Princess Party

 

Yesterday we celebrated Emory's fourth birthday with a small family princess party. I debated on having a big party somewhere but then decided to hold off one more year. I am glad I did because things have been crazy around our house lately, plus Mimi, Rachel, Mckenzie and Andrew could not come due to Rachel having been put on bed rest or I guess I should say hospital rest.  Emory also had a party at Ms. Betty's with her friends again this year so technically she had two small parties instead of one big one!

Emory has been asking for a princess party since the day after her party last year! So princess is what I went with.

Happy Birthday Princess Emory!

Emory has been eyeing this cake for months. She has been so enamored with it that every time we are in Wal-Mart we have to make sure they still have it!

 As soon as I sat it on the table she wanted to take a picture with it. Of course she gave me the signature Emory pose! She also insisted on wearing one of her leotards like her friend Olivia wore for her birthday party. Of course Olivia's party theme was gymnastics's but according to Emory when you are four you wear your leotard to your birthday party, so that is what she wore! All day I might add.

Princess Emory

 Her princess party hat was a little big so she had to hold it.

 After lunch it was time to open presents! Cason helped too.

 Wow! A princess nightgown

and sidewalk chalk!

We needed some more, thanks Aunt Cameron!

 Emory really liked her cake. I later caught her sneaking more icing!

 Cason tried on the hat too. Guess what, it fit him! Ha!

 Bradley holding baby Madison for the first time. I swear she had grown since I saw her last weekend!

Alpie and Madison.

 Grandma and Pawpaw gave Emory a Barbie scooter for her birthday and she couldn't wait to try it out. For those thinking "she's not wearing the leotard," oh yes she is. It is under her jocking pants and jacket!

 She got the hang of it quickly and had a blast!

 Thank you Grandma & Pawpaw!

Emory got tons of great things and she loved them all, including two gift cards to Chili's, thank you Mimi & Peepaw and Aunt Shirley & Alpie. She also got the ultimate "art project" kit and she is eager to start creating. Thank you Aunt Rachel, Uncle Andrew, Mckenzie, and Lincoln! We wish you could have come and we can't wait to meet you Lincoln!

This picture cracks me up!

We were singing Happy Birthday to her and all she wanted to do was blow out the candles and eat cake! This look says it all!

 Cason had a blast too. He was everywhere and this was the best picture I could get.

Sweet baby Madison. I can't believe she is almost 2 months old all ready.

Emory had a blast yesterday and has spent the day playing with all her new things. A big thank you to everyone for coming and sharing her special day with her.

4 Year Check-Up & Ballons

This afternoon Emory had her 4 year check-up. I am very happy to announce that she FINALLY weighs in the thirty's, 30.8 lbs (15th percentile) to be exact and is 41.5 (85th percentile) inches tall. She gained 3 pounds and grew 3.5 inches since her three year check-up last year. Dr. Huggins could not believe how tall she was! She passed her hearing test and was a very brave girl when she got her two shots. I think the sparkly bandaids and bracelet helped! Dr. Huggins did refer us to an ear nose & throat doctor because Emory's over sized tonsils grew as well and Dr. Huggins thinks they need to come out. After her appointment we headed to the party store and Emory picked out a few balloons. My plan was to take a few pictures with the balloons but Emory was tired having not had a nap plus it was a little chilly outside, so my hopes of capturing a great smile did not happen.

 This picture pretty much sums up the "photo shoot!"

Not sure how I managed to but a border around this one.

She was being silly!

Emory Grace - 4 years old

 Oh look another border!

She had a major case of the giggles!

After our failed photo shoot we headed to the park to play for a little while.

We had a fun mommy daughter day today!

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!