Tea Party and Post Bath Fun

Last night, it was a typical night in the Williamson household. We cooked dinner and played. Emma decided that she and Hannah should play tea party. So, we pulled the Princess Table into the living room and they went after it. Emma ran in her room to get a spoon for the "sugar" and when she came back, Hannah was ON TOP OF THE TABLE! Emma told Hannah, "That is NOT how you play tea party!". We got Hannah down and then she threw all the cups and plates on the floor. Emma decided that she would just leave Hannah to her destruction and find something else to play with.

(Notice the destruction left behind!)

After bath, Emma want to play Hide 'n Seek. She kept hiding behind our transparent curtains! I thought these pictures were cute. Travis and Emma played Hide n' Seek and Hannah and I played Tickle Monster. This is just a peek of our typical nights at home! Enjoy!

Oh Emma!

First, I would like to apologize out here for everyone to hear to my parents. I am so sorry for all the "Unspoken Thoughts" I should have had all these years! Enjoy the funny below!


This morning, we were getting ready to walk out of the door. I had my hands full and asked Emma if she could please grab Hannah's sippy cup and my orange on her way out of the door. Here is how the conversations went:


Mommy: "Emma, Please grab my orange and Hannah's sippy and let's go."
Emma: "Here Mommy" (trying to hand them to me)
Mommy: "Emma, My hands are full, can you carry them to the car for me?"
Emma: "Sure."


A few steps closer to the door:

Emma: "Mommy, can you get this stuff?"
Mommy: "Emma Claire. I said my hands are full...how many times do I have to ask you to carry those to the car?"
Emma: (walking behind me and mumbling under her breath) "Two or three probably."


Yes, you got it right, she had a smarty pants moment and I heard her! Although I was laughing on the inside, I did get her in trouble. She isn't even 4 and it's already starting...REALLY?! As my mom used to say: "Out of the mouths of babes..." I can feel already that the teenage years are going to try my soul!

A Williamson Weekend

This weekend was pretty low key for us. Friday night, Jamie and Cassidie came over. We spend the evening in the garage trying to get everything priced and ready for the garage sell Saturday morning. I never realized how much stuff the kids accumulate over a 6 month period. Yes, I cleaned out their closets and toy boxes about 6 months ago and gave everything to the Samaritan House. Needless to say, our garage sell was not lacking in the least.

So, Saturday morning, Travis went turkey hunting and I got ready for the big sell. The girls went to Lisa's for the day. Thanks, Lisa, for keeping them. They had a great time. It was VERY windy and Jamie and I had a hard time keeping things on the tables. However, the garage sell went well and we got rid of most of our stuff, including Hannah's bulky high chair. Travis is taking the rest to the Samaritan House this week. Saturday night, we just hung around the house.

This morning, we got up and realized that we didn't have any where for Hannah to sit a breakfast, because I hadn't gone to get her booster chair yet. So, Emma came up with the idea that we should just let Hannah sit at the princess table with her. Here are a few pictures from breakfast and lunch. Other than the garage sell and our weekly trip to Walmart and Sam's, we didn't do much this weekend. It was very relaxing!

Hannah's Shots...sort of...

Hannah had her 1-year check up and immunizations yesterday...or at least she was supposed to. When we got to the doctor's office, they of course weighed her, measured her and took her temp. Her temperature was 101!? What in the world? So, we did the rest of her check up and status are below, but no shots. Funny thing is, she woke up this morning and is fine. FAKER! :) She just didn't want those shots!

Weight: 22 lbs

Height: 30 1/2 inches

Development: Saying 7-10 words, babbling, points to things and can find her tummy. She is pulling up and cruising on EVERYTHING, but is too much of a scardy cat to let go. So, no...she is not walking! She loves to play outside and ride her 4 wheeler (don't worry it's battery powered and very low to the ground). Her favorite foods are veggies and chicken. She is almost always happy and loves bath time. We are very proud of her and love to watch her grow and develop her independence every day.

Beautiful Weekend in NWA

This weekend was absolutely beautiful in NWA. Saturday morning, Travis had to go grout a floor. The girls and I slept in. We got up and ate breakfast. Afterwards, they were so busy playing, I decided to take advantage and clean out their closets and rearrange their rooms. I got so much done! I also found so much junk, I decided that I should have a garage sale next weekend (wish me luck) because one person's trash is another's treasure! After that, we took a nap. Hannah decided she was too big for a nap Saturday (big mistake). After nap, we went outside. Emma was pulling Hannah in her wagon around in circles. Hannah was holding on for dear life! Then, Jamie and Parker came over. We put the babies in the wagon, Emma rode her tricycle and we went for a walk. Then, we went to play in the backyard to swing and slide. Hannah was not a happy camper, since she skipped her nap! But, we had a great day Saturday.

Sunday, Travis and I cleaned out the garage and worked in the yard. We got so much done. Everything out front is trimmed down and the flower beds are ready for flowers! I have this beautiful rose bush out in front of the front porch that desperately needed to be trimmed. Travis ran up to the gas station to get gas for the lawn mower and weedeater. I decided to be productive while he was gone. So, I got the "trimmers" and started snipping away. Please keep in mind the most yard work I have ever done in my life was when my dad would make Jon and I pick up sticks out front before he mowed...

