Happy 2nd Birthday Frankie Jane

 My Cute little nugget is 2 today! Where has the time gone??? I am so lucky to have such a loving, spirited, beautiful niece. Erik assembled and decorated this cute train cake. She loved it and kept shouting "choo-choo"

 Megan's birthday is the day before she we went to cheesecake factory for dinner and then back to my house for cheesecake. Perfect night to celebrate my wonderful sister-in-law

 I bought Frankie her own chair! She felt very special and it matches my adult sized patio chairs so it is win-win!

 Goofy Family!

 Frankie sure did get spoiled this year...G.G. and Grandpa got her a classic radio flyer red tricycle. She is riding in style!

 I'd say my hurricane bubble maker was a hit!

Lola turns 1

Today was perfect!

Kara had a wonderful party planned with cake, ice cream, and a pinata for the kids. It was a beautiful day to celebrate Lola and spend time together at the park. There were 3 cakes, 1 chocolate, 1 vanilla, and 1 just for baby LolaLola sure seems to love her Pops. He was so good with her and just walked and talked to her whenever she got fussy

Kara and Lola blowing out the candle
I was worried Kara was gonna eat Lola's whole cake. It did look yummy but only a mom can really enjoy cake after her child has smashed it :)

Lola was so cute! When she realized she was allowed to eat and play in the cake, that it was just for her she couldn't stop smiling

Kara, you are absolutely beautiful! You are the best mom and I love you

Once Lola was done, she let us know! NO MORE CAKE

Aunt Pat made this cute hat. Lola had so much fun putting it on and taking it off

All in all it was a perfect day. Lola was happy and just looked so pretty and grown up. The day I held her I fell in love and it hasn't changed. Maybe it is the love I have for her father but Lola will always mean the world to me.

Hutch, your baby is growing up. Thank you for sending her down to us. We will do our best to spoil her rotten.

Lola Hutch Henrie

I really can't even begin to organize my thoughts. I cant seem to stop crying, they are a mix of happy and sad tears.

My darling little Lola has finally been born. 6lbs 7 oz, 21 inches. With dark wavy hair and according to her mother, she looks like my Hutchie!

I can't help but be sad because Hutch should be there. He should get to hold his baby girl and they should be a happy little family.

But I know he sent her down to us. I know he kissed her goodbye and told her to come and bless this family. And I know he can see the joy that she will bring.

Hutch, I promise...She will be spoiled. She will be looked after. And she will be the most loved little girl ever to be brought into this world.

As soon as I get to the hospital I will post LOTS and LOTS of pictures.

be warned: She is my new obsession :)

**UPDATE**
I just got home from the hospital, where I got to meet Miss Lola :)

Yes, I am beaming with Pride

No matter how hard we tried the sleepy little girl would not wake up!

Kara looks beautiful! Such a proud mother and a beautiful family.

Kara and Lola, I Love you!!!!!

More pictures of Lola from the Hospital

Happy Birthday!!!

How awesome is my dad?!

Happy Birthday to my amazing father. Thank you for being such an example in

every aspect of life. I love you!!!!

And of course Happy Birthday to my Uncle Phil! My dad would not be complete without his twin brother. Thank you for loving my father and being an amazing uncle throughout the years. I love you and your family so very much. If only we all lived closer together.

Today is also my Cousin Holly's Birthday. Holly is one of the most amazing women I know. She is so very beautiful. She has strength, composure, and a love for everyone and everything. Holly, if you read this. Know I love you and I would do anything for you. You are the best cousin a girl could ask for!!!