My photo made it on the cover of the local newspaper!

I was so excited to see today's local newspaper...my photo actually made the front cover. See below. Just something fun that I had to share!

Emilee's Surgery

Surgery day for Em. Had to be at the hospital at 7:15 AM. She was not wheeled into the operating room until 9AM, so it was a long morning. About an hour for the surgery. We got home around noon. Everything went great with Em's surgery. She had a little problem after the surgery when she woke up with throwing up, but after we got her up and moving around she was great. Doctor said that as soon as he cut thru the muscle and tendin her thumb went straight. She has been moving the hand and thumb around and has full feeling of the thumb. Praise the Lord! Eric, Em and I all feel asleep as soon as we got home. Slept for about 3 hours and then awoke to Eric packing up the car to go to the cottage. He said we all needed to get away. It was nice to just relax up there and do nothing. We even got Em down to the beach for an to sit and watch the water and sunset. Jillie created a sand mermaid for everyone to admire. To cute! Then Em had to make one of her own. Katie and Victoria were just to busy tanning. Girls!!! Auntie Donna and Grandma Cindy were also up, so the girls had a good time spending quality time with their grandma and auntie. Actually, Auntie Donna made Emilee's most fav cake...strawberry cake! Oh was it to die for!!! Super delicious! It was a Paula Dean recipe, see photo's below. There are some cute photo's of Donna and Em making the cake too.

Emilee's 7th Birthday Party

Eric actually dressed up like Prince Charming and danced with Em. It was so cute!!!



TEA PARTY FUN FOR A PRINCESS!

Today we had Em's birthday party and it was a blast! Here a few photo's of all the princessess.

Butterfly Cathing

Had to show some of our weekend fun. After Em's surgical safari at the hospital, on our way home, there was a butterfly catching activity at the nature park by our home. I ended up taking Jill and Em. It was a lot of fun! Actually, the really neat thing is that the local newspaper was there writing an article. The girls got in a few shots and then I had taken some cool photo's of a butterfly on one of the little girls shoulders. The editor asked if they could have my snap shot and give me credit as the photographer. It is suppose to be in the next issue of the source. Here is the snap shot I took that they used.

Photo's of my girls having fun catching butterflies and bugs

J & E - Crafty Wall Hangings

Over the weekend Eric, Katie and I decided to redo the younger girls room. I found these adorable teal comforters, teal and lime cute floral area rug, and these sparkly teal curtains. Eric and I will be painting the room this week but I first started on these cute monogrammed wall hangings. Turned out super cute!