Fall

Fall days have come around and have brought some beautiful weather for…
1)  Apple picking
      

2)  Flying a homemade kite

3) … and falling off an outdoor concrete patio table at Culvers requiring a trip to urgent care.  Turned out to be only a sprained elbow.

Emily’s 3 year photo shoot

We had a fun photo session with Beth Fletcher a few weeks ago for Emily’s 3 year photos.  I am so happy with how the photos turned out!  I can’t believe Miss Emily is 3 years old already.  We are filled with love and thankfulness for this sweet and joyful little girl that came into our lives with her early arrival 3 years ago.  Time goes so fast!

     

   

                

Happy Birthday, Emily!

My baby turned three.  Where has all the time gone?  Her birthday brings back so many memories of uncertain NICU days three years ago.  We are so thankful for her health and development.  I love this little girl so much.  She is sweet and polite and a joy to have around. 

We started her birthday with a “pancake party” on Saturday morning.  She had been talking about this for weeks, telling everyone “I’m having a pancake party!”  When a grocery store clerk asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she replied, “A pancake!”  At bedtime that night she said “I LOVE my pancake party!”  What a dear.















Then it was time for the pancakes!  And lots of toppings!  Yum!



A few gifts for the birthday girl.













We followed up the pancake party with a trip to Taltree Arboretum where the kids like to spend time in the railway garden.

Sisters playing in the water



And putting on a little “show.”





And tailgating for a snack.  What a fun morning!  Happy Birthday, Emily!



Here’s a link to a video I made two years ago of Emily’s first year.  So many memories…

Labor Day

On Labor Day this year we celebrated the Sept/Oct birthdays on Luke’s side of the family at our country club.  It was a nice warm day for swimming, and Emily had fun opening presents, eating cupcakes, and having a little extra attention.

My kids and cousin Riley.

Practicing three fingers.

First Day of School

Summer is over and the school year is here! 

Here’s Audrey at the open house in her classroom.  It’s an understatement to say that she’s excited to start Pre-K this year!

And here’s Logan.  He’s ready to go too!

Ready to go to school!

Audrey is lining up and listening to instructions…

…and heading inside for her first day of school!