Program and Party!

Emma's end of the year program had a patriotic theme this year. All the children brought in a white t-shirt that they decorated for the program.

Emma models her all-American look!

Yes, I resorted to sugary distractions to keep Sara semi-quiet. She still was able to stand up in my lap and yell, "I'm Cinderella!" at the top of her lungs. I'm not sure why she felt the need to share that information, but the people around us thought it was funny. Then she leaned over and told her Grana (who did not yell...not even once), "Shhh. Be quiet Grana."

There is Emma in the middle holding her flag proudly.

After the program, we all came back to our house for the Strawberry Shortcake party-rama.

We love cake!

Cooper's cousins tried to lure him into their tent, but being the smart boy that he is, he hightailed it the other direction!

Opening presents went really well this year. Both of the girls were interested in what each package contained. Can't wait to see how they devour their Christmas presents!

Sara took Fancy Nancy for a slide ride.

Cool! A basketball goal!
Watch out WNBA, here we come!

Birthday!

Here are a few pictures from the girls birthday party. We had a special supper at home, complete with cupcakes. We saved the "big birthday cake" for the party the next night.

Emma blew out her #4 and was ready to dig into that cupcake!

We also decided to be "extra fancy" and had some petit fours too.

Tearing into a present!

Sara listened patiently while Daddy read one of her cards.

Sara was really excited when she opened her new Imagination Movers DVD. She wouldn't even let Daddy hold it so she could open more presents!

Emma was excited to get some spending money!

I promise to post Emma's end of the year and birthday party pics soon!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Emma and Sara!

Happy Mother's Day!

Our family would like to wish a Happy Mother's Day to our mothers, grandmothers, aunts...basically all the ladies that we love and love us in return!

We thank God for you and the blessings that you have been to us and to our girls.

Here is an early Happy Mother's Day gift I received from Emma when I picked her up from pre-school.

It's a lovely portrait of me and a section with questions that Emma answered about her mommy. Emma's responses to the questions is in pink.
I'm sure her teacher had a ball!

How tall is Mom? This much big
How old is Mom? 15
How much does Mom weigh? 15 lbs
What color is Mom's hair? black
What color are Mom's eyes? blue
What is Mom's favorite color? pink
What is Mom's favorite food? cheese
What is Mom's job? Takes care of Sara

Fire Truck Friday!

Our playgroup took a great trip to the fire department. They firemen took us on a tour of the truck and the tools that they use on a call.

They also let each of the children sit in the driver's seat of the truck.

Emma on her own.

Sara's trying to buckle up for safety in the cab of the truck.

After looking over the fire truck, we watched a short video on fire safety and got to see a fireman in all his gear. He spoke to the children so they would hear that his voice sounds a little different when he's all hooked up to his equipment.

Emma proudly displays her fire hat! When she put it on she said, "Mommy, look! I'm a fire hydrant!"

Here's the crew in front of the truck.

Thanks to Katie for setting up a great morning!

1st Frozen Treats of the Season!

We decided to put some of our favorite juice in the freezer so we could enjoy a cool treat on a warm afternoon!

Sara goes for a bite!

Emma made "smoodies" with sand from the sandbox. The sticks are the straws!

Due to Popular Demand...

I received a strongly worded email requesting more pictures of the girls. (Just kidding, Aunt Leveda!) So, without further to do...here is a mumble jumble of what we've been doing lately.

"Pooh Friends" continues to be Sara's favorite book. She really enjoys reading it with someone when Emma is at school. That way she doesn't have to share page turning responsibilities!

We also took a quick trip to Grana and Grandaddy's house. Grandaddy was more than happy to get the girls outfitted for a little fishing off of his dock.

Grandaddy and Sara are waiting for the "big one!"

Grandaddy and Grana's neighbor, Ms. Jackie, has a sun on a tree in her front yard. Every time we visit, we have to go and check on "the sun on the tree." Well, this time the sun left Emma and Sara a letter! It also came with stickers!

Sara enjoyed trying on the eye glasses that go on Grana's teddy bears. It's quite a look, isn't it?

Emma and Sara accompanied me to Muffin's with Mom at Emma's preschool. It was very nice and even included live "vi-low-lin" (as Emma says) music.

Enjoying the muffins!

We also met Grandma at the strawberry patch to pick some more berries.

Sara ate many more than she actually put in our basket.

I can't remember why Emma had on this get-up but it "certainly is a lot of look" as Tim Gunn would say on Project Runway.

We also traveled up to Waller Elementary for the spring carnival. I tried several times to copy Grandma's pictures from Shutterfly but it wouldn't let me. I'll keep trying!

Strawberry Patch 2009

This week, Emma's class took a field trip to the strawberry patch. We had a huge rain storm the night before so the ground was still a little damp but the weather was nice and cool.

Emma and Sara are following Ms. Donna down our strawberry row.

Sara got right down to business eating up strawberries!

Emma's class strawberry picture...minus one classmate.

Emma's strawberry must have been a little sour!

Girls! Let's take a picture...look at me!

That's better!

Emma was very brave and decided to pet Precious, the 4 month old calf.

After a long morning of strawberry farming, Emma and Sara relaxed on the ride home with a good sandwich, a juice box, and a Strawberry Shortcake DVD.

Happy Easter

Our blogger is currently under-the-weather but we wanted to share a few of our Easter pictures for the family members were weren't able to be with on Sunday.
We'll continue our normal blogging soon!

The girls model their beautiful dresses. Sara (on the left) was really impressed with herself...can't cha tell?

We were able to sneak a picture with Daddy in between services. Marcus had to sing (and listen to the sermon) for all three Easter services.

Searching for those elusive eggs!

Easter Egg Hunt!

The church that houses Emma's school had a great Easter egg hunt Saturday. I'm so glad we decided to give it a try! Here the girls are enjoying the bubble station...they probably could have stayed there all day!

The bounce house was also a big hit. We had trouble getting Sara out!

Snack station! Yeah!

Then...the main event! Egg hunt! Marcus stayed with Emma while I tried to keep up with Sara.

Sara was so intent on her egg hunting that she really didn't care which basket she put her eggs in. If I wasn't close enough to her, she would put her egg in the closest basket!

The egg hunters exit the hunt.

After a trip to the mall to search for Easter shoes and a supper out, we returned home to check out those Easter eggs.

All the eggs were taped shut, so Marcus and I had to help the girls open up their eggs. I think Emma found 22 eggs filled with chocolate, Life Savers and bubble gum!

Sara found 26 eggs...that number doesn't include the eggs she shared with other people.

Happy Easter!