Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

"Couch" Play!

I didn't really know what else to name this post; so I'll have to explain it. Eva Marie and Ella Kate LOVE to play on our couch. It's hilarious, they get into these rambunctious moods, and they will run from side to side on the couch. In between running, they will occasionally jump up and down in one place; or they will dive into you--if you are trying to sit on the couch. Also, they love to sit on the edge of the couch, next to each other, and wait for you to grab their feet and legs, and slide them off of it. Something I believe their daddy started, and they think it's so fun! They are growing so much each day; it's amazing to see how much they have changed in just a few weeks. They are talking all the time; most things we can understand, some things, we have NO idea...and we just nod in agreement. They both have started telling Jerry and myself (and other family members) that they love us, it comes out more like this... "Wuv You!" So adorable, and my heart melts everytime I hear it!

Eva Marie has become our "cheese" girl, and anytime you get the camera out; she will pose....unless she is in one of her wild moods. Ella Kate will say cheese too; just not as frequent as her sister. They love each other so much, and they love to give each other hugs and kisses!


Getting ready for daddy to pull them!
CHEESE! Ella Kate just sits there with a sweet smile. Definitely showing their different personalities.


Ella Kate and her daddy


And another big CHEESE!!! She does it so big, you can't even see her eyes!


Eva Marie and her daddy! Can you tell they look alike?


HUGS!

KISSES!


Best Friends!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Mother's Day!

Mother's Day was so special this year because the girls are much more active! The girls gave me some charms for my bracelet, and they came running up to me carrying the little boxes that the charms come in. It was so sweet!! It was a busy day, but we had fun! We had lunch with Jerry's mom after church that morning, and then we headed to Jackson to have dinner with my mom. The girls had a great time, and we got some cute pictures from the day in Jackson!


So, Ella Kate saw me putting lip gloss on, and of course, she wanted some! So, i put some on her lips...then she had to go kiss everyone. She would kiss one person, come back and get more lip gloss, and then go kiss the next person. it was hilarious! Kissing daddy!
Next, kissing papa!


Showing off her lip gloss!



kissing her sissy


One of my favorite pictures! Finally a good picture with both girls! this is hard to do because they don't want to sit still! it took a lot of singing and dancing in the background!


love this picture too....so sweet


Me and my Ella Kate...love this girl!


Me and my Eva Marie...love this girl too...look at that sneaky look on her face!


Nana and the girls!


Sweet!


After changing out of their nice clothes...they each get a cup of grapes...they love them! Eva Marie makes this face a lot; she's hilarious! She is hamming it up for the camera...and Ella Kate is just sitting there with that sweet smile on her face!

Friday, May 27, 2011

EASTER!

I can't believe I am just now posting pictures from Easter! Wow, I am way behind. Life has just been so busy, I haven't really had the time! I will try to do better. We have so many pictures from the past few months that I need to post; so be looking for more updates. Coming soon are pictures from Mother's Day, I actually got some decent pictures with my girls finally! If you know Eva Marie and Ella Kate, you know that is a difficult task to do these days. They are all over the place! I can't believe they are 20 months old; wow, where has the time gone?? Easter was so much fun this year; the girls had a blast dying and hunting Easter eggs! enjoy the Easter pictures, there are a lot of them!! :)


Early Easter present from Nana and Papa

mmmm, my favorite growing up, white chocolate suckers from Nandy's Candy in Jackson!


Ella Kate loved them too!


Ella Kate reading her card from Nana and PapaEva Marie and her sucker! Love this smile!



Eva Marie kissing her card! So sweet!


Our church does this beautiful cross on Easter morning. Everyone brings flowers from their yard/garden and puts them in the wire around the cross. I love it, however, the sun is always in your face! :)


Family Picture!


Daddy and Ella Kate!


Daddy and Eva Marie (She has a "smartie" in her mouth!)


Me and my sweet hubby!


Mommy and Eva Marie



Easter baskets from Mimi and Pops


Loving all they got from Mimi and Pops!



Ella Kate going through all her eggs!


Eva Marie hunting eggs!


Ella Kate has a good eye!

I wish I could freeze time; Ella Kate doesn't look like a baby anymore...she looks like a little girl in this picture! wow, how time flies...


Eva Marie taking a survey on all her eggs she found!


Both of them finding eggs and picking them up and then...


They crashed!


This is her "huh" face!


SO happy about all the eggs she found!


"I think I see an egg!"


They LOVE bubbles!


I was trying to show her how to "blow" the bubbles, but she kept trying to eat it!


BUBBLES!!!!!