Father's Day Weekends...

I know this post says, "Father's Days Weekends..." well that is because Jerry wasn't in town on actual Father's Day; so we had to do his pictures with the girls a weekend later! I absolutely love this picture of Jerry and the girls. Eva Marie and Ella Kate are getting such personalities, and it's funny to see how they "pose" in pictures now. Eva Marie especially is such a little ham for the camera! We finally got pictures of the girls with my dad...I don't think he has had a picture with both of them since they were little! We finally got a picture with Melanie, my sister, and the girls too! AND, we got a picture of all the grandkids. That was a difficult task; trying to get everyone to smile at the same time, sit still, not to stand up, not to make silly faces, etc, etc, etc! This picture that Beth, my sister-in-law, took of the kids is great. She is a photographer and takes great pictures...go see her work at www.bethhontzas.blogspot.com

My favorite picture of Jerry and the girls!
Love this sweet picture too, of Jerry and Eva Marie

All the grandkids from left to right: Athena, Shelby, Parker, Ella Kate, and Eva Marie!

My dad and the girls!

Melanie and the girls!

Eva Marie heard a fire truck near my parents house, and she thought it was the best thing ever!

Play Date with the Stuckeys!

My good friend Kristi and I grew up together. When I say, grew up together, I mean, literally, we have been friends since we were born. Our moms are good friends, and I believe, my oldest sister was even in Kristi's parent's wedding! We lived around the corner from each other most of our lives. I remember them moving to what seemed like miles away, even though, it was really probably not even a mile. We did everything together growing up. I have such special memories with her. So, it was only natural that we would want to have kids the same age, grow up together, be best friends like Kristi and I are! Well, one of those things happened, our kids are 1 week apart in age! It's funny how those things happen!

Even though Kristi and I live 90 miles apart, we still try to see each other when we can. We both lead busy lives, but no matter how many weeks go by that we don't talk, we can talk on the phone and pick up where we left off from before.

I was so excited to finally set a "play date" with Eva Marie, Ella Kate, and Meredith (Kristi's little girl). It was so fun to see the 3 of them interact. After our play date, we ended up having to get Eva Marie and Ella Kate a "slide" because they loved the one Meredith had so much. We had such a good time, and I can't wait until we get together again soon!

Eva Marie and Ella Kate found Meredith's shopping cart, they had fun with it!
Meredith looking at her mom as if to say..."do I have so share?"


Ella Kate trying out Meredith's chair; she LOVED it! Maybe they will get one for their birthday??? :) Meredith shares so well!

Cutie Pie Meredith!

Meredith "sliding"

Eva Marie "sliding" she LOVED it! We had to go buy one!

They found Meredith's "water park" Needless to say, that was the end of all of them staying dry!

And they found Meredith's pool! Can you tell, they didn't care if they didn't have bathing suits on? They dove right on in, shoes and all!

Meredith striking a pose!

Trying to get all 3 of them to look was challenging!