Emma Cate's 2nd Birthday Party

I know it's been a long time since I've undated this blog. We have had a very busy summer! A trip to Australia, several trips to Arkansas, swimming lessons, a few birthday parties and lots of playtime with friends.

We had Emma Cate's birthday party a week early this year, and it didn't disappoint. We reserved a local bounce house place that our play group goes to sometimes. I was a little worried that she would be too shy to play, but I was WRONG! She had so much fun playing with her friends. It was awesome!

T-ball Game

I'm so happy that Luke loves playing t-ball now. He wasn't too keen on it at the beginning of the season, but now he has a blast. Here are a few pics from a recent game:

Easter 2009

We had a great Easter in El Dorado. The kids got to hunt eggs and spend time with lots of cousins. Aunt Johnette threw another amazing Easter Egg Party, and the kids really got into it this year. Our cousin Sydney spent the weekend with us, and she found two prize eggs! It was a lot of fun. :)

Silly Luke:


Ashlyn watching Sydney find a prize egg:


Emma Cate is pretty good!


Addison:


Luke:


Emma Cate:


Luke in his Easter egg shirt:


Emma's Easter egg shirt:


Addison and Luke making a plan:


Sydney found another one!


Emma Cate and Pop:

Happy Birthday Luke!

This is two weeks late, but I wanted to post photos of Luke's dinosaur birthday party. We had a blast! I still can't believe he's four years old. It has gone by so fast.

Go Cardinals!

Luke's first t-ball game got canceled due to rain, but he wanted to wear his uniform anyway. Very cute!

Look Alikes!

My cousin Jennifer and I have always joked that her daughter Anna Blaike and my daughter Emma Cate look and act so much alike. Anna Blaike is a big girl now, but I found some pictures from 2005 that looked so much like Emma Cate!

Anna Blaike, summer of 2005:



Emma Cate, 18 months

My Gentleman

Luke has turned into such a little gentleman. He always opens the door for me and says, "Ladies first." I giggle, because I have no idea where he learned that. It's not something that I've ever told him about. Almost everyday since our flowers have bloomed, he gathers flowers to give to me. It melts my heart. :)