Olivia's Birthday Party

Last Friday we headed north to visit the Bisbey crew and to celebrate Olivia's birthday on Saturday. We had not seen Tessa, Jason, & Olivia in well over a year. Olivia's party was all about gymnastics's and the tumble bus, which of course Emory loved. For those thinking tumble bus? That would be an old school bus gutted and decked out with gym gear!

The kids learning the rules of the bus!

 

Emory jumping!

Tessa had the cutest cupcake toppers.

Olivia's birthday cake.  

 Olivia eagerly waiting to blow out the candles!

 Still waiting.....

 Blow!

After cake it was time to for the pinata.



 After the party, Clancy, Nicole and I stayed and visited for a little while. We also attempted a group picture. Easier said then done.

Uh oh we lost Olivia. 

 She's back but not happy about it!

 This was the best one I got.

Maggie, Olivia, Harper, Emory, Cason, Hudson, and Turner!

 

The kids had a blast at the party and Emory is still talking about it. Thanks for inviting us Olivia we had fun!

 



4 Years Old

Four years ago tonight I laid in my hospital bed holding a beautiful baby girl with big blue eyes. I instantly loved her. I wondered who she would look like, if her hair would stay dark brown and her eyes blue. What her personality would be like and who she would take after. I ended up holding her all night because I just could not let her go (probably why she would ONLY sleep if she was held for the first 6 weeks of her life). Now she is four.

 Somewhere along the way her hair changed from dark brown to blond. She learned to talk and to talk back. She learned to skip and to count. She can write her name, although the m and r are not always perfect. She is a clown, a cowgirl, a princess, and tomboy all rolled into one. She is hysterical and inquisitive. She loves books, puzzles, horses, and the outdoors.

She loves to throw in adjectives when she really wants something. Some of her favorites are beautiful, cute, marvelous, and lovely. Her favorite word right now is actually. She loves to shop. Her favorite stores are Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart. Her favorite restaurant is Chili's. She is not a picky eater, but definitely a slow one. Some of her favorite foods are macaroni & cheese, rice with gravy, roast, oranges, and cheese. She is petite but tall.

 She can throw a ball and swing a bat. She loves working with her dad and getting dirty. She is loving, silly, stubborn, and witty. She loves her brother and he her. She is growing up so fast but she will always be my baby girl, even if she doesn't like me telling her so. As she reminded me this morning she is a big girl now, not a baby!

Happy Birthday Emory! I love you and always will!

Fireworks

While we were visiting Grandma and Pawpaw Bradley went fireworks shopping so last night we went over to Mimi and Peepaw's for a mini fireworks show.

Cason ready to see the fireworks!

Emory was a cowgirl yesterday and insisted on wearing her cowgirl hat to keep her ears warm and cover her hair so it would not catch fire. She is always thinking up something! 

Emory wanted to shoot the roman candle like firework. 

Pretty!

Cason finally decided to hold a sparkler but only for about 30 seconds. It's progress! 

Emory liked this one because it changed colors! 

Emory dancing with a big sparkler!

Cason watching the show.

The kids had a great time and both enjoyed the fireworks! 

Trip to Mom & Dad's

We mainly just hung out around the house while at my parents, but we did do a little shopping and played with a few sparklers too! I also enjoyed holding and loving on Miss Madison. She is so little and light compared to my two.

Cason cheesing in front of the fireplace.

Emory opening her present from Cameron, Blake, Noah & Madison. She got all kinds of cool stuff including a pair of pink boots and three pairs of dress up shoes!

 Noah opening his present from us!

Since we were at mom and dad's New Years Eve we decided to get a few sparklers, unfortunately it rained all evening so we were not able to light them until New Years day.

 Emory with one of the big sparklers. Cason would not hold a lit one, but had fun playing with an unlit one!

This was as close as he would get to the sparklers. I thought if I put them in the ground he would get a little closer, but no!

Happy 2013!

 

We had a good time at Grandma & Pawpaw's house!

 Now it is time to get ready for Emory Grace's birthday!

Madison Marie

Cameron and I attempted a photo shoot with Miss Maddie one night at Mom and Dad's.  Here are some of the better poses.

 

Sweet baby girl.

Madison Marie Bisbey 3 weeks old

 We used Emory's boa that she got for Christmas as a back drop. Madison was not a fan of the fluff!

Cousins

Emory, Cason and I headed to my parents on Saturday to meet Miss Madison for the first time and visit with Cameron and Noah since we did not get to see them at Christmas. Last night we gathered all the grandkids together and attempted to take their picture. It actually went fairly good considering the ages of those involved!

Emory wanted to hold the dog in this one and Cason was not in a mood to smile, but other than that it turned out pretty good!

 Emory Grace (almost 4), Noah James (10), Madison  Marie (3 weeks) & Cason Bradley (1 1/2)

Cason loving on Emory and Noah on Madison!

I had to include this picture because the 5th grandchild is in it. For those wondering that would be Dot!

21 Months

Cason Bradley you are 21 months old today!

You are still wearing a size 18 month, a size 6 shoe, and size 5 diaper. Your vocabulary has grown by leaps and bounds and you now know to many words to list. You have started stringing words together and making sentences. Some of your favorites are shoe on/off, sock on/off, no no sissy, and that's mine. You have also decided that you do not like to wear socks or shoes and usually always take them off within 30 seconds of putting you in your car seat.

You are an absolute delight. You have a very sweet loving personality, but are also very determined and strong willed. The other night you told me you wanted cheese and when I did not go and get it for you fast enough, you marched over to the fridge, opened the door and drawer and got it out yourself. Then proceeded to bring Bradley the bag of cheese and said "cheese dada cheese." You are also a little clown!

You love ducks, playing outside and with your sister. You have started showing an interest in cartoons and seem to like Wonder Pets and Dora or at least the song at the end of the show. You love to sing and dance. You are also very inquisitive and want to know what everything is. I can't believe you will be 2 in just a few short months, it seems like only yesterday you were my little baby and now you are a little boy. I love you Cason!