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Cookie Monster

Superman

and Sleeping Beauty!

It has become a tradition to go to Grandma and Grandad's church for a Fall carnival. This year, since both the kids are a little older, they really enjoyed the games and the festivities. Here are some pics from a very fun evening!

She LOVES suckers!

So does he...now!

Maddie and cousin Carson

Cookie Monster eating a cookie with Grandad

This was the best out of 4 pics I took...at least they are all looking in the same general direction!

Maddie helping Wyatt out the toilet paper through the toilet seat...I know...I was a little disturbed by this game too! :-)

Cheese!

Carson, Grandma and Aunt Kristi

Such a little princess!

Our sweet girl, Maddie, is turning 4 today. That is so amazing to me...where did all that time go? I can so vividly remember the day she was born...the first time I held her...the first time she said "MaMa" and the list goes on. Maddie has grown so much and is becoming such an amazing little girl. I always knew that God has big plans for her...but the gifts he has given her are wonderful, far beyond what I imagined.
Maddie is a light to others, a true friend, a sensitive spirit,the best big sister, the most imaginative little girl...
She brings pure joy to us every day and we can't wait to see what this next year holds for her. Happy Birthday Maddie, mommy and daddy love you more!

This weekend we celebrated the kids' birthdays at May Farm. It was the perfect place for my kids because they have a love for everything outdoors and for animals. Nick and I keep talking about how wonderful the day was...the weather was perfect, the kids had a blast and most of all Maddie and wyatt can't stop talking about it. Here is a look at our party....

The cake!

Maddie and Noah

Big boy!

On the go!

Carson and mommy...he's not so sure of the llama.

wyatt feeding a goat

Papaw kissing the llama

Maddie petting the bunny

Wyatt petting the guinea pig.

Wyatt and Daddy

Uncle Webb and Carson

Great Grandad and Maddie

Camp, Maddie and Wyatt

riding a horse

singing "Happy Birthday!"

Eating some cake with grandad

yummy!

The hay ride....without hay!

Grandma and wyatt

opening presents

Their gift from Nick and I....a bounce house!

Grandma and Maddie

Aunt Kristi and Maddie in the bounce house!

Today is Wyatt's second birthday. It is so hard to believe what a big boy he is now. He is your typical little boy...so full of energy and SO funny! His personality cracks me up...he almost always has a smile on his face or a mischievous look. He LOVES his big sister and wants to be with her ALL the time. He is also talking a lot more now saying things like, "Manny tom ear" (Maddie come here), "LeeLee cryin" (our dog Hunter that the kids call LeeLee), and "I wan popar" (I want poptart). And the list goes on...he is starting to label all sorts of things and he is putting about 2-3 words together. His favorite things are poptarts, shoovies (movies), pomies (ponies), CARS!, trains, books and any kind of music he can dance too. He has started saying his prayers at night...imitating what Nick and I say but also saying some of the names of our family members. He tells us when he is wet and dirty...yes...potty training is right around the corner!
Wyatt, I never dreamed the amount of joy you could bring to our lives. You are the best gift from God and the best friend we could give Maddie. You make everyday an adventure and we love watching you learn everyday. Happy Birthday sweet boy, your mommy and daddy love you SO much!

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2 year old!!!!