Happy Birthday Dear Georgia Kate

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Georgia Kate, Happy Birthday to you!

Ok...well I have to admit that I have been planning GK's first birthday for a long time now. I have always dreamed of doing the best birthdays ever for my kids because my mom always tried to make ours so special. Well...I didn't want GK to miss out on anything, so I think she had the best birthday EVER! I know she won't know what we did and how much time we put into the party, but I will and I am so happy with the way the party turned out! If you came...thanks for coming and making this day so special for GK. I know that one day she will look at pictures and smile because so many people cared about her. Hope you enjoy some of the highlights of the party!

Megan came to Orlando on Thursday and we had so much fun planning and preparing for the party!

The birthday girl...she had just woken up from her nap and was ready to go!

Trying to pull the cup out of her hand so she could smash her cake!

At this point she isn't too happy with her daddy for taking that cup away!

After we got GK out of her seat she got into it a little bit more.

It's my party and I will cry if I want to! GK wasn't a happy camper after her cake smashing time!

Playing at the water table with her friend Jackson. They were so cute together!

She loves her Gogo!!!!!

Robert's sweet college friends came to the party from Jacksonville. They actually came on Friday and spent the evening and then whole next day with us. We had so much fun hanging out with them and visiting with them. It had been a while since we had seen them.

Our friend Justin and Lindsay and their darland little girl Leighton. They are with Lauren our other good friend. Love my friends!

John, Helen, and David...great friends!

The birthday girl taking a lunch break!

Playing with her popper that Gigi gave her! She loves the popper...not so sure Mommy loves the popper!!!!

The precious pink and purple cozy coupe that Aunt Piper, Uncle Daniel, Campbell, and Cooper gave GK for her birthday. They were so sweet to have this adorable car shipped to GK. She is a lucky girl to have so many people that love her.

My sweet, beautiful, helpful, loving, mom! I love this woman more than anything in the world. She was here for a week and we had so much fun together! We got to plan and prepare all week. Lots for trips to Target, Joann's, and Walmart! We had a great time getting it all together and I couldn't' have done it without her!

Her new wagon she got for her birthday!

My little baby is ONE!

I can't believe my baby Georgia Kate is already one. I am a little behind on this post, but better late than never...right? I have been waiting for this day for a while now. I LOVE birthdays and hope that I can pass on all the fun traditions that my mom did for me. My mom always made sure that a birthday was special and for that matter still does the same today. We always had the perfect outfit to wear on your big day, We always started our day with our breakfast of choice that usually had a candle in it, and as we got older we were even greeted with a balloon in the toilet! I know it sounds crazy, but my mom loved birthdays and has passed that on to me.

So...I was totally prepared to make this day the best day ever for Georgia Kate. She was woken up with me singing "Happy Birthday", which I am sure made her want to go right back to sleep. The we got dressed in our precious Birthday Girl tshirt. Of course I snapped a few pics of the birthday girl on her big day. Before we went to Annie's house we stopped at Dunkin Donuts for a pink, strawberry donut. GK wasn't a huge fan of the donut, but she ate half of it and then shared the rest with Annie. What a sweet thing for the birthday girl to do.

After I picked up GK from school we had to head to the doctor for our 12 month visit. I know I am a mean mom! OH well...we got it over with and moved on. I was glad that I did it when I did because Robert was out of town and we weren't doing anything major anyway! After the doctor we went to Target to pick out a new toy. She picked out a purse with all the fun stuff in it. Well...I guess mommy picked it out. GK loves it though!

Then we headed over to Granmarie's house and yes on the way GK started THROWING UP! IT was horrible. I was so sad for her I wanted to cry, but I kept it together and we got to Granmarie's house cleaned up and then got ready for another one. So we did this on and off all night. Finally we went to sleep and slept through the night. Poor baby was so sick. It took her a good 24 hours to get over it.

So...despite the tummy bug we had a blast on first birthday! More pics of the party to come soon.

These are the balloons that Aunt MB and Uncle Clint gave GK for her birthday!

This is when she wasn't feeling great

Trying to pose with Aunt MB

Attempting to play with my cake...she really wasn't that in to it!

Presenting...OUR LITTLE WALKER!

She has been trying for a while now to walk, but this past week she finally decided that she could do it. She has been walking EVERYWHERE!!!!! I am afraid my life is going to be totally different now. Robert was out of town and was amazed when he got back how good she was at walking. We always have to be on our toes now and following her every move! I think its going to be fun!

