Time with Loved Ones

 

This weekend we celebrated Grammy's birthday! Audrey and Addison wanted to pick out a cookie cake for her.

 

 

We went out to eat for her birthday. While we were out to eat, Grandaddy gave the girls their "cow checks". Each year he sells a calf and gives them the money to save for their college expenses.  This has been a tradition started by my Pawpaw back when I was little, so I'm glad the tradition carries on.

 

We also got to spend some time with Nana.  It was so good to see her.  My girls can always make her smile and brighten even her worst days.  They love their Nana.

Audrey's 6th Birthday

 

Sweet Audrey turned 6 years old!  I guess this is what happens when you blink!

 

The morning started with our traditional birthday muffins.

 

Then she was off to preschool where we had her a little birthday celebration with her classmates.

 

 

Audrey with her precious teacher, Mrs. Becky.

Audrey's 6th Birthday Party

 

Audrey wanted to have her 6th birthday party at the Fun Factory where they could enjoy the large inflatables.

 

She wanted the theme to be "cowgirl" but since we were having the party at this location the decorations and such were very limited.

 

After lots of talk and deliberation, Audrey decided that we would invite the girls in her preschool class along with a few friends from her dance class and a couple of other close friends.

 

I think we had 17 children attend.  They all seemed to have such a wonderful time.

 

The birthday girl!!

 

She as blessed with so many gifts!

 

 

Addison and Corey looking on at the unwrapping of gifts.

 

Addison was a great little helper and handed Audrey some of the gifts to open.

 

Then everyone gathered around to pull the strings on the pinata.

 

And battle for the candy...

 

These 3 are good buddies, also referred to as partners in crime! :)

 

I think Audrey had a super-fun birthday party and really enjoyed celebrating her day with all of her good friends.

Nana's Birthday Party

 

This lady is one of the most precious women I know.  Anyone who has ever met her can say that she made a tremendous impact on his/her life. She has touched so many hearts during her years.

 

We were blessed to be able to celebrate another year of life with her.

 

The older I get, the more I realize what a treasure the older generation is to us younger women.  Especially when you become a mother, their wisdom is priceless.  I am so thankful that my children have the privilege of knowing this kind-hearted, loving, godly woman as their great-grandmother.

 

This year we chose to celebrate her birthday at the nursing home where Nana now resides.  They were kind enough to allow us to use one of the activity rooms so our family and friends could all be together to celebrate.

 

Keeley made an AWESOME strawberry cake (one of Nana's favorites).  We went all out with party hats, candles...the whole works!

 

Nana enjoyed the fun and fellowship.  Audrey and Addison even got her to act a little silly.

Gifts for the birthday girl!

Nana with her great-granddaughters, Addison and Audrey.

This is 4 generations!

 

Me, my dad, my mom, my brother, Keith;

Addison, Nana, Audrey

Nana with Uncle Jim and Aunt Carol.

Donald and Linda Scott came to celebrate with us.  They are dear friends (really they are like family) who visit and care for Nana all the time.  Every week they bring her cake, a diet coke and give her a manicure.  What a precious couple!

 

I'm so glad we got to celebrate this special lady in such a wonderful way!

We love you, Nana!

Addison~ 3 years old

 

My precious Addison...

 

3-years-old!! How can it be?  Was it really that long ago that I held your perfect little blue-eyed self for the first time?  I have no idea what we would do without you. You bring so much silliness and laughter to our lives.

 

You are outgoing, loving, silly, and full of mischievousness.

There is never a dull moment with you around.  You are fearless to try things yet won't watch Disney movies or other shows that have "mean people" in it because it scares you.

I love how you give us big squeezes and kisses. And you have to have your belly and back rubbed every night with "scratchy" on your beloved blankie before you can go to sleep. Yes, you are a little spoiled.

 

Here are some other things I want to remember about you:

 

* You wear a size 2T/3T clothes

*Weigh 27 pounds

*Are 36" tall

*Wear size 7 toddler shoe

*Are potty trained (except occasionally at night)

*Love to watch Barney, Max and Ruby, and any show that sings and dances (Wiggles, Sing-a-long)

*Enjoy playing outside and getting wet/dirty

*Do really well riding your tricycle and can even ride Audrey's bike

 

* Love your big sister and try to do everything she does

*Enjoy preschool (your friends are Ella Grace and Addi Belle)

*Love, love, love to sing and dance

* Always carry blankie, Care Bear, baby and Pep

*Don't like sodas (they are "spicy")

*Still like to snuggle

*Enjoy listening to books

 

There is so much about you that I hope I never forget. These pictures really capture your personality. The expressions you make are always so entertaining!

 

You, Little Bit, are a wonderful blessing to our family.  May you never forget how special you are to us!  I love you around to Jupiter and back!

Happy Birthday, Corey!

While playing "catch-up" with my blog and photos, I realized that I forgot to post several very important events.

The first being Corey's birthday.  His birthday was May 8. The girls and I surprised Corey with a big cookie cake.  He was so happy about the cake and the sweet hugs and cards from his girls.

Audrey and Addison had to help him blow out his candles. 

Happy Birthday, to my handsome hubby! I hope to celebrate you many more years! We love you!!

Audrey's 5th Birthday Party

We had Audrey's 5th birthday party at a gymnastics center in town.  This was the first time in several years that her party wasn't postponed due to bad weather. 

She wanted Little Mermaid (Ariel) theme party.  That particular theme wasn't easy to find in the party supplies.  But after months of looking we finally found items at various locations. 




Audrey getting ready to blow out her #5 birthday candle.

Several of her friends came to celebrate with her.  They all seemed to have such a fun time.

There were lots of activities for them to participate in.  Addison loved doing what the "big kids" did.

After about an hour of playtime, it was time for yummy cupcakes and snacks.

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday girl.

This was a group photo of most of the children that attended the party.  I just love the looks they all have on their faces.  Such a silly bunch of kids!

It was a wonderful day! 

As soon as we finished up with her party, I loaded Audrey up and headed to her friend's birthday party.  We were partying all day :)