1st Bicycle

The kids were so busy having fun at the party, Maddie didn't open her presents. We saved them until this morning. She asked for one thing for her birthday - a purple princess bicycle. Easy enough, right? WRONG! My parents wanted to get it for her, and I offered to pick it up so they wouldn't have to travel with it. I found the bike at T@rget, and Marty went to put it together Friday night. It was broken. We started calling other stores about 9:30 that night, and no one had another in stock. We started our search again early Saturday in between Marty's baseball game and Maddie's ballet class. Twelve T@rget's in, we found one! (W@l-Mart sells a pink version...we checked.)We didn't get it put together in time for the party, but she was so excited to see her surprise!

Daddy's Birthday Celebration

Marty and I went to dinner and a movie to celebrate his birthday since he shares it with Maddie Grace.

Happy Birthday Maddie Grace (and Daddy too!!)

I cannot believe my girl is 3 years old. How can time go so quickly? Marty and I decided before we had kids that we wanted to have really fun birthday parties for them. This year, we found a traveling petting zoo that included a pony ride. We rented the neighborhood party barn and had a hot dog cart provide the food. We had a blast. We were there till the miniature cow went home. Literally. I saw at least 5 people taking pics with my camera during the party, so I have tons of great pictures. Thank you to everyone who took pics for me! I was able to enjoy being with my kids.









He wasn't crazy about the pony
We LOVE Papaw and Mamaw!
Pinata time!
Preston did not want the other kids taking his bat
Finally! It took 25 kids to break the pinata. (a GIRL did it!)
Cupcakes
This is what happens when a boy that loves cupcakes drops his
Goody Bags
My two Roberts

With Elvis, the pony
Baseball time
Swing time
Will he ever stop drooling?
We should have taken the family shot before the party
The real party animals!

Ballet

We tried out a ballet class Saturday morning. Maddie had a great time!

This boy loves to dance! I've got to get it on video.

Heyyyy, batter batter

Preston got an ESPN baseball trainer for his birthday. Both of the kids love it.


Once he hits a ball, he swings at it like a golf ball
His 2 favorite toys
Preston calls her Diddy

To Grandma's house we go...

We took a day trip to visit Marty's family today. We decided to celebrate Maddie's birthday a little early since they can't make it to her party.

Show off!
Aunt Rose got Maddie the cutest puppy cake
She was so embarrassed when we sang to her
Do you think any made it in his mouth?

Cousin D wants a turn

Maddie got her first head band and stick on earrings
She had to see the earrings in the mirror... such a girly girl

Summer fun

We have been enjoying our summer to the fullest! Unfortunately, I have forgotten the camera on more than one occasion. I have had lots of questions about Preston's nose, and it is healing pretty well. We keep lots of sunscreen and Mederma on it.

Our big girl is fast approaching 3!! I can't tell you how many people (friends, family, strangers) keep telling us age 3 is far worse than 2. Hmmm. 2 started off a little rocky, but only lasted a short while. Marty and I will be praying over Maddie as she blows out her candles!! ha ha

Maddie loves to spell. She is constantly asking us how to spell EVERYTHING! She can spell most of our friends and family's names, and she has also taken a liking to learning everyone's "whole" name. She understands that many people have a first, middle, and last name, but her brother has 2 middle names, one of which is Preston. She also seems to understand that her real name is Madaline, but we call her Maddie. It's a wonder kids don't grow up completely confused.

Preston is becoming quite the talker. His new words are cookie, night-night, more, Bible, football, and baseball. He knows baby sign language for "more", and he uses it at every meal. The kid can eat. He often eats 3 helpings, and his little belly just pooches out.

We are having so much fun with our kids. I will try to get some new pictures soon!

Breaking the rules

We had this crazy storm the other night. Marty had a ball game, which was called off half way through it. The wind was so terrible, I put the kids in bed with me until he got home. We never let the kids sleep with us, but I was worried we were all going to blow away!

Who could sleep with the 2 of them?