VBS

We decided to have Caden go to VBS at Bayleaf Baptist church this year. The theme was Western so Caden got to wear cowboy gear. He was able to go with his friend Kyle. Caroline was very sad that she could not go this year.
Caden was able to do crafts, play games, see horses and learn more about Jesus. The last night Grandma and Grandpa came and we had a picnic in the church and saw the wrap up show!!! It was a great week at VBS!!!

Take me out to the ballgame!!!!

Caden played t-ball for the first time this summer. He played on the YMCA team. He played with his friend Killian. He had a good time playing but I think that he enjoyed trading silly bandz more than actually playing ball.

A Party for Two!

Caroline and Ellary celebrated their 3rd birthdays together. We had a party at the same place they had their 1st Birthday party. The girls wore matching outfits with very fancy,fluffy skirts. They had princess cupcakes and lots of pink everywhere. All of the kids played on the playground and in the woods. Sammy even had a big fall in the mud. The girls had a great time.
Caroline and Ellary are best friends. They love to have play dates and play "baby stuff" and kitchen. Caroline loves to just call E on the phone to say hey! It is so sweet to see these two together!!! Hopefully they can have their sweet 16th together!!

One of our Favorite Parks!!!

We love to visit Lake Lynn. They have a great trail to walk down. The kids love to race, skip stones and especially feed the ducks on our walks. This day we went to this park with the Barbours. After our walk we ate lunch and played on the play ground. We played tag (even the mommies) and pushed the babies in the swings. The weather was not too hot so it made for a very enjoyable morning at one of our favorite parks!!!

More fun @ Marbles

We always enjoy going to Marbles. This time we went with our friends Sydney, Matthew, Caitlyn, Tyler and Molly. Carter was able to play in the toddler play area this time. He really enjoyed it!!! Caroline wanted to put on a show for us while Caden and Matthew tried "putting out fires"!!!

She is Three!!!!

It is difficult to believe that my little girl is now three years old. Wow!
Caroline is such a joy and has grown up soooooo much this past year. She loves to take care of her baby "Cata". She usually beats me to his room with paci and lovey in hand. She loves to play with her babies and doll house. She loves to set the table, put her clothes away and is always asking "how can I help you mama". God has given her a very serving heart. Caroline also loves dancing (naked most of the time) and singing. She usually makes up her own songs. Caroline is our sugar and spice and everything nice. Happy Birthday baby girl!!!
On her special day we woke up and and opened presents. For dinner we went to her favorite place, Jason's Deli. After dinner we went to Build a Bear. She was able to pick an animal and stuffed it but also put her paci in it. Now that she was three she could no longer have her paci. She was very excited to have this pony but when she got home and could not have her paci, it was a different story. She even asked for a knife so she could cut it out. It took many nights with her crying herself to sleep. It was very sad. She no longer had her comfort that she had had since she was a baby. After a week she finally started sleeping at night without it. She probably will not nap again. Luckily she will not remember this difficult transition.