Wagon Wash

After several weeks of rain, we finally had a gorgeous Saturday. I decided to wash my SUV while Kate happily helped. Soaking wet and wanting more fun in water, I decided to let her put on her bikini and wash her wagon. A few muddy apple pies later and sparkling clean wagon, she struck a fabulous pose for me.

Monkeying Around

Kate is developing quite a sense of humor. One afternoon, Kate informed me she had to eat a banana because she was a "monkey". I think she's watching too much Curious George!

Mother's Day

Spa Night

I picked Kate up from Holly's Friday afternoon and asked her what we were going to do that night. She said she had a great idea, Spa night. Now I've been wanting to paint my daughter's fingernails since she was born, but my headstrong daughter never allowed it. I still have to cut her toenails when she's asleep!! I was tickled she was actually going to let me attempt it. We took bubble baths, put on lotion, and painted nails. She loved it! I never thought this day would come.

Kate's 3

I've never had the luxury to take off a day from work to be home with Kate on her birthday. This year, I had to return to work after spring break on her birthday. We all got up early and celebrated with a stack of birthday pancakes.

After work, we celebrated with pizza and cake with family.

Below is Kate born at 7:01 p.m.

And here she is at 3 years old at 7:01 p.m.

Easter

Some Bunny's Turning Three!

Kate was so tired after an "egg-citing" 3rd Birthday Party. She received her first Bitty Baby from Aunt Becky, Uncle Andy, McKinley & Marley Ann. She named her "Becca" all on her own after her treasured Aunt Becky. She must love her new baby Becca to have decided all her stuffed animals and old dolls had to sleep in their own bed on the floor....only her treasured rabbit and baby Becca were allowed to sleep with her tonight.

How sweet is this?

Our birthday girl was the only little bunny unwilling to wear bunny ears.

Kate took a peek into each egg she found. Wonder what is in this one?

Hmmm, what's in this egg?

Our Spring break adventure!

We have not done much for our Spring break, but we decided to have a Stanfield Family Fun day last minute today. We attempted Imagine It in Atlanta, but they were at max capacity once we got there. Luckily, the Georgia Aquarium was right next door. We sat outside in snow flurries for 40 minutes waiting to get inside, enjoyed a crowded aquarium, got REALLY lost in Atlanta (the navigation system did not work today) and ate a yummy lunch at the Landmark Diner near the airport. Thank goodness we're home!!!!

Kate's Playset

Everett and Papaw Gross built an amazing playset for Kate's early birthday gift. We were feeling quite sorry for Kate when she would stand in the backyard and just look around in boredom. We felt it was time for her to have a playset for her 3rd birthday. Everett and Papaw Gross built it a little early so we would have it ready for her birthday party. Kate absolutely loves her playset that her Papaw and Daddy built for her. We've already had hours of fun till dusk with more to come this spring and summer. We are thankful she loves being outdoors just like us!

Thanks Papaw Gross!!!!!!

Two Peas in a Pod

Marley Ann

Marley Ann Gore

February 23, 2009

5:11p.m.

7 pounds 1 ounce

20 inches length

Marley Ann getting checked!