A White House Halloween

Halloween at the White House was lots of fun this year because Emily was able to go trick or treating for the first time. Our families met for supper at our house before loading Emily, Jackson, and Abby into a wagon and heading out to hit the streets. Emily had a great time and even remembered to say "Tick or Teek!" at each house. Abby got to spend some some quality time with Uncle Donald at the pirate house down the street (an unbelievable decorating extravaganza!) while Brad and I hauled the wagon back to our house. We're thinking of investing in a trailer or a golf cart like our neighbors for next year - Brad and I were worn out after hauling two heavy toddlers around the neighborhood! Hope you enjoy these pictures!

What a sweet witch! I love this dress and would seriously let her wear it as a regular dress and not just as a "cosh-toom", as she called it.

The fabulous Abby Williams is wearing a custom-made Dorothy outfit courtesy of Mimi. I'm glad that we have primary hand-me-down status!

We got the trick or treaters to sit still for about two seconds to take a photo. No small feat!

Yuck! That Laffy Taffy is sticky! Notice the suspicious greasy smears around her mouth - someone's been stealing from the candy bowl!

Caught in the act! Charlie the Cat was an unwitting accomplice as Emily pilfered from the candy bowl and filled up her own bag.

Holidays are lots of fun with little ones around. We had a great time trick or treating this year and are looking forward to a fun Christmas. Look for more pictures soon!

Happenings at The White House

I generally leave the blogging to Donald; however, for the moment at least, I have a few moments of quiet time and thought I'd post a few pictures of our latest activities. Sorry it has been such a long time since we've last posted but life is generally hectic around here. Emily is becoming such a character and is such a joy to have around each day. She has really started talking around the clock and Donald and I have lots of fun trying to translate her toddler-speak. We've recently graduated to a big-girl bed - more on that below! We've also posted some pictures of our trip to The Place to Play (an inflatable playground) in Newnan and the Hopewell Methodist Church's pumpkin patch. We can't believe how much she's growing and learning every day. Hope you enjoy these pictures!Emily loves the babies she got for her birthday and enjoys putting them to bed in Mommy's bed.
After an unfortunate "climbing out of the crib at 3:00 am" incident, we booked it to Babies R Us and invested in a toddler bed. She's adjusted pretty well and is channeling Abby Williams by insisting on fifteen stuffed animals in the bed before she can sleep!
Donald and Emily in the ball pit at The Place to Play. She didn't want to leave the ball pit to explore any of the other play possibilities.
Taking a run down the slide with Mommy. We discovered pretty quickly that it's not the other kids that she needed protection from - it's the parents of the other children!
Emily chose this pumpkin at the pumpkin patch to bring home with her. I fear that it will go rotten before we can get it away from her!

Emily's 2nd Birthday

Here are a few pictures of Emily's 2nd birthday party. Everyone had a great time and Emily got so many cool new toys! It's hard to believe that she's already two! Thanks to everyone who came and those of you who were thinking about us!

Emily's Cake and Invite
Emily surrounded by her friends
Emily and Mimi checking out the donuts!
Emily and Mom snuggling after the party. She was worn out. Emily, too!

Emily's favorite gift. She calls them "bubb-lees"

Emily and her shades. She is so cool!

4th of July and more fun pictures

Emily can be grumpy in the morning!
Emily plays pool
Where did they go?
Over there! They have watermelon!
Ahhh! Watermelon!
I know, I know...we just posted. But, hey, you guys deserve it! We've been so busy we haven't had much time to post so we're making up for some lost time!

Summer Fun

Bath time smile
Bearded Lady
Donald and Gavin
Gavin and Emily in the tunnel
I love you this much!

These pictures are just some of the summer fun we've been having so far. Our visit with Gavin, Stephen, and Vanessa was loads of fun! And bath time is daily fun for all! Hope everyone is having as much fun as we are!

Emily in the garden

Whew! Schools out and we're just now able to take a break for a little while. We spent most of Saturday in the garden planting flowers and generally having fun. Emily, of course, is always insterested in what we're up to. She loves to play in the water and apparently to drink from the hose! This was a great day!

Emily's 1st Beach Trip

Amanda, Emily, and I took a trip over spring break to Orange Beach, AL with our friends Amy and Lane. It was Emily's 1st trip to the beach and also our first road trip with an 18 month old! We couldn't have asked for a better trip. Fun, sun, and baby!

Emily and Charlie ready to go!

I think her exact expression was "Eeee!"

Where's all that water coming from! Its like a giant bathtub!

White Family Portrait at the Beach

The "White" Family in the ool...notice there's no p...nevermind.

Charlie chillin' by the pool. Those are Emily's shades.

Fun times!

Emily on the swing at the park!
Emily enjoying yet another bath!
Emily and her boyfriend, Ethan!

Fun pictures!

These are just a few pictures taken over a couple of days this month. Emily is really starting to develop her personality. She had so much personality before, there's no telling where she'll stop! Enjoy!Emily, Mom, and Abby just chillin'!Comfy-cozy time!
Bubbles!
Emily actually put the hat on herself. She also has a fascination with shoes (got that from her mom!).

Merry Christmas!!

These are a collection of pictures that we've taken over the holidays. Some need an explanation, others are self-explanatory. Emily had a wonderful Christmas at the White House. She was apparently a very good girl this year! Emily playing with TC's new cat door! Peekaboo! She enjoys dropping things through the door and leaving them for dad to find when he goes down the stairs.
Emily loves to play peekaboo! Here she is playing in her new play palace furnished by Grandma Ci-Ci and Grandpa Don!
Our blurry Christmas picture. We like it anyway.
Emily gets flying lessons from David since he is an expert traveler.
Emily shows us who number 2 works for!
Our favorite Christmas picture. Emily on her pony. He whinnies and wags his tail when you squeeze his ear. Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving at the White House

I know, I know...its been almost 4 months since our last post. We've been so busy with school and work that we haven't had a chance to post. We promise to post more especially over the holidays. Having said that, here's a couple of holiday posts that you might enjoy. Emily has really started walking in the past week. She walks now more than she crawls. She's talking a lot but no real words yet. I'm sure they're coming soon and then we won't be able to keep her quiet! Emily loves the stairs and she heads straight for them anytime she gets a chance. She's wearing her Thanksgiving outfit and showing off for the crowd. Happy Thanksgiving!