Lifelong Girlfriends...

Since elementary school, I have been friends with these three girls. Above is a picture of us from our class reunion back in August. Last year, we took the picture below at Summer's baby shower. Three out of four of us were pregnant (Amy and I with our second babies!) We were trying to convince Kaybe that her turn was next...

Our wish came true:) Here we are a couple of weeks ago at Kaybe's baby shower! She is expecting a girl, Sadie in June...so exciting! I can't wait to meet her! Congrats Kaybe and Bud!

Easter 2010

We had a great Easter weekend, and were especially glad to be able to enjoy the gorgeous weather! Here are a few pictures:

Daddy and the babies

Mommy and the babies

Emmy turned 10 months on Monday- I cannot believe she will have a birthday in just two months!!!

Speaking of Emmy, she is a bit diva if she does not get her way;)

All better now!

Best buddies!

A few more party pics...

Wendy and Emmy

Birthday boy

Family pic...the best we could do!

Party setup

Hayride

Cowboy Up!

On the Saturday before Cade turned three, the Thornes were nice enough to let us have Cade's cowboy birthday party out on their farm. It turned out to be a gorgeous day! Everything was perfect- we had all the food, tables and party favors set up in the barn, hay bales outside for people to sit on and Cade's favorite thing: A hayride with Pap's John Deere:)

Food table

Cade wanted sprinkled cupcakes

toppers I found on Etsy

Taking "Cousin Maddie" on a gator ride (we had these hats and bandanas for party favors)

Blew out THREE candles (sniff)

Lyla really enjoyed her cupcake!

Opening presents with Rachel and Ellen

Ellen on the tire horse swing


This next picture makes me laugh because of what is happening. Brad and "Wen Wen" gave Cade an awesome kite. Cade, of course, wanted to fly it immediately. Unfortunately, the wind had died down a little so it was hard to get up. The kids here are chasing Brad and cheering him on while he is trying to run at full speed in cowboy boots to get the kite going. Hilarious! Thanks for being such a good sport, Brad!!! And, the kite did eventually make it up for a few minutes:)

Happy Birthday Cade!

It is hard to believe that my sweet boy is already three. For some reason, I have been a little sad...three sounds so big! Cade is our sweet, funny little guy. He says things everyday that make me laugh. He loves to sing, especially with his microphone (which has also turned into a love of American Idol). He hardly ever meets a stranger, and almost always has a smile on his face. He always tells me that he loves me and gives lots of hugs and kisses (I try to savor all of these moments, as I know one day that won't be "cool":) Cade loves to go places, especially school, church and his grandparents' houses. He loves to eat, but can be really picky. He would do almost anything for a piece of chewing gum. He is (finally) potty trained, and I swear getting bigger by the day. He is a great big brother, and makes Emmy laugh all the time. He truly is the light of our lives! Happy Birthday Sweet Boy! We love you!

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