Happy Birthday, Emory!

Today Emory turns 5! She had her bday party yesterday at Chez Bella and the girls had a blast!!! They learned some great new dance moves and even made their very own lotion...such fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAPA!

Lola Grace and I worked hard yesterday baking cupcakes for Papa's birthday. Today after school LG, MJ and I surprised Papa at work with the cupcakes...so fun! Papa is such a blessing to us! We Love You, Papa!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY!

Happy Birthday to us...

Birthdays are ONE day apart!

Nini & her great-grandchildren

Nini in THE hat

Another birthday celebrated by my mom...she is such a blessing!!! Kathryn, Martha & Nini drove from Savannah just to have dinner for mom's bday - what special sisters & mom. We all had a wonderful time together celebrating!

Rainy Days

Fascinated by hail

Look at those tonsils!!!

This morning we had a rain storm that brought hail...LG was dying to put on her rainboots and go outside. After I had the thought of oh, I don't want her to get all wet, I thought does it really matter...rain won't hurt anything!!! So with rainboots & raincoat on, out she went. When she found the hail on the patio she was so excited. She asked me if she could eat it and said "mama, it tastes like ice!" She then proceeded to run around the backyard. She came back to me and said, "mama, watch me...watch me forever, ok?" Too cute! I remember wanting my mom to watch everything I did, too!

Shopping with LG

LG and I went on a Mommy-Daughter shopping trip to Old Navy & Target today...we had so much fun!!! MJ stayed home with Daddy so we could really "concentrate" and spend some quality time together. LG picked out some really cute dresses, flip flops, a heart bathing suit, skirts & a pink Hello Kitty t-shirt. We also found a cute St. Patty's Day T-shirt for the Savannah parade (I tried to talk her in to the GREEN St. Patty's Day shirt but she wanted pink so pink is what we got...another lesson in picking my battles-ha!). As she found different items she would say, "Mama, isn't this so beautiful? adorable? cute?" When her shoes she tried on were too BIG she said, "Mama, these don't fit...my toes don't have enough room at the end--did I mention she was trying on sandals!!! Too cute. After we were done shopping we ate a hotdog & blueberry pretzel at Target. I love you, Lola Grace!

Dinner at the Berg's

Maddie James, Sallie & Molly

Precious Redhead!!!

Last night we met the Butlers & Vernons at the Berg's for some Midtown take-out...the mommies went to IHCC for a Val special and then headed to pick up our food (yes, we left the daddies with 6 children and they did great!). Wonderful night spent with friends...LG & Blue had a blast, the babies posed for pictures, TC & Mrs. Valli danced with LG and V taught her the "stair & elevator" dance! Baby Stu has a lot of girls to take care of in the future!!!

Bathing Beauties

BUSTED!!!

All Clean

After lunch with Jessica, Christian, Joanna & kids, Mary Blue came over to play. I had a feeling when I heard a bunch of squealing coming from LG's bathroom that she and Mary Blue were up to something...sure enough they had decided to take a bath (without telling me, of course!!!). I opened the shower curtain & found them standing in an empty tub, water DRIPPING from the faucet (thank goodness!), with bath toys & lots of laughter--I love how kids find such joy in simple things.

Fun With Friends

Happy Friends...Maddie James & Hannah Grace

HG "busted" wearing my shoes on top of her own...too cute!

LG at Henry Burns Park

Carla and I enjoyed a "mommy" morning with HG & MJ while Jake, Josh & LG were in school...we then picked up the older 3 and headed for a picnic at Henry Burns Park. Everyone had a blast - especially me while I sat on the blanket while MJ napped and Carla pushed everyone on the swings and played - THANK YOU!!! It was another beautiful February day - Jake even picked a flower and gave it to Lola Grace - too sweet!

Tybee/Savannah Pics

HEY...what about me?

LG Loves Cody's Tricks

Stylin' in Sister's Sunglasses

So Content

Happy Girls at Nini's House

MJ Laughed & Rolled Over

"Little Hope"

Well, MJ gave us her 1st laugh on Valentine's Day while in Tybee...too cute! I look forward to MANY more!

The morning after, I woke up when I heard her crying, walked in her room & found her on her BACK...she had rolled over & wasn't quite sure what to think about it-ha!

Tybee Days

Honey, LG, MJ and I left for Tybee after school on Wed (14th). LG rode w. Honey (and all 4 dogs) & MJ with me. MJ did really well until about the last 20 minutes of our ride and then she decided that every bump I went over she would take personally and melt down!!! The four of us had a blast...here is what our trip included:

• Wed: Arrived in Savannah for dinner at Kathryn's new house with Martha, Livvy, William, Liam, Josh, Carolyn & Lachlan. The babies loved being together!!! First time meeting each other - too cute!


• Thurs: Enjoyed breakfast at "The Breakfast Club"- always delicious! Later, drove to Riverstreet - LG loved going to Riverstreet Sweets (best pralines) & Savannah Candy Company (best taffy). Ate late lunch at Olympia - only people in restaurant - so fun & delicious food! Only had 1 stroller so LG "held" MJ in her coat as we strolled along Riverstreet - MJ loved it!


• Fri: Lunch outside at North Beach Grill...LG enjoyed feeding the birds her hotdog bun...not so sure the people around us enjoyed it-ha! Took the girls to Oatland Island Wildlife Center - strolled the girls along the trails to see all of the animals - bison (huge), foxes, wolves, eagles (Honey's favorite), bear (asleep), turkey (escaped), duck (in pool), sheep, goat (not too smart looking), pig (LG asked where Charlotte the spider was), donkey, rabbits, snakes, turtles...lots of God's creatures! We took one of Honey's "shortcuts" and unknowingly missed some of the animals - had a blast and plan to go back with Daddy & Papa!


