Emma Kate's First Easter!

For Easter, we loaded up and went to Drew's aunt's (AKA Auntie) house in Olive Branch for the day. My camera was dead but I was glad some people caught a few shots of us that I wanted to share! Emma Kate wasn't in the best mood, I think she may be cutting another tooth, but we had a good time. It was great to get to visit with everyone and get caught up on life!

All of the grandkids (and one great grandkid) with Granny

Uncle Jeff, Uncle Alex, Mimzy, Pop, Drew, Emma Kate, and me

playing peek-a-boo with Ted

Emma Kate and Andi!

Emma Kate and Auntie!

Worn Out!

Emma Kate and I played for a long time the other day and I got this super cute picture of her when she finally passed out in the middle of the living room floor! She couldn't stay awake any longer! So sweet!

We Love Spring!

This past week, Doodle brought Emma Kate her Easter happies early! Emma Kate loves her peek-a-boo baby doll so much and smiles everytime it makes noise (it is motion sensored so that happens quite a lot) no matter where it is or if she can even see it! Sophie is terrified of it because everytime she goes up to smell it, it talks and plays peek-a-boo with the blanket it is holding! It's the most precious toy I have ever seen! Drew and I couldn't wait to give Emma Kate her happies from us so the "Easter Bunny" came a day early to our house this year! She got her first Bible, some movies, bibs, a toy steering wheel, a few other little toys, and her very first wagon! Of course we just had to take her for her first ride outside around the neighborhood as soon as we gave it to her! She was so cute and kept posing for the camera everytime she saw the flash start to go off! She has such a great personality and has had us laughing constantly the past couple of days! Caught some great pictures I wanted to share!

Random picture from a couple weeks ago but I love this outfit!

Opening presents from Doodle and D

What's in here?

So Spoiled!

Eating her Peep!

Loves her Peek A Boo baby doll!

The Easter Bunny came to see me!

Look at all my stuff!

Standing up all by myself!

Posing for the camera!

Going for my first ride in my brand new wagon!

Such a pretty girl!

This is sooo fun!

Pictures from the last couple of months!

This was in early March- she loves not having clothes on!

Eating her very first popsicle!

This smile melts my heart!

Swinging is her new favorite thing to do! She never stopped smiling!

Silly face! I think the sun was a little bright! This was the first time in her new little pool we got her and I don't think she wanted to put her knees down in the water.. can't wait to let her swim in Doodle and D's pool this summer!

Spring is Finally Here!

A lot has been going on in our family lately! I haven't had much time to update everyone! Drew has been busy working and I have been so busy finishing up this semester and getting ready to graduate. I can't believe four years have already passed since I came to college. Drew and I started dating my freshman year and it seems like hardly any time has passed at all since we went on our first date. We are so blessed to have each other, our sweet baby girl, and support from our wonderful family and friends. We couldn't have made it this far without you all!

Right now, our plans for after graduation are still a little unclear. We are just waiting for God to show us what to do next. I applied to graduate schools but none have worked out so we are just trusting that God has something bigger and better in store for us! And we can't wait to find out what it is!

Emma Kate has grown so much since my last post. I took her to the doctor for her 9 month check up and she weighed 17 lbs. She has two teeth now and is crawling and getting into everything she can reach! She pulls up on every piece of furniture she sees and stands up without holding onto anything. I don't think it will be much longer until she is running around! She loves to empty all the dog's food out of their bowl (which is just so fun to clean up) and she tries to duck and hide behind her crib bumper when I come in to get her up in the mornings and after naps! Her favorite place to be is outside and she has been loving playing in her walker in the driveway. She loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Barney, and Veggie Tales (she has certain episodes she likes more than others). Her sense of humor and personality are great and keep us laughing all the time. She has started laughing hysterically whenever she sees and hears anyone blowing their nose! She loves her daddy's silly faces and she loves playing pat-a-cake and itsy bitsy spider. Doodle bought her a peek-a-boo baby doll for easter that is her new favorite toy. She has gotten very attached to a certain pink blanket and will smile everytime anyone hands it to her no matter how upset she is. We have started experimenting with more solid, big girl food and she has been loving it! She brings so much joy to us and we really can't imagine life without her.