Hannah Brooke turns THREE!

Saturday, sweet Hannah Banana turned three years old. We were in Hot Springs for Easter, so we had a fun family party that lasted ALL day!

We woke up and had yummy blueberry muffins. Travis and my Dad left EARLY in the morning and went fishing for a little boy time. That was find with us! The girls got dressed and we all headed to the Country Club for egg decorating, egg hunting and yummy lunching.

We had SO much fun. While we were decorating eggs, I showed Hannah how if you dunked an egg in red and then blue, it would turn purple. She decided to give it a shot using green and orange. She was SO excited to find out that made a beautiful BROWN egg!

Hannah found TONS of eggs, (she is my aggressive child). Emma found quite a few, but she is too sweet to run over others for eggs. The Easter Bunny was there too. Hannah HATES all those characters, so she was NOT excited to see him!

After that, we ate lunch and headed to the playground for a while. It was such a beautiful afternoon.

We all got home just in time to take a nice nap. After nap, the girls and I went to get a mani/pedi. We, of course, had a blast.

That evening, Uncle Jon, Aunt Nicole, GrandDa and DaddyBen all came over for dinner, presents and cake. Hannah got so many wonderful gifts. GrandDa knitted her a little cardigan and it's so cute. Honey and Daddy Brooks got her an American Girl Doll, "Brebecaca" (Rebecca) and tickets to Disney Princesses on Ice. Aunt Nicole and Uncle Jon got her a baby doll that goes pee pee! She got some clothes for her birthday. I asked you to hold them up so I could see them. You can see that she just held up a big wad of clothes and said "See!".

She had so much fun and LOVED us singing Happy Birthday to her and blowing out her candles. We all had so much fun celebrating with her. It's hard to believe she is already the big 0-3!

Hannah Brooke,

Wowee! You are already three years old. Time flies when you're having fun! I remember it like it was yesterday when you were a tiny baby who screamed all day every day. That has passed and you are the happiest child I know.

You are growing into such a big girl. You have an imagination that could keep you busy for hours. Playing house, babies and restaurant are your favorite things to do now. You LOVE to play with Emma. You, also, love to make others laugh.

I can always count on you to help me with dinner and anything else I ask. However, you DO NOT like to clean up your room. Catherine thinks you are hilarious and you have such a special relationship with her. Your best friend at school is Lolo (Lauren Williams).

Han, you are so bubbly and full of life. Your personality is so big. I know God has big plans for you, sweet girl. Keep that smile on your face and let those dimples shine through. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for you! You make us so proud.

We love you!
Mommy and Daddy

A Few Funnies by Hannah

As most of you know, my middle daughter, Hannah, is quite a handfull. She is wild, crazy, loud and VERY funny! (cough*acts like her mother*cough)

I need to do a better job of recording some of the things she says, but here are a few from the last couple of days.
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Emma and Hannah were playing in the kitchen. The conversation went like this:

Emma: I am going to be a vet when I grow up.
Hannah: OH YEAH! I am going to be better than that! I am going to be a Sonic Cooker! HA!
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I was in the living room with Catherine. Hannah was back in her room. All of the sudden I heard a LOUD bang from her room.

Me: HANNAH...COME HERE...
(boom boom boom....Hannah running into the living room)
Hannah: What, Mommy?
Me: What are you doing?
Hannah: Well, Mommy, I am STANDING HERE talking to YOU!
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One morning, Travis had left for work SUPER early. He usually takes Hannah and Catherine to their school and I take Emma.

Emma: Hannah, you have to ride with me and Mommy today
Hannah:: NO I DONT!
Emma: Hannah, yes, you do.
Me: Girls! No fighting. Hannah you do have to ride with me today.
Hannah: NO! MY Daddy is going to take me.
Me: (laughing) No, Han, he is already gone...either you ride with stinky old Mommy or your gonna be walking.
Hannah: Welp...I guess I'm walking then!
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When Emma lost her tooth, it was a big deal...TO EVERYONE! Hannah was telling her just to get it out of her mouth, Emma was begging Travis not to tie string around it and jerk, Travis was trying to get his fat fingers in Emma's mouth and I was trying to coral the circus. The only one who was oblivious was Catherine...she was eating mac n' cheese, so she didn't care! After the tooth was pulled, things calmed down.