• Sat: Actually made it to the beach...strolled the girls to the beach with Mrs. Vicki. LG insisted on wearing her bathing suit and getting in the water - pick your battles, right!?! MJ fell asleep on blanket on sand...already a beach baby-3 months old!!! Lunch & icecream at Sugar Shack followed by trip to "Y" park - LG loved the BIG swings!


• Sun: Mommy caught up on her sleep most of the morning since Honey & I had been going to bed really late...around 8:00pm-ha! Tybee life is hard :-) Afternoon, went back to Riverstreet Sweets for MORE pralines, bear claws, HUGE sucker the size of my hand that LG had been eyeing & taffy - and I complain about not being able to lose my "baby" weight!!! Ate dinner at Nini's house with Martha & Kathryn. We all made vegetable soup together - LG helped chop the veggies. Liza also stopped by.
  
• Mon: Perfect time to come home--raining! LG so excited to come home & see Daddy!

Brownies for Bible Study

Such concentration...

Notice the tongue...she can already taste these brownies!!!

I am in a Bible Study on Monday nights with about 15 girls...we are studying spiritual warfare - it is fascinating and deep stuff!!! I was in charge of snacks tonight and made brownies - LG helped - she LOVES helping me bake and "test" what we make!

Jeneanne's

LG, MJ and I went to Jeneanne's for lunch today with Honey...this is one of LG's (and our) favorite places to eat!!! Baked chicken & dressing, mac & cheese and something green - broccoli, turnips, anything to make us "feel" healthy-ha! We took 2 pieces of caramel cake back to Honey's house - LG & I were going to split one...I told her she could have 4 bites since she is 4 and had already had early Valentine's candy after lunch & let's be honest, I really wanted the cake all to myself (Of course, I didn't admit that last part to her). She couldn't wait to get her fork into that cake...neither could I!!! Next thing I know she has opened it and is going in for the KILLER bite of JUST ICING!!! I am now about to have a fight with my 4 year old over caramel cake...I'm not good at sharing food-ha! She "pulled" a Chris and right as she sees me busting her, before I can get the words out of my mouth, puts the HUGE bite of icing in her mouth! We all laughed and I ate the rest of the cake!

Back to Church

Now that Maddie James is 3 1/2 months old we have made it back to Church! Lola Grace was excited to get back to her Bible Study class (and even got to play with Mary Blue's class today...such an added bonus :-)). According to LG, she learned about the miracle of "Jesus and the 5 bread and 2 fish for lunch". Maddie James came to church with Mommy & Daddy (Honey & Papa sat with us too) and did pretty well...she made an early "peep" so Mommy quickly stood up in the back with her and then she ended up snuggling and falling asleep...so sweet! She woke up right before the sermon was over and had lots to say..."gaa, gaa, gaa"...interpreted "Praise the Lord!" Afterwards, we met Honey & Papa at Buffalo's for lunch - MJ was a little fussy so I changed her diaper (that was in MY bag) and secretly breastfed her while sitting in our booth!!! Oh, the joys of second babies...it is amazing how much more relaxed I am-HA! This would have NEVER happened with LG...I would have had her HUGE diaper bag with 10 diapers, ample wipes, 3 outfit changes, a changing pad, the list goes on...and I would have gone ALL the way to the car to take care of these issues...NEVER would have happened in the booth - HA!!!

Great Minds Think Alike

MJ & Molly

LG & Dylan

Well the Bergs & Drivers thought breakfast at IHCC was a great idea, too! LG gets so excited when she sees Dylan because they get to go outside and play...another beautiful day!

Breakfast with Doc & Cha-Cha

ALL SMILES!

Will you be our valentine?

MJ loves Cha-Cha's bracelets!

A good time had by all!

What fun we have eating Saturday morning breakfast with Doc & Cha-Cha at IHCC!!! These are the adorable Valentine's dresses that Cha-Cha found for the girls -- too cute! Thanks Doc & Cha-Cha!

Carseat

Caught this pic of LG coloring after she strapped herself in the carseat...amazing what keeps 4 year olds entertained!

The Wilson Girls

Maddie James

Lola Grace

Thank you, Lord, for our precious girls.

Exercise...

The girls are ready...

(notice the green feet of LG's "other baby" under bunny)

Sweet Sisters

LG resting after some strenuous exercise :-)

What a beautiful February day...the 3 girls went for a walk today...Mommy had her "babies" and LG took her stroller full of her "babies" (duckie, froggie & bunny).

Thanks Honey & Papa

Honey, MJ, Papa & LG

Papa Loves MJ!

MJ & Honey "talking"

Chris and I are so grateful for Honey & Papa...last week we were in the Macon Civic Club Show (all proceeds go to local charities) and Honey & Papa kept the girls ALL week (and many days leading up to the week of the show). We had dress rehearsal on Mon & Tues night and the show ran Wed - Sat...LG & MJ spent the night with them Mon-Sat since we got home so late each night! They brought LG to the show on Sat. night...we went and got her during intermission and let her walk around the stage - she got to go up the stairs and through the door that Daddy & I used on stage - she loved it!!! Thanks Honey & Papa!!!

Happy Girl

I love that toothless smile!!!

Bath Time

Lola Grace is such a great big sister...she loves helping me give Maddie James a bath! There is just nothing better than a freshly cleaned baby!!!