Cousins!

Mindy and Glenn came with Grandma and Grandpa to Emmy's birthday party!  It was so fun to see them and Ammon and little Gracie Sue again. Gracie is almost two months older than Kassi.  I can't wait for them to get a little older so they can start playing with each other!

Grandma with her two newest granddaughters!!

5 Weeks!! And growing...

 Well, Kassi is keeping us on our toes, but we've decided to keep her.  :)

She is FIVE whole weeks old already and changing all the time.  Not to mention growing--we're knocking on nine pounds!! 

Sami has been trying to figure out the right nickname for her.  So far we have grunts, squirmmy, bubbles, spitty (I know, so flattering, right?) or kissy. 

I think for the sake of Kassi's self -esteem, Sami is leaning towards Kissy. 

 I figured 5 weeks called for a photo shoot.  Isn't this girl so cute?!

 OH, and just in case you were wondering, her eyes are blue.  I know--surprise! 

I just LOVE BLUE EYES, though! 

Lovin' Summertime!

It's Been Hot but We are Having Fun!!!!

Kassi's First Time at the Pool!

on Pioneer Day

Hangin' at the Splash Pad with Friends!!

Sami and her Bud, Rylee!

Emmy's friend, Tanner, just adores Emmy. 

Tommy may have some competition when they all get older!

Kassi slept through the whole thing.

 

Meet Mr. Block

 They were keeping cool inside and pulling out long forgotten toys!  I love it when they figure out ways to entertain themselves!

 

 Missing Dad

Sami and Ally spent over an hour drawing this up in their Dad's parking spot after Jeremy spent a couple days in Houston. 

Happy Birthday, Emmy!!!

Emmy has turned 3!!!  She started off her day by waking up to a couple gifts from her mom, dad, and her sisters.  She was so funny when she came down the stairs and took a look at the living room.  She ran in all excited as if she were going to just jump in, then she stopped short of the couch and just stood there looking and said, "Oh, THANK you!  It's BEAUTIFUL!"

 Jeremy picked out the Tickerbell dress for her.  We had planned on a Pixie Birthday but it got switched to a Tinkerbell Birthday at the last minute, which is fitting considering how much this little girl loves Tinkerbell.

 I'm not exactly sure who's idea it was to get her the balloon as big as she is...but she's been having the most fun with it! 

 My first try at a fairy house.  I was kind of rushing to get it done so it's a little on the sloppy side but I think it turned out cute...

 Emmy liked it.

 She was so cute and funny when it came time to sing to her.  She actually started leading us in the song.  As soon as Jeremy lit the candles, she started singing Happy Birthday to herself!  She did stop once everyone else joined in and then she just waited with a sweet smile to blow out the candles...which only took about 10 tries.  She was very patient and persistent, though, and eventually got all three blown out.

You're too cute, Emmy!!  We all love ya!!


She knows how to make me laugh

When I was still pregnant:

Emmy climbed on my bed while I was resting and began playing with my tummy.  Out of the blue, she started pinching my belly button and pulling.  It really hurt, and I told her so. 

Mom:  Ouch!  That hurts, Emmy.  What are you doing?
Emmy:  I trying to get it out!
Mom:  Get what out?  My belly button?
Emmy:  I get the baby out!!
Mom:  (laughing) Honey, you can't take the baby out that way.
Emmy:  Ohhhhh... the doctor do it?
Mom:  Yes, the doctor has to take the baby out.
Emmy:  Okay, you go to the doctor and get baby out!

(Is it possible that she was actually starting to want the baby?  Or was she just tired of having the big belly in the way when she's trying to snuggle...)

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Emmy has a new run!  She doesn't run flat footed anymore.  She now runs on her toes!  It's more of a prance or gallop, than a run.  :)  I think it's so cute!  Of course, when I tried to get it on video, she wasn't overly cooperative.  Surprised?

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Ally and Emmy were playing a game where they were giving each other plastic jewels in an old ring box.  Emmy started by telling Ally to close her eyes and then putting a jewel in the box she said, "Okay, open" and presented the gift. "Thanks," said Ally.  "You're WELcome," was Emmy's reply.  Then it was Emmy's turn to receive the gift.  She closed her eyes so tight, her whole little face scrunched.  I wished I had had my camera handy...  Ally presented Emmy with her gift and said, "OK, open your eyes."  Emmy opened her eyes, made a huge expression of surprise, and cried, "Thank you, Sweetie!!"

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Another game Ally and Emmy have been playing together is called "Big Ladies!"  They are the ultimate Ladies of Cool that know how to fix any problem.  They even have their own theme song.  It's really cute.  These two have been playing together a lot lately.  I LOVE it! 


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Something I don't love but decided to go ahead and include here is that she decided to cut her own bangs today....

I've been working on those bangs for two weeks, trying to get them to look right.  Finding a hair here and there that I had missed.  I guess she thought it was her turn to take the scissors to them.  I was just thinking this morning about the fact that I need to take her birthday pictures, too.  ugh.

I didn't laugh about it today...but I imagine I will someday.

ONE MONTH!

 Kassi is a month old! 

My, that went by fast...

We weighed her the day she turned 4 weeks and she weighed 8 lbs 4 oz!  She gained a pound-and-a-half in two weeks!  AND she is sleeping up to five hours at night!!!  (this is all simply monumental for one of my children...and I'm thrilled)