SJ turns 2... Party time!!!

Warning: This post has LOTS and LOTS of photos! 

We had SUCH a fun time on Scarlett's 2nd birthday! The whole day was full and wonderful. Here is how it went...

A "happy" (cupcake) with breakfast :)

We loaded up and drove to a special fishing spot on the beach.

The sandbar was really close to the shoreline so we walked and looked for little creatures.

Our seashell expert at work...

Mitch laughs at this picture. I am actually not even sure who took it. Clearly I was made for shade. Ha! 

And so is my little SJ...

She was very good about helping Boo with his SPF application. 

Our girl is still not a sand lover... But Nonni and Boo help her try to keep testing it out. 

Boo -- Simply the best.

And then the THRILL of our morning... Mitch caught a fish! A big one. 

His faithful assistant Chaz grabbed it out of the surf for him. 

Yea buddy!!!!

That was the icing on top of our great morning. So we headed in for a lunch party! 

~~~~~ Party Time ~~~~~

Daddy and Mommy with the birthday girl.

Sweet reactions to her generous gifts....

"Dig-dig" legos from Aunt RyRy.

Lady from Daddy. 

"Super powers headbands" from Uncle Chaz in order to operate her laptop from Nonni and Boo. Ha! 

"Happy" #2 

Posing with our respective mer-people...

Probably the funniest line from the party came from Boo: "Why is there a devil on my cupcake?"

Uncle Chaz and Aunt RyRy

I did not capture all of the decor, but here is some...

Sweet Scarlett Jean -- If you read this years from now, I want you to know how much we enjoyed celebrating you today. The past 2 years have been filled with joy because of YOU. We thank God for giving us such a precious little girl. We hope you always know just how loved you are. 

A few "framers" and special visitors.

Because we are quite the pale family when it comes to skin pigmentation, morning walks seem to be our prime time on the beach...

I was so happy to capture a few "framers" on this morning as Mitch and SJ continued our seashell search...

In the afternoon we had some special visitors drive over for a fun time of playing and visiting. Mitch's Aunt Louann and cousins Aubrey and Schuyler made our afternoon!

Here are SJ and Aunt Lou opening a sweet b-day gift they brought. 

Cookies for SJ's baking endeavors! 

Thanks Aunt Lou for making the trip to see us and for always reading ;)

How about those Kentucky Wildcats!!!!!!

We all cheered on the CATS in the Final Four from our condo on Saturday evening... 

But when they were playing in the National Championship only 3 hours away, the boys just had to be there for it!!

 Dad, Mitch, Chaz

The Superdome after the BIG WIN!!!! 

It's so fun that they won anyway, but extra special that it is 2012 -- the year Mitch graduates. 

WAY TO GO BIG BLUE!!!!! 

Just a little side-note: after listening to the national news about what was going on back home in Kentucky, we were wondering if our house would still be standing when we returned. One thing is for sure, the Big Blue Nation has some CRAZY dedicated fans. 

Back to the beach.

We are back at the beach and loving the "down time" we have in order to fit in some of our favorite snacks (pistachios)... 

And most of all, lots of time with Daddy....

Palm Sunday

We are back at the beach with the whole gang and are loving it. We typically don't miss church, even if we are away from home... that is just not how "Boo" rolls, if you know what I mean. The church we attend when we are down here had a Palm Sunday celebration complete with a Cantata this morning. Well, before we got to our seats one of the ushers approached us and said children would be opening the service by waving palm branches through the aisles up to the front of sanctuary. I explained that Scarlett looks a lot older than she is and that she probably would not understand. As soon as we sat down Mitch leaned over and said he thought she would enjoy it. I agreed. So off they went to prepare for their moment to shine (yes, Mitch joined all of the children in their march. Ha! He is a sweet daddy). Just thought I would share this little video of Scarlett. We got so tickled because she looks a little lost, but she did a great job. 

Hoping you experience the fullness of this Holy week as we prepare to remember the death of our Savior and then celebrate His defeat over the grave! 

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!"   Matthew 21:9