There are about 5-6 stalks on this bush that needed to be cut. I cut the first 4 and nothing fell because it was all tangled up together at the top. When I cut the last stalk, all of them came crashing down on my head. Imagine this: The thorns were stuck in my hair! So, I danced around the front yard trying to get the stalks out of my hair without doing too much damage to the top of my head, my face or my hands and arms. Needless to say, in the "Battle with the Rose Bush", it won! I have scratches all down my arms, a few on my forehead and lots on the top of my head in my hair! I better leave the pruning to Travis from now on!

Lots of Kisses

Hannah's new favorite thing is to give kisses. She kisses me, Emma, Travis and even Jack! When she talks to Honey on the phone, she will kiss the phone over and over....it's a big open mouthed kiss followed by a "MUAH"! So cute!

**HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH**

Hannah Brooke turned 1 today! It's a tradition in our family that no matter what other party we have for a birthday, no one gets presents from us until the actual day. So, last night we celebrated Hannah's birthday. We had lots of yummy cake and presents. She had so much fun. Hannah didn't want to get her hands dirty, so she dove FACE FIRST into her cake! During presents, she couldn't get her attention from the first present to open the rest, so thank goodness Emma was there to help out and show her what it was all about! :) Hannah loved her new wagon and water xylophone. Overall, she had a great day! She goes to the doctor on the 8th, so I will have updated stats then. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures!

Just Call her Rosie

Friday, I had to go pick Hannah up early. She was running a high fever. I called Dr. Lovell and made an appointment. By the time we left for the doctor, her fever was up to 104. I was VERY worried. However, she had no other symptoms. We got to the doctor and he checked her ears, her throat and her nose....NOTHING! So, we had to have blood work done. Of course, it was late Friday afternoon and the lab wouldn't have anything for us until Monday. We were sent home and told it would be ok and to come back Monday morning. Friday night, Hannah went to bed at 7:15 and didn't wake up until I woke her at 10:15 Saturday morning! Of course, I was worried and checked on her every 10-15 minutes and finally couldn't stand it anymore and woke her up.

She was much better Saturday with her fever only dancing around 101. I was feeling good and thinking we would just cancel the appointment for Monday because she was getting better. Saturday night, at bath time...there it was! A RASH...ALL OVER HER! But, still no fever. Sunday morning, she woke up and the rash was worse, but still...NO FEVER!?! I put her in the bath again trying to comfort her. She was a terror all day long. And...I forgot to mention, Travis was out of town working! Thank goodness my wonderful mother was on her way up here for a training and she rescued me long enough to go to Walmart. Travis got home Sunday night and stayed with her Monday.

We both took her to the doctor Monday morning and Dr. Lovell laughed! HOW DARE HIM LAUGH AT MY RASHY CHILD!?! He said, "It's easier to diagnose on the backside of this than the front...she has Roseola!" Unfortunately for Hannah, there is nothing you do for this, but wait it out. So, Travis and Hannah went home and she slept most of the day. I got home and she was MUCH more pleasant than she had been the past two days. This morning, she woke up rash-free and happy! So, she is at school today and HAPPY! But, I will still call her ROSIE!

Here is a picture of her after the doctor Friday, (notice the big pink bandage from the blood work!). Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of the rash, but here are some bath tub pictures. This is the only place she was happy, so we spend a majority of Sunday in the tub!

Pre-Party, Fun with Cookie and Easter Weekend

This past week, Emma went to Hot Springs and spent some QT with Honey and Daddy Brooks. She made cupcakes for Hannah's early birthday, went to the Mid America Museum and Daddy Brooks even took her to get a mani pedi! She had a ball!

Travis, Hannah and I arrived in Hot Springs on Friday evening. We had a blast playing and having Hannah's "Pre-Birthday Party". Also, Molly (Cookie) and her family came by and watched the game with us. It was so good to see them all. Emma had so much fun playing with Sydney. She loves playing with older kids. Hannah and Carson were both a little fussy and not too pumped about each other, but we did try to get a picture or two! Cookie, it was so good to see you and your family! We MUST do it more often!

Saturday, Mom, Dad, Travis and I went to the horse races at Oaklawn. We go every year at least once and had a blast as usual. Mom and I pooled our money and ended up doing ok. Travis...poor Travis...he couldn't win if there was one horse racing! We had so much fun. My grandparents kept the girls and had a blast. Emma always loves going over there. Thank you, GrandDa and Daddy Ben, for keeping them. Saturday night, when we got home, we decorated Easter eggs. This year, Emma wanted to actually color them. I say this, because last year when we asked her what color she wanted her eggs, she got super excited and said "HOW ABOUT WHITE!?". Before bed, we talked about what Easter meant and why we celebrate Easter. I had a hard time helping Emma understand that the Easter Bunny is NOT in the Bible. But, I think she finally got it.

Sunday morning, the Easter Bunny had stopped by and left the girls some things in their baskets. I did not get a picture of the baskets before Emma dumped them out. Then, we went to church with Honey, Daddy Brooks, GrandDa and Daddy Ben. I have a few pictures of the girls to share, because I could NOT get them both to look at the camera at the same time. They looked beautiful in their dresses. At church, it was a wonderful sermon and both girls were pretty good in church. After church, we went to the Country Club for lunch. It was great. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for taking us. Overall, we had a great Easter weekend.