Oh What Fun!

My nephew, Grady, turned 3 a few days ago, and we were fortunate enough to be able to make the trip over to Pensacola to celebrate with him. Grady is such a sweet little boy, and honestly a lot of fun to be around. (I say it like that because sometimes toddlers are not fun to be around!) He had a fun, farm-themed party and Emma and Addison LOVED it!

Grady taking a swing at his Piñata.

Addison's turn

Blowing out the candles

Grady is always down for giving the cousins a ride.

Anna Cross, Emma, Addison

Grady was a little frustrated here. The battery was low and the girls were making him go slow! Thankfully The Whites are prepared with a backup battery!

Daddy showing Emma how to drive. Her legs are not quite long enough to reach the peddle.

Emma does not know how to steer!

And here she goes into the fence.

Addison

They had to wear their labeled Minnie Mouse shirts since no one in the family can tell them apart.

We also had the privilege of welcoming home our brother-in-law, Beau, from a year long deployment away from his family. We are so grateful that he made it home safely, and we are very proud of his dedication to our country! It takes a strong person and support system to make it through a long overseas deployment. My sister-in-law, Katie, handled it with grace and did a wonderful job with my niece, Anna Cross, while Beau was in Egypt.  We are so glad you are all back together and able to celebrate Christmas together! 

Beau and Katie

Brian and Beau

Uncle Beau with Addison

So Much to be Thankful For

The photos below are highlights from the girls birthday with Big Daddy and Nanny. We had a small celebration before their real party. I think we felt a little guilty making them wait so long for Thanksgiving weekend.

Emma and Addison had several opportunities to celebrate their birthday. Once on the actual day with Mom and Dad. Again with Big Daddy and Nanny, Mom and Dad before our vacation. And a third time with most of the family at Thanksgiving.

We had a great Thanksgiving at the farm with family. The cousins are getting to the age that they really enjoy each other. It's so nice that they are so close in age.

Just a little cousin love.

Emma and Mommy

Addison and Daddy

During our Thanksgiving weekend we had a birthday party for Addison and Emma. The farm is a great central place where both sides of the family can meet. Plus, the girls absolutely LOVE being at the farm. We were glad that Aunt Emily and Uncle Jeff  were there to celebrate too. They came all the way from Austin, TX!

Uncle Justin (my brother) and Brian

"Maw Maw"(my mother) and Emma

Brian and his sisters Emily, Mary Grace, and Katie (just noticed this but I think Brian is sucking in his tummy)

Grandpa (my dad) and Emma (Looks like I caught him mid-sentence) Addison is on left chewing a piece of hay

Emma and Grandma

Emma

Addison holding Uncle Justin's hand

Emma enjoyed licking the writing and saying, "Mmmmm name" She recognized her name and Addi's name. Ha!

Addison

Emma, Uncle Mikey on left

Addison

Addison

Addison towards the end of party. Her words to me at this moment, "Mommy, I need to take a rest!"

Thank you to all our family for helping make such sweet memories for our girls. I'm so excited for the next time we can all be together! Not only will we get to celebrate Christmas, but we will also be celebrate the return of our brother-in-law (Uncle BoBo aka Beau) from a LONG naval deployment. Our nephew, Grady, will also be turning 3! It's going to be a busy and joyful month!