Emma loved the flowers and Georgia did not.
Emma smiled and wanted to say all the colors and Georgia did not.
Maybe it's the age or maybe not. 
Only time will tell, but here is my best shot (at least for today) of the girls in Texas Bluebonnets!! 
I might try again another day but probably not.
On Saturday, amidst all the parties, I headed to CS for a funeral..it was for my mom's dear friend and long time family friend, Ann Holt. She was instrumental in getting me a teaching job and hooking me up with the best job ever through school, tutoring! I love and miss that job!! I can explain later for those who care..but it was great! Anyway, she died fairly suddenly but I am so happy (and proud of) my parents were there for her until the last second and that me and the girls got to see her just over Spring Break! She is definitely missed but it is such a good reminder of life and how to count our blessings and live it to the fullest the way God intended us to. 
On a happier note, we are expecting baby #3 this September 19th!! We are super excited, though I have to admit the 1st trimester was the hardest for me comparing all 3 pregnancies, physically and emotionally. I am feeling 100% more like myself and getting anxious to have a belly and feel that baby dancing in my tummy! I really just started showing this week (week 16) and can still wear my regular clothes but am pretty sure my jeans will be retired very soon!!
Gearing up for another hoopla of a day. BUT..It is girls' night out tomorrow and I plan on taking full advantage!! 
Both girls had their well-check visits today. It was Emma's 3 year old check and Georgia's 18 month (very fitting as today she is 18 months exactly)!! 
They did pretty well at the dr. office. We were called back immediately which was wonderful and Emma was so good while she was being checked out. She kept trying to stand on her tippy toes when the nurse was measuring her height..it was cute! She handled it all so much better than she has in the past, so I guess being 3 suits her well! She is growing wonderfully and on target for everything! And NO shots at 3!!!
Emma's 3 year stats: height - 36.75 inches - 50th % for her age.
We then headed to our friend's house to a St. Patty's playdate. We ate shamrock shaped grilled cheese and PB&J & hamburger salad, fruits and veggies, cupcakes decorated in green and green rice krispy treats!! YUM!! Then the kids decorated rainbows with streamers and stickers and shamrocks too! It was a great day and so beautiful outside so we were able to play on the swingset and bounce house!! 
I LOVE Spring!!! Now if I could just get these girls to the dentist I would be all caught up on my duties!!
My sweet baby girl is 3 years old today. I am so proud to be her mommy and love her so very much. I love getting to say prayers with her and hear her thoughts and what she is thankful for. She gives great hugs and kisses and is such a kind soul. She wants to do what is right and already has a great habit of saying "I'm sorry" when she does something wrong or even on accident. 
I was remembering 3 years ago on March 9th that Daniel didn't arrive in CS until after 9 p.m. It was a Friday. I had gone to the dr. that morning and my wonderful dr. said for him to hurry up and get there (from MS..she was coming!! I had been crampy that day, and really tired but that was about it. We went straight to bed when he got there (and it was a good thing) because the next morning I woke up at 8 a.m. and Daniel was nowhere in sight, I laid there stretching and POP..I felt something weird and like nothing I had ever felt before, and I heard it..in my stomach! I wasn't 100% for sure, but I think more of a denial thing was going on..my water had broke! I got up to go to the bathroom..now I was more sure..everywhere..so I sat on the potty and wondered what to do next and I was also wondering where Daniel was?!! 
(the Princess Emma sign in the background was handpainted by my sweet & talented friend Kristi..she is awesome and can do anything..let me know if you are interested!! She is great at canvas work, wall art, frames, really anything artsy!!)
We ate way too much candy..
but we had M&Ms, gummy bears, pretzel wands, cheese and PB&J sandwiches in the shape of a crown, fruit, goldfish, cupcakes & icecream (all week Emma wanted chocolate icecream, then today when I asked she insisted "Vanilla"! What?? but whatever the princess wants the princess gets, right?!) 
She loved opening her gifts and really loved her Princess camera from cousin Maddie..she hasn't put it down. 
It was a great day and we really appreciate everyone coming and making her feel so special and loved! We will be extending the celebration this week for her actual birthday on Wednesday, a special snack at her school on Tuesday and a party in CS next week! 
Daniel and I (and my parents) got the girls a swing set that should be in next week, so we are really excited to have swings and slides in our own backyard just in time for Spring!!
Oh what could be cuter than these blonde pigtails munching on some yummy popcorn?? Nothing!
Her favorite thing to do right now is to point out and name body parts. She sits on my lap and says, "Eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, ears, hair, head, belly button, bottom, toes".. She has a really sweet, soft voice and speaks clearly.
Just this week she started to give kisses where she opens her mouth and makes a loud smacking sound. I love it and ask for a lot of them!! She also sometimes will blow a raspberry on my cheek instead of kiss and giggle with excitement that she tricked me!
Another thing G is into saying is "poo poo" and pointing or pulling at her diaper and at toilets, so I guess we are on the cusp of her figuring out this whole potty issue..something I am not ready to embark!!.. :) 
We go to the dr. next week for 18 month & 3 year check-ups, then to CS to visit family and friends!!
Some more funny things that have been heard around here..
This morning Daniel was doing some things around the house and was here when the girls woke up and for breakfast..a treat for us as it doesn't usually happen during the week..he left soon after and Emma was heartbroken..
Preparation has been in full swing for Emma's big Princess/Frog party on Saturday..it's supposed to rain, but we are hoping not..we have a bounce house we are borrowing that really wants to get used!!
It has begun. The 3rd birthday celebration of Emma Jade! She is getting so big and changing before our eyes! She is starting to be quite the repeater..not like the baby repeater but the "every word and phrase you say" repeater. She likes to copy me and say something to Daniel like.. "Daniel, will you pleeease do the dishes correctly or not at all!" yikes..it is kindof eye opening when you hear your own "echo" constantly. She also likes to tell Georgia things that I often tell her like.. "No spitting, Georgia," "I don't like that," "You not supposed to climb on the table!"
She has also been saying some really funny things to me & Daniel too. "Mom, you take care of yourself and I will take care of myself!" Her favorite statement is "I just...took a nap, went potty, ate a bite of chicken...."
We celebrated this past weekend in Houston with Daniel's family. It was great to spend time with all the grandparents and aunts & uncles. She even got a Cinderella Birthday cake from Grandma...which she tried to bite into before we even sang to her. 
Aunt Nannine brought tons of presents and the girls had a blast playing. I think Emma had 3 pieces of cake in one day and icecream to top it off!
..it was a great time and the little girls even had some fun friends to play with..I think they were the star of the show with all their dresses, shoes & games..
Emma, Molly & Abby played ring around the rosy and hide and seek between watching princess movies and swapping dresses and shoes! It is really cute to watch Emma's attempt at sharing and playing with little friends.
Georgia is even wearing high heels these days!
