Gracie turns 2, Birthday Cake, and Mothers Day!

Well, a big thank you to all that shared in Madison's special day! I think the day turned out perfect and we had a huge crowd (close to 40 people), and most of all, Madison really enjoyed herself!!

I have posted alot of pics from the party, and hope you enjoy. A final thank you to Cheryl and Vann for hosting the party!! It was fantastic!!

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers today! I got the honor of spending today and last night with mine, and am I am so blessed to have such a special person in my life! I love you Mom :)

Madison and I went to visit Scarlet this afternoon when we got back from Ripley. We had her a yellow rose, and Madison could not wait to give it to her. First thing she did when we got there today, was let Scarlet smell it! She kept holding it down by her picture, and finally I had to take it from her before she ruined it. It broke my heart to see her kiss Scarlet's picture when we left today. I know she was watching down on us, and know she had to have smiled when that happened. We miss you Car Car, and know you would be a proud Mother today if you could see this little girl of ours. She's pretty special :)

Love to all...JA

What a great job my Aunt Nancy did on the cake!

Nobody brought her any gifts......

Testing out the Princess Hat

Giving Daddy big kisses!! Yay Me!!

Grandy and Mimi (two proud g-moms)

Grandaddy cooking up some grub

MGA being the social butterfly!

Brad, Katie, & David fixing some lunch

"Team Diva" chilling under the tent

Madison attempting to blow out the candles

It's my party, I can make a mess if I want!

Proud Uncle's (Davis & Stephen)

Drew and Eli enjoying a hotdog! Nice Mo-hawk Drew

Modeling off her Dress Vic-Vic got her :)

Matt & Ella Catherine Lynch made the party

Airey Cole enjoyed his cupcake

Madison digging into presents

Such a big helper!!

I'm so done with this....

Cool Breeze!!!!

A motorized Dora 4-wheeler! Top 3!

Go Gracie Go!!

All Smiles Today :)

The Cole Family hanging out on patio

Sneaking some yummy-yummies

Hanging out with Carrie & Kimmie

Waiving to Pop from the 4-wheeler

Modeling her cute b-day outfit made by Mimi!!

An end to a perfect day!

Happy Birthday Gracie Girl!

I can't believe it's been 2 years since you came into this world! I know at 11:37am, two years ago, I was the proudest daddy in this world! You brightnened my life more than you could have ever imagine :) I can't wait until tomorrow to celebrate your birthday with all of our friends and family!

Love you,

Daddy

Big Brown, Sunday Funday, and More Ducks!

Madison and I had a pretty busy weekend. Friday night, we went to a baby shower at my boss's house for a co-worker. She had a big time trying to keep up with the older kiddo's. She was wore out by the time we made it home. Saturday, she spent the afternoon with Poppa A, and they bought a big brown horse in honor of the Derby winner. Sunday, we went to Shelby Farms and then to Cameron Brown. Just another stressful day in the life of Madison Grace....lol!

Can't wait to see everyone this weekend at the Birthday Party!

JA

She actually likes this hat for some reason!

Big Smile from Gracie :)

Madison chilling with the Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown!

Madison loved just sitting in grass and watching Ducks

Ok, so maybe she didn't sit still too long!

Daddy made Gracie a necklace made of flowers

And it lasted all of 5 minutes!!

Winding down and picking flowers!

Redbirds, Baseball, Sunny Days

Madison and I enjoyed an afternoon at the ballpark with my co-workers and their families. It was a beautiful day and Madison really enjoyed herself. It was really crowded so she had to stay in her stroller for most of the day (which was not her preferred spot by the end of the day!). We shared a corn dog, french fries, and sprite and that was enough to fill her up. I know she was upset that Poppa A was not there, because she did not get any sweets :(

Here are a few pics from yesterday. Her 2nd Birthday party is a week from Saturday, and I will be updating the blog then.

JA

Madison and I's view from Centerfield

She was not in the sitting still mode at this point!