Daddy/Daughter Date

Ellie Kate was so excited about her date with her Daddy.

Here she is sprinting to the car.

Buckled up and ready to go.

Eating and coloring at Cheeburger Cheeburger on College Street.

Then to Toomer's Corner for some strawberry ice cream in a "pinecone", as she says.

She cannot believe it...the Bo Jackson.

A little Samford Hall action in the background. Nice touch, Ross.

Hoisted onto Daddy's shoulders to sing the fight song, no doubt.

A-U-B-U-R-N!

As always, she fell asleep on the way home:)

"Don't do that to him."

That's what Ross said when I put some of EK's pajama pants on Emmett. But that's what happens when you have an older sister and mommy cannot find your pants.

Judging by that smile, I don't think he cared:)

Playing catch up

These were taken at my parents' home back in June. We were fortunate to have some beautiful weather and we took full advantage of it.

EK and Emmett on the Elmo splash pad. I would call this his happy face.


Emmett loves the water...

even when it sprays him right in the face.

Looks like Bunny was enjoying the show.



EK has been a little fish this summer.

"One, two, free...JUMP!"

Riding on Daddy-o's back.

Emmett is always amazed by his hands.

EK and Emmett sat outside the next morning with Pocca Doc.

Rub-A-Dub-Dub Two Kids in the Tub

These were taken back in June. These babies love a bath.

Updating

My new post is showing up just before my Fathers' Day post. Check it out.

Her 1st Movie

Last night, Ross and I decided that we would take EK to see her very first movie. She was terribly excited when I woke her up from her nap and told her about her surprise.


Mommy and EK at the movies.


Getting some snacks. She actually placed the order. Eating popcorn was another treat for EK.


Waiting for Ice Age 3 to start.

She seemed to have a pretty good time at her first movie. However, I do think that Ross and I had just as much fun watching her. The dinosaurs in the movie did scare her a little bit. She also said that the scrat characters should 'take turns'. She really listened when I told her that we had to be quiet in the theater. She even shooshed Ross before Ice Age 3 ever started. Our Little Prissy Mae is growing up. Can someone get me a tissue please?

'Dis Daddy'

At lunch today EK said the blessing. It went like this. "Dear Gawad, tank you for dis food. Ayymen." I said,"Why don't you thank God for Daddy?" She bowed her head again and said,"Dear Gawad, tank you for dis Daddy. Ayymen."
Oh how we love 'dis Daddy'! I put together a few random pics of him with his little ones.

Easter '08

Play-doh at Christmas '08

August '08

"Two babies." -EK

Daddy and the new Big Sis.

Start 'em young.

Going on a date. March'09

"Can you say Daaaddyy?"

Easter '09

May '09

June '09

I had to make myself stop adding pictures. In our short time with our children, Ross has made wonderful memories with them. He is an amazing father.

Happy Father's Day!

Relay for Life

In June we attended the local Relay-for-Life. Our church put up a tent. We had plenty of food and fellowship. If you've never attended one of these events, I would encourage you to do so. It is quite moving to see those who have fought and survived cancer as they take their victory lap around the field. We have several in our church who were able to make that trip.

Survivors taking a lap.

Then the families joined in to show support.

Emmett always has someone to hold him. This is Lauren and Eva.

After dark, the luminaries light up the entire track. This one was my 'Poppa's'. He lost his fight with cancer in December '07. The Lord blessed me with some amazing time with Poppa before his passing. He loved babies and it tickled him to hear EK call the cows.

Daddy and Emmett. EK was visiting my parents and attending VBS at their church.

This one's pretty self explanatory. The husband got out of line and I had to tie him up. According to the picture, I am the sheriff in town.

There was no rest for Little Man. He took care of that wild horsie.

Me and my hubby... before I drove away.

EK is not understanding these pictures. After seeing this one she said,"You got a new car?"

Some more...

Pictures, that is. A couple of Sundays ago it was gorgeous outside so I took the kids out after church for a quick photo shoot.
EK loves Little Man.

I was able to catch some great shots of Emmett and yes, I do kiss those cheeks.

Bunny preferred the completely shaded area.