Catching up

What we have been up to the last few months, mostly in pictures. In March, we learned that Emma will be getting a new bestie in July. My bestie from high school is having a girl. It was such a fun gender reveal party. As you can see in pictures, they are thrilled. In April, Ava started swim lessons. We have moved to a new place since these pictures were taken. Hopefully the lessons will soon pay off! Our youngest nephew Noah turned a year. What a blessing he is to our family. We love you sweet boy. May we celebrated Mother's day. I still think it is weird that there is a day to celebrate me. I should be celebrating my kiddos. I am so in love, this really is my most favorite job. I thank God so much for blessing me with these two angels! We had such a fun day celebrating with my mom and sister. Ashley has moved to such a cool place, minutes from a boardwalk with many resturants and fun rides. Ava and her daddy went on a fishing trip. Yes, my girl can cast and reel in fish. These pictures also prove that she liked to play with the worms. Girl, I think we need to have a talk. This mommy has horrified. And our most favorite time has finally arrived: SWIMMING SEASON!

Jacob David

I am about 5 weeks behind. Yes, Jacob David is already 5 weeks old but I will get caught up eventually. I can't begin to tell you the emotion that I feel when I look at these pictures. I have been so blessed to see not only Jacob take his first breathe, but also his big sissy. Welcome to the world sweet Jacob, you are one lucky lucky boy! We love you so much already! Birth story in pictures:

4 months

Wow! I am so far behind. I will get caught up in the near future! Sometime I hope. I had to share the pictures of Emma at 4 months. Can you believe she is already 4 months? Yep! She is a joy to this family. Just as I sit and type this she is crying in her swing. Ava walks up and tells her, "Don't Cry Emma" and starts singing Jesus Loves Me to her. My heart swelled. Yes indeed, I LOVE these girls and so does he!

3 Months

Emma is 3 months.

Sweet girl has been pretty sick this last week. She had RSV and then developed an ear infection. Poor girl was sick. This mommy had a few scary days but I am happy to report she is doing much better. At the doctor she weighed in at 11 pounds even.

Oh how we all love this little girl! I told Ava one morning we had to take Emma to the doctor. She got a sad look on her face and said, "No, mommy we need to keep her!" These girls love each other that is for sure.

Happy 3 months Emma! We love you so very much!

Ava's 3rd Birthday Party at the farm

We had Ava's birthday party at Old McDonald's farm this year. I wanted a party that did not have to be at our house due to the arrival of Miss Emma. The place was perfect.

There were train rides

Feeding animals

Pony rides

Yummy cupcakes

Great friends

What a perfect day to celebrate my favorite 3 year old. Thanks for all who celebrated with us. You all mean the world to us....thanking God for your presence in our lives!
Here are the birthday buddies. Happy Birthday Jarred and Ava Grace!

Easter

We love Easter. Easter is about ultimate love and forgiveness. A kind of love and forgiveness we don't deserve. It's really not about a bunny, or baskets and eggs, it is really about Jesus. Without a doubt Jesus is alive and I am forgiven.

Our fun bunny cookies and dying eggs date. My girl loves all things crafty so this is so perfet for her. I won't mention the HUGE mess and the ruined shirt. Sometimes its just worth it!






Our new little bunny sure liked watching!
The bunny left a nice trail from Ava's room to her basket. She was amazed at the "trail" and was so happy to see all her goodies. The bunny also brought Emma and daddy a basket. My sweet girl was so concerned as to why the bunny forgot mommy's basket! Wonder how this could happen?!





This year we made a plate that I could put out each year that I love!

Hope you guys all had a lovely Easter as we did.