Burson's baby dedication

Our church had baby dedications the day after EK's dance recital. It was perfect b/c all our family was already in town. Blake and I are so thankful for the opportunity to present Burson to the church and pray for him. Blake spoke about what a real man is like and how we are praying Burson would lead well, honor women, love the Lord and not be passive. Please pray that Burson's life would be marked by these things. I'm so thankful that he has a father who demonstrates these qualities in his life. He will have such a great example to look up to- a father who points him to our heavenly Father.

We also felt the verse Psalm 63: 3-4 for him- that he would be a worshipper

"Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands."

 So thankful for such a big family that loves our children so well and supports us in so many ways, including prayer. We are blessed.

 I love this picture of Molly with Burson. It reminds me that she is still so little. I can't believe she's no longer the baby. Love that little girl.

Blake and I truly are SO thankful to the Lord for a son. 

We already love him so much.

Pray for us as we raise our three children.

EK's first dance recital and 4th birthday

Emery Kate had her first dance recital on her 4th birthday! So special and fun! She was in a studio called Dancing Angels this year. It is a christian dance studio and so the whole recital was like a worship service. Precious. They want to teach the girls that dance can be worship to Jesus.

She did a tap and ballet routine. This was her tap costume. Purple- her favorite color :)

 Felice was in her class! She's so cute and fun!

Her Ballet costume.

 silly face

 be still my heart

 proud daddy giving her flowers afterwards

 burson had quite the crowd around him haha!

 i love this picture of her

 our family of five

After the recital all our family came over for a birthday dinner celebration for EK. Blake smoked two briskets that were amazing! 

EK was in heaven with her family there. She loves her cousins so so much!

 She requested MeeMaw's strawberry cake (which happens to be her dad's favorite too!) and of course it was delicious!

 can't believe she's four!

 she went ahead and blew out the candles in the middle of the song. It was pretty cute!

 Burson was held the entire weekend I believe! Lots of love for the little man!

 caden

build a bear bday fun

This year for Emery Kate's birthday we decided to not do a big party. Her birthday was on the same day as her dance recital so we decided to have a family birthday dinner after it. Since we weren't doing a big party I told her we could take jayden and duncan to do a build a bear. It breaks my heart that this is her last birthday they will all be at for awhile. Tear. Lots of tears.

She was so excited about the night.

We started the night at chick fill of course.

 so happy

EK chose a hello kitty doll, Jayden a bear, Dunc a dog and Molly a monkey

 She was worn out!