Stubaby Won!

We are excited to announce that our Stubaby won his race for city commissioner. Georgia Kate had a fun time waving signs with Daddy and one of the precincts. She is getting ready for many more political races to come.

My BIG pink ball

Last weekend we were in Target and Robert started playing with this BIG PINK BALL and Georgia Kate LOVED it! Of course we bought it for her and she and Daddy had the best time once we got home. We took the ball over to Granmarie and Stubaby's house and played outside. I am not sure if Georgia Kate or Stubaby had more fun. I thought some of these pictures were so cute. The weather has been so nice in Orlando...this is when I am glad I live here. I am sure that we will have much more fun with the BIG PINK BALL!

A Day at the Park!

We went to the park the other day with Georgia Kate. I didn't think that she was old enough to really enjoy it, but she had a BLAST. Robert got off work early and met us there to play. It was a nice surprise to have Daddy at the park too. Georgia Kate loved swinging, walking on all the equipment, and her favorite thing was the slide. She slide down and then try to climb up it. The teacher in me wanted to say "down the slide, not up it!", but I guess I will save that for her kindergarten teacher to tell her one day. Let's let her have fun while she can! Soon enough people will be correcting her.

Happy Valentine's Day...I know we are a little behind on blogging!

Georgia Kate had a really good First Valentine's Day. Daddy was gone most of the day, but he sure was excited to see his girl when he got home. She wore her heart dress, ate a heart shaped quesadilla (Specially made by Dad), and even took a bath in pink water! I think she was treated pretty good this year!

Good Night World...I had a good Frist Valentine's Day!

Walking Down the Middle of Maint Street USA!

My precious baby girl loved Disney as much as I do. Robert and I bought the tickets because there is a deal going on for Florida residents. We can go 4 times for $100. So...you may see more post of Georgia Kate at Disney. We had a blast our first time there. I cna't wait to go back with her.

The priceless face of Georgia Kate while riding "It's a Small World". She loved it and that was her face the entire tim.

Mickey and Minnie

Sweet little girl playing with her hat!

Georgia Kate got to meet the princesses.

Mommy and her girl. I think that Georgia Kate loves Disney as much as I do!

It was soooooo cold! We thought it was going to warm up, but it only got colder! Luckily we were bundled up.

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it.

Robert and I joined Summit Church about a month ago and soon after we got Georgia Kate dedicated to the church. We have been visiting different churches since we got married and never really found one that we both liked. It was either too big or too small or not like what we were used to. I do have to say that Robert and I are grateful for our parents that raised us in the church and taught us to love Jesus. We are two VERY lucky kiddos! We actually met working a christian sports camp together. God is good all the time. OK...back to the subject at hand! We finally joined Summit and we LOVE it! It is a great place for us to worship together. Here is a picture of our pastor Issac talking to and praying over our precious Georgia Kate.

10 Months Old

Georgia Kate is 10 months old already! The first birthday is right around the corner. She is getting so big and changing so much. She is trying to walk and can stand alone for a while. She has 4 bottom teeth and 2 top teeth almost all the way in. She loves to give high fives and do patty cake. She crinkles her nose when she laughs and has the cutest laugh I have ever heard. We now have skype to keep in touch with our family in Ruston and Georgia Kate LOVES it. She knows exactly what is going to happen. She goes crazy until we get someone on the computer. I love this little girl more than I ever though possible. She is just precious!

Our Unexpected Trip to Ruston

Georgia Kate and I had to travel to Ruston a couple of weeks ago for an unexpected visit. My grandmother called me at the beginning of January to tell me that my Papaw had a brain tumor and that he was going to have to get it removed. Initially I wasn't too concerned and didn't really face the facts that we were dealing with the monster of cancer. Well...a couple of days later we received more information and it was pretty serious. So...I decided to fly to Ruston with Georgia Kate and spend some time with my family. It was hard to get it all together, but I am sooooo thankful that I decided to go. We had the best time and I got to spend some quality much needed time with my Papaw! He is such a special man and I am so thankful for him. He came through the surgery ok and after some chemo and radiation things should be ok for a while. Please pray for him. In the meantime...check out these precious pictures of Georgia Kate with her family in Ruston!

She figured out how to take her pants off! Gogo looked up and this is what she looked liked!