Grant’s 3rd Birthday Party!

“The most amazing thing about turning 3
Is your world's now filled with discoveries.”

On May 8th we celebrated Grant’s 3 birthday with a Disney Cars themed party, lots of friends and a jumpy house! 

That morning when the jumpy house was delivered Grant was completely overjoyed!  He watched the guys put it together and he couldn’t wait to “jump, jump, jump!”

While all the older kiddos jumped and played Charlotte spent time with her Nanny and just looked cute!

Once all of his friends got here they really did “jump, jump and jump!'”  Everyone loved it so it was totally worth it.  (It was such a hit we may have to have one every year! )  We had cupcakes, pizza and chips and dip for everyone to snack on throughout the party,

Grant had been asking me to sing Happy Birthday to him all week but when it came down to everyone looking at him and signing directly to him, he got a little shy and embarrassed…so cute!

Of course he loved opening his gifts too…what little 3 year old doesn’t love receiving and opening gifts.  He got lots of cars, a sleeping bag, a golf set, books and games!  What a lucky boy!

Grant has some of the sweetest little friends and we are so glad that they came to celebrate this special day with us!  (It is hard to get 6 three year olds to sit together for a picture…but you get the idea!)

Happy 3rd birthday to my sweet Mister!  I cannot believe that it has been 3 years since that little 7 pound baby was placed in my arms!

Charlotte is 7 months old!

Is that not the sweetest picture you have ever seen. Charlotte was very happy to sit with the bunny this month for her monthly picture. But that is no surprise…she is such a happy girl! Here are a few things that happened this month:

• you have mastered sitting up by yourself and will sit up for long periods of time just looking around.
• you celebrated your first Easter and got your first Easter basket.
• you still think that your brother is so funny and love to laugh at him, especially in the car.
• you are eating eating stage 2 baby food twice a day…one fruit or oatmeal in the mornings and a veggie at night.
• you are still an excellent sleeper, if you could just drop that 4am feeding!
• your bunny picture was taken sitting on the floor instead of in the chair…mommy was afraid that you might topple out!
• when we come to get you out of bed in the morning you kick your legs and squeal at us!
• you have gotten two teeth this month! (No wonder you were so fussy) The bottom right one came in first, shortly followed by the bottom left. Such a big girl!

We love you sweet girl and cannot believe that you are 7 months old!

Easter morning 2010

“The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.  He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.  Come, see the place where He was lying.  Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you."

Matthew 28: 5-7

Aren’t we blessed as believers to know a God that sent His son to rise from the grave and forgive our sins?!  Yes, we are!  Easter morning we woke up and the kiddos went through their Easter baskets. 

Grant got lots of candy, books and a few toys.  Charlotte got a glow-worm that plays music.  Grant immediately asked to eat candy immediately…but we decided it was best to wait until after 9:00 in the morning.  After Easter baskets the boys went to get donuts and the girls stayed behind to help the Easter bunny hide eggs in the backyard.  This was a tradition that Matt’s family had growing up. 

Grant was so excited to hunt for them when he got home.

After donuts and yes, a few pieces of Easter candy, we all got ready and went to church!  What a great Easter morning!

Coloring Eggs to Hunt!

This was our first year to color eggs with Grant and he loved it!  He didn’t like all the eggs to be just one color though…we had to dip each egg in numerous colors before they were done.

Charlotte just sat in her bouncy chair and watched all the action.  Next year she will get to participate!

A bunch of brightly colored eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide and for Matt to eat!  (He was convinced that these eggs would be good to eat for our Easter lunch the next day…he was wrong! :))

Easter Egg Hunt Party

We had the pleasure of going to an Easter Egg hunt party this year with the kids.  It was hosted by Matt’s friend Travis and his girlfriend. 

It was so much fun for everyone!  They had a bounce house for the kids, lots of yummy food and a super fun Easter egg hunt afterwards. 

I think that Grant jumped in the bounce house for 4 hours straight!  He loved it!  At the end of the night we gathered all the kids together for a photo op:

Then we started to get creative with our photos and put the babies in the Easter baskets!

 

We are so thankful for all of Matt’s sweet high school friends.  We hope that all of or babies can grow up together just like they did.

Charlotte is 6 months old!

Half a year!!  Crazy how the times fly's by!  That big smile on her face tells the story of our 6 month baby girl!  She is such a happy girl and her favorite time is in the morning when she first wakes up.  Here are her 6 month stats:

Weight: 14lbs 10oz. (25%)

Height: 25in (25%)

Head: 43.4cm (75%)

The doctor said that she is growing right on track and looking great!  Here is what you have done this past month little one:

• you have started laughing more.  You think that Grant is the funniest person ever!
• you are still sleeping like a champ from 7:30pm to about 5:00am then you will eat a bottle and go back to sleep.
• you started eating vegetables – your favorites so far are sweet potatoes and squash.  Green things like green beans and peas are definitely not your favorite.
• you are getting comfortable being in the church and gym nurseries.
• you are in 9 month clothes and those are getting a bit snug.
• you have a constant smile on your face and enjoy watching and taking everything in.
• The day that you turned 6 months old you could sit up all by yourself!  Such a big girl!

Back into the swing of things…

It feels like forever since I have updated this family blog!  Although my last post says April 2nd I am pretty sure that I am way farther behind that that.  But I have a good reason!

Yes, that is right!  I have launched Emily Crump Photography!  I have been busy getting my website and blog ready and booking my first few clients.  I have already had successful bluebonnet mini sessions this year and I am continuing to book new clients!  I love it!  You can check out my website for more information and to view client sneak peeks!

www.emilycrumpphotography.com 

Now let’s start to get caught up on the most important thing…Grant and Charlotte! :)