Emma: IT DIDN'T HURT! The tooth fairy is going to come see me tonight! YAY!
Hannah: (big tears rolling down her cheeks)
Travis: Hannah? What's wrong, baby?
Hannah: alkdjfa;lijdlkjg (talking through the tears in a language only aliens can understand)
Travis: What, Baby?
Hannah: alskdjfa;ljdf
Travis: Boni...what is she saying?
Me: Hannah, baby, what's wrong?
Hannah: a;lskdjflasdjf
Me: She said she doesn't want the tooth fairy to come in her room tonight.
Hannah: I don't want the tooth fairy in my room. Emma doesn't need anything from her. PLEASE, Mommy, don't let her in the house!
Me: Hannah, you will be asleep and won't even know she is there.
Hannah: But...what if she wants MY teeth!?
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Now...a picture of my big ol' ball of personality!

Something's Missing...

Tuesday night, Emma lost something....HER FIRST TOOTH!

(It's actually her second tooth to lose. She was born with her first one and lost it at 2 weeks old...we don't count that one!)

It was big drama and Emma was VERY upset when it was bleeding and dangling from a thread of gum, which is evident from this picture.

After she noticed her tooth was bleeding, she didn't want to pull it out because she was scared it would hurt.

FINALLY after much begging from me, I convinced her to let me pull it for her. Two wiggles and a tug later, I had her tooth in hand! She even said she didn't feel a thing!

Here are pictures of her on the phone with Honey sharing the big news! And, one of her beautiful snaggle-toothed grin! (it was taken with my phone..poor quality!)

What's So Funny?

Hey, Catherine!

What's

so

funny?

OH! It's them!

Spring Break 2010

This year was the first year "Spring Break" ever meant anything in the family.

(I mean, when Travis and I were in High School and College, it meant parties. But, I mean something to the Williamson FAMILY.)

So, I wanted to make sure the girls had lots of fun. We have already scheduled our vacation to Florida this summer, so I really didn't need to take another FULL week off. (Remember we just got home from the Bahamas a month ago too.)

So, the girls went to visit Travis's Mom and play with their cousin's Tyler and Taylor. Only Emma and Hannah went, and boy did they enjoy playing with the boys. They went to Chucky E. Cheese and Build-A-Bear. They stayed Monday and Tuesday night. I know they had fun, but I was really ready to get them on Wednesday and start our Spring Break fun together.

Thursday, I took all the girls to get haircuts (except Catherine...who really should consider growning some hair). We met up with Lauren at Mojito's for some yummo Mexican.

Thursday night, we played and read books. Emma read to Hannah while I fed and rocked Catherine. Then, I came in and took over. We probably read 12 books before I finally put them in bed.

Friday morning, it was SO nice outside. Emma and Hannah were DYING to get out into the sunshine. I sent them outside to play while I cooked breakfast. They loved jumping on the trampoline in their PJs!

That afternoon, we went to Target, just to wander around and let Hannah tell us what she wants for her birthday. Then, we met Rachel at Hobby Lobby to buy some ribbon. We headed to her house to let the girls play while I got a crash course on hairbow making. (I am obsessed...I am far from a pro, but I am loving this new found hobby!). Emma and Claire LOVED each other. Rachel and I have been blogging "buddies" since we were pregnant with Bree and Catherine. It was so nice to finally meet her!

Saturday, I cleaned house while the girls played babies in their room. They even let Catherine play! (She mostly just chewed on the babies faces)

Afterwards, we headed to the movies and watch "The Diary of a Wimp Kid". It was cute. Even Catherine made it through the movie mostly awake!

Sunday was a do-the-laundry-and-get-ready-for-school/work day. It was low key, but we all enjoyed the weather!

8 months and counting

Little Catherine Grace turned 8 months old on the 24th. I cannot believe 8 months has already passed! She is getting so big and sassy.

What is Catherine up to these days?

• She is still sleeping like a champ
• She has started refusing her bottle. She is down to only about 3 a day.
• She loves all baby food and has had a couple of tastes of "real" food. She eats about 4-5 tubs of fruits and veggiest a day.
• She started juice and LOVES it.
• She is army crawling EVERYWHERE. She is getting really quick and hard to keep up with.
• She still loves her excersaucer and her Jenny Jump Up.
• She can say "Ma-ma" and "Ba-ba" (for bottle).
• Catherine is EXTREMELY partial to her Mommy. (It hurts Daddy's feelings a little, but I think she will grow out of that)
• She loves to spit. (I have tried telling her ladies don't spit...but that hasn't stopped her yet)
• Catherine gets so excited when Emma and Hannah are running wild. She just squeals and tries to go after them.
• Catherine has also developed a little seperation anxiety from Mommy. If she is put down and Mommy walks out of the room, let the wailing begin!

Here are some pictures from our most recent photoshoot in her glider. While I was taking these pictures, she PULLED UP! I was shocked and so glad I caught it on camera. We sure do love this little firecraker!

Mean Girl

This is Catherine's new favorite trick...

My Little Leprechaun

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Love, the Williamson girls