Birthday Apologies

I also kind of dropped the ball on Andy's birthday too. I was having a rough week, OK? I probably shouldn't even document the fact that he got a lousy birthday, but even if I didn't, I am sure he will never let me forget "the year I forgot his birthday."

However I didn't really forget it... I did make cupcakes and here is the proof:

Granted I made them the day before your birthday... for a cookout with friends, but they were still made in your honor!

Sorry Babe! Even though I didn't make a big deal about your birthday. I sure think you are extra special and appreciate all that you do for me and the girls. Love you!

Easter Sunday

Easter kind of snuck up on me this year. Usually we would have dyed eggs earlier in the week and had a big Easter dinner, but due to my lack of planning neither of those happened.

However, the Easter Bunny did drop off lots of goods for the girls - thanks to some midnight shopping!

And he hid eggs full of candy

The girls loved the bubble machine they got!

I felt really bad about not dying any eggs, so I just let the girls do it that afternoon.

And I made them get back in their dresses for a few pictures. :)

Happy Easter!

Day at the park

The day before we Easter, we got together with Andy's family for lunch and an Easter Egg Hunt. Abby got to meet a lot of the family for the first time.

Easter Egg Hunt

The park also had lots of cute rides. The girls LOVED the rides. Sarah has never been a fan of rides, but she liked these... except for one that had a scary face and made loud noises. She started crying after it started, so we couldn't do anything, but it was so sad watching her.

There was also a train.... with a tunnel. Check out Sarah's face as she notices the upcoming tunnel and then is IN the tunnel!

There was also a clown there making balloon animals. Sarah and Emily hadn't gotten a balloon animal yet, but were playing with the remnants of a popped balloon. Sarah got upset and went running to Pappa (andy's dad) and was complaining about Emily taking the balloon. So he takes Sarah to get her very own balloon. She comes back with a skip in her step and the biggest smile on her face wearing this thing...

Of course, she went right over to Emily to show it off. So Pappa was off with Emily to get her a balloon. These girls have already learned who to go to, to get what they want!

The best part of the day was the cupcakes made by Sharon and Chestin.

They read, "We are having a BABY!" (picture was taken after a few cupcakes were gobbled up)

We are so happy for them!

Easter Egg Hunt with cousins

Ashley and her family came down during their Spring break recently. The girls, of course, loved having their cousins over.

There was lots of dress up and fashion shows and...

 ...getting chased by Uncle Andy/Daddy and...

going to an Easter egg hunt!

The Easter Bunny came by for a visit and everyone got a quick hug. Sarah had no desire to hug him, but I couldn't blame her. He was one CREEPY Easter Bunny!

Charlotte and Sarah are such cute buddies!

So glad the Gates came by for a visit!

1 month old

Abby turned 1 month on April 19th.

She even smiled for her one month pictures! So glad I got a picture of her first smile!

Sweet Sisters!

Silly Sisters!

That night we had strawberry shortcake to celebrate her first month!

Her stats are:

Weight: 9lbs 1oz (40%)

Height: 21.5 inches (60%)

Head Circ: 37 cm (40%)

Tornado

As many of you know, NC was hit with a number of tornados recently. Thankfully the tornado went around our town and we didn't receive any damage. Others were not so fortunate and it breaks my heart to watch the news and see homes destroyed. I am so very grateful for all that I have in my life, especially my home and those that I love.

During the storm, we kept a close eye on the news track the path of the storm.We got the girls downstairs and warned them we may have to get in the closet if the storm gets too close to our house. Well, Emily went ahead and set up camp in the closet and played there the rest of the afternoon. She even begged to sleep there! As you can see, she was prepared with the essentials... plenty of dress up clothes!

3 weeks

I am a little behind on posting, but here is a picture of our little Abby Girl at 3 weeks.