Happy 4th Birthday,Emma!!!

Our precious Emma has turned 4! It is so hard to believe that 4 years ago Dave and I welcomed our first baby into this world. I'm sure I'll say that every year she turns another year older. It really is amazing how fast time flies. It's been a true blessing to watch her grow these past couple years. She loves to be a helper, write words, sing and dance, and so much more!

This year we decided to have seperate parties. She has been so excited to turn 4, we thought it would be fun for her to experience it twice. Let it linger a little bit :) Next year, we'll probably go back to both sides. It's fun when we all get together!

We had to cancel her first party with the Olin side because of our snow storm on Sunday :( We rescheduled for this thursday so we'll have more pictures and fun to share!

Emma had a fun day! Started off with her opening up the gift Dave and I bought for her. It is called Star Station. It includes two microphones and music that she can sing along to WHILE watching herself on TV. Oh boy! She really likes it-and Kate,too :)

Then the family came over for some party time! She looked so serious opening her presents. She was sure to open the card first and then get into the gifts. She received some fun stuff! Butterfly costume, cheerleader costume, clothes, ballet leotard, tights, slippers, books, My Little Ponies, Miniature people, and an Emma size Dollhouse. Wow-that takes up a lot of room ;)


Happy Birthday, Sweetie!

He's a crazy guy!

I had the priviledge of spending time with my Father-in-Law today! For the past few years we have gotten together to Christmas shop! How lucky am I!?!? :)

I'm not sure how many years we've been doing this but I'm calling it a tradition because it's been more than 3.

We have a really great time doing this! We come up with good ideas and get alot accomplished! Not to mention our conversations are funny and we catch up!

When the whole family gets together, it's a great time, but Dad usually sits back and just enjoys us. When we go on our shopping sprees he opens up and talks! It's always interesting and I learn more about him. Today, I learned about how God brought him to his place of business and what a key role he allowed God to play in his life. He followed Gods plan and if he didn't he would've been somewhere else and well Dave would never have met his beautiful bride...Tami. Oh-yeah-sorry that is me. Back to subject.... ;)

God blessed me with a great Dad growing up. I couldn't have imagined a better one! God loved him so much more that He took him home to be with Him! So...while I'm here on earth, God blessed me yet,again, with a wonderful Father-in-Law.

Keeping in the spirit of Christmas, one of the traditions we do every year is go the the Lights at the Zoo. We have a beautiful zoo!

We walk around and admire the different colors and music. After we're done with that we enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a donut at a local place.

The only thing disturbing this year was the Ape area. I have never smelled anything more foul in my entire life. No dirty diapers, nothing! My nephews could barely stand it and my brother.....he was gagging. That is not unusual for him :)

We had a great time! The weather wasn't too chilly,either! Praise the Lord!

Karrie-this is for you......

My friend,Karrie, wanted to see our house decorated for Christmas. Here ya go, darlin! Sorry it's so blurry. You get the 'jist!

Hola Kate!

So Kate has been picking up some spanish words lately. It's been pretty funny to hear her just blurt out something in Espanol.

Like the other day....she comes up to me and says "Me llama es Katelyn, Como se llamas?"

Can you believe that!? Yeah-she didn't, but wouldn't that be funny?

Ok, seriously.....every time she goes to open the chips she'll say "habre", or when Dave is squeezing her she'll plead "habre". I'm probably spelling it wrong but anyway for those of you who are not bi-lingual that means "open". :)

Thanks,Dora the Explorer.

Emma's got her groove back....

Anytime music plays----Emma starts getting her groove on. It's in the genes. Her Grandpa Prentiss had some groovy moves and I must admit, I do like to shake it!

Mr.Snowman

Ah, the snow is here! We woke up to a couple inches of snow this week! It was a nice surprise! Everything looks pretty with a fresh layer of snow!

The girls had played in it earlier in the week but I failed to take pics!

Thankfully, when I got home from a baby shower today Dave was outside playing in the snow with the girls :) So I broke out the camera :) They were building a snowman on the picnic table!

It's very cute!

Date with Grams!

My Mom decided to get herself a Christmas present this year :) She decided what she would like the most would be to take Emma to see the "Nutcracker" at the Stranahan Theater. My Mom called Emma up and invited her to go. In the midst of the conversation my Mom told Emma that the people in the show would be in costumes. She then told Emma that she and Emma could dress up nice and go together. Emma said "I get to wear my Superman costume?" Grandma said "No, not that kind of dress up". Emma said "Gram-do you mean dresses?" It was how she said it like "C'mon Gram-if that is what you meant you should've just said so"! It was really cute :)

Emma asked me every day if "this is the day for the show?". She was so excited! They had a wonderful time together. Emma said "Mommy, there was a guy in it"! I haven't talked to my Mom,yet, so I'm sure she'll have something cute to say about it.