in a long time. Leah is doing her two favorite things, playing with babies, and singing. Leah will make up her own songs about anything. She always has a song in her heart. She wakes up sometimes and will just lay in her bed and sing about anything that comes to her mind. I hope she will always remember that Jesus loves her more than anyone, and that is very hard for me to wrap my mind around. God is so good!! Enjoy.

Leah's First Day!!

Leah was so excited to get her picture taken on the porch like Emma. She is getting so big. She looks so much older since our picture last year. She had a great 1st day, and loved her teacher Mrs. Laura. She has a"best best brind" (friend) in her class, Sarah. I am excited to see what this year brings with her learning. Leah will miss the cutoff for Kindergarten by 9 days, and I am interested to see where she is at the end of this year. At her school they offer a pre-K class that Leah will be able to take next year, and boy she should be ready for Kindergarten.

Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day weekend, we decided to go and visit with some of Todd's family. We had a great time. Meme's birthday was coming up and we had a cookout for her, Pa was in the hospital and we were able to visit with him. Uncle Travis was home from school, and the girls had a great time playing with him and Heather(those fruity pebble treats were YUMMO!). Boy was Uncle Travis really able to get Leah wound up. She had the best time playing with him. I guess when you get two crazy nuts together, they are bound to have a good time. Uncle Ike and Seth were there for most of the weekend, and we were able to spend some quality time with them. We went the Natural Science Museum in Greenboro on Monday and learned lots of things, saw lots of animals, and had a nice picnic out by a pond. It was a great weekend and we are looking forward to seeing them the next time.

Emma and Seth. Seth reminds me of Nick, he always acts like he has time for the girls. It is really sweet.
Uncle Travis and Leah trying to get a little remote control car going for Leah. She was sitting there so patient, waiting for him to finish.
Happy Birthday Meme. We love you!!!
Enjoying some icing! YUM! YUM!

Heading into the museum with Heather.

Eating our yummy food outside by the pond. Food always taste better outside!