Since we were born...

So, we were leaving my friend, Jill's house the other day- that would also be Emma's house- when the following conversation took place:

Bailey: Mom, how long have me and Emma been friends?

Me: I don't know Bailey, I guess forever.

B: Well, that's not what Emma says?

M: What do you mean? What does she say?

B: Well, when she introduces me, she always says, "This is Bailey. We've been friends since we were born."

M: Well, I guess she's right- yall have been friends since you were born, which is pretty much forever for yall. After a minute or two, she continued...

B: I guess we'll be friends forever.

M: I hope so honey!

Bailey and Emma have literally grown up together. Both girls are pretty comfortable at each other's houses and have spent countless hours playing dress up, family, barbies, and pollies. They have been having sleepovers together since they were about 3. Although the play is starting to shift from those little girl days to more sophisticated stuff, they are still the little angels I remember. Enjoy my walk down memory lane...

Emma Claire and Bailey Grace...

Abbett Carnival

Emma is 6!

Abbett Kindergarten Field Day 

Getting all dolled up for the first day of kindergarten

The day Riley Paige was born

Dance Class Dec 07

Matching Gymboree Girls:)

From the Mouth of Babes...

One morning last week, we were getting ready to head out the door to school, running late as usual, when Mommy decided to stop everything and wrestle with Riley in an effort to pull her hair up in a ponytail. Bailey came around the corner and said, "Why are you bothering to pull her hair up, Mom? You know she just pulls it out." I replied annoyed, "Because I can not stand her hair always being in her face." To that, Bailey replied, "Well, fine, but it's just gonna be a beat down!" and she proceeded to walk to the car and get in.  Hmm, wonder where she heard that expression from?????

Sisters...& Daughters..oh yah, & One Brother:)

Everyone knows that I have tons of sisters and one brother...and between most of us we have lots of daughters too. And in my opinion, there is no more precious relationship than that of sisters and daughters. Most of the time, it's one crazy circus that most people can not relate to, but it's my circus:) Although we live very different lives in several different places, the moments we are all together are very precious to me. Forgive me as I stroll through some of those memories and share a few with you.

Introducing Riley Paige

Riley Paige is an energetic 16 month year old who definitely keeps us on our toes. She is walking everywhere, getting into everything she can get her hands on. She is very daring and attempts climbing feats of all kinds. She loves being outside and is starting to enjoy the trampoline and slide in the backyard. She is starting to show more affection to her family and especially loves giving kisses to her big sister. Riley has brought so much excitement to our family! This is Riley Paige...